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US urges EU to ban LTTE
Wednesday, 17 May 2006 - 6:23 AM SL Time
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The US Government encourages the European Union to list the LTTE as terrorists because the rebel outfit was `very deserving of that label,` a senior US official told state television yesterday.
`We have encouraged the EU to list the LTTE,` Donald Camp, the US State Department`s principal deputy assistant secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, said on Rupavahini. `We think the LTTE is very deserving of that label. We think it will help cut off financial supplies and weapons procurement and the like.`
Camp, who left Sri Lanka yesterday after a flying two-day visit, also spoke to The Island via telephone. He squarely blamed the LTTE for a downward spiral in Sri Lanka`s security situation and warned there was `a real danger` that provocative attacks by the Tigers could take the country back to war.
He stressed, nevertheless, that it was the government`s responsibility to preserve law and order in areas under state control. `The killings in those areas certainly need to be investigated and the wrongdoers prosecuted,` he told The Island. `That`s important, not only because it`s right, but because it sends a message to everyone in the country that the legitimate grievances of minorities and the Tamils will be respected.`
Commenting on what had prompted him to rush to Sri Lanka, he said it had been disquiet about the deteriorating situation and `concern that the US and others share that Sri Lanka is potentially heading back to conflict`.
Asked whom he holds responsible for an escalation in violence, Camp said: `I think the LTTE has to be cited as the group that has certainly started this downward spiral. Unfortunately, their lethal attacks have just been too typical of their style and methodology over the years.`
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He was not encouraged by his meetings in Colombo, Camp confessed, adding that a lot more needs to be done. `There`s still a real danger that, through inaction and through LTTE provocations, the country could turn back to the years before 2002,` he stressed.
Asked about the LTTE`s claims of sovereignty over the sea and airspace adjacent to land territory under their control, Camp replied that he supported the SLMM`s interpretation of the cease-fire as they were `arbiters and referees of that agreement`.
Last week, LTTE political chief S P Thamilchelvan told journalists that the SLMM `had no mandate to rule on Tamils sovereign rights`.
Questioned whether the co-chairs were frustrated at the lack of progress in Sri Lanka`s peace process, Camp said: `I think you have to give credit to the Norwegians who have stuck with this process through many, many difficulties over the years. I would hope that, as long as Norway stays involved, the co-chairs will stay with the process.` He observed that the US, as a friend of Sri Lanka, would remain involved.
Camp said he had not had expectations that his visit would `achieve a great deal`. `I came more to look at the situation and see what the international community might be able to do` to encourage the government and politicians,` he said.
Asked who would be representing his country at the co-chairs meeting in Tokyo later this month, Camp said he could not immediately say but added that it would be a `senior person`.
During his dialogue with Rupavahini, Camp was informed that LTTE Sea Tiger leader, Soosai, had once told BBC organisations like Al-Qaeda were already copying them. `They`re using our tactics` in Yemen, they used our strategy of suicide attacks to blow up an American ship,` Soosai was cited by the interviewer as saying.
Camp responded that the LTTE `should not be proud of its claim to be the originator of suicide bombings as a tactic`.
`In fact, they were not,` he added. `Our Marine barracks were attacked in 1983, in Lebanon [by suicide bombers]. I think the LTTE should re-assess its methods and should abandon terrorism. That`s the only way it can really have a future in a united Sri Lanka.`
During another interview with a private television channel, Camp repeated his call for the government to uphold human rights. `The Government of Sri Lanka is an elected, democratic government that we support whereas the LTTE is a group that we identified as far back as 1997 as a terrorist organization,` he said. `The LTTE`s atrocities are well known. The LTTE`s provocations in recent months are particularly disturbing.
`That said, we also hold democratic governments to high standards. And when there are killings in areas controlled by the government, it is certainly the government`s responsibility to uphold law and order. There need to be investigations, and we have encouraged this on the government, and they have assured us that they are carrying out such investigations.
`There need to be investigations, and there need to be prosecutions. That is crucial to what the government is trying to do, which is to re-assure members of all minority groups in this country that everyone is equal and everyone is treated equally.`
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vinivida
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16 May 2006 23:28:15 GMT Report for Abuse
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Action EU.. Action!
You say that GOSL should 'offer' a solution and engage in talks with an illegitimate terrorist organization.
Why? What about the free-thinking Tamils who aspire to live in a democracy?
Until the violence stops completely, nothing else can be given any attention. Or can we?
LTTE terrorists should take the FULL responsibility for all violence and consequences of counter action by the well-disciplined SLA.
Sri Lanka being one of the oldest democracies in Asia, have excellent democratic systems to solve any 'issues'.
No matter the magnitude of an issue, it can never justify killing of security personnel protecting all communities. No cause. That's a crime, nothing more, nothing less.
Hunting and bringing those criminals to justice are the duty and responsibilities of the government and proud SLA are doing just that.
All LTTE supporters who are funding the terrorism in Sri Lanka by robbing foreign governments (and tax-payers) through LTTE front 'charity' organizations should realize that in the long run, violence does not achieve anything.
Foreign law enforcement authorities should keep an eye on what's going on in these charities and prevent money from their countries reaching terrorism in Sri Lanka.
Edited By - vinivida - 16 May 2006 23:32:29 GMT |
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16 May 2006 23:39:31 GMT Report for Abuse
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Three major countries in EU are France, UK and Germany.
Because of Sweden, EU was waiting without banning. Sweden has to hold CFA talks.
But, Akashi said, that GOSL and LTTE should talk one to one.
So now, Velu talk one to one or go to war.
USA is there to press for talks, if not they will give all the support to finish you too.
Edited By - AnuD - 16 May 2006 23:40:27 GMT |
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16 May 2006 23:42:42 GMT Report for Abuse
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Dear vinivida:
It does not matter who banned or will ban LTTE. We will always support and raise money for LTTE. Maybe it will be a nice news for a while, finally all depend on us.
Nice to hear US request, but I think that we still active in USA. |
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16 May 2006 23:53:22 GMT Report for Abuse
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Donald Duck,
My a** you lot care about the minorities. You you care a lot of about that in iraq too. You are the worlds greates terrorist ass*** get lost.
Tamils should rally around the LTTE if they get banned in EU. This peace process was a western consipiracy to bring down the tamils. We received NOTHING from this peace process. The CFA was a trap to keep the tamils in slavery so that the west could strengthen the government.
1) Where were you donald duck when the Tsunami came and the terrorist GOSL did not allow even the PTOMS agreeement ?
2) Where were you when tamil civilians were killed during the conflict especially due to aerial bombing ?
3) When the IGSA was rejected by the GOSL did you ask for an alternative from them ? Why were there no pressure on them cos in all honestly your here to help the State not to protect the minorities.
Your damn statement about respecting legitimate tamil rights a load of garbage. The worlds greatest terrorist creators in this plannet are you lot. The Unites States of Arsons.
Muslims you will be next!!. BEWARE!! The United States terrorist will come after you once they finish the tamils.
Also good that the very first suicide attack was done against america. You lot deserve one everyday for the torture you gave to the palestines over the last 50 years. The only country in the world that used nuclear weapons. Western hypocracy is going to die!!. Its just a matter of time. Dont worry with the growth of India, China and the manner in which you lot going around the world creating your enemies I feel sorry for the american people. The great people of america have been betrayed by a few bad politicians. America please wake up and send the Bush terrorist to a bush in texas.
Edited By - aj07 - 16 May 2006 23:57:46 GMT |
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16 May 2006 23:54:18 GMT Report for Abuse
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| It's true Sritharan. I personaly doubled the money after the ban in US. and I will pay more even if they ban in Eu or Wherever. by the way did he urge Srilanka to ban LTTE?:-) |
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17 May 2006 00:05:18 GMT Report for Abuse
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I said this before the US is the one who is killing this peace process with their one sided statements. With their damn high handed lofty statements they are driving more tamils to the LTTE while strengthening the singhala extremist. Good job moro**.
You certainly know how to wage war!!. After all you lied to the UN so what the hell. You lot are masters of creating war and misery around the world.
This is what the moderate tamils needed to here!!. Give more ammunition to the LTTE to convert more tamils to their side. We already have a tough job keeping people on our side and we dont need the nick burn, jeffrey lunatic and now donald duck to work against us too. Keep feeding the LTTE propaganda now!!. They dont need to even work for it. I personaly think the US is a LTTE fan. They want to strengthen the LTTE.
Who are you converting to the LTTE's arms ??? The expat tamil community. Well done!!. Losers you american idi***
So what after all the bans in the plannet LTTE's collection decreased is it ??? NO infact it has increased many folds. Why ??? cos you have converted even more expat tamils to contribute to them. FOOLS!. You think your bans are going to stop people contributing in hard cash ???. How are you going to stop this in the current internet economy ???. Has it stopped alqaida collect any money!!. NO
Edited By - aj07 - 17 May 2006 00:10:48 GMT |
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17 May 2006 00:45:35 GMT Report for Abuse
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US and Isreal tried to humuliate Yassar Arafat who recognised the latter's existance though it occupied Palestinian, Egypt, Lebonon and syrian territories. Arafat was kept as a prisioner in his land by those who illegally occupied his land. Because the moderate Arafat was pushed to the corner and Palastinians were kept in refuge camps, they voted for an extremist Hamasm in the last election. Extreme action creats extreme reaction.
Now US and Isreal want to punish Palistinians for exercising their democratic rights in electing the party of their choice by cutting the taxes due and the aid. So much for the democratic principles US say they stand for.
Tamils also are pushed to the brink and no wonder they support LTTE and its proxy TNA. The GoSL had 50 years to solve the problem and LTTE took up arms ONLY in 1983 because GoSl suppressed all the peaceful protests. Even now the GoSL and the extremist media publishes state managed news that they want the world to know.
Americans must realise that GoSL will return to pre-1983 era if LTTE gives up arms and there is no pressure what so ever on the Govt to do anything else, why should they? US is naive in its approach to the ethnic problem probabily with an eye on Sri Lankan vote in the UN bodies in its favour.
International Comunity with the lead given by US helped countries such as Yugoslavia, Eritria, Indonesia and Sudan to find or force a solution. Unless IC does the same in Sri Lanka too GoSL or its extremists JVP/JHU will carry on their business as usual. |
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17 May 2006 01:03:05 GMT Report for Abuse
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US urged the GoSL to investigate properly the killings in their areas and take prompt actions against the perpitrators. There have never been any proper investigations or bring the culprits to the books.
US must insist the SLA and the aided paramilitaries stop extra-judicial killings immediately.
Banning LTTE won't help, as Saleem pointed out , it will push Tamils to the extreme. Tamils have no alternative but support LTTE. Can they support the army or pamilitaries who kill the civilians every day?
SU must ask the obvious question, did any Govt. of Sri Lanka find any solution during the 1st 30 years? Now it wants to talk peace only because LTTE put pressure and not any outside force including US. |
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17 May 2006 01:13:31 GMT Report for Abuse
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TheColonel,
You ought to side with the GOSL if you are a real arab
Don't you think we know what's best for us and who is our friend and enemy? Before 1985 both Tamils and Muslims contested elections as one in the Federal Party.
In 1985 SLA brought Maradana Muslim thugs to Batticaloa to attack Tamil homes to drive a wedge. I tell you we never had a problem with Tamils prior to 1985. You know who splitted LTTE into Karuna and Vanni factions? UNP, as they boasted.
Both SLA and LTTE did genocides on Muslims. Sinhalese did in 1915 and LTTE after 1985.
For us there is not much different between GoSl and LTTE. But mind you we live among Tamils, as Sinhalese speaking Muslims live among Sinhalese and hence they support the GoSl/SLA as any Sinhalese does. |
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17 May 2006 01:36:51 GMT Report for Abuse
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US has learned probably very harway, that you cannot let any terrorism exist in the world. Specially LTTE type of terrorism where terrorism is used as business. LTTE offering pregnent suicide women for hire; where video the killings and sell them to racist Tamil expatriots. Very often these fund raising is done in Churhes.
Edited By - Bheesan - 17 May 2006 01:37:24 GMT |
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