Sri Lanka’s Narrative at the UN Human Rights Council’s 60th Session: Key Points and Civil Society Counter-Analysis Introduction The 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in September 2025 once again placed Sri Lanka under international scrutiny concerning its post-war human rights record, reconciliation efforts, and compliance with past UN resolutions. The official submission from the Government of Sri Lanka presented a series of narrative themes, often emphasizing progress, national sovereignty, and an apparent willingness to collaborate with the international community. However, these claims are juxtaposed with persistent critiques from civil society organizations (CSOs), UN agencies, and human rights groups that allege significant backsliding, structural impunity, and insufficient political will to address root causes of the conflict and ongoing violations. This report systematically analyzes each major thematic point in the government’s official ...

The Critical Importance of Documentation of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Violations Against Eelam Tamils in Sri Lanka Disclaimer This report is intended for advocacy, educational, and informational purposes. The views and recommendations expressed herein are those of the contributing authors and organizations and do not necessarily represent the official positions of any government, international organization, or affiliated institution. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, the authors acknowledge that documentation of human rights violations is an ongoing process, and new evidence may emerge that could modify or supplement the findings contained herein. This report is based on publicly available information, testimonies, and documentation from various sources. The authors have made reasonable efforts to verify information, but cannot guarantee the completeness or absolute accuracy of all data presented. Readers a...