European Parliament resolution on Sri Lanka

The European Parliament has passed a resolution on Sri Lanka in which it:

Underscores the long-term need for a wide-ranging human rights agreement between the parties and its facilitation by an effective, independent international monitoring mission, complementing the agreement on the ground, as recommended by UN Special Rapporteur Philip Alston, with unhindered access to both Government and LTTE controlled areas….

See also this press release and letter from Sajjad Karim MEP.