Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet today called for "concrete actions" by the Government of Sri Lanka on accountability and institutional reform.

Delivering the Oral Update on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka during the 48th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, the High Commissioner acknowledged the inputs sent by the Government in preparation for this update.

She also noted the President's statement in June that the Government is "committed to work with the UN to ensure accountability" and will implement "necessary institutional reforms."

"I look forward to seeing concrete actions to this effect - in line with the recommendations that have been made in our reports ...