Vaiko in Geneva after 16 years

Sri Lankan Tamils’ issue is slated to be taken up for debate

September 17, 2017 11:59 pm | Updated 11:59 pm IST - CHENNAI

Transnational cause: MDMK chief Vaiko in Geneva ahead of the 36th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Transnational cause: MDMK chief Vaiko in Geneva ahead of the 36th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

MDMK chief Vaiko reached Geneva on Sunday to take part in the 36th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), where the Sri Lankan Tamils issue is scheduled to be taken up for debate, a party release stated.

Visa rejection

The last time Mr. Vaiko was in Geneva was in 2001 and his applications seeking visa during the past 16 years were turned down due to pressure exerted by the Sri Lankan government, a MDMK release said.

Mr. Vaiko is scheduled to take part in a rally on September 18.

After attending the debate on the Sri Lankan Tamils in the UNHRC, which is concluding on September 29, he is expected to return to India on October 1.

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