The panel 's report last April gave credence to allegations of serious human rights violations by both government forces as well as the rebels that could amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity . 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 resolution says Sri Lanka must hold accountable victims 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 resolution says Sri Lanka must hold accountable victims of alleged war crimes .