tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76575238344929692172024-03-05T10:40:59.706+05:30Sri Lanka Defence AnalyticsDefence news analysis. Our aim is a secure, developed Sri Lanka where democracy, human rights including religious freedom, and civil liberties reign. We welcome dissent, but tolerate no malice.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-5313849710552825982013-06-23T07:52:00.002+05:302013-06-23T07:52:44.330+05:30Sri Lanka's National Security Concerns - Full Text of Speech by the Defence Secretary<div class="A_news">
I welcome you to this lecture under the National Interest Module of the inaugural MPhil/PhD Programme of the Kotelawala Defence University. The topic of this lecture is "Sri Lanka's National Security Concerns". As we all know, Sri Lanka is one of the most peaceful and stable countries in the world today. Our citizens are enjoying the benefits of peace and have complete freedom and countless opportunities to build better futures for themselves. At the same time, it must be understood that as with any other sovereign nation, Sri Lanka faces potential threats from various sources. </div>
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Guarding against these threats and ensuring the safety of the nation is the first duty of the Government, because National Security is the foundation of our freedom and our prosperity. As such, the Government needs to be fully aware of all the issues that impact the country in areas such as Defence, Foreign Policy, Economic Affairs and internal Law & Order. It must formulate a comprehensive National Security strategy to deal with them. </div>
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A viable National Security strategy must constantly align ends with means, goals with resources, and objectives with the tools required to accomplish them. The strategy needs to be aligned with the aspirations of the people, and it must have public support. Ideally, if comprehensive security is to be ensured, it requires the achievement of national cohesion, political and economic stability, the elimination of terrorism, the countering of extremism, and the formulation of effective responses to external challenges. The Government must make every effort to keep aware of a continually changing situation and take appropriate action in response to new developments and challenges. It is only then that the safety of the nation can be assured. </div>
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In the course of this lecture on Sri Lanka's National Security Concerns, I will examine the following areas:</div>
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<b>The Context of National Security in Sri Lanka </b></div>
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In the first several years after the achievement of Independence, National Security did not need to be a primary concern of the Government of Ceylon. As an independent Dominion of Great Britain, and as a non-aligned nation with excellent relationships within and outside the region, there were few pressing threats that the Government had to deal with. As a result, the attention given to National Security was minimal, as was the emphasis placed on the country's Defence apparatus. The military was largely ceremonial. It only had to assist the Government on occasions when there were issues such as public sector work stoppages or riots. The need to strengthen law enforcement and the Armed Forces to protect the nation against internal or external threats was not seen as a pressing concern. The attempted coup d'‚tat in 1962 further reduced the attention given to the Defence apparatus by the Government. Due to fears that a strong military would be a threat to democracy, as had been the case in some neighbouring countries during this period, funding for the Armed Forces was drastically reduced and recruitments curtailed. </div>
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As a result of the weakening of the military, the country was not in the best position to deal with the first major threat to its National Security when it erupted in 1971. This was the first JVP Insurrection. Although investigations into JVP activities had been going on for some time, cutbacks to intelligence services, including the closure of the Special Branch of the Police in 1970, had left the Government largely unaware of the scale of the insurrection it was facing. The nation's military was overstretched. In response to the Government's appeals for help, India and Pakistan sent in troops to secure critical installations while essential equipment and ammunition was provided by Britain and the Soviet Union. Although the insurrection was successfully suppressed within a short time, it had many consequences. One of the most crucial from a historical perspective was that National Security became a much greater concern both for the Government and for the general public. As Ceylon became Sri Lanka in 1972, upholding National Security was one of its foremost priorities. </div>
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In the late 1970s, Sri Lanka saw the emergence of the greatest ever threat to its sovereignty in the form of the terrorism of the Tamil separatist groups in the North and East. As the conflict worsened in the early 1980s, particularly after the riots of 1983, the threat of terrorism loomed large not only in the North and East but effectively all over the country. The rise of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), and the likelihood of its attacks in public places fostered a deep insecurity amongst the people. There was significant loss of life, loss of property, and countless lost opportunities to achieve economic development. The law and order situation deteriorated as arms and ammunition started to flow to criminal elements in the underworld. By the late 1980s, the second JVP insurrection caused the further deterioration of the security situation throughout Sri Lanka. As a result of the increasing instability and violence, people began to lose some of their freedoms as more and more intensive measures had to be taken by the state in trying to uphold public security. </div>
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As the terrorism situation worsened, there was also an increasing involvement of foreign powers and the international community in Sri Lanka's internal affairs. During the early stages of the terrorist conflict, India trained LTTE cadres in training bases established in Tamil Nadu. Many of the leaders of other separatist groups also frequented that state. It is also important to note that several international Non Governmental Organisations that were based in the North and East first started to cooperate with the terrorist groups active in those areas during this period. In 1985, India facilitated talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the separatist groups in Thimpu, Bhutan. The talks collapsed due to the unrealistic demands made by the separatists. These demands would have gravely affected Sri Lanka's sovereignty if granted, and the Government had no choice but to refuse them. Fighting soon resumed. By this time, the conflict transformed into one between the state and the LTTE, which had used the ceasefire granted for the Thimpu talks to destroy rival separatist groups. </div>
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As the fighting gained momentum, the emphasis given to National Security by the Government also increased. For the first time, the appointment of a Minister of National Security was seen as necessary. The strength of the military was also significantly enhanced, with larger recruitment drives, the acquisition of better assets, and improved training to counter the growing threats. With its improved capabilities, the military was able to make more and more progress in fighting the terrorism of the LTTE. For the first time, we also saw changes within the structure of the military. The need for a coordinated effort to combat terrorism led to the establishment of a Joint Operation Command to coordinate the three Armed Services, Police and Intelligence Services in counter terrorism operations. The military used battle formations for the first time, and the requirement for a National Intelligence Bureau to coordinate the intelligence services at a national level was also understood and subsequently brought into being. </div>
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In 1987, the very successful Vadamarachchi Operation enabled the Government to regain control of much of the North, leaving the LTTE on the brink of defeat. At this point, India intervened directly in the conflict by air dropping humanitarian relief supplies over Jaffna. This led to the abandonment of the Vadamarachchi operation, and the Indo-Lanka Accord was signed in July of that year. This led to the induction of the Indian Peacekeeping Force (IPKF) to the North of Sri Lanka, where it got embroiled in conflict with the LTTE. After more than two years of fighting, the IPKF withdrew from Sri Lanka in October 1990, and fighting resumed between the LTTE and Government Forces. </div>
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Although there were several periodic attempts at peace talks, the intensity of the war grew during the 1990s and in the early 2000s, with several major battles being fought and much hardship suffered throughout the country. The military was strengthened significantly to deal with this threat. Specialised units such as the Commando Regiment and the Special Forces Regiment of the Army, as well as the Special Boat Squadron of the Navy were developed to deal with the increasing military challenge posed by the LTTE in the North and East. However, in addition to its battles with the military, the LTTE also frequently carried out attacks against civilians in the rest of the country. Large bombings took place in public locations in Colombo, killing thousands. Hundreds more were massacred in vulnerable villages near LTTE dominated territory. Critical installations and economic targets such as the International Airport, Central Bank and the Kolonnawa Oil Refinery were also ruthlessly attacked. In order to contain this very serious threat to national security, precautionary measures had to be greatly increased throughout the country. This led to the visible presence of soldiers on the streets, the widespread use of checkpoints, frequent cordon and search operations, and the constant upholding of the Emergency Regulations, which gave wide-ranging powers to the military and law enforcement agencies. The entire country was effectively on a war footing. </div>
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In 2002, the next major development in the conflict was the signing of the Ceasefire Agreement with the LTTE under mediation of Norway. This event can also be viewed as the next major phase in the internationalisation of Sri Lankan affairs as a result of the conflict. The Peace Process that was entered into by the Government of the time was facilitated by Norway, with the support of the representatives of major donor countries, namely the European Union, the United States of America and Japan. Together with Norway, they comprised the four Co-Chairs of the Sri Lankan Peace Process. A Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission was also established, comprising members from Nordic countries, to supervise the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement. Despite their presence, the LTTE continued to create instability in the country; assassinating its key opponents including Hon. Lakshman Kadirgamar, the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, and carrying out occasional attacks against civilians. </div>
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In 2006, increasing provocations by the LTTE culminated in its threatening of a humanitarian crisis by closing the vital Maavilaru Sluice Gate. This was a crisis that affected the right to water of thousands of households, and even affected national food security by preventing the flow of water to many thousands of acres of agricultural land. The Government intervened with a limited operation to reopen the sluice gate, but was met with large-scale attacks by the LTTE on several fronts. This led to the widening of the military campaign into the Humanitarian Operation that ultimately freed Sri Lanka from terrorism. </div>
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The Humanitarian Operation required significant strengthening of the military to enable its success. During the ceasefire period, the LTTE had managed to strengthen its offensive capabilities significantly. It had approximately 30,000 cadres in its ranks and a vast arsenal of weapons and equipment that included heavy artillery, mortar, missiles, rocket propelled grenades, and light aircraft. Combating such an enemy that employed guerrilla tactics required the Sri Lankan Armed Forces to grow significantly. Between the end of 2005 and the end of 2009, the number of Army personnel grew from 120,000 to over 200,000; its 9 Divisions were increased to 20; its 44 Brigades expanded to 71; and its 149 Battalions increased to 284. The Navy and the Air Force were also expanded significantly, and given tasks beyond their classic role. The upholding of security throughout the country also required the Police and Special Task Force to be strengthened, and the Civil Defence Force was revamped and significantly expanded. </div>
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Because of the internationalisation of the Sri Lankan situation during the previous decades, there was a great deal of foreign scrutiny on the progress of the Humanitarian Operation. By keeping the Indian leaders constantly informed about what was happening on ground, and by skilfully managing our relationships with other nations, it was possible for the war effort to continue unimpeded. Nevertheless, towards the end of the war in 2009, the Foreign Ministers of France and the United Kingdom arrived in Sri Lanka and attempted to intervene in the military campaign, although they did not succeed. Efforts by such parties to end the Humanitarian Operation reflect the tremendous influence that the LTTE's international network had on foreign capitals. Many in the international community wilfully ignored the fact that the Government of Sri Lanka was duty-bound to protect its citizens from the aggression of the LTTE terrorists. Even after the war ended and peace dawned in 2009, this bias against the Government led to Sri Lanka being taken up at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Although the initial Resolution against Sri Lanka was defeated that year, two more were sponsored by the United States in 2012 and 2013, and successfully passed. </div>
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Today, Sri Lanka is a country enjoying the full benefits of peace, and it is engaged in a concerted push to accelerate its economic development and bring prosperity to its citizens. The country has much to catch up on. Three decades of conflict lost us countless opportunities for growth: foreign and local investment suffered due to fears about the war; tourists did not visit the country, and many of our best and brightest went overseas to build better futures for themselves. Countries such as Singapore, which were in a similar economic position to Sri Lanka when we reached Independence in 1948, developed at a tremendous rate during this period. This is because they did not have a major conflict to contend with. Sri Lanka's prospects on the other hand were greatly curtailed as a result of the war. This is why the biggest responsibility of the Government of Sri Lanka even today, in the post war situation, is to ensure the continued security of the country. Without security and stability, there will be no economic development. The maintenance of National Security is therefore of the utmost importance. </div>
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The National Security of Sri Lanka needs to be addressed in context of the history of this country and the realities of its present situation, and most critically from the perspective of several responsibilities of the state. The state must ensure that the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of the nation is maintained, and that there are no threats to the safety of our population. Ensuring economic growth so that the people of the country can uplift their standard of living is also critical in order to prevent internal problems recurring in the future. Creating a favourable environment for Sri Lanka internationally is similarly of the utmost importance in keeping adverse external influence at bay. Securing the safety of our physical assets and safeguarding the nation's democracy are also critical. Considering this overall context, it is clear that National Security must be understood within a unified, single framework that integrates the nation's Defence, Law and Order, Foreign Policy and Economic Policy. These four areas need to come together in the creation of a comprehensive National Security Strategy. This is essential if Sri Lanka is to consolidate its present peace and stability and fulfil its potential. </div>
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In discussing terrorism, it is first of all important to appreciate the sheer scale of the problem that the Government of Sri Lanka was confronted with as a result of the LTTE over the past three decades. Since the 1970s, the LTTE grew from a small organisation of armed individuals to a large, sophisticated terrorist outfit with very advanced combat capabilities. At its height, the LTTE had more than 30,000 battle-hardened cadres; access to large stockpiles of modern armaments, ammunition and equipment; a sophisticated naval wing and a fledgling air wing. For a considerable period of the conflict, the LTTE was able to maintain the illusion of a functional state apparatus in the territories it dominated. It also had significant influence in foreign capitals as a result of its extensive international network. Defeating the LTTE required a concerted effort on the part of the Sri Lankan Government. As a result of the unwavering leadership of His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, this task was achieved in May of 2009. </div>
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In the immediate aftermath of the war, there were a number of issues that needed to be dealt with. First was the problem of nearly 300,000 internally displaced people who had been used as the LTTE's human shield during the last phases of the war. Then there was the need to demine the North and East so that those areas would be safe for human habitation. This resulted in the recovery of hundreds of thousands of mines and improvised explosive devices laid by the LTTE during its retreat. Infrastructure development and reconstruction of those areas after years of neglect under the LTTE's dominance was another significant issue that had to be dealt with, after which it was possible to resettle the IDPs in their places of origin. One of the most important issues was dealing with the nearly twelve thousand surrendered LTTE cadres and four thousand detained cadres. The Government took the bold step of rehabilitating nearly all of them so that they could become productive citizens in future. The vast majority of them have already been reintegrated with society. </div>
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Amongst other post war achievements has been the disarming of other armed groups that used to operate in the North and East, and the encouragement these groups have been given to contribute to society through democratic processes. The restrictions that used to be in force on movement, fishing, high security zones etc., have all been removed. Democracy has been completely restored, with free and fair elections taking place. Economic growth in the North and East has been truly remarkable in the recent past, and it is clear beyond doubt that normalcy has been restored to the people. </div>
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Despite all of these very positive developments, however, the threat of terrorism re-emerging still persists. One of the main reasons for the LTTE's success during its heyday was its extensive international network, which has been in operation for many decades. Following the ambush and massacre of 13 soldiers in the North by the LTTE in 1983, there was a major communal backlash against the Tamils in the rest of the country. As a result of the July 1983 riots, a large number of Tamil people left Sri Lanka and travelled to countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and parts of Europe. These countries granted asylum to these immigrants, and later granted them citizenship. As such, there is a large population of immigrant Sri Lankan Tamils in other countries. A small minority of this population supports the LTTE even to this day. Extremist elements within this community, together with LTTE agents and operatives, including trained terrorists who fled Sri Lanka at various times during the war, comprise the LTTE's international network. </div>
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After the demise of Prabhakaran, the LTTE's former procurement chief Kumaran Pathmanadan, better known as KP, took control over this network and indicated that it would continue to work for the separatist cause through peaceful means. However, a breakaway faction emerged almost immediately, led by Nediyawan, who wanted to continue Prabhakaran's ideology of violence. Nediyawan's group, was previously known as The Tamil Eelam People's Assembly or the Tamil National Council and is now known as the Tamil Coordinating Committee, Based in Norway, this group has been working with other international groups to promote the LTTE's separatist cause in many parts of the world. The Tamil Coordinating Committee has control over most of the assets of the LTTE's international organisation, including its media networks such as Tamil Net. </div>
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Following the arrest of KP in August 2009, Rudrakumaran took over the leadership of the main network and began working towards establishing a "Government in Exile". This group now fashions itself as The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam. In the guise of fighting for Tamil rights, its primary objective is to lobby foreign Governments for the establishment of a separate state in the North and East of Sri Lanka. The so-called "Transnational Government" has about twenty "Ministers" and "Deputy Ministers", and was formed with assistance of an advisory committee comprising prominent pro LTTE activists, including foreigners who have been helping the LTTE for many years. There has recently been a revolt within the TGTE, where one third of its members loyal to Nediyawan, went against the leadership of Rudrakumaran because they wished to engage in more radical action. </div>
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Another prominent LTTE-linked group emerged out of the British Tamils Association, which was active since 2001 in supporting the terrorism of the LTTE in Sri Lanka. In 2006, the leader of the BTA, Arunachalam Krishanthakumar, alias Shanthan, was investigated on suspicion of supporting terrorist activities. As a result of these suspicions about the BTA, the British Tamils Forum was formed in 2006 to carry on the same activities in a new guise. The BTF acted as an umbrella organisation that mustered support from the immigrant Tamil community and local British politicians for dividing Sri Lanka. With Shanthan's arrest by British authorities in June 2007 for providing material support to terrorism and his conviction in April 2009, as well as the defeat of the LTTE in May 2009, the role played by the BTF needed to be changed to suit the post-war environment. </div>
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As a result of this, the Global Tamils Forum emerged in February 2010, with many of the same members as the BTF. The head of the GTF is the so-called Father Emmanuel, a Priest who was once hailed by Prabhakaran as "a freedom fighter who has given leadership to a movement committed to setting up the homeland to Tamil Eelam". Father Emmanuel has been engaged in a propaganda campaign against Sri Lanka for many years, targeting Tamil expatriates, Foreign Governments and International Organisations. He is known to have visited LTTE strongholds in Sri Lanka in mid-2000 to conduct training for selected youth who were earmarked to take up overseas appointments for fundraising and propaganda for the LTTE. </div>
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Under Father Emmanuel's guidance, the GTF has successfully influenced a number of politicians from various political parties in European countries as well as the United States, Australia, Canada, and India to support the separatist cause. In addition, the GTF has courted officials within international organisations such as the United Nations, the European Union and various international non-governmental organisations to obtain their support. Part of the success of the GTF in these activities can be attributed to the involvement of influential pro-LTTE foreigners in it. These include Mrs. Joan Ryan, a former British Parliamentarian who has become the Head of the GTF's Secretariat. </div>
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Yet another group that is active internationally in supporting the separatist cause is the LTTE Headquarter Group, which is based in France and headed by Vinayagam, a senior intelligence cadre who managed to escape during the final stages of the war in Sri Lanka. This is a group that is known to engage in Human Smuggling, with some of its past operations including the sending of the "Sun Sea" and "Ocean Lady" vessels from South East Asia to Canada in 2009 and 2010. The members of this group generally maintain a low profile and their movements are kept to a minimum as most of them have been issued Red Notices by Interpol for their involvement in criminal activities. They also keep their distance from both Nediyawan's and Rudrakumaran's groups, but maintain links with the GTF. </div>
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All of the LTTE-linked groups are coordinated by the GTF and united by one overarching objective. Their unwavering intent is the division of Sri Lanka and the establishment of a separate state for Tamil Eelam. There are several strategies through which they will try to achieve their objective. These include: </div>
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Some of the efforts of these LTTE-linked groups have been successful to a certain extent in that despite the war having ended four years ago, the internal affairs of Sri Lanka have been kept at the forefront of the UNHRC's Sessions as well as at the top of the agenda of several prominent international NGOs even in the recent past. It has to be noted that many of those who create this pressure by claiming to be human rights activists and victims of state repression are actually trained LTTE cadres and operatives who are now fully engaged in propaganda activities. It is very important to understand that their attempts to put pressure on the Government through international bodies such as the UNHRC and non state actors such as international NGOs is designed to strengthen those who work against Sri Lanka's interests. </div>
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In this context it is important to realise that there are groups even within the democratic mainstream in Sri Lanka that obtain funding from the LTTE's international network and pro-LTTE elements overseas, which more or less openly talk about achieving the very same objectives that the LTTE had. Though they appear to have a democratic face, their actions and remarks clearly show that the extremist separatist ideology has not yet disappeared. Their ultimate objective is achieving the division of Sri Lanka. As a result of their actions and statements, it is very much a possibility that certain radical elements will feel empowered to once again attempt to take up arms in the name of separation. This is a major National Security threat that needs to be taken with the utmost seriousness. </div>
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In addition to the threat of terrorism, Sri Lanka also faces a potential threat from other extremist groups. These are the remnants of the radical groups that were involved in previous insurgencies. Some of these groups are trying to reorganise within Sri Lanka and mobilise people to once again take up their extreme left wing causes. There is information that some of these groups have started to link up with the LTTE-linked groups to create further problems in Sri Lanka. Some of their activities include radicalising students and encouraging them to take to the streets in various protests. Though such activities are still in their early stages, they pose another serious National Security concern that we need to be vigilant of. </div>
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Another growing concern in the post-war environment is the increasing communalism amongst ethnic groups, which if left unaddressed, could result in the rise of ethnic tensions in the future. During the period of the war, it was not only the Sinhalese and Tamil communities that were affected by the terrorist separatism of the LTTE, but also the Muslims. After the LTTE started engaging in ethnic cleansing in the North in the early 1980s, it expelled the Sinhalese community from Jaffna and soon after turned its attention to the Muslims. Several massacres were carried out at Mosques in the East, and in October 1990, the LTTE expelled more than 75,000 Muslim residents from the North. This was followed by further brutal attacks on Muslims in vulnerable villages near the territory dominated by the LTTE. In this environment, the Muslims also started to organise themselves for their own protection against the LTTE. After the LTTE's defeat, some of these groups have begun to engage in activities that stem far beyond self-protection. There is some information that some of these groups have even tried to link up with the global Islamic terrorist movement. This is a situation that requires careful monitoring. </div>
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On a broader scale, it also has to be acknowledged that one of the consequences of the terrorist conflict Sri Lanka endured for thirty years has been the increased insularity of ethnic groups. Rather than identifying themselves on the basis of nationality, the communities of Sri Lanka have begun to identify themselves on the basis of their ethnicity or their religion. Instead of calling themselves Sri Lankan, they identify themselves as Sinhalese or Tamils or Muslims or Buddhists or Christians. This fragmentation of the Sri Lankan identity is most unfortunate, because activists within these communal groups seek minority rights or ethnic rights rather than working within the framework of a common national identity. </div>
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The cross-border links that can arise as a result of such insular ethnic or religious identification is also very troublesome. It is clear that there are some in the Tamil community who identify themselves more with the Tamil community of Tamil Nadu than with their fellow Sri Lankans. This has been encouraged by some parties overseas who wish to promote the idea of a greater Tamil Nation. Similarly, it has been observed that there are some foreign groups that wish to encourage Sri Lankan Muslims to identify themselves more with the global Muslim community, thereby reducing their integration within Sri Lanka. This trend has been particularly prevalent in the post September 11 world, in which there has been a tendency among certain groups to try and influence the global Muslim community towards religious extremism has become visible. </div>
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The increasing insularity and cohesion amongst minority ethnic groups has also led to the emergence of hard line groups from the majority community: the popularity of certain political groups and movements can be viewed as being largely a response to this trend. In turn, the emergence of hard line groups in the majority community causes further tensions amongst other communities, which leads to a vicious cycle of greater fragmentation of the Sri Lankan identity. Sri Lanka had enough divisions in the past that ultimately led to conflict; we must learn the lessons from our past and ensure that history is not repeated. This is therefore a very serious National Security concern at the present moment. </div>
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The maintenance of maritime security is another serious National Security Concern that the Government needs to be vigilant about. As an island, Sri Lanka does not have land borders to worry about, but maintaining maritime security is a serious challenge. In the past, the only maritime security issues that had to be dealt with was the illegal movement of Indians into Sri Lanka and the smuggling that took place between Sri Lanka and South India. Preventing these threats was one of the foremost duties of the military in the 1950s and the 1960s. However, with the development of the LTTE and other terrorist groups in the 1970s and beyond, maritime security became a major concern to Sri Lanka. </div>
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For example, it is a well-known fact that the LTTE acquired a vast arsenal of weapons and equipment including artillery, missiles, mortars, armoured vehicles and even light aircraft. None of these items were produced in Sri Lanka, but were brought into Sri Lanka through the sea. In addition to military supplies, the LTTE's cadres were initially trained at bases in Tamil Nadu. Given the recent activities of LTTE-linked organisations outside Sri Lanka and particularly in Tamil Nadu, this is very much a current threat even today. </div>
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The organised trafficking of persons or human smuggling is another significant maritime security issue. Organised groups, some of which are connected to LTTE-linked organisations, have lured many people seeking better economic prospects into this lucrative illegal operation. During this year alone, more than 440 such people have attempted to leave Sri Lanka illegally. Having sold their properties and handed over all their wealth to the operators of these schemes, the victims of human trafficking find themselves trapped on board unsafe vessels along with hundreds of others, travelling to countries that will most often refuse them entry. In order to make a compelling case for their acceptance by border control authorities abroad, such economic refugees often concoct stories about being persecuted in Sri Lanka, thereby damaging the country's reputation. Furthermore, the mechanisms of human trafficking have enabled trained terrorists to escape justice in Sri Lanka and flee abroad to safe havens, from which they may once again attempt to cause problems to the country through other means. </div>
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A further consideration with regard to maritime security is the protection of our maritime assets. One of the problems Sri Lanka has faced in the maritime domain after the defeat of the LTTE has been the increasing incidence of pirate fishing in Sri Lankan waters by South Indian fishermen. These fishermen use illegal practices such as bottom trawling to maximise their catch. This causes serious damage to the healthy fish stocks in Sri Lankan waters, and also adversely affects the livelihoods of our own fishermen. These fishing boats that enter Sri Lankan waters illegally have also been known to engage in other criminal activities including drug smuggling. Protecting our waters from these fishermen, as well as from others who might seek to exploit our other oceanic resources including oil and gas, will be one of the key maritime security challenges for Sri Lanka in the future. </div>
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Somewhat farther afield, the threat of international piracy is also a concern for Sri Lanka's maritime security. Many of the world's most important Sea Lanes of Communications are located in close proximity to Sri Lanka, and both the newly built Hambantota Port as well as the Colombo port are ideally situated to service the hundreds of vessels that cross these lanes on a daily basis. The reach and sophistication of the pirates originating mostly from East Africa has been increasing in recent years. This factor undermines the security of these Sea Lanes and could pose a serious problem to shipping in the region in the future. This will have an impact on the country's economic security as well, and is therefore another challenge that needs to be monitored. </div>
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With regard to border security, one of the concerns Sri Lanka has is the possibility of the country being used as a transit point for transnational crime. The arrest of certain elements connected with extremist regional terrorist groups in India and Pakistan have shown that they have used Sri Lanka as a transit point from which to coordinate their activities. Some who are known to have been temporarily sheltered in Sri Lanka by an International Organisation after claiming refugee status in the west, are known criminals who engaged in illegal activities such as credit card fraud, drug smuggling and counterfeit currency printing abroad. </div>
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Organised crime in Sri Lanka is another issue that needs to be addressed. As a result of the rise of terrorism and the insurrections Sri Lanka experienced over the last forty years, and the response required from the state, a considerable amount of arms and ammunition inadvertently fell into the hands of criminals. This led to the rise of the underworld, which is now engaged in a number of organised criminal activities including drugs, armed robberies, kidnappings for ransom and financial frauds. There are also groups that engage in seizing land illegally. Tackling the challenges posed by organised criminal groups is another priority for the state. </div>
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In today's environment, the possibility of foreign interference in our internal affairs remains a significant National Security concern. With the involvement of countries like India, Norway, and the United States of America in Sri Lanka as a result of the terrorist conflict, matters relating to this country's internal affairs have gained increased visibility within the international community. India in particular is very sensitive to what is going on in Sri Lanka because of the large Tamil population in its influential southern state of Tamil Nadu. Especially during the elections cycle, Sri Lanka figures large in its power politics. In the recent past, we have seen even the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu attempting to pressurise the central government into opposing Sri Lanka internationally. This is a serious threat to Sri Lanka's security, and perhaps even its sovereignty. </div>
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Furthermore, as a result of the rapid economic and military development of countries like India and China in recent decades, the entire Asian region has become increasingly important in global affairs. Because of Sri Lanka's important geostrategic position within the Indian Ocean region, a great deal of attention is therefore placed upon it in the present era. There is a possibility that some western powers wish to have a Sri Lankan Government that is closely aligned with their interests, and will seek to influence Sri Lanka's destiny so that it cannot pursue the independent course it is following at present. </div>
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A third factor that has led to Sri Lanka's increasing importance in the international arena involves regional power politics. The issues between India and Pakistan, and the issues between India and China are particularly sensitive in this regard. With the rise of China as a world economic leader, there is a widespread belief that India feels insecure and is seeking to align itself with the other powers that seem similarly threatened by China's ascendancy. The likelihood of the United States showing more interest in the region and aligning more with India is a factor that may affect Sri Lanka. Further, its establishment of a base in the Maldives is also changing the complexion of the region. These are developments that need to be monitored from the point of view of Sri Lanka's national security. </div>
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The final threat to Sri Lanka's National Security that I will highlight during this lecture is the emergence of technology driven new media including social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and other websites on the Internet. We have seen the potential of this new media to destabilise nations and affect serious change in the case of countries like Tunisia, Libya, Egypt etc. Although the likelihood of events such as the Arab spring transpiring in Sri Lanka is minimal as a result of it being a democratic nation with an extremely popular political leadership that enjoys a very large electoral majority, this is yet another threat that needs to be monitored. Particularly due to increasing Internet penetration and computer literacy in Sri Lanka, many of our youth are familiar with social media and use it as a tool to gather information as well as propagate ideas. Those with vested interests can exploit social media to cause problems in Sri Lanka by propagating certain ideologies online and mobilising and organising people. This can be done with a minimal physical presence, and therefore forms a threat that is difficult to contain through the traditional tools of national defence. </div>
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Considering the foregoing threat assessment, it is clear that despite Sri Lanka being in a post-war situation in which most people are only concerned about economic development, National Security remains very much a core concern for the Government. In addressing the challenges discussed above and developing a comprehensive National Security Strategy, it is important for the Government to take a holistic view and incorporate many of its elements into a single policy framework. </div>
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In terms of internal security, the best response to most of the threats that we face is the development of the Intelligence Services. Sri Lanka has two primary intelligence arms: the State Intelligence Service and the Defence Intelligence, which comprises the Directorate of Military Intelligence, Directorate of Naval Intelligence, and Air Intelligence. In addition, the Police maintains the Special Branch, while the Special Task Force also has its own Intelligence Division. Furthermore, the Terrorist Investigation Department and Criminal Investigation Department of the Police also work closely with the other Intelligence agencies on matters relating to National Security. </div>
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In the past, the lack of strength and coordination amongst these various intelligence services used to be a serious issue. It is essential that they work together under a unified command structure in order to improve coordination and enhance capabilities. Towards this effect, one of the efforts undertaken by the present Government has been to bring these intelligence services under the Chief of National Intelligence, who reports directly to the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence. This has streamlined coordination and improved cooperation amongst the intelligence agencies. </div>
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Another important development in this regard has been the augmenting of resources allocated for the Intelligence function. After the war, the number of military intelligence units have been increased and each Security Force Head quarters now has its own Intelligence Unit. The Intelligence personnel are being afforded more and more training in order to enhance their capabilities and capacities, and as Sri Lanka moves forward, it is hoped that the Intelligence agencies will be able to keep track of and contain domestic National Security concerns. </div>
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Furthermore, although the requirement for offensive military operations no longer exists in Sri Lanka, it is of the utmost importance that our security measures are not relaxed. Although the military is not engaged in law enforcement activities, and although their visible presence has been greatly reduced, it is essential for the military to be placed in strategic locations throughout Sri Lanka. Particularly in the North and East, where we know that there are still potential threats to National Security, it is essential to have a significant though unobtrusive military presence. Some recent efforts of international elements to reorganise pro-LTTE elements in the North underscores the need for this. For example, the recent arrest of some youth in Jaffna and Chennai who had been recruited by a Chennai based LTTE-linked group funded by the LTTE's Europe based network, shows the utmost need to remain vigilant in this regard. </div>
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It must also be underscored that as a Sovereign nation, Sri Lanka has every right to place its security elements in any part of the country it so chooses. While some in the international community talk about the so-called militarisation of the North and East, and some political parties in Sri Lanka decry the presence of the military in these areas, it must also be understood that the people of the North and East mostly have a very cordial relationship with the military. Since the end of the war, the military has been involved in a great deal of reconstruction work, and they have also supported the people of the area to resume their livelihoods. They have provided equipment and material for agriculture, fishing and various types of assistance for small business development. The increased attention given to Civic-Military affairs also helps National Security because it helps the Armed Forces to win the hearts and minds of the people in the former conflict areas. </div>
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With regard to the work of the Defence services in the post-war environment, it is also essential to expand the responsibilities of the Navy and the Coast Guard. The protection of Sri Lanka's maritime borders is of the utmost importance, and there is a great deal of responsibility on these two institutions to safeguard our seas. The Exclusive Economic Zone Sri Lanka enjoys needs to be protected, as it is a vital economic asset. The Navy needs to get more naval assets so that it has the ability to patrol or dominate the blue seas. It is also important to improve the Navy's surveillance capabilities through augmenting its Radars and adding a new air surveillance capability. The Air Force, too, needs to improve it capabilities with regard to surveillance operations. </div>
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Another aspect of internal security that needs to be mentioned is the rectification of weaknesses that we used to have with regard to the national identity system. Because it was a manual, paper-based system, criminal and terrorist elements could very easily obtain forged identity cards. This enabled the terrorists to operate throughout Sri Lanka under various names and aliases; this is why the threat of suicide bombings and other attacks in the rest of Sri Lanka was such a pressing problem during the period of the war. To address this critical weakness, the Registrar of Persons Department was brought under the Ministry of Defence & Urban Development, and a new identity card system that uses biometric information will be introduced shortly. Similarly, the problem of people coming into Sri Lanka and staying here illegally under false pretences will be addressed through the introduction of a proper border control system in which biometric information will be incorporated into the passport and international standards used for identity verification. </div>
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From the point of view of domestic security, perhaps the most critical aspect will be the achievement of national reconciliation and the forging of a common Sri Lankan identity. Economic development is an absolute necessity in this regard. The fact remains that unless people enjoy a reasonable standard of living, peace and reconciliation are very difficult to achieve. This is why the Government has spared no expense or effort to develop infrastructure and build up the North and East to a high standard. This will enable the benefits of peace to flow down to the people of those areas. When people know that they have the opportunity to achieve a better future for themselves, it is highly unlikely that they will waste their time on violent ideologies. The achievement of economic development and national reconciliation are therefore two of the key areas of focus of the Government in the present national context. </div>
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Finally, with regard to external threats, it is of the utmost importance that Sri Lanka maintains cordial relationships with its allies. Despite the present pressure from Tamil Nadu, it is essential to maintain a strong and healthy relationship with India. Relations with the many countries that helped us in the past, both in economic terms and through political support, should be strengthened further through skilful diplomacy and further development of mutual ties. It essential to further strengthen the existing cordial relationships with powerful nations such as China and Russia, which have permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council and can influence any international action on Sri Lanka more significantly than other nations. In this overall context, it is very important that the foreign policy of Sri Lanka needs to be realistic. It is essential for Sri Lanka to have close ties with certain powerful nations in the international community in order to safeguard its National Security interests. </div>
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United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Naveen Pillai girding her loins to resume her failed witch-hunt against Sri Lanka at the Geneva Council sessions in March last year, this time, too, has in a manner of speaking --’got her knickers in a twist’. Sri Lanka has categorically stated that it totally rejects resolutions which violate the sovereignty of this country. Article 2 of the United Nations Charter enjoins every member nation to refrain from threatening or using force to undermine the territorial integrity or territorial independence of any other member essentially which are the domestic jurisdiction of any state, or require the members to submit such matters to settlement under the present charter.</div>
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Last Thursday night, I was watching the well known CNN presenter Christaine Amanpour interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s, spokesman when she said that the latest impediments to President Obama visiting Russia were the ban on Child Adoption by Americans and the protests against the Russian government. To which the Russian replied that both these were domestic matters. This was clearly a reference to Article 2 of the UN Charter, which prohibits other member countries intervening in the domestic matters of another member.</div>
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Naveen Pillai has consistently tried to poke her stodgy fingers into the domestic affairs of Sri Lanka in direct violation of the UN Charter, although she as Human Rights Commissioner is a paid employee of the UN. Pillai must be sacked from her post for over stepping her mandate. Israel, too, has shoed off the Human Rights? Council. The irony of it is that the US which proposed the motion against Sri Lanka in March 2012, has blocked all Human Rights Resolutions against Israel. O Tempore O Mores!</div>
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Israel Prime Minister Natanyahu has such contempt for Naveen Pillai and the UN Human Rights Council that he has described it as a ‘hypocritical body’ and said any UN fact finding team will be barred from entering Israel. The usually garrulous Human Rights Commissioner has been rendered impotent. No sound, no fury as in the case of Sri Lanka, but only silence.</div>
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While Naveen Pillai had the brass to warn Sri Lanka not to intimidate citizens who lobbied for the American motion against Sri Lanka last year. If she seeks to protect blood sucking NGOs representing Western countries and their ilk, well fed and well funded, making millions of dollars by selling their country and their souls. Undoubtedly, there is a special place in Hell reserved for these Judases. These made merry during the 30 years of LTTE terrorism styling Prabhakaran and his gangs of murdering, marauding, ruthless criminals who even committed horrendous acts of genocide of Sinhalese, and Muslims - men, women and children, as ‘Freedom Fighters’.</div>
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One hundred and ninety two Iraqi civilians have filed action in the British High Court for alleged mistreatment by British Forces based in Iraq. These allegations include abuse and torture of the level of the infamous US run Abu Gharib jail. The prosecutor appearing for them has called for an independent judge led Inquiry into the conduct of British Forces in Iraq during the period March 2003 to December 2008. In 2012, the Court of Appeal ruled that the body set up by the British Ministry of Defence to investigate allegations of mistreatment by British troops. The Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT), lacked “the requisite independence” and ministers had failed comply with obligations under human rights legislation.</div>
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The government has extended an invitation to UN Human Rights Commissioner Pillai to visit Sri Lanka and apprise herself of the true situation in this country, instead of basing her decisions and views on unreliable two bit NGO pied piper reports tailored to meet the insidious agendas of the Western countries, hell bent on destabilising the lawfully elected government of Sri Lanka and installing one which will carry out their dictates.</div>
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It is no secret to anyone with eyes and ears that Islamic extremism is spreading in the island of Sri Lanka like wildfire. Over the past 10 years the number of mosques and other Islamic religious places has more than doubled. When Islamic extremists forced ‘Halal’ on the entire population, the nation succumbed to it helplessly. Only 9.2% of Sri Lanka’s population is Muslims and the Malay population just about 1%. In 2009 a violent mosque attack in Beruwala occurred. It is a stark reminder of the fate that awaits those who don’t comply with Islamic fundamentalism in this island. These are classic cases of extremism taking an upper hand over a civilised democratic society. This pattern is all too common in other countries.<br />
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The following are independent accounts of the growing Islamic extremist threat from various sources. Although new to the external espionage agencies concerned, this information hardly surprises any Sri Lankan. It is everybody’s knowledge. For instance the information in the US Embassy cable is all too well known to almost all Sri Lankans, paragraph to paragraph. Proof of this information and the probability of specifics will also be analysed here.<br />
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A word of caution is needed in any similar analysis. Since it deals with the most widespread terrorist operation in the world, extreme care must be taken not to arouse, instigate or indirectly support these violent movements. A carefully drawn out mostly peaceful strategy is needed to counter this threat. Military action must be well coordinated at a global and regional scale.<br />
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The US Embassy has unearthed what is commonly known to all Sri Lankans. Please read Annexure-1 below. Alternatively readers can read the original by going to <a href="http://wikileaks.org/cable/2003/10/03COLOMBO1810.html" target="_blank">http://wikileaks.org/cable/2003/10/03COLOMBO1810.html</a>.<br />
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However, it indicates a shocking development or a number of them. The US Embassy has been and possibly still is conducting espionage operations in Sri Lanka on many matters using its “contacts” and “sources”. On this matter USA and Sri Lankan interests match. There are many other instances where divergent interests are at play. Another shocking indication is that the Islamic threat has reached such a highpoint in Sri Lanka that USA dedicated considerable amount of resources to identify and tackle it.<br />
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First receptors of the rise of Islamic extremist violence are the moderate Muslims. They become the first victims of extremists. This can be seen in Sri Lanka very well in political, economic, cultural, religious and security aspects. In 1987, Muslims’ political conduct changed for the worse. In the lines of Tamil mono-ethnic and racist political parties, a group of Muslims funded by wealthy Middle Eastern Wahabis, formed in to SLMC. Their excuse was LTTE violence against Muslims in the north and the east. However, it is not true. By 1987, the LTTE honeymoon with Palestinian terrorists was not over. LTTE fell out with Muslims only in 1990 Black August when all Muslims were chased out of Jaffna and attacks were launched against Muslims in the East. Another development was taking place in the east during this time. Islamic extremist terrorists were pumping millions if not billions of dollars to the East. Cases in point are at least two whole new Muslim only villages by the names Saddam Hussein Town and Muammar Gadhafi Town constructed with the money of these two notorious terrorists. Therefore the excuse for the formation of the SLMC is not valid. Their real intention is to expand Islamic fundamentalism.<br />
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Economically, moderate Muslims have become mere vagrants compared to the billions radicals have at their disposal. Two radical Muslim groups build mosques in competition while moderate Muslims have no other option than join them. While moderate Muslims for hundreds of years thrived in Sri Lanka without any Sharia law, ‘halal’ foods and loudspeakers, radicals have stumped them calling them betrayals of the original teaching. Since resistance is highly dangerous (as can be seen from the Beruwala attack) and considered treacherous, moderates have now joined the radicals. This explains the motivation of the Muslim source of information to the US embassy.<br />
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After the ceasefire agreement (CFA) with the LTTE, Muslims were thrown into the hands of Tamil brutality. It is true Tamil nationalists killed and displaced Muslims from 2002 to 2009. It is also true Muslims organised into ‘Jihad’ groups during this time. But the two developments had nothing to do with each other. There is not a single instance of any Islamic group attacking the LTTE or resisting any LTTE move. The real reason is connected to the global war on terror launched in 2001. Islamic terrorists actively looked for safe havens when the war started. Sri Lanka was at war till 2001 but following the ceasefire agreement (CFA) with the LTTE relative peace returned. It was a perfect oasis for Islamic radicals in the midst of a global war on them. They were safe in peaceful Sri Lanka where people were disgruntled of war by then.<br />
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<a href="http://archives.dawn.com/archives/129650">http://archives.dawn.com/archives/129650</a><br />
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Passport Operation for Terror Activities</span></strong><br />
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There is enough reason to believe information on this. It is a well-known criminal act done in the country by both Tamil and Muslim terrorists. However, the “source” revealed another interesting fact. Muslims are given false passports with Sinhalese names. Following 9/11, persons with Muslims names were thoroughly checked at international ports and airports around the world. By changing their names, they could easily pass through. A similar trick was used by 9/11 attackers and many other terrorists around the world. The fact that the false passport operation was carried by a former Muslim minister’s son does not surprise anyone especially in the light of another revelation – (C/NF) “the Source also identified Muslim Minister Rauf Hakeem as a supporter of this [Jihad] camp”.<br />
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Radical Muslim Students in Universities</span></strong><br />
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Although the “source” claims he knows close to one hundred radical Muslims students at the Jayawardanapura University, the number cannot be true given the total number of Muslim students in that university. However, this number is well within the possible number of radicals in all the universities, especially in the Eastern and South Eastern Universities. It is very likely they are actually developing chemical agents and other weaponry using the knowledge and resources gained at the universities. However, at that time it was unlikely they were attempting to develop anthrax. Interestingly, it was the SLMC when it was a partner of the PA government (1994-2001) that built the South Eastern University for Muslims. Many Middle Eastern Islamic groups financially assisted its construction. What is more interesting is the repetition of the events and connections of the actors. After 10 years later, same SLMC actors are involved in wrongfully and dramatically increasing the number and percentage of Muslim students at the Sri Lanka Law College in an attempt to impose Sharia Law in the long run. This corroboratory evidence support what Mohamed Ilyars Mohamed HUNU revealed 10 years ago.<br />
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In addition, a large number of Islamic education centres, government schools and international schools have come up in the last decade. Islamic fundamentalists have many openings for the propagation of radical Islam and knowledge on ancient Arabic warfare and weaponry through these. Those who perform well are given scholarships to study advanced techniques of indoctrination and violence in Saudi Arabia.<br />
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There is a reason why most Muslim schools in outskirts of major towns have their medium of instruction in Tamil. This way the Sinhala majority will not be able to understand them. It is also essential for growing connections they have with former Tamil terrorists in South India. A Tamil speaking Muslim was arrested with plans to attack the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in South India. He was attempting to escape to Colombo where the Indian RAW thinks the ISI South Asian coordination unit is. However, there is nothing to prove these Indian allegations.<br />
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<a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-22/chennai/34021234_1_isi-police-custody-judicial-custody">http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-22/chennai/34021234_1_isi-police-custody-judicial-custody</a><br />
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A 2002 Bali style terror attack on westerners who bring bulk of the tourist revenue can destroy the burgeoning tourism industry.<br />
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Jihad Camp Supported by Sections of Police and SLMC Leader?</span></strong><br />
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The “source” mentioned Jihad operations are supported by some Muslim police officers and the SLMC leader. He has also claimed their main source of weapons at that time was the police. This claim is true. Following Black August attacks by Tamil terrorists in 1990, under the instructions of the then government, the police provided Muslims in the east with assault rifles. More than 250 were provided in 1990 but when they were requested to be handed over by Minister Hisbullah in 2010, only a mere 20 were handed over. Others still remain at large.<br />
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Rauf Hakim’s involvement in anti-national activities and Islamic fundamentalism is very well known. He has a history of supporting Islamic extremism and terrorism. He was sacked from his minister post in 2001 after he declared two separate Islamic states within Sri Lanka.<br />
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<a href="http://www.priu.gov.lk/news_update/EditorialReviews/erev200106/20010623editorialreview.html">http://www.priu.gov.lk/news_update/EditorialReviews/erev200106/20010623editorialreview.html</a><br />
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During the same year he publicly blamed the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) unit for plotting to eliminate Tamil terrorist leaders. After a Tamil terror attack that killed a dozen Muslims in the east in 2007, Hakim instigated Muslims to attack Special Task Force camps and convoys in the east. He played a crucial role in creating a rift between the former army commander Fonseka and the government in an attempt to dilute the May 2009 military victory. In 2012 he called Buddhist monks “terrorists”. He was forced to apologise or lose his ministry and he obviously chose the former. He manipulated the government to provide various unfair concessions to Muslims at the expense of others.<br />
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Disturbing Population Growth Rate of Muslims</span></strong><br />
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The rate of population growth of Muslims has been astronomical from 1946 to 2012. It has disturbed the peaceful ethnic balance. At the time of independence, Muslim population percentage was just 5.1% which has almost doubled in 2012 to 9.2%. Undoubtedly this is the largest growth in population of any ethnicity. Since 1981 to 2012, Muslim population shows astronomical growth from 7% to 9.2% – the largest percentage increase.<br />
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District wise Muslim population percentage increase<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><strong></strong><br />
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
<strong>1981</strong></div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
<strong>2012</strong></div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
<strong>Increase</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Trincomalee</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
28.8</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
40.4</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
11.6</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Puttalam</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
9.9</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
19.3</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
9.4</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Kandy</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
10.5</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
14.0</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
3.5</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Colombo</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
8.2</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
10.5</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
2.3</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Ampara</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
41.5</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
43.6</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
2.1</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Kurunegala</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
5.0</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
7.1</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
2.1</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Matale</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
7.0</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
9.1</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
2.1</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Kegalle</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
5.0</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
6.9</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
1.9</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Kalutara</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
7.4</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
9.2</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
1.8</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Gampaha</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
2.7</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
4.2</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
1.5</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Badulla</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
4.2</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
5.7</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
1.5</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Batticaloa</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
24.0</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
25.5</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
1.5</div>
</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom">Anuradhapura</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
7.1</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
8.2</div>
</td><td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><div align="center">
1.1</div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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Measures must be taken to curtail this astronomical Muslim population growth to maintain peace and the harmonious ethnic balance. With indoctrination in full swing, a larger group of radicals pose a graver national security threat.<br />
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(Since identifying the emergence of radical Islam in eastern Sri Lanka and Colombo, USAID has redoubled its projects and microfinance in the east in an attempt to quell it. However, it is unlikely to achieve anything as it is pittance compared to the billions coming from the Middle East accompanied with radical teachings.)<br />
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<strong>Annexure-1</strong><br />
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<strong>SUBJECT: WALK-IN DESCRIBES MUSLIM EXTREMIST ACTIVITIES IN SRI LANKA</strong><br />
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Classified By: RSO Alex Moore – Exempt from Declassification. Reason: 1.6 (X1)<br />
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1. (C/NF) Summary – On 10/14/03 and again on 10/15/03, RSO interviewed an unknown walk-in Source of undetermined reliability who claimed to have information on several aspects of Muslim radicalism in Sri Lanka. The information included the name of a passport vendor in Colombo who provides false passports to Muslim terrorists, some of whom are allegedly now in the U.S., information on a group of radical Muslim students at a local university in Colombo, information on Muslim police connections to Muslim terrorist groups in the Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka, and information on a Muslim terrorist training camp in the Eastern Provinces. End Summary.<br />
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2. (C/NF) On 10/14/2003, an unknown Source phoned Embassy Colombo and spoke with the RSO regarding radical Muslim activities in Sri Lanka. An appointment was made for the Source to come to the North Gate of the Embassy to be interviewed at 1630 hours. The Source came at the appointed time and identified himself as Mohamed Ilyars Mohamed HUNU (father’s name NOONU), DPOB 12/15/1972 – Sri Lanka, National Identity Number 723501008V, SL PPT# L0130138. Source provided two phone numbers: 034-2277851 and <a href="tel:94-1-222-2787" target="_blank">94-1-222-2787</a>. Source claimed to be a police bodyguard for the Sri Lankan Minister of State for Housing in the Eastern Provinces 1991-94, but was currently unemployed and a father of three children. He also produced documentation as a former worker in private security in the U.A.E.<br />
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3. (C/NF) Source indicated that he had information on operations and activities of radical Muslims in Sri Lanka, to include the name of a passport vendor in Colombo who provides false passports to terrorists, the existence of a group of radical Muslim students at a local university, links between Muslim Police and extremist Muslim groups in the Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka, and information on the existence of a Muslim terrorist training camp in the Eastern Provinces.<br />
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4. (C/NF) RSO pressed the Source for details on the passport vendor in Colombo, and the Source advised that the name of the vendor was Ilyars Hajy Faleel HAJY. HAJY was the son of a former Muslim Minister in the government and, in addition to the fraudulent passport operation, is a gem dealer. Source claimed that HAJY takes Sri Lankan passports with Muslim names and changes them to Sinhalese names. The Source also alleged that HAJY has forged passports for terrorists from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, some of whom are already in the U.S. Source could not provide additional details on this last claim, but Source offered to provide a sample of HAJY’s forgeries the following day. (On 10/15/03, Source returned to the Embassy and provided a second passport #M1091886 containing his photo in the name of Mohamed Imtiyaz Mohamed FULAIL, with a DOB 03/02/1973. He said the passport cost him 30,000 Rupees or $300. Source also produced a second National Identity Card #730624786V using that name. Both appeared authentic. He also produced a copy of a visa to the U.A.E. in the name Mohamed Fulail Mohamed. In addition, Source provided an address for the document vendor as an apartment building owned by his father named the SATHOSA BUILDING on Galle Road near a 3-Star gas station.)<br />
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5. (C/NF) Source then stated that he knew of a group of about 100 radical Muslim students at Jayawardana Pura University in Colombo who were associated with the extremist group “Jihad.” After some thought, he identified one member of the group as Mohamed Ansar MINSAR, whose father may be Mohamed Farook FAHIM or Fahim FAROOK. Source provided cell phone numbers for MINSAR as 0777-405-805 and 0777-405-186. Source claimed this “Jihad” group is connected to terrorist training operations in the Eastern Provinces, and some of the students have been under contract with the “Jihad” leadership to develop anthrax.<br />
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6. (C/NF) Finally, Source indicated that Muslims, increasingly frustrated at armed attacks by the LTTE in the East, have formed a militant training camp near Batticaloa for the purpose of defending against the LTTE and to strike against Western interests, including the U.S. Source stated that Iraqis were in the camp, which is supported partially by Sri Lankan Muslims working in Kuwait and sending money to “Jihad.” The camp gets some of its weapons from supportive Muslim police in the region. Source provided the name of one of the Police Chiefs as “Majeed.” <strong>The Source also identified Muslim Minister Rauf Hakeem as a supporter of this camp.</strong><br />
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7. (C/NF) When asked why he was providing this information, Source indicated he was unemployed and had a family to support. Source offered to “work” for the embassy and suggested he be allowed to travel to the East to get more details on the camp. RSO replied that the details of his information would be checked and the Embassy would contact him if further information was needed.<br />
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8. (C/NF) RSO action/comment: RSO will attempt to use local contacts to verify information regarding the passport vendor and the existence of a “Jihad” group of students at the university. Information regarding terrorist training in the East will be forwarded to local contacts for further investigation. Results will be forwarded as received. <strong>This is the second walk-in in two weeks with information regarding extremist Muslim activity in Sri Lanka. </strong> We will continue to monitor increasing Muslim frustration with LTTE attacks against Muslims in the East as one possible indicator of growing radicalism on the part of Muslims in Sri Lanka.<br />
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<a href="http://wikileaks.org/cable/2003/10/03COLOMBO1810.html" target="_blank">http://wikileaks.org/cable/2003/10/03COLOMBO1810.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-56802141943903249102013-01-13T13:41:00.000+05:302013-01-13T13:41:17.258+05:30Security Forces Bust TGTE-TNA-JSU Terrorist Plot
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you follow the weapons trail, you will unearth the
plotters behind. This modern adage among defence circles the world over
provides an easy and reliable pointer towards terror bigwigs. World illegal
arms trade is estimated to be around 1 billion a year. Tamil Tigers had the
world’s most advanced weapons procurement system equipped with ships, dealers,
money collection up to $300 million annually, contacts with other terrorist organizations,
assembling facilities in Cambodia and Vietnam, drug dealings in Colombia and
other connected facilities. Although the war ended in 2009, Tamil terrorist
networks continue to operate albeit at a lower scale.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After a few bloody internal battles in Norway, Canada and
France, TGTE has taken over bulk of Tamil terrorist finances. These finances
are channeled to propaganda and terrorist activities that go hand in hand. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mid 2012 several TNA MPs and ACTC leaders visited Tamil
Diaspora activists in Europe and Canada. A plan was hatched to revive the armed
struggle around the LTTE Heroes Day 2012. They were given an energy jab by the
April 2012 UNHRC resolution. TNA MPs through their coordinating committee
instigated the JSU (Jaffna Students Union) to launch a violent movement to revive
the movement. Millions of rupees passed hands. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">However, most Tamil students at the Jaffna University were
uninterested in LTTE activities. Still a small but influential group of TNA
connected students clashed with the police. LTTE/TGTE and JSU link is Jaffna
District TNA MP, Sivagnaam Sritharan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">S Sritharan, MP, has several connections with both sides of
the new Tamil violent movement. He was the principal of the Kilinochchi Maha
Vidyalayam, a school of large attendance. As a result he developed a close
rapport with young Tamil students. This is what came handy in getting the JSU
to do TGTE/LTTE dirty work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">However, Sritharan has other LTTE connections too. His wife
is the sister of Velayuthapillai Bharathakumar (aka Brigadier Theepan). Theepan
was a senior Tamil terrorist leader who managed to survive until the last phase
of the war. Family connections and work relations with LTTE/TGTE and JSU are
not the only influencers he has over them. In April 2012 he travelled to Tamil
Nadu to participate in a seminar by pro-Tamil Elamist lawyers including the Madurai
Bar Association and Madurai Tamil Advocates Union. Marudai Tamil advocates
closely worked with several LTTE operatives arrested in India over the years as
their lawyers. Madurai Bar Association staged various fasts and protests
against the court case and the conviction of Rajiv Ghandi assassins – all of them
Tamils.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As such Sritharan has emerged the new central hub of TGTE,
LTTE, Tamil Nadu ultra-Tamil nationalists, JSU, TNA and the general public of
Jaffna and Vanni. Sritharan and Vasanthan, a TNA grassroots level activist,
were accused by northern Tamils for the attack on TELO breakaway faction’s
political office in 2012. They were arrested recently in the possession of C4
explosive – the most common explosive used by Tamil terrorists. Security forces
also found a large volume of pornographic material in their possession. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Attempts by various NGOs and other LTTE sympathizers to get
them released have failed so far. For the sake of national security, these
terrorist elements must be kept away from the general public. Sri Lanka won a
bloody battle against Liberation Tamil Terrorists of Elam (LTTE) in May 2009.
Since then peace has dawned on the island nation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-35775146987097945052012-08-03T16:25:00.001+05:302012-08-03T16:25:27.896+05:30A UNHRC 2013 Resolution May Force a Referendum in North-East as the Indian Imposed 13 Amendment<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Indo Lanka Peace Accord of July 1987 required Sri Lanka to hold a referendum only in the northern province and the eastern province by 31 December 1988. It was to decide whether these two provinces should permanently merge. However, according to the Constitution and the Referendum Act of 1982, only the President can call a referendum. Using this provision, Sri Lanka managed to evade the referendum that was forced upon the nation.</span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The danger of a referendum is imminent</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A vital legal question is, has Sri Lanka abrogated the 1987 Indo-Lanka Peace Accord. Although the IPKF was sent back, there is no mentioning of formerly abrogating the Indo-Lanka Peace Accord. If it is still in force, Sri Lanka is still under the obligation to follow it though it was never beneficial to the island nation. No matter how trivial it may be, the Indo-Lanka Peace Accord must be abrogated if it not done so until now.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Assuming the Accord has ended and is not valid anymore, there is a very high likelihood India will once again set a date for a referendum in the north and the east. Having learnt the mistake of allowing the Sri Lankan Constitution to decide when to hold it, India and USA, via another UNHRC resolution, force Sri Lanka to hold a referendum in the north and the east. There is no law barring it. Although it seems grossly unfair and unwise to hold a referendum only in two out of nine provinces of the country, the law does not stop it. Half knowledge pundits claiming such a referendum cannot be held must think again. The government of Sri Lanka accepted and agreed to hold such a referendum in the north and the east in 1987! That means it is doable. Ultimately what matter is not what is righteous but what works.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tamils Against Genocide, British Tamil Forum, Global Tamil Forum, Transitional Government of Tamil Elam and Tamils for Obama are strongly canvassing for a referendum to decide the future of the northern and eastern provinces. They go a step further; they want the referendum to decide on self-determination.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is more than likely the 22<sup>nd</sup> session of the UNHRC when Sri Lanka is obliged to report back on the compliance with the 2012 March resolution will pass another resolution to hold an internationally monitored referendum in the north and the east to be held on to decide either on total self determination or their merger. Brushing aside this likelihood with logic, morality and other immature arguments is outright foolish. UNHRC does not operate on logic, morality, righteousness or balance. It is totally run by the concept ‘might is right’.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The threat UNHRC poses to sovereignty, territorial integrity and the unitary status must be countered with a foolproof strategy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Otherwise until Tamil Elam is created, they will come up with videos, documentaries, resolutions, etc.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There is no sense in struggling with 52 member contingents to Geneva, protests marches island-wide, pointing out to rampant double standards of the UNHRC and reconciliation achievements. They don’t stand a chance as can be seen from the March 2012 UNHRC session. Tamils for Obama would have scored another victory by then by supporting the upcoming US election, hiring more legal experts the government of Sri Lanka cannot even think of, creating more manipulative videos, buying more NGOs/politicians/activists, etc. and making further inroads into Tamil Nadu.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong>Interestingly the next Indian Parliamentary General Election is due around the same time the 22<sup>nd</sup>session of the UNHRC will be held! That means Tamil Nadu influence on India will be many times more then than in 2012. </strong> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">By 2013, more moderate nations would have fallen out to become pro-US puppet regimes. Like Libya did in 2012, they too will vote against Sri Lanka.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There is only one way to overcome it. Aggressive, state sponsored “colonization” (the word used by Hon DS Senanayake) of the north and the east with new non-Tamil settlements.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That is the only way this absurdity can be overcome sustainably. Going by the voting pattern, there is a deficit of 270,059 non-Tamil voters in the north and east to defeat any referendum. In other words, around 300,000 adults must be settled in the north and the east by mid next year. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">TNA, TULF, ACTC, ITAK, TMVP and part of EPDP voters will vote for separation or merger of the north and the east. Since the 2010 General Election had a low turnout (lower than the 2010 Presidential Election), the 2004 General Election data is used. LTTE rigged the vote in Vanni at that election. However, still the voter turnout was low compared to rest of the country. If a referendum is held in the north and the east only, Tamils from these areas living in Colombo will also vote. It is no secret they have registered in both districts’ election registers. Therefore it is safe to assume a higher number for them.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Based on these results district-wise “NO” (NO to merger or self determination) and “YES” (YES to merger or self determination) votes percentages are as follows.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Batticaloa – 17% NO; </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">83% YES</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Digamadulla – 81% NO; </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">19% YES</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Jaffna – 6% NO; </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">94% YES</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Trincomalee – 59% NO; </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">41% YES</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Vanni – 10% NO; </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">90% YES</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Applying registered voters as below and a voter turnout of 80% for the east and 60% for the north,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Total YES vote – 733,367</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Difference – YES vote higher by </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">270,059</span><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is the current ground reality. This must be changed by settling sufficient numbers of people to balance the ethnic composition in the north.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is worth noting that had the Sinhala and Muslim people were not chased away from the north and the east, their numbers would have grown to an additional 161,979 applying average population growth rates to their populations in Jaffna in 1971 and 1990. That would have reduced the deficiency to only 108,080.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sinhalisation of the north and east must start now aiming for the possibility of another UNHRC resolution that may force a partial resolution on Sri Lanka. UNHRC, India, USA and Norway (CFA) have already shown they can effectively circumvent to Constitution by either buying over or threatening politicians. The time to act is now, not in 2013. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Providing housing facilities to security forces personnel and their families in the north is a good start. It can also overcome the UNHRC demand for demilitarisation. It is a quick way to change the ethnic composition of the north irrespective of the fact they live there or not. Timely action within Sri Lanka can make any external threat ineffective. </span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-40968387368511392932012-06-22T18:28:00.004+05:302012-06-22T18:28:40.969+05:30Please Attend to support SJP on 28th June/10a.m. at Supreme Court to hear FR filed against TNA<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">At a time when nationalists were asking why no action was being taken against the TNA for openly promoting the separatist agenda, the Sinhala Jathika Peramuna (political wing of the Sinhala Nation) took the initiative to file a FR on 27th April 2012 citing the 6th amendment to Sri Lanka’s Constitution (enacted in August 1983) :</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"> Article 157(2) declares that : “<strong>No political party or other association or organization shall have as one of its aims or objectives the establishment of a separate state within the territories of Sri Lanka”</strong> </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"> This is an important hearing for all those who believe in a unitary nation and stands against any separatist agenda even if excused for errors in translation!</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"> The <strong>Supreme Court will hear the FR application on 28th June at 10a.m. and YOUR PRESENCE at the Supreme Courts</strong> is <strong>important and essential</strong> for many reasons more so given that Sinhalese comprise over 14.8million of a total population of 20m. So a full court house in a show of solidarity would be a great influencer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"> Please pass on to all other patriots and encourage them to be present for this IMPORTANT hearing on the 28th June/10a.m (Wednesday) at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">Petitioner : Mr. Jayantha Liyanage/General Secretary Sinhala Jathika Peramuna</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">1. S, Senathirajah – Secretary to ITAK</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">3. N. Indrekumar – Secretary TELO</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">4. K. Premachandran – Secretary EPRLF</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-21228801563920028752012-05-19T15:28:00.000+05:302012-05-19T15:28:06.843+05:30Mere Quirks or Superhuman Intelligence that Changed the Outcome of the War<br />
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The decision to write down the victorious war (2005-2009) in annals of history is a very insightful move. Ancestors kept many historical accounts of how repeated South Indian (mainly Tamil) invasions were repulsed. Heroic accounts of ancestors are detailed and descriptive. They help boost confidence in a military solution to similar problems. All such attempts had military, not political solutions. In addition to confidence boosting, they also point to potent military strategies to be followed.</div>
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However, there are matters that would evade any meticulous attempt to document history, especially in modern times. Due to political pressure, international relations and humanitarian considerations, certain vital information will be omitted from these documents. They may be quirks or results of superhuman intelligence, but their contribution to the final outcome of the war was immense. If these events didn’t take place, the war would not have been won.</div>
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Disputes between TELO, LTTE and TULF in 1984 costed their friendship and a large number of lives of Tamil nationalists – political and military. LTTE and TELO blamed each other for the deaths of TULF politicians and started fighting each other. Tamil-Muslim disagreements starting from 1984 and culminating in 1990 also made matters better.</div>
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Internal disputes of Tamil Tigers spilled over a number of times most significantly after 2004 following the defection of their eastern commander. Wide spread killings took place. Casualties were both military and political. Joseph Pararajasingham, a well known LTTE sympathiser and TNA MP was trying to reconcile the LTTE and TMVP. He was killed by the dispute itself which he tried to resolve. His elimination saved heaps of worry in defence matters. Until then, the sudden demise of pro-LTTE politicians was unheard of. This new trend was immensely beneficial to Lanka. This dispute between two Tiger factions extended to the killing of many more TNA and connected MPs including Raviraj, Srinivasan and Maheswaran. In addition, pro-LTTE Sivaram also fell prey to LTTE internal disputes. His absence was a blessing as LTTE lost its most effective propagandist and geopolitical expert. They were the strongest stalwarts of LTTE-Tamil civilian unity. Their timely demise did wonders in the war.</div>
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A countless number of LTTE middle level commanders mysteriously died. LTTE blamed the mythical DPU for these.</div>
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The aim of documenting these events is not to find explanations. Explanations are not needed. What is needed is an understanding of how these events shaped the outcome of the war. These outcomes must be achieved in future military necessities one way or the other. Documenting these events certainly sheds light on what the outcomes needed to achieve the end objective.</div>
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There were events that peculiarly fitted in very well into sending a strong signal to the LTTE to stop attacking civilians. For instance Tamil terrorists bombed the army commander Sarath Fonseka on 25 April, 2006. Within hours SLAF bombers were in action after a break of 5 years since 2001. Was it a mere quirk these jets targeted Tigers immediately after the LTTE’s act of terror? Or was it a clever retaliatory move? It doesn’t matter. What matters is the outcome. As far as the LTTE was concerned, what their thick brains would grasp is an unexplained causal connection which creates deterrence against further attacks. If they do, they will live to pay the price.</div>
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Strange events took place following LTTE attacks on civilians in the south. In order to put the blame on security forces, LTTE mirrored these attacks in Vanni targeting Tamil civilians. What matters is not an explanation but the outcome of this unexpected activity. Vanni population for the first time experience terror – what the south was experiencing. This created a mass hysteria and suspicion of the LTTE leading to mass defection. Vanni people forced the LTTE not to endanger their lives by carrying out terrorist attacks in any part of the island.</div>
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Similar events took place after many large scale terrorist attacks. For instance after LTTE killed 103 Muslims in Kathankudy in 1990, replicated these killings in a Tamil village killing over 200 Tamil civilians. Having done so, LTTE put the blame on security forces and Muslims. However, as a result of these violent acts, even the LTTE was fearful of carrying out further attacks on civilians.</div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">War starting in Vadukodai and ending in Mulaitivu creates a national security threat</span></strong></div>
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Not everything went well for the nation though. There is a clear difference in those who instigated, commandeered and agitated for the war and those who actually suffered. The war was envisioned, instigated and engineered by high caste Tamils from the Jaffna peninsular. However, Jaffna experienced war only for a very short time from 1983 to 1987 and 1990 to 1995. All in all, only 9 years out of 33 years (just 27%) did the Jaffna crowd suffered from direct war.</div>
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Casualties wise their suffering was even less.</div>
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However, low caste Tamils from Vanni and the east faced the brunt of war. War reached its climax in Vanni and ended in Mulaitivu. Most Tamils who died were unaware of what they were fighting for. Poverty, cohesion, threats and violence forced them to fight and die.</div>
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This disparity has created a lasting threat to the security of the nation. Since those who envisioned and engineered the war didn’t suffer as much as other Tamils suffered, the former group still insists on war, confrontation and Tamil Elam. They certainly didn’t learn the lesson as they were relatively unaffected.</div>
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That’s not all; this group gobbles all the benefits of peace leaving nothing to low caste Tamils. As a result low caste Tamils continue to live under these high caste Tamils in relative poverty and a relative lower social class. This creates the same conditions that led them to take up weapons!</div>
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In summary, the disparity between those who engineered the war and those who suffered has retained the conditions that caused the war.</div>
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A future confrontation must take into account this disparity and resolve it. Those who envision and engineer the war must be made to suffer most. Until they learn this lesson, they will continue to agitate for Tamil Elam (the root cause of war).</div>
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Indian interference saved the LTTE in the late 1970s when its leaders escaped to south India; in early 1983 when army assaults put their lives in danger and in 1986 and 1987 when the Indian government physically bailed out LTTE leaders. Despite the Gandhi killing, India continued to support the LTTE and did everything it could to disrupt Sri Lanka. At the restart of the war India threatened Lanka to buy all weapons only from India and not to approach Pakistan or China. This threat was disregarded. India also warned against deploying effective Chinese radars in the north by the navy. Once again it was disregarded. Indian agents bombing the convoy of the Pakistani High Commissioner didn’t derail cooperation with Pakistan. MK Narayanan’s only visit to Lanka was dominated by mix ups including his motorcade. He had to be dispatched in a taxi! Although it was a mix up, he didn’t take any further chances with his life by his unwelcomed visits.</div>
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India insisted on a political solution and to resume talks with Tigers. Due to disagreements within parliament, nothing happened in the front of political solutions. Had the political process commenced, LTTE would have found a vital breathing space and a lifeline. Political solutions stopped the war in 1985, 1987, 1989-90, 1994-95, 2000 and 2003-05. LTTE was destined to face the longest nonstop phase of war from 2006 to 2009. It didn’t have the luxury of a ceasefire to regroup, rearm or introduce new weapons to its arsenal.</div>
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Another Indian attempt was to interfere in elections through its pawns. India was sufficiently convinced its favourite dove of peace would win the election against the hawk from the other camp in 2005. However, Nirupama Rao miscalculated.</div>
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South Indian politicians freely visited LTTE bunkers. It is not possible India didn’t know their whereabouts! India knew their whereabouts very well but opted not to take any action. Demerging the north and the east was another matter that disrupted the Indian plan and angered the LTTE. It was no accident. It was a clever move. It convinced the LTTE that the 13 amendment would not even come close to the Tamil homeland demand. A breakaway cadre becoming the Chief Minister was far too much for both India and the LTTE.</div>
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Certain vital events that shaped the war are not subject to detailed discussion or documentation. However, it was these events that determined the outcome of the war. If not for these, the war would have ended in stalemate as in Vietnam or Afghanistan. What matters is not to find explanations but to appreciate the outcome and working towards achieving similar outcomes in future. Although the war was won, the demand for Tamil Elam is not over. It resurfaces from the same place it was born. War strategies and concentration failed to punish those who envisioned and engineered the war. It only punished the cannon fodder. Lanka seems to have given up on security measures after winning the war. Now it is fast becoming the destination of 1 million dollar drug consignments from Tamil Nadu; a playground of NGOs; a safe haven for Tamil nationalists; a remote controlled toy of India; a paradise for all anti-national elements and other vile elements. Keeping these vile elements on their toes, terrorised, is a dire need to save the peace. It needs no superhuman intelligence to understand the need to nip these in the bud using whatever means that work and less costly. Otherwise it will be the same story again and again.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-19607603787639297462012-05-11T02:58:00.002+05:302012-05-11T02:58:33.647+05:30Afghan Coalition Casualties Racing Past 3,000 as USG Desperate to Contain Total War on Terror Battle Casualties to 10,000<br />
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<span style="color: black;">Coalition troop casualties in Afghanistan surpasses 3,000 and heading to over 5,000 by the target date of exit in December 2014 at the current rate. With a total casualty figure of 4,800 plus in Iraq, the US Government is desperately trying to contain the total battle casualties of war on terror to less than the psychologically important figure of 10,000. A year after 2014 will certainly push the number beyond 10,000. That is why the exit date has been set to December 2014.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">However, these numbers only tell part of the story.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Total western casualties in the battle front, suicides mainly due to PTSD and due to attacks in western cities since 2001 is now reaching 15,000. This includes 9/11, 3/11, 7/7 and other incidents as well. In other words the total casualty figure of coalition countries is set to surpass the total Soviet casualties of their Afghan mission.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">What does this mean to world peace and stability?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Afghan terror groups have now beaten both the Russian and US camps comprehensively. Both Russian and US camps opted to run away from defeat leaving room for radical Islam to launch attacks throughout the world. After the Soviets left Afghanistan, it fell into a dark era of extremism and violence until violence spilt to New York. What will happen is much worse. Drones will be deployed in larger numbers after 2014 but given their inaccuracy, high ‘collateral damage’, inability to control ideological shifts and reform public opinion make drones less effective in the long run.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The Soviet Union, which was considered the most powerful nation on earth collapsed after the Afghan war defeat. A similar fate awaits NATO. It is better for NATO partners to divorce from it to protect their own individual interests from a resurgent and victorious Taliban. Some nations will even have secret pacts with the Taliban to protect their interests after December 2014. With both USA and EU in deep debt, much like the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, their woes are only beginning. Instability created in the Middle East and North Africa has created breeding grounds for the Taliban and other Islamic terrorist groups. All is set for a major showdown after December 2014.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The reason for the US and coalition defeat in Afghanistan is their hypocrisy. As a direct result of hypocrisy, there is no coordinated effort to fight terrorism. When one part of the world fights terrorism, the other criticises it. One nation’s terrorists are another nation’s freedom fighters. This has opened exciting new avenues for terrorists. If any terror group is capable of operating internationally, across the hypocrisy divide, their survival is guaranteed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">If the US government naively thinks the war will end in December 2014, it is in for a very nasty surprise. There was no war in 2000 but that wasn’t peace. Far from it. Emboldened by their victory Afghan terror groups will again and again attack western interests. The west will be faced with difficult options – go back to Afghanistan and lose again or put up with the global increase in Islamic terrorism.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Biggest financier of Wahabism and terrorism is Saudi Arabia. It is by no accident Idi Amin and the family of Osama ended up in Saudi Arabia. Being the largest exporter of oil, Saudi Arabia has an undying reserve of funds for Islamic terror groups around the world. Unless the Saudi Arabian dictatorship is brought down and its oil reserves are directly shared between world superpowers – USA, Russia and China, Islamic terrorists will prosper. Petro dollar, limited relatively liberal Emirates and other petty benefits are far less significant compared to the benefits it brings by dismantling the Saudi Arabian dictatorship. Once oil revenue and Islam are separated the world will be at peace from most terror and counter terror activities. It will also ease the rapid uncontrolled growth of Islam throughout the world threatening other religions, taking over their places of worship and introducing controversial practices particularly relating to women and children.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Eventually not just the westerners but also all humanity is going to suffer from terrorism. It is essential all nations in the world, at least civilised nations, must come together to help each other fight their terrorists. Selective condemnation of nations in their endeavours to defeat terrorism must stop forthwith. Interpol should be given more powers and assisted in hunting down terrorists no matter where they are. Money collection and moral support for terror groups and their front organisations must be totally stopped.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Unless these actions are taken, December 2014 will spell more disaster than any good. With trillions of dollars wasted, western military and civilian casualties set to run past 15,000 and a humiliating defeat on the horizon, options are very limited.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-43187504290317943582012-04-06T14:03:00.002+05:302012-04-07T05:29:24.821+05:30Civilians or Terrorists? I Say Terrorists!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Source: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28438200@N00/221518284/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">http://www.flickr.com/photos/28438200@N00/221518284/</a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjammc-pnWTEMDsQUSaUngdV1jdUB015OFq9jGD2NTv_7qm5sB-zzwKHu6MWnbPN523GJiNKIoRyVpg16ZYl9XbThFHTBR8cvzCk2XiXctoyWpB3auSCoOtL1GZWoYwgfwLj54D45OQjI8/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjammc-pnWTEMDsQUSaUngdV1jdUB015OFq9jGD2NTv_7qm5sB-zzwKHu6MWnbPN523GJiNKIoRyVpg16ZYl9XbThFHTBR8cvzCk2XiXctoyWpB3auSCoOtL1GZWoYwgfwLj54D45OQjI8/s1600/10.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div id="eow-description" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Senanayake played an active role in the independence movement first supporting his brother Fredrick Richard Senanayake and after his death in 1926, D. S. took his place Legislative Council and lead the independence movement. In 1931 when he was elected to the State Council, and went on to become Minister of Agriculture and Lands. He combated Ceylon’s agricultural problems effectively, and established the LDO, an agricultural policy that countered Ceylon’s rice problems. This policy earned him respect, and he continued to be a minister for fifteen years. He also enforced “Agricultural Modernisation”, which increased production output. During World War II he was a member of the Ceylon war cabinet.</div><div id="eow-description" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">However, he resigned in 1946 from his cabinet post to fight for Ceylon’s independence. That same year he founded the United National Party (UNP) by amalgamating three right-leaning pro-dominion parties, which is still one of the main political parties and perhaps the largest single party in Sri Lanka. In only a year he succeeded, and was elected as Ceylon’s first Prime Minister in the general election held in 1947. He refused a knighthood, but maintained good relations with Britain and was a Privy Councillor. He boldly made plans to spread out the population, and his Gal Oya scheme relocated over 250,000 people.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/JLTSRhb0D88?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLTSRhb0D88&feature=g-vrec&context=G2696c40RVAAAAAAAACw" style="color: #b85b5a; text-decoration: none;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLTSRhb0D88&feature=g-vrec&context=G2696c40RVAAAAAAAACw</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-10379716565249226422012-02-13T15:46:00.000+05:302012-02-13T15:53:55.307+05:30The Truth about 40,000 Dead Tamils in Last Stages of the War<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The 40,000 figure is cited by many
with half knowledge as the number of civilians killed during the final stages
of the war. Nothing can be further from the truth. There is conclusive evidence
to show it is a mere number with no relevance to civilians and in fact most of
the dead are LTTE armed cadres who tried to ‘defend’ LTTE control in Vanni.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">This is a pro-LTTE claim made on
February 17, 2009; three months before the war ended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LTTE invented the
number well in advance<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">‘40,000 people prepared to die in
battle if no ceasefire called (Tuesday, February 17, 2009)’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://puligal.blogspot.com/2009/02/40000-people-prepared-to-die-in-battle.html">http://puligal.blogspot.com/2009/02/40000-people-prepared-to-die-in-battle.html</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">“Our reports from the Vanni indicate
that tens of thousands of civilian defense force members have been mobilized to
defend the Tamil people from the genocidal Sinhalese invasion currently
underway. India is quickly looking for a way to diffuse the stand off, not
having expected the Tamil civilians to take up arms against the Sri Lankan
army. If there is a battle in which 40,000 Tamil civilians die defending their
people, the Indian government will be held responsible by the citizens of Tamil
Nadu.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://puligal.blogspot.com/2009/02/40000-people-prepared-to-die-in-battle.html">http://puligal.blogspot.com/2009/02/40000-people-prepared-to-die-in-battle.html</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">It is crystal clear LTTE terrorists
fabricated the 40,000 number well before the end of the war. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The above newspaper clearly indicated
that this 40,000, irrespective of the veracity of the number, to be armed LTTE
terrorists fighting in plain clothing. It shows the extent of using human
shields by the LTTE. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">And it was over three months before
the war ended!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Annihilated LTTE
terrorist regiments account for the dead<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The following LTTE brigades were
totally annihilated in battles in the last phase of the war</span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Malathi
Brigade – annihilated</span></span></div>
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Sothiya Brigade – annihilated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Charles Anthony Regiment – annihilated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Imran Pandian Regiment – annihilated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jeyanthan Brigade – annihilated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sea Tigers – annihilated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Suicide Bomber Brigade – annihilated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Victor Artillery Brigade – annihilated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Kutti Sri Motar Brigade – annihilated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Ellalan Force – annihilated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Air Tigers and other ancillary brigades – annihilated </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> If each brigade was made up of 1,000
to 3,500 cadres, the eleven (11) brigades of the LTTE would have had 11,000 to 38,500
cadres who died fighting. However, more likely the real number of all dead
during the last stages of the war is closer to the lower end and almost all of
them were LTTE armed cadres.</span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Damn lies of UN
staff<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">“At the end of February 2009, the
United Nations Country Team informed the Government that, in its view, there
were 267,618 civilians present in the LTTE controlled area, basing the
estimate, in part, on UNOSAT Quickbind and Worldview satellite images, used to
count the number of IDP shelters. At the end of April, United Nations estimates
were that 127,177 civilians still remained trapped, whereas the Government said
there were only 10,000 persons left at the time. The number of IDPs who
eventually emerged from the area and were housed at Menik Farm and in other
camps was approximately 290,000. The discrepancy in these figures has not been
adequately explained by the Government.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=23477">http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=23477</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Before February, only a very few
civilians escaped LTTE jackboot and ran for safety in government controlled
areas. Then the UN accused the LTTE for trapping civilians. Large movement of
civilians occurred after this event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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war was 282,380, according to UN update as of 10 July 2009.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Incredibly, five months later, UN
reported the total number of people who came from LTTE controlled areas was
282,380 which is 14,762 higher!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Of course the earlier number (on
February 2009) was an estimate. But it has come very close to the real number.
UN was involved in many humanitarian operations in LTTE controlled areas and
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number of humans in LTTE controlled areas in February 2009 made it safely to
government controlled areas. 40,000 is too big a number for the estimate to
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-21316664604934668212012-01-06T12:18:00.000+05:302012-01-06T12:18:06.139+05:30Danger Signs We Ignored for 105 Years are Ominously Back on the Horizon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">There are thousands of issues that take the attention of the citizenry everyday. However, national security cannot be pushed to the backburner. Tamil Elamists are on the march again. Tamil intellectuals, priests, academics, lawyers, teachers, doctors and various other ‘front-end’ service providers who constantly interact with thousands of people have demanded from the TNA that it sticks to its guns of Tamil racism. They have warned TNA against “giving into” government pressure and dropping Tamil nationalist demands including a Tamil Nation for 85 million Tamils around the world.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.tamilnet.com/img/publish/2011/12/English_Translation_of_Memo_to_TNA.pdf" style="color: #b85b5a; text-decoration: none;" title="blocked::http://www.tamilnet.com/img/publish/2011/12/English_Translation_of_Memo_to_TNA.pdf"><span style="color: black;">http://www.tamilnet.com/img/publish/2011/12/English_Translation_of_Memo_to_TNA.pdf</span></a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Readers are requested to read the above and take a note of the signatories, their professions and take in the fact that they are opinion creators in the society.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Since ancient times Tamil invaders tried to take over the island nation. They were violently defeated. Sri Lankan policy makers since 1948 let the past bury its dead and carried on regardless of the imminent danger that was unfolding around them.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">We don’t seem to be doing anything about it! Doing the same thing (or abstaining from doing what needs to be done) and expecting a different result is insanity according to the great mathematician Albert Einstein. History is already repeating. It will be a matter of years when the next major terrorist attack occurs.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Tamil violence and ultimately militancy grew stage by stage since the late 19<sup>th</sup> century.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><br />
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</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Why didn’t we see this coming? – Earliest warnings of Tamil violence </strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">“In 1871, Caste clashes erupted between Vellalar, dhoby caste and barber caste in Maviththapuram. The root cause of the riot was alleged that dhoby caste people refused to wash the clothes of barber caste people. Vellalar caste people were blamed for the violence. This is the first known caste/race riot in the island.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">September, 1923 saw another caste riot in Jaffna. In Sutumalai, Vellalars attacked Paramba caste people who had hired drummers for a funeral alleging that Paramba caste people had no right to emplot drummers for their funerals as they were ‘low caste’. In 1931 a similar violent riot took place in Canganai, Jaffna where Pallar caste individuals were attacked by Vellalar people for hiring drummers for a funeral. According to Tamil tradition, only ‘high caste’ people could hire drummers and ‘professional mourners’ (a unique practice in the north) for funerals.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">In June 1929 caste riots broke out again in the north in response to the ‘equal seating directive’ of the government which was applicable to grant-aided schools. Under this directive ‘low caste’ students were allowed to sit on the bench. Until then they sat either on the floor or outside the classroom. Resultant riots bunt a large number of houses mainly of low caste Tamils. Their children en masse were stopped from attending schools. Repeated petitions were made to the government by ‘high caste’ Vellalars begging to cancel the directive!”</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Quoted from: Tamil Caste Discrimination by Thomas Johnpulle, Sri Lanka Guardian,<a href="http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2011/10/tamil-caste-discrimination.html" style="color: #b85b5a; text-decoration: none;" title="blocked::http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2011/10/tamil-caste-discrimination.html"><span style="color: black;">http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2011/10/tamil-caste-discrimination.html</span></a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">If the Vellahla Tamils could unleash violence for nothing on their own kind, what would stop them from using violence against the Sinhalese? Please note that the first race riot was not the 1915 riot but the 1871 (105 years before the start of the Vadukoddai War in 1976) caste riot within the Tamil community. Since then, until independence, periodic Tamil caste riots took place. Tamils were also responsible for the 1939 Tamil-Sinhala riot that started in Nawalapitiya and the 1958 riot started with SJV Chelvanayagam’s tar brush campaign against the Sinhalese and the Sinhala language. Even the 1983 riot was initiated by Tamil Tigers. The 1985 Tamil-Muslim riot and the 2002 Valachchenei Tamil-Muslim riot were also initiated by Tamil nationalists.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Despite these clear indications, why didn’t we see a full scale war coming our way following independence?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><br />
</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Why didn’t we see this coming? – Latter warnings of Tamil violence </strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">“The failure of the 1961 “satyagraha” set several (Federal Party) leading lights thinking. Mahatma Gandhi, they argued, succeeded in India with his concept of non-violence and non-cooperation because he was leading a majority against a minority, however powerful; whereas in Sri Lanka, the Tamils were a minority seeking rights from a majority. And the majority was not willing to give concessions.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Some of 20 men associated with the Federal Party thought Gandhism had no place in such a scenario. They decided after the prolonged deliberations to form an underground group to fight for a separate state. Most of them were civil servants and had been influenced by Leon Uris Exodus. <strong>At a meeting in Colombo, they christened their group Pulip Padai (Army of Tigers).</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><br />
</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>On August 12, 1961, the Pulip Padai members converged at the historic Koneswaran Temple in the eastern port town of Trincomalee and, standing in its holy precincts facing the sea took a solemn oath to fight for a Tamil homeland.</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Pulip Padai immediately got into the act, putting out leaflets and pamphlets printed clandestinely, advocating militancy. A student wing called the Manavar Manram (students council) was set up in 1963. Two Federal Party leaders the Pulip Padai strongly backed were Amirthalingam and V.Navaratnam ( Chavakachcheri MP).</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Two of them were A.Rajaratnam and K.Sivagnanasundaram. Rajaratnam died in 1975 in Madras of asthma.( Rajaratnam was awarded a gold medal posthumously by Pirabaharan at a Jaffna public meeting after Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. Indian investigators believe that Dhanu, the woman who acted as the human bomb to kill Gandhi was Rajaratnam’s daughter). Sivagnanasundaram became the staunch supporter of the LTTE. He was killed in Jaffna in 1988 by the EPRLF.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">In 1969, Thangathurai and Kuttimuni and a few friends gathered in Jaffna to form an informal group that the former wanted to name the Tamil Liberation Organisation (TLO).</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">A college Prof’s house at Point Pedro, in Jaffna, was a regular meeting point for the group. It included among others Periya (big) Sothi, Chinna (small) Sothi, Chetti, Kannadi (a radio mechanic), Sri Sabaratnam (TELO leader) and V.Pirabaharan (LTTE supremo). One man who drifted by but broke away to chart an independent course was Ponnudorai Sivakumaran, who was to become one of the first martyrs to the Tamil cause.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">In April, 1971, Thangathurai, known as mama ( uncle) and some 15 others were making explosives at the Thondamanar high school when a bomb went off, seriously injuring Chinna Sothi. The next year, a similar blast occurred, causing burn injuries to Thangathurai, Chinna Sothi, Pirabaharan and V.Nadesuthasan.”</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Quoted from: Early Tamil Militancy, M.R. Narayan Swamy</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">(A selected electronic version can be found in: <a href="http://tamilnation.co/tamileelam/armedstruggle/earlymilitancy.htm" style="color: #b85b5a; text-decoration: none;" title="blocked::http://tamilnation.co/tamileelam/armedstruggle/earlymilitancy.htm"><span style="color: black;">http://tamilnation.co/tamileelam/armedstruggle/earlymilitancy.htm</span></a>)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">The funny thing was they met in Colombo and formed the Army of Tigers in 1961! What were we doing?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Also of note is how government servants (teachers and lecturers) spearheaded the terrorist campaign while on the payroll of the government. Rings a bell? Well this is being repeated today!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">What ought to have been done to the initial group of Tamil nationalists? They should have been secretly eliminated from the society without a trace. That could have saved the Tamil society from total destruction. The link between the creation of the political need for a Tamil nation by Chelvanayagam, etc. to the experiments with bombs is clearly explained in the above book. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><br />
</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Why didn’t we see this coming? – Humble beginnings of uncontrollable Tamil violence </strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">“The first successful robbery blamed on Tamil militants took place in 1974 when 91,000 rupees was taken away from the Multipurpose Cooperative Society of Tellipallai. Tamil sources said Chetti and one of his cousins were among the responsible for the robbery, while one published account attributed the raid to Pirabaharan. Around the same time Chetti slipped to Tamil Nadu and teamed up with a crowd Valvettithurai that was camping in Salem.”</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">On March 5, 1976 Pirabaharan led a raid on the state run People’s Bank at Puttur and escaped with a half a million rupees in cash and jewellery worth of 200,000 rupees after holding the employees at gun point. It was the first successful bank robbery in Jaffna.”</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Quoted from: Early Tamil Militancy, M.R. Narayan Swamy</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><br />
</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong> </strong>These were matters to be handled by the armed forces not by the police. Despite the JVP using these very same tactics in 1971 to finance its violent campaign, the then government ignored them. It was a grave mistake for which the nation would pay a very heavy price. Lack of counter insurgency expertise was the main reason for the failure. Security was given a break until a dire security situation arose. At the very least now, this “wait and see” approach must change. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><br />
</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong> What most of us didn’t know about the 1970s Tamil Diaspora</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Did the Tamil Diaspora turn anti-Sri Lankan after 1983 riots? No. Tamil Diaspora especially those who were in the United Kingdom were looking for violence and separatism way back in the early 1970s.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">“EROS was formed in 1975 by Eliyathamby Ratnasabapathy and Shankar Rajee, both of whom were living in Great Britain at the time. Initially a think-tank concerned with Tamil issues, its leadership established ties with the Palestinian Liberation Organization and formed militant training camps in Sri Lanka. These camps eventually militarized and trained most of the rebels who formed other Tamil movements in the 1980s. Although the most radically nationalist of all the Tamil groups, EROS was the least militarily active of all such groups. However, the group was responsible for a string of bombings in Sri Lanka in the mid-1980s as well as for the kidnapping of British journalist Penelope Willis.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">EROS gradually lost its influence as Tamil independence movements emerged as offshoots of EROS. These groups, the largest of which is the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), took the majority of EROS members with them.”</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Tamil intellectuals in the Tamil Diaspora with their resources, intellect, networking and organisational skills initiated the Tamil armed violence that was absorbed by the LTTE and ran with it. This not only gave the LTTE vital initial funds, but also an international network.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Isn’t this what is happening today?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><br />
</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>The only solution</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Equipped with the knowledge of history, ancient, past and modern, we must approach this problem proactively. Support for Tamil Elam was not the same in all Tamil enclaves in the island nation. It was mostly concentrated on the north which was over 96% Tamil at that time. Today the north is 100% Tamil as others are not allowed to live there by Tamil politicians and their voters.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">State sponsored and military backed new settlement schemes must be put in place to dissolve Tamil-only ideologies. Tamil separatists must be identified early through a wide spread secret service and eliminated without a trace. Time to time the northern Tamil-only societies should be given baits to identify Tamil separatists hiding in the society. Tamil Diaspora activists’ local agents should be closely monitored and any suspicion of Tamil nationalism should be handled using appropriate violence. There are no sizable pro-Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora groups at the moment.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Giving into Tamil demands is the worst crime the government can do. Appeasement doesn’t solve any problem. Instead it encourages further demands. Northern development should be separated from developing Tamils. Northern development should benefit 74% Sinhalese, 8% Muslims, 12% Sri Lankan Tamils, 5% upcountry Tamils and 1% others.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">The only political solution is ethnic integration, especially in the north by creating multi ethnic colonies. Any other political solution will fail and end up in war again.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Every year the government spends 750 billion rupees of taxpayer money on the Jaffna University. Unfortunately the Jaffna University is at the heart of Tamil separatism. From student unions to prominent lecturers, graduates and connected persons, there is a huge movement towards Tamil racism. Are we to allow this in the open?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.tamilnet.com/img/publish/2011/12/English_Translation_of_Memo_to_TNA.pdf" style="color: #b85b5a; text-decoration: none;" title="blocked::http://www.tamilnet.com/img/publish/2011/12/English_Translation_of_Memo_to_TNA.pdf">http://www.tamilnet.com/img/publish/2011/12/English_Translation_of_Memo_to_TNA.pdf</a></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">At the moment there are 5,000 undergraduates studying at the Jaffna University, almost 99% of undergraduates and lecturers are Tamils. Just like a Tamil Nadu university. It was a very unwise move by the government to establish the Jaffna University in 1974 that is now a hotbed and safe house of Tamil racism. Tamil intellectuals instead of being grateful to the then government for a Tamil-only university, strongly drifted to the ultra-racist Vadukoddai Resolution at the 1977 election. It is time to learn lessons or dig our own grave with our own money.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">The government should strongly clamp down on lecturers and students who engage in promoting Tamil nationalism. Disciplinary action must be taken and either the university should be weakened gradually or the ethnic composition should be changed. Interestingly although the government follows a strict approach towards all other university student trouble, it has been very reluctant to discipline Jaffna University’s violent and illegal student unions! Naturally this will encourage further violence.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">National security related decisions must be taken by those who are educated and experienced in defence, not by those ignorant of defence. The former group would use military theory to resolve matters successfully whereas the latter group would resort to unscientific means to resolve the issue. LTTE violence never responded to spiritual, moral or religious approaches.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.spur.asn.au/ltteatro.htm" style="color: #b85b5a; text-decoration: none;" title="blocked::http://www.spur.asn.au/ltteatro.htm">http://www.spur.asn.au/ltteatro.htm</a></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Peace everyone enjoys today came after millions of kilograms of bombs were dropped in Tiger controlled areas, tens of thousands of artillery and mortars fired at them and the entire shipping fleet of Tamil Tigers was sunk in the mid-sea. These extreme measures can be avoided if and only if troublemakers are identified early and eliminated. There aren’t the resources to mollycoddle them. Nor the people have the patience to put up with them and their racist demands.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com104tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-90511311449907859272012-01-01T16:05:00.000+05:302012-01-01T16:05:14.396+05:30LTTE Human Rights Violations and War Crimes against North East Muslims<h2 class="A_caption" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9px; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><span style="font-size: 8pt;">(By: M.I.M. Mohideen)</span></i></h2><div><i><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><br />
</span></i></div><div><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; text-align: justify;">Courtesy:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; text-align: justify;"> The Island</span> </div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</span></div><div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Before the Ceasefire Agreement of 22nd February 2002</b></div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">With the increased activities of the Tamil militants in the early part of 1985, the animosity and resentment of the Tamils towards the North East Muslims took a more acrimonious turn. Consequent to it, numerous incidents of extortions of money, robbing jewellry and other valuables at gun point, and threat to co-operate with the separatist movement took place.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">The breaking point came when the Tamil terrorists tried, in the course of robbing a rich Muslim trader, to take his daughter as hostage in Akkaraipattu, a predominant Muslim Town, in the Ampara District. Angered by this, the Muslims registered their protest by a- peaceful hartal from 08th to 12th April 1985 and hoisted Sri Lanka National Flag in the bazaar, declaring solidarity of the Muslims with the government and their rejection of the division of the Country.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><img align="left" border="1" class="PopBoxImageSmall" height="89" hspace="0" id="20111229_PP2.jpg" pbcaption="<b>www.defence.lk" pbshowcaption="true" src="http://www.defence.lk/img/20111229_PP2.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 0pt; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 0pt; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 0pt; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 0pt; cursor: url(http://www.defence.lk/script/magplus.cur), pointer; padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 0pt; visibility: visible;" title="Click to magnify/shrink" width="350" />With this incident, the Tamil, Muslim ethnic violence swiftly spread to Kalmunai, Kattankudi, Eravur, Ottamawadi, Valaichenai, Muthur and Kinniya. Hundreds of Muslims were killed by the armed Tamil separatists and many billions of Rupees worth of properties belonging to both the Tamil and Muslims were burnt and destroyed. It is during the April 1985 riots, that the Tamil and Muslims fought each other as separate communities for the first time in the East.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">About 26 Muslims were killed and another 200 were injured when the IPKF shelled Ottamawadi, a predominant Muslim Village in the Batticaloa District on 02nd December 1987. A Number of houses and shops belonging to Muslims were burned and destroyed. Some Muslims women were also reported to have been raped by the IPKF. About 14,000 Muslims became refugees and fled to the North - Central Province, Polonnaruwa.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">Kattankudi, the home of nearly 60,000 Muslims, situated 4 miles down South of Batticaloa, was attacked by the armed Tamil separatists on 30th of December 1987. In this fierce attack, nearly 60 Muslims were killed and more than 200 were injured. Properties worth 200 Millions belonging to the Muslims were burned and destroyed by armed Tamil militants. All these happened in the presence of the Indian Peace Keeping Forces - IPKF. Although the attack lasted for two days, Kattankudi was under siege until the 8th of January 1988. During this period, all movements, in and out of the area were blocked by the armed Tamil militants while the IPKF was supposed to be in control of the area.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Ethnic Cleansing of Muslims by the LTTE</b></div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">The Muslims from the Northern Province were forced to leave their homes in the third week of October 1990. The ultimatum in many places was that they should leave the region within 48 hours. Most Muslims refugees continue to live in abject conditions outside the North. Contrary to many other situations of displacement in the country, the majority of the displaced Muslims as a result of the ethnic cleansing by LTTE have not been able to go back to their places of birth in the North. At present, there are about 65,000 Muslim refugees living in the North-Western coastal region in the Puttalam district. The value of assets robbed by the LTTE during 1990 ethnic cleansing is more than Rs. 10,256 Million or US$ 110 Million. Houses damaged 11,110 Million. The lands forcibly occupied 30,400 Acres.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">Nearly 63,000 acres of paddy lands belonging to Muslims of the Eastern province were forcibly taken over by the LTTE and agricultural produce confiscated. The lands that belonged to the displaced Muslims from the Northern Province continues to remain under the control of the LTTE. Besides, agricultural implements, motor vehicles and cattle were taken away by force by the LTTE. Under the law of property in force in the country, a land owner loses his or her right to possession if their property is occupied by usurpers for 10 years. It is now more than 21 years since Muslims in the North East have been forcefully displaced from their properties by the LTTE.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Economic Destabilization of Muslims in the North - East</b></div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">A politico-military strategy of the LTTE has been to weaken the economic strength of the Muslim community. In order to realize this objective, the LTTE, as was the case with other Tamil militants, have targeted economic ventures and business places of the Muslims. Robbing of business goods and abduction of businessmen for ransom remain the common spectre in the North-East.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Denial of Fishing Rights</b></div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">With the eviction of the Muslim community from the North East, a considerable section of the Muslim fisher-folk have been rendered unemployed. In areas such as Valaichenai, Ottamavadi, Eravur and other coastal areas in the East, boats and fishing gears were routinely robed by the LTTE. Many Muslim fishermen have also been killed while at sea by the sea tigers.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Non-respect for Religion and Culture</b></div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">In many instances, in the North East, the cultural and religious symbols of the Muslim community have come under attack from the LTTE and other Tamil militant groups. The grenade attack on a mosque in Akkraipattu and massacre of Muslims at congregational prayer in Kattankudy and Eravur, as well as the cold-blooded murder of Hajj pilgrims returning in 1990 in Kaluwanchikudi, demonstrate the extent of intolerance shown by the LTTE and Tamil militants towards the religion and culture of the Muslims.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Summary of identified Muslim Civilians Killed by LTTE-Tamil Militants.</b></div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 26 Muslims at Ottamawadi in December 1987</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 41 Muslims at Karaitheevu in November 1987</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 35 Muslims at Kinniya in April 1987</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 52 Muslims at Mutur in October 1987</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 21 Muslims at Sammanthurai Mosque in April 1989</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 67 Muslims at Valaichchenai from April 1985 to July 2002</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 67 Muslims at Kattankudy in December 1987</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 168 Muslims at Kattankudy in July 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 147 Muslims at Kattankudy Mosque in August 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 58 Muslims at Akkaraipattu in July 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 14 Muslims at Kattankudy Mosque in July 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 13 Muslims in November 1989</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 19 Muslims at Alimnagar in August 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 126 Muslims at Eravur in August 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 53 Muslims at Ambalanthurai in August 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 23 Muslims at Sainthamaruthu in September 1992</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 15 Muslims at Addalachchena in May 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 37 Muslims at Pallitthidal, Akbarpuram in October 1992</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 200 Muslims at Kalmuna, Akkaraipattu and Pottuvil in June 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 33 Muslim farmers at Ampara in August 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 186 Muslims in June 1990</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 147 Muslims at Alingippottanai in April 1992</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">* 30 Muslims at Pottuvil in June 1991</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>After the Ceasefire Agreement of 22nd February 2002</b></div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">On Friday the 28th June, 2002; Valaichena Pradeshiya Sabha Office was set on fire and destroyed. In the grenade attack on Muslims returning from Friday "Jummah" prayers, 7 were injured - 2 critically. Additional troops and Special Task Forces were airlifted. The Batticaloa and Ampara Districts were placed under curfew.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">On Sunday the 30th June 2002, two bodies were found by the police in Kalmadu Village in Valichena. They were the two Muslim cooks who went to the house of a Tamil in Valichchnai, on Wednesday the 26th June, to prepare the wedding meals. The LTTE cadres have abducted the two Muslims killed and threw them in a paddy field. The father and few members of their family went to identify the bodies. After the post-mortem, the police loaded the dead in a tractor trailer to be taken for the burial according to Muslim rites. But the LTTE cadres with arms objected to the removal of the bodies and insisted the burning of them at the site. The Army Major Hettiarachi contacted the Head Quarters and he was given the orders from Colombo to leave the bodies and avoid any confrontation with the LTTE. Then the LTTE cadres put the bodies on a heap of tyres and burned them in front of the Army and Police and. destroyed all evidence of the horrendous human rights violation of the LTTE during cease fire.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">Soon after the ceasefire agreement, the Muslims went back and started paddy cultivation in their fields in Kurangupanchan, Kinniya. They renovated the Mosque as decided at a meeting held on 11.06.2003. LTTE chased the Muslims families resettled here and put up their military camp in the Mosque building.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>LTTE War Crimes against the Muslims</b></div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">When the LTTE closed the Mavillaru anicut the government and the Army never understood their true intention in order to capture Muthur. They strengthened the safety of the Mavillaru area neglecting the security of Muthur. The government removed around 400 security personnel who were deployed in Muthur and posted them in the Mavilaru area and this had made Muthur more vulnerable to LTTE attacks.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">The LTTE carefully observed the situation and entered Muthur on 02nd of August 2006 without any resistance from the security forces. They disconnected the electricity. The Muslims without any protection were caught unaware. They vacated their homes and went into the mosques and Arabic College hoping that they will not be attacked in those places. However what happened was something else. The LTTE used the Muslims as human shields when the army attacked them. The Muslims got caught in the crossfire.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">Since Muthur was totally surrounded by LTTE, the town could not function normally. Business came to a stop. People did not have means to acquire their daily food, children suffered without milk, patience both from the hospital and the casualties suffered without treatment. The Muslims had to struggle for their mere survival.</div><div class="A_news" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 40px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">The Muslims while running for their lives with white flags were attacked by the LTTE on the way. The women and elderly were tortured and the youngsters were separated and murdered. LTTE has been trying various methods, first it was the Interim Administration in the North East, then the Sub-committee on De-escalation and Normalization (SDN) and later the Sub-committee on Important Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN). The primary object of all these arrangements was to transfer the powers vested with the Centre to North East or rather to LTTE with international recognition. By this Process the LTTE was trying to get legitimacy and international support for its role as the sole representative of the North-East - the area of historical habitation of the Tamil speaking peoples - Tamils and Muslims.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-14301755167393265462011-11-26T14:04:00.000+05:302011-11-26T14:04:15.792+05:30Defence Secretary Highlights Threats to the Nation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/5vvxaKxcZwc?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
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padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">00:00</a> - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vvxaKxcZwc#" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #4272db; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">13:00</a> LTTE atrocities, economic impact of terror, peace talks 1987-1990</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #eeeeee; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; 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It happened during the height of war. War had extended its destruction beyond the best of imagination. Death was everywhere. The leaders responsible for the death were in hiding.<br />
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There is an expiry time for everything. No difference for hiding too. Victorious armies were surrounding the hideout. There was little to none hope of escape. Suddenly an enlightenment of "Peace" tingled the otherwise dogmatic minds of the leaders. It was a feeling that never rose until the death loomed over their heads - the very death they prescribed for many others.<br />
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Evading an inevitable death they came out. They thought of surrendering, which was their last option, in order for them to live for another day to lead the same war. <br />
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Victorious armies shot the leaders dead. They were unarmed.<br />
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"These deaths of leaders... Are they war crimes?"<br />
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We asked the elite panel of judges comprising USA, EU, Canada, Australia etc. <br />
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"Nop. These are fair killings. By all means these chaps are murderers. They have killed thousands. So it is fair. Therefore, we do not consider the killing of Gaddafi as a war crime"<br />
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"Gaddafi?"<br />
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We were confused.<br />
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"We're not talking about Gaddafi killing. We're talking about the killing of Tamil Tiger leadership, whom you allege to have come out to surrender, after sacrificing thousands, including kids in forced conscription, as cannon-fodder."<br />
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The communication channel went blank.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-62456244651914172372011-10-02T07:23:00.013+05:302011-10-02T18:43:21.605+05:30Poor little Eelam boy who found religion in the slammerFormer head of a well known LTTE front organization, the Tamil youth organization (TYO) in Toronto, Sathajhan Sarachandran has had a sudden jail house conversion recently, five years after he was caught red handed trying to buy IGLA 9K38 man-portable surface-to-air missile systems and 500 AK-47s for $900,000 from an FBI informant and sentenced to 26 years in prison. In a letter written from his jail cell in New York expressing remorse for his dastardly acts of trying to prolong the death and destruction in Sri Lanka, the terrorist says he was misled by many 'so-called Tamil community well-wishers' in Canada aka evil terrorist Diaspora. He goes on to say there was much hate injected into him during his time as the president of TYO. The fellow, after having apparently seen the light belatedly, is appealing to LTTE followers to "just sit down and think about how much hate they have within them and try to admit to the amount of hate they have with them". He is in fact begging them to think freely and not to get trapped in the extremist ideologies.<br /><br />Anybody with an ounce of sense would have realized what he goes on to explain in great length instinctively, because, if you will pardon the pun, it is what is commonly referred to as common sense. This fellow might have had a genuine conversion or more likely is trying to play up to his parole officers to secure an early release. However, what is important to us patriots keeping an vigilant eye on the hate mongering terrorist Diaspora is the way terrorists seem to have these conversions only after having been swept up by the long arm of the law and having gotten their just deserts, be it this fellow, KP, or any number of repentant 'former' terrorists. I do not recall ever any terrorists in the midst of their blood thirsty rampages or providing material/political support to such dastardly acts of terror, suddenly coming to terms with common sense stated above and helping authorities to apprehend fellow travelers of death and destruction. <br /><br />When we look around the landscape of LTTE evil-doers today, such as David Poopalapillai of the Canadian Tamil Congress <a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/09/29/drop-tigers-jailed-arms-broker-urges/">piously claiming ignorance</a> while preaching verbatim from LTTE field manuals, veritable hate factories like TYO churning out future terrorists at a rate while claiming to promote 'Tamil Cultre', former high flying terror financiers like Raj Rajaratnam <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2011/09/tamil-and-raj-201109#gotopage1">pretending to be philanthropists</a>, or political proxies of LTTE like TNA pretending to be working towards reconciliation while claiming Tamil homelands, all we see is covert plans to reach the goal that LTTE failed to achieve overtly. Ironically only people who may be trying reconcile with us are none other than rehabilitated LTTE members who carried guns on the ground, not the shadowy mafia capos, though our superb military intelligence is keeping an watchful eye on them following the 'trust, but verify' principle enunciated brilliantly by our Russian friends with the proverb "doveryai, no proveryai". We cannot afford the luxury of giving the benefit of the doubt to any member of the evil terrorist cabal because they will never stop hating and planning death destruction of Sri Lankan people, unless of course they are caught and sent to jail, because hate is ingrained into their DNA. The price we have to pay for our blessed peace is eternal vigilance. <br /><br />I do not think any of us patriots need to be reminded how these terrorists came so close to dissolving the fabric of civilized society in our beloved Lanka, and how we were terrorized each and every day for past thirty years by these cruel terrorists. But will the next generation of Sri Lankans remember our awful ordeal and how we heroically, as a nation united, finally put down the many-headed terrorist Medusa on our sacred soil by giving no quarter to the evil-doers? We sure do hope so because nothing less than our survival as a great ancient civilization with a fantastic future will depend on it.<br /><br /><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/66739200/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list" data-auto-height="true" data-aspect-ratio="" scrolling="no" id="doc_45443" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0"></iframe>Konnapu Bandarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012868483529848864noreply@blogger.com84tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-63618805676146898932011-09-13T17:53:00.000+05:302011-09-13T17:53:23.682+05:30Tamil Tiger and Khalistan Terrorist Link is a Grave Threat to Both India and LankaNow it is open. Until recently Tamil Tigers managed to keep secret their very close link with Khalistan terrorists mainly the Khalistan Zindabad Font (KZF) - another banned terrorist group like the LTTE in USA and elsewhere - but not anymore. Today the two groups openly interact with one another, participate in protests of each other, join forces in their Diaspora camps, share terrorist links and synergies across the world and jointly breed hatred.<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZLC5IqdPHI<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNc4wdSdyZs<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xUCDgSamWI&feature=related<br />
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Khalistan movement is a violent campaign aimed at establishing a separate nation for a group of Sikhs who follow a particular teaching. Their fight is against the nation of India. As in the case with Tamil Tigers, it is not a race or ethnicity related issue but a political movement within a small percentage of people of a particular ethnic community. Like Tamil Tigers, support for the Khalistan movement is found mainly in the Diaspora today as most locals have rejected their separatist agenda.<br />
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The following details out the extent of similarities and therefore the avenues for synergies between the two groups. Diaspora Involvement In Insurgencies: Insights From The Khalistan And Tamil Eelam Movements by C Christine Fair, United States Institute of Peace, Washington, D.C., USA<br />
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http://home.comcast.net/~christine_fair/pubs/Diasporas.pdf<br />
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<b>Very strong coordination between Tamil nationalists and Khalistan nationalists in the past<br />
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Coordination is key to all terrorist activity. That is what differentiates a terrorist group from a band of robbers or serial killers. It also differentiates a terror group from a national army. All acts of a terror group are very well planned and coordinated. Timing is everything when it comes to coordination. Terror attacks are perfectly timed for maximum impact. Selecting targets to build upon a prevalent atmosphere of terror is the next strategy used by terrorists.<br />
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There is enough circumstantial evidence to indicate very strong coordination between armed Tamil nationalists and Khalistan nationalists. Khalistan nationalists are the pioneers and Tamil Tigers have been following them very closely building upon the channels to advance terror. In 1985 KZF blew up an Air India plane killing hundreds of civilians. It was one of few outright bombing of passenger airplanes without any hijack attempt. Tamil Tigers closely followed. In 1986 Tamil Tigers bombed an Air Lanka passenger craft just before take off. It is not about the closeness of the two events or the mere similarity of the two events but the coordination. Following the 1985 attack against the Air India plane, the Sri Lankan government was terrorised by Tamil Tigers of a similar attack which was eventually carried out in 1986. Tigers built upon an existing terror campaign targeting passenger planes.<br />
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KZF connected groups were involved in the killing of Indira Gandhi in 1984. LTTE copied it and killed her successor who happened to be her son, in 1991. President Premadasa killing was a copy of the 1984 attempt that used explosives instead of guns. Interestingly Rajiv Gandhi came to an agreement with Khalistan nationalists recognizing their traditional homeland claims just as he did with Tamil Tigers. In both cases those who were party to this agreement were killed by their respective terror groups. Another similarity was the Indian attempt to form new armed rebels sympathetic towards India. Tamil National Army (TNA) was a flop as both security forces and Tamil Tigers hunted them down. A similar thing occurred with the Khalistan movement when terrorists wiped out the parties to the agreement.<br />
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<b>New ties between the two groups<br />
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It is no secret Tamil nationalists are disoriented today without their iconic leader whom they called Thalaivar. He managed the entire outfit through his trusted lieutenants. Secrecy was maintained at the highest order. But the current Tamil nationalist leadership has already blundered. In an unprecedented development Khalistan campaigners called upon the Indian government to release a Khalistani terrorist on death row along with three Tamil terrorists on death row. <br />
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http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=34297<br />
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Following this, the prominent Tamil nationalist mouthpiece – TamilNet – ascribed to this view which attracted attention of The Hindu. <br />
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2415640.ece<br />
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TamilNet was quick to “clarify” the matter but in vain. By then it had already established the strong interrelationship the Khalistan campaign.<br />
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Recently the Indian police arrested three terror activists of the KZF in Tamil Nadu triggering fears of collusion which is now established beyond doubt. After the decimation of the LTTE, Tamil nationalists in the Diaspora not only followed the KZF Diaspora tactics but also joined forces with them. It is a very unlikely marriage but common misfortune has made strange bedfellows.<br />
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http://ibnlive.in.com/news/three-aides-of-khalistan-militant-arrested-in-tn/176432-60-118.html <br />
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Following the recent New Delhi bombing, Indian security establishment stated the need to particularly investigate KZF and LTTE. <br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcaQaeKX0hg <br />
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It is a step in the right direction. These two groups may reciprocally target each other’s enemies to avoid and mislead investigations. Sri Lankan authorities must be aware of this possibility.<br />
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India and Sri Lanka have divergent geopolitical interests as with all other countries. There are no two countries with identical geopolitical interests. Therefore, Sri Lanka and India should cooperate with destroying Tamil nationalists, Khalistan nationalists and Islamic fundamentalists as they pose grave national security threats to both nations.<br />
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These three instances are a few matters on which both countries agree one hundred percent.<br />
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Western interference must be perceived in the broader context of this triple terror threat facing the region. In other words, the region has more enemies than the west and not all enemies of the west are friends of the South Asian community. Western interferers manipulating the enemies of the region that cause no threat to the west is a strong possibility which should be kept under watch. Despite banning them, the west is not doing enough to cripple the LTTE and KZF for obvious reasons. They can be punished only through regional cooperation.<br />
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Only such a cooperative approach to common enemies work today. Noncooperation between nations is the best safetynet terrorists have. The strategic defence challenge is to identify specific partners for specific terrorist threats. After all, there are no long term friends or enemies in international relations; only strategic interests exist. These terror groups may attack Indian and Lankan interests overseas as well. Both countries should immediately clamp down on these triple terrorist groups and their inter-relationships.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com91tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-37184365241230560942011-09-02T04:08:00.001+05:302011-09-02T04:18:08.615+05:30HOW TO OVERTHROW A GOVERNMENTCourtesy: Dream's End Blogspot<br />
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http://dreamsend.blogspot.com/2004/03/how-to-overthrow-government-having.html<br />
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Having studied the techniques of the C I -A and related organizations, I am pleased to announce the following simple steps in overthrowing a democratically elected government. <br />
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1. Find some opposition...ANY opposition in the country. Your best bet is some rich members of a former oligarchy or former military. Begin giving them funds, and, start training some of them in case you need to move in the direction of military action. I understand there is a nice training facility in the Florida Everglades that is available as all the Haitian death-squadders who trained there are now busy destroying Haiti. <br />
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2. Come up with some reasons that the current government must go. The reasons could be true or not, that is irrelevant. A popular one to use would be economic issues, which goes well with number 4, below.<br />
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3. Buy and/or infiltrate significant media outlets. Use these outlets to whip up a broader backlash against the leaders. <br />
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4. Meanwhile, use overt and covert means to destabilize the economy. In Haiti, Bush simply held back 500 million dollars in aid already earmarked for that country. There are other ways to destabilize currency, including working with rich elites within the country who will be happy to help. A last resort would be an actual embargo of the country, though that's a tad obvious. Still, most Americans won't notice. We had economic sanctions on Iraq for over 12 years and yet when the second Gulf Massacre ended, news media were still talking about how Saddam had ruined the economy. <br />
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5. Infiltrate some unions. You'll need some protesters in the streets. You can pay protesters to come. That's fine. <br />
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6. Stage some opposition rallies. If possible, shoot some of the protesters and blame this on the government. This worked well in the first Chavez coup attempt. Obviously, do not tell the protesters of your intentions. <br />
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7. Ramp up the anti-government rhetoric from the media outlets you control. Be completely outrageous. Call for demonstrations. Slander government officials. Do whatever it takes. The goal is now not just to spread negative information about the government but to force a response, such as having one of your outlets shut down. Then, violation of free speech gets added to the list of grievances. You can then have some "moderates" come along and say, "Well, I wasn't really that sympathetic to the opposition, but when the government began shutting down opposition media, I realized (insert name of leader here) had to go." If you need to, pay some moderates to say this. Or some actors. This is primarily for U.S. consumption anyway. <br />
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8. Go to the CIA rolodex, and find out who the Agency controls in domestic media and get them to begin reporting on the opposition movement in ways that make it look legitimate. Be sure these media outlets blame all violence on the current government. The New York Times, FOX and CNN are good places to start. A good example of this in action is the case of Haiti. Despite the fact that the "opposition" are made of U.S. trained former Haitian military and death squads with horrible human rights records, they are called "rebels." Aristide supporters are called "armed thugs." This never fails. Don't worry that some other media will find out the truth and report it. Just make sure your headlines are bigger and get out first. Plant some stories called "The Truth about (insert name of leader here)" and make a lot of shit up. My favorite example was the "voodoo room" they found after they overthrew Noriega. It had "black magic paraphernalia AND drugs". <br />
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9. Don't actually kidnap the leader. He should be killed, as was Allende in Chile. Otherwise, they will talk. You see how much trouble Aristide was causing before they found the cell phone someone had slipped him. If it is a Caribbean or African state you are overthrowing, you might want to make sure Reps. Maxine Waters and Charles Rangel are out of the country while it's all going on. <br />
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10. Keep your own military involvement to a minimum. Some special forces in local dress is fine, but make sure there is alot of chaos before sending forces in overtly. Usually, the best approach is to wait until the leader is deposed and then send in "peacekeeping forces." Make sure you wait until the leader is actually deposed, though. It would be awfully embarrassing to be keeping the peace for the leader you are trying to get rid of. <br />
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11. Be sure to, at least at first, condemn the coup attempts, as Powell demonstrated in the opening weeks of the Haiti operation. You can switch sides later and no one will question you. <br />
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12. It can get messy, but know that, once it's accomplished, any talk that it was a U.S. orchestrated coup becomes a "conspiracy theory" and will be relegated to irrelevant blogs and leftist or conspiracy websites. <br />
alt.conspiracy cannot hurt you. <br />
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Well, that's it. Simple. If you want to study how it works, read about Haiti and keep watching in Venezuela. Chavez is tough, but just about anything he can do from now on will simply "prove" how anti-democratic he is and how he "really brought the coup on himself".Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-7673367861162639652011-08-02T19:18:00.002+05:302011-08-02T19:29:01.449+05:30Factual Analysis<a title="View 20110801 on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/61446049/20110801" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">20110801</a><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/61446049/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-29g5x4aeam555fpvra5c" data-auto-height="true" data-aspect-ratio="0.71746776084408" scrolling="no" id="doc_96129" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com101tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-59122790558586559332011-06-23T15:35:00.000+05:302011-06-23T15:35:23.325+05:30Maj Gen Shavendra Silva Exposes C-4 Lies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/vXJ1MuanBKU?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com192tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-72077749892757197792011-06-20T16:29:00.002+05:302011-06-20T16:31:12.211+05:30Channel Four Doctored Video Shows Tamil Terrorists Wearing the Uniforms of Captives Killing Captured SLA Soldiers<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Posted on June 19th, 2011</span></div><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><em></em></span><span style="color: black;">How many adults cry watching a sad or sentimental movie? After all, the movie is a commercial production of actors playing their part. It is not real. However, it can stir emotions in viewers. Gravity of emotions created by the Channel Four video is no yardstick to measure its authenticity. What Channel Four harps on is a video that has been doctored. Contrary to their claims that it was taken from a mobile phone, expert opinion has it that it was in fact recorded by a video camera. Did Sri Lanka defence forces use video cameras in the battle field? No. Who used them? Well, here is undeniable proof of a well established video recording operation in action by none other than the LTTE. </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2T1FiwRmQo" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="blocked::http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2T1FiwRmQo"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2T1FiwRmQo</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Tamil Tigers regularly used camera crews to record their battles, execution of captives, terrorist attacks and violent propaganda events.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">The Channel Four video is about Tamil terrorists killing captured Sri Lanka army soldiers wearing the uniforms of captives. That is why the fairer victims (Sri Lankan soldiers) are naked. The darker shooters (Tamil Tigers) are wearing them! It is no secret Sinhalese are fairer than Tamils and conversely Tamils are darker than Sinhalese. Most Sri Lankan soldiers are Sinhalese and all LTTE cadres were Tamils. This fact goes perfectly well with the video. Most Tamil Tiger terrorists were children and young adults. In the video the shooters look younger than the victims. Army soldiers are a disciplined group of men with neat haircuts and proper attire. Victims in the video have neat haircuts. In wide contrast, the shooters have overgrown hair which is distinctive of LTTE cadres. Victims seem much older than the shooters with their fat bellies and heavy build. It further proves the victims were in fact security forces members rather than LTTE cadres.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">LTTE terrorists killed scores of captured SLA soldiers and robbed their belongings from uniforms to boots. A careful look into the Channel Four video reveals the uniforms worn by the two shooters are too large for them! No disciplined army wears shaggy uniforms that loosely hang as shown in the clip. It is further proof of LTTE cadres wearing army uniforms that are too large for them. Following is a sensational case of a famous Tamil terrorist supporter wearing the Sri Lanka military uniform possibly robbed from a captured and executed army soldier.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20090301_02" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="blocked::http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20090301_02"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20090301_02</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">This is indisputable proof that LTTE was capable of robbing captured Sri Lanka soldiers’ uniforms and wearing them; and they actually did so. Misusing enemy uniforms is a war crime in itself. Under the Statute of the International Criminal Court, “making improper use … of the flag or of the military insignia and uniform of the enemy” constitutes a war crime in international armed conflicts when it results in death or serious personal injury. [ICC Statute, Article 8(2)(b)(vii) (ibid., 633] <span style="color: blue;">[</span></span><a href="http://www.icrc.org/customary-ihl/eng/docs/v1_rul_rule62#Fn4" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="blocked::http://www.icrc.org/customary-ihl/eng/docs/v1_rul_rule62#Fn4"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.icrc.org/customary-ihl/eng/docs/v1_rul_rule62#Fn4</span></a><span style="color: blue;">]</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">LTTE cadres misused enemy (Sri Lanka army) uniforms and hence committed another war crime in addition to shooting the captives from whom they robbed the uniforms. Other terror groups have since copied it from the LTTE. An instance of Taliban fighters wearing US uniforms attaching a US military base in Afghanistan is found in the following link.<span style="color: blue;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/news/nation-world/world/20100829-Taliban-some-in-U-S-5682.ece" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="blocked::http://www.dallasnews.com/news/nation-world/world/20100829-Taliban-some-in-U-S-5682.ece"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.dallasnews.com/news/nation-world/world/20100829-Taliban-some-in-U-S-5682.ece</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Now hideous Tamil terrorists unashamedly use the very same video of them committing war crimes to implicate their victims of war crimes. Once they exploited their victims and killed them; now they use it to discredit their victims. Typical of terrorist groups!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">However, a large number of LTTE cadres perished in the war. Probably all the LTTE shooters in the video clip are no more or untraceable. As a result a meaningful investigation into the alleged war crimes committed by them is not possible.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Special thanks to K Samarakoon <span style="color: blue;">[</span></span><a href="http://gtkisaru.blogspot.com/2011/06/war-crimes-from-sri-lankan-soldiers.html" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="blocked::http://gtkisaru.blogspot.com/2011/06/war-crimes-from-sri-lankan-soldiers.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://gtkisaru.blogspot.com/2011/06/war-crimes-from-sri-lankan-soldiers.html</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;">] </span>for invaluable input. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Courtesy: Lankaweb.com</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657523834492969217.post-74738139033318302422011-05-26T17:15:00.000+05:302011-05-26T17:15:53.470+05:30Doublespeak of ICRC?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvKjDf8ZjOvuyDSfdW7aI4Rj0deX-SOAZcspxx_8liicVJgy8TAU-LkRmRACEih_MhIjB-rTNJ4LSrnTeu3wFBkGKuIE84WxvxTUD_Gca0ve6h5gew_pvGvWUXrvfij_HKB9Bx_h0pPU/s1600/icrc_letter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvKjDf8ZjOvuyDSfdW7aI4Rj0deX-SOAZcspxx_8liicVJgy8TAU-LkRmRACEih_MhIjB-rTNJ4LSrnTeu3wFBkGKuIE84WxvxTUD_Gca0ve6h5gew_pvGvWUXrvfij_HKB9Bx_h0pPU/s320/icrc_letter.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Credibility of ICRC officers who worked in Sri Lanka during the last phase of the war is highly dubious following their obvious doublespeak. The foregoing are examples and irrefutable proof of their manipulation of facts to suit the agenda of external interested parties who wish to see disintegration of the island nation.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">ICRC sources claimed Sri Lankan troops shelled the PTK hospital during the final stages of the war. These sources claim according to the Sri Lanka Panel of Experts report page 25, that even the operating theatre was hit! These allegations are contained in ICRC Press Releases No.09/26 of February 1, 2009 and No. 09/29 February 4, 2009. In the latter press release ICRC officials have stated that, “We are shocked that a medical facility has against sustained direct hits”.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">In addition ICRC also laments that the Sri Lankan government prevented them from evacuating people trapped in the No Fire Zone (NFZ). It has also complained that the Sri Lankan government, Basil Rajapakse in particular, refused to extend the three days allowed to ICRC to evacuate trapped civilians. Citing various reasons, the ICRC didn’t evacuate anyone during these three days and then demanded an extension! Obviously the ICRC was playing its part of LTTE cowards who wanted to extend the temporary truce as long as they could.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">However, on February 14, 2009 the ICRC Geneva office sent the Sri Lanka Navy Commander a letter in which Head of Delegation of ICRC, Geneva, praises the noble role played by Sri Lankan security forces. Please read the copy of the letter in this article.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">An excerpt of the letter is reproduced here.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">In ICRC letterhead</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Colombo 14 February, 2009</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">COL 09/485/PCA</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Dear Sir,</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Following the successful medical evacuations by sea that took place on 10 and 12 February, on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) I wish to express my sincere thanks to you and to the Navy for your valuable and effective collaboration, which helped to save many people’s lives.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">I know that it was a complex operation, which proved to be extremely demanding for all. Your men, either at sea or on land, succeeded in an exemplary manner to carry out their essential task to protect the State and its citizens and simultaneously care for the sick and the wounded. They displayed a strict discipline and respect of rules of engagement and at the same time a very respectful and kind attitude to help those in need.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">In that regard in addition to all others who contributed to this medical evacuation, we wish to express our special thanks to the Director General for Operations, at the Navy HQ, the Officiating Commander Eastern Navel Command, in Trincomalee, and to the Deputy Area Commander North, in Jaffna. They spent many sleepless hours coordinating the operation and played a crucial role to make it a success.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">These days demonstrated that soldiering is a noble profession.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Yours sincerely,</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">(signed)</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Paul Castella</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Head of Delegation</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Adm. Wasantha Karannagoda</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Navy Commander</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Colombo 03</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com45