Sri Lanka Defends Sovereignty at UNHRC; Criticizes Evidence-Gathering Mechanism

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Ali Sabry challenged the UN Human Rights Council, accusing it of politicization and urged a return to its original mandate.

He reiterated Sri Lanka's commitment to recovery and unity but criticized the council's external evidence-gathering mechanism as a drain on resources.

Sabry warned against political agendas overshadowing human rights concerns, particularly in the Global South, and emphasized the need for urgent action in crises like Gaza while maintaining integrity and avoiding double standards.