Jaffna Army chief briefs ICRC on post-conflict situation

19 Jan, 2017

Commander of the Security Forces in Jaffna,?Major General Mahesh Senanayaka, briefed the International Committee of the Red Cross on the post-conflict situation in the area.

Ms Claire Meytraud, Head of delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Sri Lanka and ICRC Head of Vavuniya, Wilson Mondal, paid a courtesy call on Major General Mahesh Senanayaka?today.

Having received the delegation to the Jaffna Security Forces Headquarters, the Commander updated her on?the present situation in Jaffna and discussed military relations and the opportunities and challenges associated with the post-conflict environment.

During the interaction the Commander explained the military endeavors in the reconciliation process.

Following a cordial dialogue the Commander presented a memento to Ms Claire Meytraud as a token of her visit to Palaly. (Colombo Gazette)

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