Some former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres have recently alleged they are under constant surveillance by the military though they have undergone rehabilitation, reports The Island on April 7. They have also claimed that military interference has hampered their political activity. United States (US) Human Rights activist Critina James, on April 5 received a briefing from former LTTE cadres during a visit to the Jaffna peninsula. The former LTTE cadres said that they had also complained to the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) about military interference. They met the US activist as members of a North-based political party consisting of ex-LTTE cadres. They alleged the people were still suspicious of them due to the military constantly watching their movements.
Meanwhile, the delegation of the United Nations (UN) Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) visited the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka on April 4, reports Colombo Page. The four-member delegation is expected to meet Government officials and hold discussions with relevant ministries, as well as meeting with the Human Rights Commission and civil society organizations. During the visit, the delegation will be exploring the steps Sri Lanka needs to take to effectively prevent torture and ill-treatment of people deprived of their liberty, a statement said.