New York, June 15 -- New York, June 15, 2026 - Twenty years ago, on August 4, 2006, 17 staff members of Action Against Hunger who were delivering humanitarian aid, were executed in our office in Muttur, Sri Lanka. They were wearing T-shirts and vests clearly identifying them as humanitarian workers. Despite compelling evidence pointing to the likely responsibility of Sri Lankan security forces, twenty years on and we are still waiting for justice to be served.

Action Against Hunger calls on the Sri Lankan government to end decades of impunity and open a new investigation into this case. This investigation should comply with international standards, particularly regarding transparency and witness protection. We call on the international c...