The Presidency of the European Union is concerned about the recent increase in political violence in Sri Lanka, including the political killings in the East and elsewhere and the suicide bomb attack on 7 July, the first since the ceasefire began.
The EU condemns all forms of political violence. There is no excuse for such violence which can never resolve the internal differences in Sir Lanka.
The vast majority of Sri Lankans – from all communities - simply desire peace for themselves and for their children. The political violence we have seen recently will make it more difficult to restart substantive negotiations towards peace and to deliver on the simple demand from the majority of Sri Lanka’s citizens for peace and security.
The Presidency of the European Union calls upon all parties to prevent further violent incidents and welcomes that all sides continue to respect the ceasefire. We urge all parties to continue to work towards the restart of substantive talks. Only through dialogue can there be a negotiated settlement to the conflicts. We reaffirm the EU’s support for a solution which meets the aspirations of all communities in Sri Lanka, including the protection of human rights.
Violations Committed
by the GOSL - 351
