So long as the #SriLanka govt shows no clear commitment to discovering the truth & providing justice for these & so many other “disappeared”, quite reasonable calls for international oversight will continue. In a more just world, int’l engagement would be more forthcoming.
HRC61 starts this week, and the UK is back on the Human Rights Council.
In this latest episode of our #GenevaKitchen series, we break down what that means in practice.
A busy session ahead, stay tuned.
The murder of two young Israeli embassy staff in Washington yesterday was an abhorrent targeted attack against the Jewish community.
As Minister of Public Safety, I am committed to fighting antisemitism and hate of any kind to keep our communities safe for everyone.
Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with FM Lavrov of Russia yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice.
Also spoke about our bilateral cooperation activities.
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#HRC58 wrapped last week; an apt time to reflect on the 58th Commission on Human Rights in 2002.
Our Head of Human Rights, Bob Last, recollects the work of the old Commission and sees that staying the course was, and is, essential.
Read his blog👇👀
https://t.co/Zl3oHEUWYf
Honoured to be joined with Pongal celebrations in Britain Parliament Chamber with it's MPs and Tamil community.
Organised by @tamilsforum and All Party Parliamentary Gdoups for Tamils.
Delighted to meet US NSA @JakeSullivan46 in New Delhi today morning.
Continued our ongoing discussions on deepening bilateral, regional and global cooperation. Valued the openness of our conversations in the last four years. Appreciated his personal contribution to forging a closer and stronger 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 partnership.