The U.N. has moved to launch an international inquiry into alleged abuses in Sri Lanka 's civil war . The Human Rights Council resolution also expresses `` serious concern '' at conditions that rights organizations claim persist in Sri Lanka -- including the intimidation of activists , disappearances and torture . Rights groups say Sri Lanka is open to scrutiny with a hard line on dissent . Some observers say recent arrests seem designed to suppress testimony . Sri Lanka has banned Islamic groups operating in the West , accusing them of terrorism .
The U.N. has moved to launch an international inquiry into alleged abuses in Sri Lanka 's civil war . Rights groups say Sri Lanka is open to scrutiny with a hard line on dissent . Some observers say recent arrests seem designed to suppress testimony . Sri Lanka has banned Islamic groups operating in the West , accusing them of terrorism .