The U.N. Human Rights Council urged Sri Lanka to probe alleged war crimes . A report last year blamed the government as well as the Tamil Tigers . TL;DR NEW: The U.N. says Sri Lanka must hold accountable perpetrators of alleged war crimes .
The U.N. Human Rights Council urged Sri Lanka to probe alleged war crimes . A report last year blamed the government as well as the Tamil Tigers . The U.S.-initiated resolution was adopted in a 24-15 vote . The U.N. says Sri Lanka must hold accountable perpetrators of alleged war crimes .