This would give a base figure of 700 extra-judicial killings in Jaffna by the security forces inclusive of disappearances
699 were LTTE or armed supporters.
On 4th August 2006 17 aid workers were extrajudicially executed in their Action Contre la Faim (ACF) compound in Mutur town. Through blatant cover up by the Sri Lankan authorities, their experts, Attorney General and diplomats overseas the facts of killings have been suppressed along with any potential association between this massacre and the killing of five students on the Trincomalee foreshore on 2nd January 2006.
Ever wondered why ACf did a runner after paying $4000 in compensation to the victims? If the GOSL was to blame why did ACf pay a santhosham and packed up and left? |