And in July,a number of Central European politicians including Poland's Lech Walesa wrote an open letter to Mr.Obama accusing him of neglecting the region.

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At a news briefing, State Department Spokesman Ian Kelly said the United States has been urging Sri Lankan authorities to open up the northern region to international organizations, and to conduct a thorough investigation of the charges.

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