The United Kingdom has affirmed its commitment to leading international efforts regarding human rights and transitional justice in Sri Lanka, and working with partners to support meaningful progress that will enable the Sri Lankan people to engage in these issues and remember their loved ones freely. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron stated in a statement released by the UK government on Saturday, marking 15 years since the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, that "Sri Lanka is an important partner of the Commonwealth, and we will continue to work with all communities to make the most of the country's exceptional potential." He added, "As we celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, my thoughts turn to those who were killed and those who disappeared, and to their loved ones who continue to seek answers." Cameron continued, saying, "I witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of war when I visited northern Sri Lanka in 2013. I pledged that the United Kingdom would support truth, justice, and accountability for all." It is worth noting that the civil war had ended in Sri Lanka, but peace and stability have not yet been achieved. Many believe this is due to the government's failure to resolve many outstanding issues, such as the issue of self-determination and reaching a political solution to the problems of minorities, internally displaced persons, and enforced disappearances.
