Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is scheduled from February 24 to April 4, 2025, during which Sri Lanka's human rights situation will be a key topic of discussion. The session is particularly significant for Sri Lanka amid ongoing concerns regarding accountability for past war crimes and violations, as the international community will likely scrutinize the country's progress on reconciliation and justice issues.

The 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council is set to commence at 2 PM Sri Lankan time today. This marks the first session following the appointment of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's government.

A delegation led by Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath departed...