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Canadian lawmakers press Sri Lanka over Chemmani mass grave allegation

Canadian parliamentarians gathered on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on 20 October, to demand international accountability for the uncovered mass graves in Chemmani, Tamil Guardian reported. The event, titled ‘Chemmani: From Mass Graves to Accountability,’ was co-organised by Members of Parliament (MPs) Gary Anandasangaree and Juanita Nathan. Attendees included MPs from across party lines, Tamil…

Canadian lawmakers gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on 20 October to demand international accountability for the uncovered mass graves in Chemmani, Tamil Nadu. The event, titled 'Chemmani: From Mass Graves to Accountability,' was co-organized by MPs Gary Anandasangaree and Juanita Nathan, who called for justice and accountability for the gross violations of human rights that occurred in the region.

Anandasangaree highlighted Canada's commitment to ensuring accountability, including through its membership in the Sri Lanka Core Group at the UN Human Rights Council.

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