Politicians Keep Mum On UN War Crime Report

By Janith Aranze

Sri Lankan politicians are tight-lipped over the pending UN Panel’s report on accountability issues related to alleged violations of human rights and humanitarian law during the civil war.
With the Panel expected to release its findings within the next few days, both government and the opposition are holding their breath to see what the outcome will be. When The Sunday Leader spoke to Defence Spokesperson, Keheliya Rambukwella, he revealed that the government was not prepared to comment on anything to do with the Panel until after they have filed their report.

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What Is The Difference Between Libyan Civilians And Tamil Civilians?

By S. V. Kirubaharan in France

Muammar Gaddafi and Mahinda Rajapaksa

Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of American President Franklin Roosevelt once said, “Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.” The majority of today’s international media speaks about Libya – some talk about coalition air raids and civilian casualities; some talk about rebels recapturing cities and the subsequent celebrations; others say NATO forces in Libya intend to enforce a UN resolution to protect civilians.
The Sri Lankan President and his ministers say that “Protection of the civilian population in Libya remains a concern for Sri Lanka” and government media say that “Air strikes on Libya unacceptable,” well and good — fair point.

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Alleged war crimes: D-day for SL next week



Robert O. Blake 

UN panel to release report within next few days; Ban to decide how to proceed from there Govt. blocks Blake visit after his strong warning to Lanka Peiris in London admits to secret meeting between Lankan delegation and UNSG's panel                                                     Ban Ki-moon

By Our Political Editor

The mission shifted hurriedly from purported investment promotion to tourism last Monday for External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris, who is in Britain. Bell Pottinger, the British-based public relations firm which receives millions of sterling pounds from Sri Lanka for promotion work and even conduct of diplomacy parallel to the High Commission in London, hurriedly summoned a news conference. It hand picked those to be invited. They were all travel writers in the British media.                                                                                            .More>>