Mr. Speaker, I rise to draw attention to a deeply troubling development.
The second phase of excavation at the Chemmani mass graves in Sri Lanka concluded on September 6, uncovering the remains of 240 men, women and mostly children. According to Amnesty International, Sri Lanka has one of the highest numbers of enforced disappearances in the world, with estimates of up to 100,000 over the decade. Each of these cases represents a profound loss for families still seeking answers.
As the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances reviews Sri Lanka's record, I call on the House to remember the disappeared, to stand with the families and to honour the dignity of those whose lives were taken.