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Joint Statement by Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donors Conference Regarding Violence in Sri Lanka
Thursday, 23 November 2006 - 3:38 AM SL Time
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Following is the joint statement by Norway, the United States, the European Union, and Japan following their November 21, 2006, meeting as Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donors Conference:
The Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donors Conference - Norway, the United States, the European Union, and Japan - met in Washington, D.C. on November 21.
The Co-Chairs view with alarm the rising level of violence in Sri Lanka that has led to significant loss of life and widespread human rights violations. The Co-Chairs condemn the continued and systematic ceasefire violations by Government of Sri Lanka and LTTE. We call on both sides to seize the historic opportunity created by the 2002 Cease-Fire Agreement to resolve the country`s conflict peacefully. Only by committing to sustained and substantive negotiations can the downward spiral of hostilities and human rights violations be reversed.
The Co-Chairs particularly condemn the LTTE for initiating hostilities from heavily populated areas and the Government of Sri Lanka for firing into such vulnerable areas and killing and wounding innocent civilians. The Co-Chairs call on both sides to respect international humanitarian law and set aside demilitarized zones to protect internally displaced persons.
The Co-Chairs recall the responsibility of both parties to guarantee the security of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission to fully exercise its mandate. The Co-Chairs were disturbed by the incident on November 8 when the Head of Mission of the SLMM came under fire. The Co-Chairs remind the parties of their responsibility to respect all rulings by the SLMM and to implement the Cease-fire Agreement fully, including re-opening the A-9 highway.
The Co-Chairs recognize that talks took place on October 28-29 in Geneva. However, we urge the Parties to the conflict to commit to a structured and sustained process of further negotiations without preconditions once a proposal is available, as indicated by the Government and welcomed by the LTTE delegation in Geneva.
The agreement between the Sri Lankan Freedom Party and the opposition United National Party should lead to a credible power-sharing proposal that can help form the basis for a viable negotiated settlement between the Parties. At the same time, the specific arrangements for the north and east should not be disturbed as they are fundamental to continuing the dialogue to achieve an agreement. The legitimate interests and aspirations of all communities, including the Tamil, Muslim and Sinhala communities must be accommodated as part of a political settlement.
The Co-Chairs welcome the Government of Sri Lanka`s progress in establishing a Commission of Inquiry for Human Rights with international observers. They condemn the growing violations of human rights by all sides and the fear that pervades civil society, politics and the media. The Commission of Inquiry and the Government should work promptly to bring the perpetrators to justice and to address the climate of impunity.
Citizens are caught in this conflict and agencies are unable to reach them. We recognize the efforts by government to provide essential supplies themselves and welcome the establishment of the consultative committee on humanitarian assistance that is addressing several humanitarian access issues for international agencies.
The Co-Chairs urge both parties to depoliticize the issue of humanitarian access and for the immediate, permanent and unconditional opening of the sea and road routes for humanitarian convoys of essential supplies. As a first step towards this, the Co-Chairs welcome the readiness of the Government to send one convoy via the A-9 highway to Jaffna and to allow International Non-Governmental Organizations with a proven track record immediate access to uncleared areas to restart their relief work. The Co-Chairs call on the LTTE to cooperate with such initiatives.
The Co-Chairs, together with other members of the international community, express their strong support for Norway`s ongoing efforts to facilitate the peace process and the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission`s role in monitoring the Cease-Fire Agreement.
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Thambi
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22 Nov 2006 21:47:48 GMT Report for Abuse
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Co-Chairs ?
no , no its US-SHARE in Co-Chair ! |
nirupam
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22 Nov 2006 21:53:53 GMT Report for Abuse
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Thambi,
There is censiderable difference betwen the above article appeared on the US State Deparetment website and the one on another thread with the headline 'We hold the Tamil Tigers responsible for much of what has gone wrong in the country. - Under Secretary Nicholas Burns
which is opiniated and aimed to be favourable to the GoSL. |
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22 Nov 2006 21:56:26 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Whatever it is all statements are issued in favor of the sovereignty of GOSL and it's printed in black and white for any gullible to understand. |
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22 Nov 2006 21:58:19 GMT Report for Abuse
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Sri Lankans have to work out the solution at every level. Otherwise, foreigners would rule through Sinhalese
Gaja Lakshmi Paramasivam from Australia |
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22 Nov 2006 22:11:50 GMT Report for Abuse
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Sinhala leaders want approval from those from the West for any action and to carry out even minor projects as it's bankrupt and therefore need money. GoSL jumps up and down with joy whenever foreign, specially the Western, media or leaders criticise or blame LTTE but either refute or personaly attack the individuals who do the same of the GoSL. The colonialism is gladly accepted with open arms to put down the minority resistance and to enforce their supremacy.
The foreigners are slowly understanding the complicity of the GoSL and its Security Forces in the killing of civilians in the Northeast and the assistance extended to paramilitaries to carry out the dirty work. In the joint report all the representatives of 4 co-chairs want the govt to investigate the major killings that took place in the state controlled areas and bring the culprits to justice.
Edited By - nirupam - 22 Nov 2006 22:13:08 GMT |
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22 Nov 2006 22:13:22 GMT Report for Abuse
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Yeah empty vessels making the biggest noise. What have the co-chairs achieved todate ? Absolutely so* a**
I think they should take their bl** chairs and go and sit in a minefield in SL. Try to duck and dive when the SL govt forces keep firing.
Do the right thing stop issuing statements and just shu* up that way atleast you wont divide the singhalese and tamils even further strengthening extremist on both ends. The co-chairs and their blooming statements is what destroyed the CFA. All the moderate tamils are also now running into LTTE hands you ignorant western hypocrites. Shu* u* and get out. You have done enough damage to the singhala - tamil relationship.
US wants this country divided that way they can control south asia putting a dent on India. They want the WAR. US is a LTTE supporter. They want WAR to polarise the singhalese and tamils in away no solution comes. They encourage the SL govt with these silly statements to wage war. Motta Rala is taking all of us into abyss. We know how the US works. To get out of Iraq who are you talking to now ? Syria and Iran. We all know your ulterior motive.
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22 Nov 2006 22:18:13 GMT Report for Abuse
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'The United States in a way is trapped in Iraq,' Annan said. 'It cannot stay and it cannot leave. There are those who maintain that its presence is a problem and there are those who say that if it leaves precipitously, the situation will get worse.'
Definitely not as far as proud SLA troops are concerned. They have been serving and protecting colourful NE folks all the time.
It's time SLA HQ be shifted to Jaffna. Government and We Tamils' land in NE must be distributed free of charge to families of dead soldiers.
What we need now is more divisions among the stupid We Tamils... to be exploited and kill more of them through fellow Tamils... spilling their red hot blood.
LTTE terrorist dogs and their supporters must die or be culled, in order to make room for peace loving folks in NE to live a better life.
Now what's Kfirs doing today? |
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22 Nov 2006 22:20:59 GMT Report for Abuse
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| LTTE hoodwink the world for nearly 30 years. You cannot fool all the people all the time. |
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22 Nov 2006 22:24:20 GMT Report for Abuse
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*All party conference agree maximum devolution.
*Government of Sri Lanka is working with India and other neighboring country to avoid minimum damage to the society.
*Government has considered all concerns of Tamils in N_E
*Government disregarded any kind of suggestions by those noisy parties/ patriotic groups
What else do you need?
*But government is working against terrorism. Minister Rabuckwella has explained this last night in TV.
*Whatelse those Jobless western buggers want? |
varakuna
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22 Nov 2006 22:26:06 GMT Report for Abuse
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Bravo...little bit learned from the US man,s statement.
sure you must be with MR other than the fool Rambukwella |
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