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Sri Lanka says domestic inquiry sufficient for Chemmani mass grave probe
A senior government official has insisted that Sri Lanka's internal mechanisms are adequate to investigate the Chemmani mass grave, despite growing calls from Tamil families, lawmakers and international figures for an independent international inquiry.
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Deputy Minister of Plantation and Infrastructure Facilities Sundaralingam Pradeep made the remarks at a press conference in Jaffna, asserting that domestic processes can adequately handle the investigation into the alleged burial site.
The statement comes as families of the disappeared, Tamil parliamentarians and international legislators have intensified pressure for an independent international inquiry into the Chemmani mass grave. The site, located in the Mullaitivu district in the Northern Province, has become a focal point for efforts to address alleged war crimes and missing persons cases from Sri Lanka's conflict.
Advocacy groups and international observers have long sought independent scrutiny of such investigations, citing concerns about the credibility and impartiality of domestic mechanisms. The government's position reflects ongoing tensions between domestic accountability efforts and international demands for independent oversight of alleged atrocities.
The Chemmani inquiry remains one of several high-profile cases involving alleged mass graves in Sri Lanka's post-war period, with families continuing to seek answers about the fate of their relatives.