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Hillary Clinton: We now look to Sri Lanka to take the necessary steps to achieve reconciliation and accountability for the alleged abuses…

On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
We now look to Sri Lanka to take the necessary steps to achieve reconciliation and accountability for the alleged abuses that occurred in the final months of the conflict, while ensuring respect for human rights and institutionalizing democratic governance.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton urged Sri Lanka to ensure human rights and democratic governance.

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