Srilanka, March 25 -- The UK has sanctioned figures responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses during the civil war in Sri Lanka, a news release from the UK Government said yesterday.

* The UK sanctions former Sri Lankan commanders and an ex-LTTE commander responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses during the civil war;

* Sanctions aim to seek accountability for serious human rights violations and abuses, committed during the civil war, and to prevent a culture of impunity; and

* The UK is committed to working with new Sri Lankan Government on human rights, welcoming their commitments to national unity.

The UK Government has imposed sanctions on four individuals responsible for serious human rights abu...