Eleven suspected Aava group members granted bail

Sri Lanka against internationalizing domestic issue

The Sri Lankan government today informed the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that is is against the?internationalization of Sri Lanka’s domestic issues. Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe, in his speech to the 22nd session of the Council today, unwarranted internationalization of such issues would only undermine the local reconciliation process in Sri Lanka. “Targeting Sri Lanka unfairly in this manner would only serve to further polarize the affected parties, particularly considering that there is n

27 Feb, 2013

UK PM calls for healing in Sri Lanka

British Prime Minister David Cameron has called on all parties in Sri Lanka to work together to heal the country. In a message issued on the Global Tamil Forum’s (GTF) 3rd?anniversary?conference to be held in London today, Cameron said that his government wants to see lasting peace in Sri Lanka. “For it to succeed any peace must be based on justice and the rule of law, an inclusive political settlement and reconciliation between all those affected by the war. In particular it is important that S

27 Feb, 2013

Protect north from separatist forces says Wimal

Government Minister Wimal Weerawanse says the northern provincial council should not be allowed to fall into the hands of separatist?forces. He warned that if such elements obtain power in the council following the scheduled elections later this year, they will look at dividing the country once again. Elections for the northern provincial council are scheduled to take place in September this year. Weerawanse said that if separatist?forces contest and win the election they will gradually ask for

27 Feb, 2013