Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The government delegation comprises of Foreign Minister and members nominated by the President displayed that the consensual delegation could face the challenges at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva in a stronger footing in the face of UN human rights chief's warning that Sri Lanka could slip back to conflict unless it addressed the 'worst crimes' during the final stages of its ethnic conflict.

High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet's statement clearly showed the ignorance of the international body about the ground situation in Sri Lanka. While the people in the north and east demand more devolution of power and the imperative need to address their grievances, the Human Rights Council laments t...