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Optimum benefit for people must be the objective of peace talks

Saturday, 28 October 2006

It is encouraging that the peace talks between the government and the LTTE are about to begin, although there is a lack of understanding between the two parties, consequent to the bitter experiences following he violence in the North-East.

Human problems and the humanitarian crisis should be the priority at any talks. These issues are so urgent to be addressed in view of the human tragedy in the peninsula. S.P.Thamilselvan, the LTTE Political Wing Leader has already indicated that saving the people of Jaffna from their suffering will be given the utmost importance at the Geneva Talks.

The suffering of the people of Jaffna is due to scarcity of essential commodities and medicines, milk foods for infants and lack of transport facilities. The government must come forward to solve these problems immediately on humanitarian ground.

The international community has approached our problem with dedication. The people of Sri Lanka also must work in the same spirit. An atmosphere must be created to enable the people of the North-East to live without suffering and in peace. Therefore, both parties must consider the present talks as an opportunity to bring optimum benefits to the people.

An English translation of the Editorial in Virakesari, a Tamil daily,based in Colombo

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Dr C P Thiagarajah said:

The immediate aim of the talk during this week-end should be the immediate restoration of Human Rights that had worsened during recent times.

Freedom of the Tamils to live in their homes safely and securely. Entitlement to freedom of speech, freedom to do their own work and earn, freedom to living as a community etc. All freedoms in the Human Rights of the EU and UN.

World movers and shakers have expressed their views now. They feel that the Tamils have a right to self rule. We must stress importance to their view point.

Opening of the A9 is therefore important because of the freedom of movement of an individual.

Closure of A9 is part of a ploy to curtail the basic human rights of the Tamils.

If the world leaders cannot bring pressure on the Sinhala government to be just and fair towards the Tamils, let them stay away for the parties to find their own solutions through individual might.

2006-10-29 11:06:21

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