OPA condemns Expert Panel

Organization of Professional Association (OPA) having taken note of the pressure exerted on the Government of Sri Lanka by the action taken by the Secretary General of the United Nations in appointing an Advisory Committee on the alleged violation of Human Rights in Sri Lanka, was unanimous that the Government of Sri Lanka has taken all necessary action in conformity with the joint statement of the Government of Sri Lanka and the Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon at the conclusion of the latter’s visit to Sri Lanka on May 23, 2009.

In spite of these salutary measures by the Government of Sri Lanka, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appointed an Advisory Committee on Sri Lanka without being directed by the UN Security Council or the General Assembly.

The action taken by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is not in the spirit of the UN but appears to have been taken under the influence of some individuals and groups with vested interests,” a statement issued by the OPA said.