I am trying to understand the situation. The United Nations recommends the creation of an independent committee to carry out an investigation. There may be other impartial processes that could be used. For instance, people are talking at this time about an investigation to be carried out by the United Nations, but we know that other mechanisms might also be feasible.
Sri Lanka has not ratified certain treaties, in particular the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Would it be impossible, under article 5 of the Rome Statute, which deals with personal responsibility, to bring to trial the leaders of the rebel groups or of the government? Could the Security Council not adopt a resolution to that effect? Is there a country that opposes the adoption of such a resolution?
I would like to know if other impartial mechanisms might be brought to bear if the United Nations General Assembly refuses to adopt a resolution. If the international community adopted that resolution through the United Nations General Assembly, would Sri Lanka be bound by that decision? Or would acceptance of that resolution still be at the discretion of the government?
There are several parts to my question; I am sorry about that.