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No progress on Humanitarian issues, CFA- Thamilchelvan
Sunday, 29 October 2006 - 6:31 AM SL Time
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First day of talks in Geneva between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers, focusing on the urgent humanitarian issues and the re-opening of A9 concluded without the parties agreeing to any measures to relieve the humanitarian crisis in the Tamil homeland, Liberation Tigers Political Head S.P Thamilchelvan told TamilNet.
`We took up the humanitarian crisis in Jaffna as the urgent priority issue. Due to the economic blockade imposed by the Sri Lankan government, Tamil people are deprived of basic livelihood, humanitarian supplies are blocked, and the entire population in Jaffna has been denied freedom of movement. But, the Sri Lankan government was not prepared to relieve the population from the unfolding humanitarian catastrophy,` Mr. Thamilchelvan said.
The GoSL team showed no flexibility in alleviating the hardships and maintained that sufficient food, medical supplies can be transported by the sea route and refused to consider the opening of A9, Thamilchelvan said.
`Secondly, we sought Colombo`s stand on its commitment to the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA). We maintained that access to demarcated forward defence lines (FDLs) by the members of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) was critical to bring normalcy. Sadly, there was no expression of cooperation from the Sri Lankan side,` Thamilchelvan said.
The discussions on the re-opening of A9 and other humanitarian issues affecting the people of Northeast will again be taken up for discussions by the LTTE delegation on Sunday, he said.
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vinks
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29 Oct 2006 08:23:46 GMT Report for Abuse
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What right has he got to comment on humanitarian issues except to bluff the world......
If they are concerned about humanitarian issue why the following.....
... Tamils open mouth only to eat
......Vanni is a giant torture chamber
.....Tamils live like slaves
....450,000 tamils have moved to the south ' because of excellent hunman rights'
....more than 700 tamil politial opponents killed since CFA
.....More than 5000 kids abducted and recruited
.......If kids do not go forward they are shot from behind!!
..... Sonchalai was confirmed as a training facility. Kids are bluffed and sacrificed !
.....Parents of abducted kids chased away!!
... Children have to undergo compulsory training for 3 months if they want to sit for exams. Obviously most get killed on the alter of self determination
....Out of Tsunami rehab. money £ 680 million only £ 108 accounted for....
.....No freedom of opposition , demonstration, speech etc. Tamils reduced to puppets
....Squashing, squeezing, threatning, intimidating, taxing even skin and bones of tamils, extortion, kidnapping tamils etc etc
.... chopping body parts of tamils
.... economic ruin of tamil areas with no jobs and development
.... and many many untold misery.....
ARE THESE HUMANITARIAN ACTIONS?????????????????????????/ |
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29 Oct 2006 08:28:26 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Since the talks commenced, there has been 12 killings, 2 injuries to services personell and political dissidens. Tamil Sellam can of course keep BS-ing but no one is going to notice. |
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29 Oct 2006 10:37:33 GMT Report for Abuse
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No progress on Humanitarian issues, CFA- Thamilchelvan
well said Tamil , we tamil and the IC knew this very well , GoSL only speak the word DEMOCRACY but the government is named for Demo - Crazy and state terrorism , we could not expect more from this state terrorist , IC going bring more and more financial restriction on GoSL state terrorist.
Note :
GoSL would obey only to military action or financial cuts ,the 2nd is the best . |
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29 Oct 2006 10:45:47 GMT Report for Abuse
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Govt. gives Tigers special treatment
Last week on Tuesday the LTTE delegation comprising a 13 member team headed by Political Wing Leader S.P.Tamilselvan were flown by MI 17 helicopter from Kilinochchi to the Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake.
Earlier this month the government had stopped all helicopter travel to Kilinochchi due to intense military operations and ongoing hostilities. So much so even foreign dignitaries such as Norwegian Ambassador Hans Brattskar, Special Peace Envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer, and Japanese Peace Envoy Yasushi Akashi were only allowed a chopper ride up to Omanthai. From there the foreign diplomats had to endure a bumpy ride by road to Kilinochchi.
However due to the security situation the LTTE delegates refused to travel by road and therefore the government obliged with a MI 17 helicopter sent all the way to Kilinochchi to pick up the 13 member LTTE delegation. By so insisting, the LTTE was also testing the government to see if it had softened its stance since the recent military set backs. Ambassador Brattskar, a member of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission and an official from the Peace Secretariat were also on board the chopper to ensure everything went smoothly.
The state's gesture demonstrated that despite the government's tough talk the recent military setbacks had compelled the government to become more amenable to Tiger demands. This pliability was not seen in the run up to the first round of talks when the question of transportation from Kilinochchi to the Wanni for the LTTE delegation to meet and discuss strategy with their high command before Geneva I, created a huge uproar with the government showing a lot more obstinacy.
Nonetheless the Wanni delegation was flown in to the BIA from Kilinochchi and arrived on Tuesday morning where bullet proof Norwegian diplomatic vehicles with tinted glass and diplomatic number plates were at the ready on the tarmac to whisk them off to their hotel.
It was SLMM Head Major General Lars Johan Solvberg who was there to receive them and accompany them to their overnight accommodation at the Pearl Hotel in Negombo.
Surprise move by Co-Chairs
At about 3 p.m Tuesday afternoon the Tigers were surprised to encounter a visit from the ambassadorial representatives of the Co-Chairs comprising the Japanese Ambassador Kiyoshi Araki, Norwegian Ambassador Brattskar, German Ambassador and current EU presidency in Colombo Jurgen Weerth, and EU Ambassador Julian Wilson. The U.S Ambassador Robert E. Blake was not present as the US has banned the LTTE and such a meeting would not have been correct protocol. It was not the case with the EU.
Vital discussions
However at the hotel the diplomats and the LTTE delegates discussed the importance of getting the peace process re started as quickly as possible. Also earnestly discussed was the gravity of the humanitarian crisis and the overall human rights situation in the country.
The diplomats told the LTTE that it was important to stick at the table and that they would do everything possible within their capacity as Co-Chairs to ensure that the humanitarian crisis is adequately addressed.
Aid as a bradawl
The issue of using the matter of aid as a tool to ensure that both sides honour the ceasefire agreement and is committed to its implementation and continue with the peace process also came up in the course of the discussion.
The effect of a pull back on aid has already been felt by the government with last week's aid freeze by Germany. Rajapakse ordered Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe to immediately fly to Germany to reason with the authorities concerned. However eventually Samarasinghe's trip to Germany did not materialise as the relevant officials in Germany refused to meet Rajapakse's emissary as they were otherwise occupied.
Meanwhile, the LTTE had already informed the Norwegians their total lack of faith in Mahinda Rajapakse and his government to deliver anything on the peace process.
The LTTE had also taken the view that no settlement could ever be reached in terms of the present constitution.
Edited By - Thambi - 29 Oct 2006 10:52:38 GMT |
Thiru
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29 Oct 2006 21:42:47 GMT Report for Abuse
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Relatives to Vinks
Please take this man asap to an emergencies to treat his pchiatric disorders and this has reached unpredented levels.
Just to show how critical it is, take his writtings and show
them to doctors. |
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29 Oct 2006 22:51:42 GMT Report for Abuse
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I watched the press conference. the main theme was the A9. I think the LTTE did an excellent job.
first time i saw George (english translator for TamilChelvan)who speaks very good english and was infact
made it very clear in no uncertain terms what the LTTE position was.
In front of the IC it was shown that the GOVT couldnt even open a Road
for humanitarian purposes this is the govt thats expected to deliver peace!!
It was also pointed out that the a( was closed from 94 -2002 and opened for 4 yrs during thr CFA
and now closed again.
GOSl asked the LTTE to give assurances for SEA travel ! and indicated that they are trying to get food stuff into jaffna by SEA. jaffan citizens are in an open prizon is what George said.I am very impressed with this man.
looking at latest reports more troops are being deployed for another offensive. hope they read Tamilnet. this is probably why they dont want to open the A9!
Lets Hope the IC keeps the funds Frozen!
here is what Dr brian seneviratne said yesterday.
Brian Senewiratene on TVi. great interview. Most likely they will repeat.
its about 45 mins
i'll list the main main points.
Talks
-- keep talking atleast nonsense. GOSL put it agenda hoping LTTE wouldnt attend!. that way GOSL cannot say the LTTE
walked out and allow the aid to be unfrozen!
LTTE
-- Militarily thgey dont need advice. Politically they have grown a
lot in the last few yrs and know to play the game! yes its a dictatorship but singapore wouldve been a fishing village
is lEE quan didnt rule with an iron fist!
On past tamil leaders
-- good on paper but unfortunately didnt connect with the average tamil folks
Diaspora
-- have a role to play. Be united and take the message to your local reps.
sinhalese have 6-7 different groups but when it comes to the tamils THEY are all UNITED!
RW/MR
-- both are crooks! after the riots RW was one of three Jnr ministers who said the tamil
buisnesses got what they deserved. RW is a smooth talker while MR isnt. when it comes to the ethnic
question Both have the same VIEW.
On his cousins
-- No talk with CBK but used to talk with Sunethra but thats gone cold too now!
outlook
-- war or the economy has to go down. economy already going down but we need jaffna and trinco
the interviewer called him seniwiratnaM at the end!
everytime he spoke he used the word WE showing solidarity with the tamils.
i have read a lot of articles from him but this is the first time i saw him in person.
great talker!
Edited By - tamilcanuck - 29 Oct 2006 22:54:19 GM |
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30 Oct 2006 04:40:53 GMT Report for Abuse
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Humantarian Issues???????????????????
Does such a word exist?????????
Whoever address such issues should be a long standing incumbant of a mental Institute.
What has Tamilchelvam got to do with these issues? Prabakaran did away with this along with the TULF & the Amirthalingams during the 1977 election campaign.....
CFA was very evedient going by the atrocities committed by the LTTE leading up to the Geneva II ....
This tamilchelvam holed up in a fox hole in the Wanni thinks that he can pull the wool over the eyes all the time? Why don't pro ltte wires AFP/BBC/Reuters/PKB of Hidustan Times inform TC that Wanni inhuman activities have been glorified by them.
Tamilchelvam stop acting like a Ostrich...... |
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31 Oct 2006 00:15:53 GMT Report for Abuse
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This SL GOSL was predicted to be the most extreme that SL has ever had the misfortune to be ruled as the Presidential candidate promised unitary state, expelling Norwaygian mediators, jettison CFA and P-TOMS.
He appointed extremists to key posituons such as General to Security Forces (Sareth Fonseka) and DIG to the Police etc. They made sure that paramilitaries were rearmed, LTTE was humiliated and Tamils attacked, kidnapped and killed. He guaranteed full impunity to those who killed Tamils and raped Tamil women.
He is prepared to starve Tamils and annihilate them. It is up to LTTE to rise to meet the challenge and minimise the damage that the army/vany/airForce/paramilitaries do to Tamils and Tamil areas. |
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