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Sri Lanka: One Island Two Nations
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?????????????????????????????????????????????????Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Canadian PM on the events of Black July in Sri Lanka
( July 25, 2017, Toronto, Sri Lanka Guardian) Canadian
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday stated that Sri Lanka should
establish a process of accountability that will gain the trust and the
confidence of the victims of the war.
In a statement on the anniversary of Black July, Prime Minister Trudeau
said Canadians join Canadians of Tamil descent and members of the Tamil
community to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the events of Black
July.
Prime Minister Trudeau,’s statement said: “Between July 24 and 29, 1983,
anti-Tamil pogroms were carried out in Colombo and other parts of Sri
Lanka resulting in thousands of deaths and the displacement of countless
victims.
“Today, we join Canadians of Tamil descent and members of the Tamil
community to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the events of Black
July.
“As we pause to reflect on the dark days of the Sri Lankan Civil War, we
must continue to work to heal the wounds of all those who suffered.
Canada welcomes international efforts underway to achieve long-term
reconciliation and peace for all Sri Lankans, but we reiterate the need
to establish a process of accountability that will have the trust and
the confidence of the victims of this war.
“Canada’s cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and
sources of pride. As we mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation, let
us take the time to recognize the contributions of all who have made
Canada their home regardless of their cultural, religious or linguistic
background.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my deepest sympathy and
support to all those who have suffered immeasurable loss during the Sri
Lankan Civil War.”