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Message: <blockquote data-quote="lkdood" data-source="post: 10479740" data-attributes="member: 92282"><img src="http://www.ohio-share.coxnewsweb.com/multimedia/dynamic/00946/GE806_946857b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />The UN chief on extra judicial killings has warned that Sri Lankan   leaders and officials with dual nationalities could be tried by the   International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes. In an  exclusive interview with LAKBIMANEWS, Christof Heyns, UN  Special   Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions said: “Over   the last few years the doctrine of universal jurisdiction has been  used  in new and, in some cases, extended ways. People with dual nationalities may be under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.”Prof.  Heyns also said there is enough reason to investigate Sri Lanka’s last  phase of war in full where there was systematic targeting of civilians.He  however added that despite the evidence to the contrary, the official  response continues to be a blanket denial of any wrongdoings, which is  ‘difficult to accept in view of the evidence.’He said the stronger  involvement by the international community in Libya has demanded a  greater international involvement in Sri Lanka.  When asked about  the legality of the killing of Osama bin Laden by the US Navy Seals, the  UN rapporteur replied that there is considerable controversy about fact  and applicable legal principles.  However, he was quick to add:  “There is no controversy about shooting blindfolded, naked prisoners  with their hands tied behind their backs in the head; it cannot be  justified under any conceivable circumstances.”He said he has asked  to visit Sri Lanka, but his request has so far been denied. But, Sri  Lankan officials whom he met in Geneva, explained to him the “agony” due  to the allegations that are being made.LakbimaUN still waiting for an official response from the government of Sri Lanka to the panel report.</blockquote>

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