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Sinhala support for Govt. s military campaign strong: PCI
Thursday, 1 May 2008 - 11:20 AM SL Time
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The Sinhala support for the Government`s military campaign continues to be strong whilst their support for peace talks has dropped to 16.6% according to the results of the March 2008 Peace Confidence Index survey (PCI).
This survey is a repetitive public opinion poll begun in May 2001 and conducted by the Social Indicator at the Centre for Policy Alternatives.
This study covered a number of issues such as the Eastern Provincial Council Election, International Involvement, the APRC Debate, NGOs and possible solutions to the conflict. This particular wave of the PCI study, conducted during March and April captures the opinions of a sample of 1600 respondents. It should be noted that this particular wave of the PCI only covers the Sinhala, Muslim and the Up-Country Tamil communities in the areas outside the North. The Tamil community in this wave was surveyed using a non-random sampling technique which does not allow for the findings that reference this community to be generalised. Respondents from this particular community were chosen from Colombo, Ampara, Trincomalee and Batticaloa.
Majorities across the board agree that a political settlement is necessary to ending the present situation of conflict, with majorities in the minority communities agreeing that the ideal time to formulate this solution is while the war continues. A majority of 33.2% of the Sinhala community disagree, stating that the ideal time to design a settlement is after the war. At the same time, levels of awareness on the APRC - the institution set up to create this political consensus - are low, (Sinhala- 45.8%, Tamil- 42.3%, UCT- 43.2%, Muslim- 62.4%). Further, low levels of awareness are registered with regards to the contents of the 13th Amendment. However, support for Indian involvement as a mediator in the peace process is high.
While majorities amongst the Up-Country Tamil and Muslim communities disapprove of the abrogation of the CFA, the opinion of the Sinhala community differs. While 38.9% approve of the abrogation, a further 21.3% state that the CFA should have been abrogated earlier. The Tamil community surveyed also disapproves of the abrogation of the CFA.
President Rajapaksa`s strong popularity amongst the Sinhalese also remains unchanged, with high levels of approval for his handling of the war. His approval ratings are however affected by dissatisfaction expressed by all ethnic groups with regards to his management of the economy (Sinhala- 63.6%, Tamil- 88.7%, UCT - 72%, Muslim- 78.3%).
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peacemakerSri
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 1 May 2008 04:25:38 GMT Report for Abuse
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This is not a suprise.
LTTEs killing of innocent civilians will only strengthen the current government position.
Edited By - peacemakerSri - 1 May 2008 04:28:16 G |
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 1 May 2008 04:27:15 GMT Report for Abuse
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Sinhala- 63.6%, Tamil- 88.7%, UCT - 72%, Muslim- 78.3%
WTF?
LoL. Obviously this is B.S!
This suggests more Tamils (88.7%) than Sinhalese (63.6%) approve of M.R.
Either that or the majority of every community disapproves of M.R.
Edited By - kanthun - 1 May 2008 04:28:34 GMT |
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 1 May 2008 04:30:05 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Of course what a peace now talking about??? LTTE must lay down arms before any peace talks, if not LTTE must be sweep out forever so that all communities can live in peacful minds. as at today LTTE being extrimist gang is the one deystroying all tamils value in the world. |
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 1 May 2008 04:37:41 GMT Report for Abuse
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His approval ratings are however affected by dissatisfaction expressed by all ethnic groups with regards to his management of the economy (Sinhala- 63.6%, Tamil- 88.7%, UCT - 72%, Muslim- 78.3%).
This is the main figure..That is huge within the Majority Sinhalese..
Edited By - Berty - 1 May 2008 04:38:15 GMT |
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Pistol packing UNDP staffer
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 News Source:
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COLOMBO, SinhalaNet 2008.04.30 07:02PM Is the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) trying to 'develop' the LTTE? Security Forces arrested a UNDP staffer with a Micro pistol at the Irattaperiyakulam road block in Vavuniya today (April 30) according to the Defence Ministry.
The suspect, Thiagaraja Prabhakaran, was a resident of Batticaloa and he is currently working at the UNDP Kilinochchi office, sources said. The suspect was travelling from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa when he was arrested around 12.45 p.m.
While cross-questioning, the suspect confessed that a terror agent have given this micro pistol and asked him to handover it to a person in Batticaloa. 'The terrorists have promised to give him sum of 50,000.00 rupees once complete the task', he added. An initial payment, sum of 30,000.00 rupees, which had been given by the terrorist, was also apprehended.
The suspect was handed over to the Vavuniya Police for further investigations.
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sansare
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1 May 2008 04:44:25 GMT Report for Abuse
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Kun,
Pl get the fact clear,..
dissatisfaction expressed by all ethnic groups with regards to his management of the economy (Sinhala- 63.6%, Tamil- 88.7%, UCT - 72%, Muslim- 78.3%)
dissatisfaction of MR's economic management
Sinhala- 63.6%,
Tamil- 88.7%,
UCT - 72%,
Muslim- 78.3%
Not the satisfaction.
This section is more important,
Majorities across the board agree that a political settlement is necessary to ending the present situation of conflict, with majorities in the minority communities agreeing that the ideal time to formulate this solution is while the war continues.
I think same, peace talk must start, any time, even when the war is continuing.
Tamils are 100% part of the population.
GOSL must ready to talk any time to protect that section of the population from the war.
It also protects Sinhala boys in front.
Edited By - sansare - 1 May 2008 04:54:16 GMT |
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 1 May 2008 04:46:44 GMT Report for Abuse
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War mongering 84%!!!
Punnakku Eating 84%!!!
Racists are going for broke, as they did many times before! |
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1 May 2008 04:51:42 GMT Report for Abuse
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War mongering 84%!
Punnakku Eating 84%!
Racists are going for broke, as they did many times before!
84%! and one would have thought that they would have learnt at least 'something' by now!
these people never cease to amuse/amaze/flabbergast me!
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1 May 2008 04:52:45 GMT Report for Abuse
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A majority of 33.2% of the Sinhala community disagree, stating that the ideal time to design a settlement is after the war.
This line is difficult to understand.
This seems, when you take Sinhala community, and then again get 33.2% from that group, a majority from the sub group.....
...disagree, stating that the ideal time to design a settlement is after the war
Am I correct..? |
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 1 May 2008 04:53:05 GMT Report for Abuse
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Berty Anna,
Good Morning ! Can i send you an e-mail regarding the message that i have got from MR BRown ?
i think this survey is before the Muhamalai Debacle of SlA.
Is it correct ?
Edited By - chennaiguuy - 1 May 2008 04:56:00 GMT |
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