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DATE: 22 December 2006
U.S. Nominates Member for the Independent International Group of Eminent Persons
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The United States Government welcomes the Government of Sri Lanka's efforts to establish a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate human rights abuses in Sri Lanka.....................read more |
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DATE: 17 December 2006
Peace and the Tamil Tigers?
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A successful peace accord cannot be reached in Sri Lanka until the financial support for the terrorist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam can be altogether strangled.....................read more |
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DATE: 16 December 2006
Charity and Terrorism don't Mix
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There is not now, nor should there ever be, a right to give money or aid of any kind to terrorist groups, even if the stated intent -- feeding starving people in terrorist-held places, for instance -- is humanitarian.....................read more |
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DATE: 13 December 2006
Life and Supplies Fast Returning to Normal in Jaffna
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Life in Jaffna is fast returning to normal following successful action by the Government to provide a regular supply of essentials to the people there, despite the many obstacles placed by the LTTE.....................read more |
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DATE: 12 December 2006
LTTE Attack on School is a Grave Violation of Rights of Children
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Amidst reports of increasing clashes in the north and east of Sri Lanka leading to many casualties and the movement of internally displaced persons, Radhika Coomaraswamy, the UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, calls for the respect of humanitarian law.....................read more |
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DATE: 07 December 2006
Karuna Commits to Work with the UN to Prevent Recruitment and Use of Children
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On Monday 4th December 2006, Colonel Karuna a.k.a V.Muralidharan, leader of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) in Sri Lanka contacted the UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict regarding the listing of his group (Karuna faction-TMVP) in Annex 2 of the latest report of the Secretary General to the Security Council on children and armed conflict.....................read more |
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DATE: 07 December 2006
U.S. Calls for Protection of Civilians
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The United States is deeply concerned over reports that fighting on December 7 between government forces and the LTTE in the Vakarai area has occurred dangerously close to civilian populations.....................read more |
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DATE: 01 December 2006
The United States Condemns Suicide Attack
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The United States condemns strongly the terrorist attack this morning on the convoy of Defense Secretary Rajapaksa.....................read more |
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DATE: 29 November 2006
Terrifying 'heroes'
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In his annual "Heroes' Day" statement, the leader of the terrorist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Velupillai Prabhakaran, attempts to shift blame for the conflict that is tearing apart the small South....................read more |
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DATE: 28 November 2006
U.S. Disturbed by Sri Lanka Tamil Separatist Statement
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The United States is “disturbed” by reports that the leader of the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stated that he considers the 2002 cease-fire agreement with the government of Sri Lanka to be defunct. ....................read more |
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DATE: 21 November 2006
Joint Statement by Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donors Conference
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Following is the joint statement by Norway, the United States, the European Union, and Japan following their November 21, 2006, meeting as Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donors Conference:....................read more |
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DATE: 18 November 2006
UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Prize for Anandasangaree
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Mr V. Anandasangaree receiving the 2006 UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non Violence at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 16th November....................read more |
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DATE: 17 November 2006
Government Acts to Bring Relief to Vakarai
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The Government is taking urgent measures to ease the food situation in Vakarai. Steps have already been taken to allow at least 15 Non Government Organizations....................read more |
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DATE: 10 November 2006
Scotland Yard to Investigate on Jaffna MP’s Killing
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that the late Member of Parliament Nadaraja Raviraj spoke fearlessly on behalf of the people he represented. He did not hesitate to strongly voice his concerns over the issues pertaining to his people. ....................read more |
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DATE: 29 October 2006
Geneva Talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE 28 – 29 October 2006
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Matters discussed included:....................read more |
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DATE: 28 October 2006
Geneva October 2006 Talks: October 28 – 29, 2006 Opening Statement by Hon. Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva Head of Delegation, Government of Sri Lanka
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“On the last occasion when we assembled in Geneva in February 2006, the delegation of the Government of Sri Lanka, on behalf of His Excellency the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa,....................read more |
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DATE: 28 October 2006
Talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in Geneva
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Heads of Delegations, Delegates, Advisors, Ladies and Gentlemen,....................read more |
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DATE: 26 October 2006
EU Presidency Statement on the Sri Lanka Peace Talks
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The Presidency of the European Union urges the government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE to cease hostilities immediately and to go to the peace talks in Switzerland on October 28-29 with substantial suggestions to resolve the ongoing conflict and to abide by their Geneva commitments.....................read more |
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DATE: 23 October 2006
United States Promoting Political Solution for Sri Lanka
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The people of Sri Lanka must grasp the opportunity of upcoming peace talks to pursue again a political solution to the island nation’s 28-year conflict,....................read more |
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DATE: 18 October 2006
Targeting the Tamil Tigers
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Any hope that the militant Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam would respond to diplomatic pressure and renounce their terrorist tactics ahead of the cease-fire negotiations scheduled for the end of the month was murderously subverted by a suicide attack that killed more than 100 Sri Lankan sailors this week....................read more |
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DATE: 18 October 2006
LTTE ‘Tamil Tigers’ and its UK-Wide Network
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Dominic Whiteman is spokesperson for the London-based VIGIL anti-terrorist organization – an international network of terror trackers, including former intelligence officers, military personnel and experts ranging from linguistic to banking experts....................read more |
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DATE: 18 October 2006
France Condemns Suicide Attack on Sri Lanka Navy Personnel
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France firmly condemns the attack on 16 October 2006 which caused the death of 100 and injured more than 150 sailors...................................read more |
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DATE: 17 October 2006
Australia Condemns Suicide Attack in Sri Lanka
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Australia strongly condemns the callous attack of 16 October on a bus convoy near Habarana which killed at least 75 Sri Lankan Navy personnel...................................read more |
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DATE: 17 October 2006
United States Condemns Suicide Bombing in Sri Lanka
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The United States condemns yesterday’s suicide attack near Habarana, Sri Lanka that killed more than 90 civilians and members of the Sri Lankan Navy. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims...................................read more |
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DATE: 16 October 2006
UN Secretary-General Deplores Appalling Suicide Bombing in Sri Lanka
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Warning against a renewed civil war in Sri Lanka between the Government and Tamil separatists after the latest “appalling” suicide bombing of a convoy of military buses, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called on the sides to return to the negotiation table..................................read more |
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DATE: 16 October 2006
Government Condemns Brutal Attack on Unarmed Navy Personnel By the LTTE
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The Government of Sri Lanka is deeply shocked over the most ruthless and barbaric killing of more than 92 unarmed Navy personnel and injuring more than 100 others at Digampathana, Dambulla by the LTTE..................................read more |
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DATE: 15 October 2006
Delegation to Peace Talks Advised by the President on Key Issues
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The delegation to the forthcoming peace talks in Switzerland on 28,29 October 2006, has been advised by His Excellency the President to examine the report of the subcommittee of the Panel of Experts, on concerns and aspirations of the Tamil and Muslim people.................................read more |
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DATE: 14 October 2006
EU Presidency Statement on the Ongoing Violence in Sri Lanka and its Possible Impact on the Scheduled Peace Talks in Switzerland
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Presidency of the European Union is concerned that the recent escalation of violence can endanger the positive step taken by the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to resume peace talks in Switzerland on 28-29 October 2006................................read more |
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DATE: 12 October 2006
Official Statement by the Hon. Prof. Tissa Vitarana Chairman, All Party Representatives Committee (APRC)
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I am happy to say that the All Party Representative Committee has been meeting regularly every week and during these discussions, which have been carried out in a very friendly atmosphere, we have identified the various stakeholders who are involved in the current ethnic conflict...............................read more |
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DATE: 11 October 2006
United States Concerned Violence Could Endanger Talks
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The United States welcomes the agreement between the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to return to talks October 28-29 in Geneva,...............................read more |
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DATE: 09 October 2006
President Reiterates Commitment to a Negotiated Settlement
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa has reiterated his firm commitment to a negotiated settlement and to make the forthcoming talks successful. ...............................read more |
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DATE: 02 October 2006
Norwegian Peace Envoy Visits SCOPP
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Norwegian Peace Envoy Jon Hannsen Bauer meets the Secretary General of SCOPP
Dr. Palitha Kohona...............................read more |
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DATE: 29 September 2006
Six Defendants Charged in Conspiracies to Export Arms and to Provide Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization
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Baltimore, Maryland - Two complaints and an indictment were unsealed today charging all six defendants with conspiracy to export arms and munitions,...............................read more |
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DATE: 28 September 2006
Investigations into the deaths of 17 Aid Workers in Muttur
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The Governments of Sri Lanka and Australia have finalized the Terms of Reference (TOR) in relation to the providing of Australian forensic expertise into the investigations being conducted on the deaths of 17 aid workers belonging to the NGO ‘Action Contre la Faim’ in Muttur................................read more |
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DATE: 22 September 2006
Judge Weeramantry Awarded UNESCO Prize for Peace Education
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Eminent Sri Lankan Judge and former Vice President of the International Court of Justice Christopher Gregory Weeramantry was awarded the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education 2006 on Thursday 21st September,...............................read more |
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DATE: 22 September 2006
There Exists a Symbolic Link Between Peace and Development
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“I wish to mention a few facts about the biggest challenge facing us, which is the realization of peace...............................read more |
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DATE: 21 September 2006
International Support Crucial for Transforming the LTTE
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“Madam President, Sri Lanka’s dream is threatened by the terrible affliction which impedes development, undermines democracy and challenges fundamental freedoms. ..............................read more |
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DATE: 21 September 2006
International Day of Peace- Message by President Mahinda Rajapaksa
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Once again Sri Lanka joins the international community in celebrating the International Day of Peace – September 21. ..............................read more |
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DATE: 21 September 2006
International Day of Peace- Message by SCOPP Secretary General Dr. Palitha Kohona
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The United Nations General Assembly, in resolution 55/282, of 7th September 2001
decided that beginning in 2002, the International Day of Peace should be observed
on 21 September each year...............................read more |
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DATE: 21 September 2006
Fewer Wars But Still Too Many- UN Secretary General Says in Peace Day Message
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For some of us, peace is a day-to-day reality. Our streets are safe; our children go to school. Where the fabric of society is strong, the precious gifts of peace can almost go unremarked. ...............................read more |
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DATE: 21 September 2006
International Day of Peace- Message by the Director-General of UNESCO Koïchiro Matsuura
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On the 21st of September the world observes the International Day of Peace. It was in 1981 that the United Nations General Assembly first declared this Day as an opportunity to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace. In 2001,...............................read more |
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DATE: 19 September 2006
Sri Lanka Calls on US Congressional Leaders to Exert Pressure on the LTTE to Return to the Negotiating Table in Good Faith
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Health and Nutrition Minister and Sri Lanka Government Chief Negotiator Nimal Siripala de Silva today called on U.S................................read more |
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DATE: 18 September 2006
Government Condemns Killing of Muslim Civilians
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The Government vehemently condemns the brutal killing by the LTTE of 11 young Muslim civilians engaged in repairing a sluice gate in Rodwella, Pottuvil................................read more |
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DATE: 16 September 2006
Address by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Non-Aligned Movement Conference, Havana, Cuba
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“Terrorism and liberation differ from each other, as much as the sky differs from the earth. Liberation, unlike terrorism, is a creative and a humane force...............................read more |
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DATE: 13 September 2006
Statement by the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process
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The Government is appreciative of the efforts made by the Co-chair members to resume peace talks...............................read more |
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DATE: 13 September 2006
Unconditional Talks Between the Government & LTTE- Government of Sri Lanka Neither Agreed Nor was Consulted by the Norwegian Facilitator
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Norwegian Special Envoy Mr. Erick Solheim was quoted by local and international media as saying that both the Government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE have agreed today for unconditional talks with immediate effect, much to the surprise of the Government,..............................read more |
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DATE: 12 September 2006
Statement by the Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donor Conference on Reconstruction & Development of Sri Lanka
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The Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donor Conference, Norway, the European Union, the USA and Japan met in Brussels on September 12. .......................read more |
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DATE: 11 September 2006
Terrorism is Unacceptable - Kofi Annan
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Strategies to combat International Terrorism tightened when all the members of the UN States agreed to facilitate a common approach against terrorism. ...............................read more |
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DATE: 07 September 2006
EU Condemns Intransigence of the LTTE Leadership Which Has
Successively Rejected Several Possible Ways Forward
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European Parliament Resolution on Sri Lanka Texts adopted by Parliament................................read more |
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DATE: 07 September 2006
Sri Lanka Navy Commander in Jaffna
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Navy Commander Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda
with civilians in Allaipiddy, Kytes.................................read more |
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DATE: 06 September 2006
International Independent Group of Eminent Persons to Act as Observers of Investigations into Abductions, Disappearances & Extra judicial Killings
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to invite an international group of eminent persons to act as observers of investigations into alleged abductions, disappearances and extra judicial killings.................................read more |
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DATE: 05 September 2006
Paramount Importance of Safeguarding Trincomalee from Artillery Fire
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The Trincomalee Naval base and the adjacent Air Force base provides critical support to the military operations in the Northern theatre................................read more |
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DATE: 04 September 2006
Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation –Freezing of Bank Accounts
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On 10th January 2000, Sri Lanka became a signatory to the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Financing adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10/01/2000 and ratified the same on 8/9/2000...............................read more |
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DATE: 04 September 2006
International Body to Probe Abductions, Killings – President
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The Government will invite an international independent commission to probe abductions, disappearances and extra-judicial killings in all areas in the country, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said. ................................read more |
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DATE: 02 September 2006
President Rajapaksa Meets Secretary General of Amnesty International Irene Khan in London
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa met with Ms.Irene Khan Secretary General of
Amnesty International in London yesterday................................read more |
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DATE: 01 September 2006
Blair Interrupts Holiday to Meet President Rajapaksa
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa met British Prime Minister Tony Blair at his country residence Chequers yesterday. Blair interrupted his holiday to meet President Rajapaksa................................read more |
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DATE: 31 August 2006
Biased & Unprofessional
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Government Defence Affairs Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella yesterday slammed the outgoing Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Chief for issuing a totally biased and unprofessional ruling on the killing of 17 local aid workers attached to a French Charity in Muttur early this month adding that the SLMM has no right to give such a ruling since it was completely a judicial assignment...............................read more |
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DATE: 30 August 2006
Government Rejects Speculative Conclusion by SLMM on Killing of Aid Workers in Muttur
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The Government regrets the unprofessional and rather irresponsible stand taken by the Head of SLMM with regard to the incident in Muttur concerning the death of 17 aid workers...............................read more |
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DATE: 29 August 2006
Military Retaliatory Operation to Safeguard Civilians in Trincomalee
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The military retaliatory operation launched by the Sri Lanka armed forces to protect the resettling civilians from Tiger terrorist offensives, march forward successfully...............................read more |
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DATE: 27 August 2006
Jaffna Evacuees Arrive Safely in Trincomalee
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The Red Cross ferry carrying evacuees from Jaffna arrived safely in the eastern port of Trincomalee Sunday morning
while the Sri Lanka Navy ensured the safety of the evacuees................................read more |
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DATE: 27 August 2006
ICRC Evacuates 161 Persons from Jaffna Peninsula
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More than 150 persons evacuated from the Jaffna peninsula by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have arrived in the capital, Colombo................................read more |
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DATE: 25 August 2006
Government Did Not Initiate Any Offensive Actions in Breach of the Ceasefire Agreement
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Minister Mangala Samaraweera addressing the parliament on 22nd said recent escalation in violence was precipitated solely by the offensive actions of the LTTE................................read more |
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DATE: 24 August 2006
New Acting Head of SLMM Calls on Secretary General SCOPP
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New Acting Head of SLMM Major General Lars Johan Sølvberg, Dr. Palitha Kohona & the Outgoing Head of SLMM Major General Ulf Henricsson................................read more |
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DATE: 22 August 2006
Eight Arrested by the FBI & Charged With Conspiring to Provide Material Support & Resources to the LTTE
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Two complaints were unsealed this morning in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn charging eight defendants with multiple crimes, including conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization – the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE or Tamil Tigers)..................................read more |
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DATE: 22 August 2006
Government Seeks Clear Commitment to Truce by LTTE- President Briefs Co-Chairs
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a meeting with Donor Co-Chair representatives yesterday said the Government will seriously consider any initiative 'incorporating a clear commitment to a comprehensive and verifiable Cessation of Hostilities by the LTTE Leader.' .................................read more |
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DATE: 21 August 2006
Acting Head of Mission for SLMM Appointed
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform that Major General Lars Johan Sølvberg has been appointed as Acting Head of Mission for Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). .................................read more |
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DATE: 19 August 2006
Sri Lanka Welcomes Decision by Iceland to Increase SLMM Monitors
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The Government of Sri Lanka welcomes the decision by the Government of Iceland to increase the Icelandic contingent to the SLMM by more than double its present strength in order to meet the current situation...................................read more |
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DATE: 19 August 2006
President Tells UN Secretary General- Govt. Committed to Peace & Negotiated Political Settlement
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa emphasised to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan that the Sri Lankan Government is committed to peace in the country and the doors are still open for talks to negotiate a political settlement..................................read more |
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DATE: 18 August 2006
Tamil Nadu Assembly Resolution Based on Misinformation
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The attention of the Government has been drawn to the Resolution pertaining to Sri Lanka adopted by the State Assembly of Tamil Nadu on 17th August 2006..................................read more |
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DATE: 18 August 2006
Iceland to Increase its Presence in SLMM
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The Icelandic Government has decided to increase its presence in the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). Up to 10 Icelanders will be members of the SLMM. .................................read more |
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DATE: 17 August 2006
Video Clip of LTTE Training Base
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A highly classified video clip showing the air reconnaissance over the LTTE training base at Naddalamoodankulam in Mullaittivu was released by the Media Center for National Security (MCNS) today (Tuesday the 15th of August). ..................................read more |
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DATE: 16 August 2006
Diplomatic Briefing on the Recent Escalation of LTTE Terror Attacks
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I would like to thank you for your presence today..................................read more |
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DATE: 15 August 2006
APRC Pays Tribute to Kethesh Loganathan
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The All Party Representative Committee (APRC) observed two minutes silence in honour of the late Mr Kethesh Loganathan, Deputy Secretary General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process (SCOPP), at the commencement of their meeting held on 15 August 2006..................................read more |
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Messages of Condolence on the Assassination of the Deputy Secretary General of SCOPP Kethesh Loganathan
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14/08/2006 Mr Reynout van Dijk, Ambassador of The Netherlands................................read more |
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DATE: 15 August 2006
Kethesh Stood For What Was Right- Secretary General SCOPP
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I would like to say a few words on behalf of SCOPP on this sad occasion.
Kethesh was a friend and a loyal colleague. He was gunned down in an act of appalling barbarity.................................read more |
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DATE: 15 August 2006
United States Expresses Sympathy and Concern
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The United States condemns the August 12 murder of Deputy Secretary General of the Government Peace Secretariat, Ketheshwaran Loganathan, and mourns the loss of an individual dedicated to bridging communities and building peace in Sri Lanka. ................................read more |
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DATE: 15 August 2006
Statement by Minister MacKay on Escalation of Hostilities in Sri Lanka
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The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, issued the following statement regarding the escalation of hostilities in Sri Lanka: ................................read more |
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DATE: 14 August 2006
Government Press Statement
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The Security Forces conducted an air operation on an identified LTTE base at Naddalamottankulam an area approximately 8km North-west of Puthukkudiyirippu in the Mullativu district.................................read more |
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DATE: 13 August 2006
Deputy Secretary General of SCOPP Gunned Down by the LTTE
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Ketheshwaran Loganathan, Deputy Secretary General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process (SCOPP) was gunned down at his home on Saturday, 12 August, late in the evening by members of the pistol group of the LTTE................................read more |
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DATE: 12 August 2006
LTTE Assassinates the Deputy Secretary General of SCOPP
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The Liberation Tigers Of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) gunned down the Deputy Secretary General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process (SCOPP)...............................read more |
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DATE: 12 August 2006
Emergency Relief to Vakarai Displaced
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A convoy of lorries carrying food and essential items left Batticaloa yesterday for the uncleared area of Vakarai where a large number of displaced civilians had taken refuge following the fighting in Mavilaru................................read more |
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DATE: 12 August 2006
Sri Lanka Co-Chairs Call for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities
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The Co-Chairs - the United States, the European Union, Japan, and Norway - are deeply concerned by the continued violence which is seriously unraveling the ceasefire agreement and peace process in Sri Lanka................................read more |
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DATE: 11 August 2006
Negotiations Are The Only Way Forward
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The events of the past weeks demonstrate again that there can be no military solution to the conflict that continues to divide Sri Lankans...............................read more |
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DATE: 08 August 2006
Government of Sri Lanka Strongly Condemns Reprehensible Killing of 15 Sri Lankan Nationals
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The Government of Sri Lanka very strongly condemns the reprehensible killing of 15 Sri Lankan nationals who were attached to the French aid agency Action against Hunger (ACF) in Muttur, Trincomalee..............................read more |
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DATE: 06 August 2006
Security Forces continue ‘Operation Watershed’
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The Security Forces continue to be engaged in ‘Operation Watershed’ which commenced last week to restore water supplies to over 50,000 people and 30,000 acres of paddy land in the Seruwila, Muttur and Ichchalampattu areas...............................read more |
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DATE: 03 August 2006
Three Nordic Countries Leave Because the LTTE Withdrew Security Guarantees
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While the evacuation of Sri Lankans from the Lebanon crisis continues, we are faced with another crisis situation here at home, created by the LTTE’s intransigence and their resorting to a new method of warfare, using water as an instrument to ignite and widen conflict, putting civilians in the area to grave difficulty..............................read more |
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DATE: 02 August 2006
LTTE Targets Civilians and Public Property in Muttur
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This Morning LTTE infiltrators caused destruction to public property in the predominantly Muslim township of Muttur. The LTTE caused damage to the hospital, telecom office, and other public buildings in a rampage of indiscriminate destruction..............................read more |
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DATE: 01 August 2006
ADB Water Supply Project- Misleading Media Reports
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) wishes to draw attention to recent media reports of plans by the ADB to develop a drinking water scheme in the area of Seruwawila. .............................read more |
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DATE: 01 August 2006
LTTE Targets Passenger Vessel: Second Time in Three Months
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The LTTE launched an attack on the troop carrying passenger vessel ‘Jet Liner’ which was transporting 854 unarmed security forces personnel off the coast of Trincomalee this afternoon.............................read more |
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DATE: 29 July 2006
Air Action to Prevent Reinforcements from Batticaloa Area
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The Security Forces are currently engaged in a limited operation with a clearly defined objective of securing the water supplies to the civilian population. The LTTE forcibly closed the Sluice-Gate of the Mawilaru Anicut (Irrigation Channel) that provides water to Seruwila,............................read more |
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DATE: 27 July 2006
Unauthorized Air Facility Poses Grave Security Threat to the Sub-Continent Region
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It was observed that construction activity was taking place on an unauthorized airstrip at a location in the Mullaitivu district. Investigations revealed that the forest had been cleared and an unpaved airstrip constructed at this facility.............................read more |
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DATE: 26 July 2006
Limited Operation Conducted Purely on Humanitarian Grounds
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It is recognized that denial of water to civilian populations and hostile acts against infrastructure indispensable to the survival of civilian populations constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity............................read more |
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DATE: 24 July 2006
Keeping Away from Talks is Not the Answer
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In an interview with Daily News, the Deputy Secretary General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process, (SCOPP) Kethesh Loganathan described the present situation as an escalation of violence and said the only way out of the present crisis was negotiations...........................read more |
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DATE: 12 July 2006
Sri Lanka Condemns the Terrorist Attack in Mumbai
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His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Government of Sri Lanka vehemently condemn the brutal terrorist attack on the Indian rail network in Mumbai which claimed the lives of innocent commuters yesterday............................read more |
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DATE: 11 July 2006
President's Speech on Constitutional Reform
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We are gathered here today at a critical juncture in our peace process. All our sincere attempts at bringing the LTTE to the negotiating table have not succeeded. But we will persist with our efforts, encouraged by the goodwill of the international community,...........................read more |
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DATE: 10 July 2006
Engagement is the Key
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In an interview with the ‘Frontline’ Magazine, the Secretary General of the Government Peace Secretariat (SCOPP) Dr. Palitha Kohona said that in his personal assessment the LTTE will recognise sooner than later that the violence is only going to isolate it further,...........................read more |
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DATE: 08 July 2006
Thamilchelvan’s Accusation: Whose Duplicity?
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Media outlets reported (July 5, 2006) that the LTTE’s Political Head, S.P. Thamilchelvan as saying that, “Colombo’s call for talks based on Sri Lankan constitution, rejected by Tamils decades ago, is a deliberate act of deceiving the International Community while failing to implement practical steps to implement the fundamental terms of ceasefire agreement (CFA) as agreed in Geneva 1”...........................read more |
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DATE: 05 July 2006
Interview Given by H.E. President to NDTV
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H.E. President Rajapaksa in an interview with NDTV expressed his views on the current peace process...........................read more |
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DATE: 05 July 2006
President Issues Human Rights Guidelines to Forces, Police
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I, Mahinda Rajapaksa, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order being of opinion that it is necessary to issue directions to the Heads of the Armed Forces and the Police Force to enable the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (herein after referred to as “the HRC”) to exercise and perform its powers,..........................read more |
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DATE: 30 June 2006
Strengthening Bilingual Capacity of the Sri Lankan Public Sector
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Even though Tamil was made the second official language in 1987 through the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka, benefits of these constitutional provisions never reached the Tamil-speaking people...........................read more |
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DATE: 26 June 2006
Another Example of the LTTE’s Commitment to Terror – President
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“The assassination of Major General Parami Kulatunga, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, is a another example of the LTTE’s continued commitment to terrorism and its cowardly use of suicide killers,..........................read more |
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DATE: 26 June 2006
LTTE Bent on Derailing Peace Efforts
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This morning Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, Maj. Gen. Parami Kulatunga was killed in a suicide explosion while travelling in his vehicle...........................read more |
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DATE: 26 June 2006
President Sends Delegation to Probe Pesalai Incident
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa dispatched a top level delegation to Mannar to inquire into the Pesalai incident and resolve matters arising from incidents that had taken place in the past few days. ..........................read more |
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DATE: 17 June 2006
From the Vatican- To the Civil and Religious Authorities in Sri Lanka
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His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI was deeply saddened to learn of the great loss of life in the bus explosion in northern Sri Lanka and he extends heartfelt condolences to the families of those who died and assures them of his prayers during this time of sorrow...........................read more |
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Australian Labour Senator's Speech in Canberra on 16 June 06 to Proscribe LTTE Under Australian Criminal Code Act of 1995
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I rise this afternoon to make some remarks about the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, or LTTE, and the civil conflict occurring in Sri Lanka............................read more |
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DATE: 16 June 2006
Message of Condolence from President Mahinda Rajapaksa
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“I consider this the most horrendous crime perpetrated by the LTTE in recent times. The Government and I, together with the entire world community have totally condemned this savage act of the LTTE, brutally killing unarmed innocent people,...........................read more |
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DATE: 16 June 2006
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Terrorist Bombing in Sri Lanka
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The European Union utterly condemns the most recent incidents of violence in Sri Lanka, in particular the bombing of a bus that caused the deaths of dozens of innocent people and injured many more. This abhorrent act of viol |
