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Military intelligence turns its hand on ex-LTTE supporters
[ Northeastern Monthly ] [ 01:06 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
Political killings in the east that have been the order of the day since around middle last year, which have also occasionally spilt over to Colombo, is part of the continuing confrontation between intelligence groups of the Sri Lanka security forces and the LTTE. Though Karuna is blamed for the assassinations, the actual perpetrator is the Sri Lankan military, which is using the current climate of confusion to demolish the security and intelligence apparatus of the Tigers. While picking off LTTE sympathisers it is also creating a fear psychosis in the civilian population by escalating terror and intimidation as well as circulated misinformation through rumour, threat and printed material so as to sow confusion, which in turn would undermine the morale of the civilian population to fight back.
More Muslim leaders support PM
[ Muslim News ] [ 11:19 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
THE UPFA yesterday signed an agreement with the Sri Lanka Muslim National Alliance to work together for Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse's victory at the Presidential Election. The agrement was signed by SLMNA leader Nazeer Ahamad and UPFA General Secretary Susil Premajayantha. The SLMNA is an alliance of seven parties including Sri Lanka Muslim Kachchi, United Democratic Alliance, United Muslim Peoples Party, Ashraff Congress, North-East Muslim Organisation and Muslim United Liberation Front. The leaders expressed their fullest support for the Prime Minister's victory at the Presidential Election.
Canada to open doors to 255,000
[ The Toronto Star ] [ 11:39 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
Canada will open its doors to up to 255,000 immigrants next year, the federal government will announce today. But what the government won't announce is its plan to dramatically boost immigration levels by an additional 100,000 newcomers a year. Under that strategy, first floated last month, Canada would accept 320,000 immigrants a year, an increase meant to counteract a declining birthrate and aging population. The department had been hoping to use today's target announcement to unveil its ambitious multi-year plan to ramp up immigration levels. But the proposal still hasn't received cabinet approval, signalling that there is some resistance to the scheme within government. "It's still under discussion for the minister and his cabinet colleagues," said Stephen Heckbert, spokesperson for Immigration Minister Joe Volpe.
Aid handling could sway Sri Lanka tsunami zone votes
[ Reuters ] [ 11:44 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
In a presidential election race still seen too close to call, the votes of Sri Lankan tsunami survivors like 54-year-old R. Gunarathna Silva could be critical -- and he is not happy with the government. "In certain regions, particularly the south and the east, the tsunami could be a factor," said analyst Rohan Edrisinha at the Centre for Policy Alternatives in Colombo. "For people who are ambivalent about the two main issues, it could swing them." "Ranil would give half our country to the Tigers," said Peraliya village chief Alappu Dharmadasa, who has yet to receive government money to rebuild his house. "We are ready to go to war again. We can pay another 100,000 lives to settle this matter."
Presidential Commission of Inquiry accepts SLMM recommendation on military supported armed groups
[ LTTE Peace Secretariat ] [ 11:49 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
Presidential Commission has accepted the recommendation of the SLMM to remove armed groups working with the military in Northeast. The Commission was appointed after Batticaloa-Amparai head of the LTTE political wing, Kousalyan, was murdered by armed groups in the military controlled area very near a military post. Commission’s report was handed to the President on October 20th. The recommendation of the SLMM Batticaloa head, was accepted in this report. However, the report did not make any concrete recommendations. LTTE has earlier rejected this Commission saying that a just investigation cannot be expected from a Commission appointed by the President who is also the head of the military that murdered Kousalyan.
Imperative to respond to needs of conflict displaced
[ Refugees International ] [ 11:56 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
The 20-year civil war in Sri Lanka displaced more than 800,000 people, equal to the number affected by the December 2004 tsunami. The conflict-displaced have received subsistence assistance, but far less than what they require to re-establish their lives. The stark contrast between the meager funds available for the conflict-affected displaced and the generous outpouring of funds to assist survivors of the tsunami is unjust. The international community and the government of Sri Lanka must act immediately to rectify this injustice if Sri Lanka is to achieve stability and peace. The generous reaction of international community to the December 2004 tsunami is evident from the moment one arrives along the southeastern and southern coast of Sri Lanka.
[ Northeastern Monthly ] [ 01:06 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
Political killings in the east that have been the order of the day since around middle last year, which have also occasionally spilt over to Colombo, is part of the continuing confrontation between intelligence groups of the Sri Lanka security forces and the LTTE. Though Karuna is blamed for the assassinations, the actual perpetrator is the Sri Lankan military, which is using the current climate of confusion to demolish the security and intelligence apparatus of the Tigers. While picking off LTTE sympathisers it is also creating a fear psychosis in the civilian population by escalating terror and intimidation as well as circulated misinformation through rumour, threat and printed material so as to sow confusion, which in turn would undermine the morale of the civilian population to fight back.
More Muslim leaders support PM
[ Muslim News ] [ 11:19 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
THE UPFA yesterday signed an agreement with the Sri Lanka Muslim National Alliance to work together for Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse's victory at the Presidential Election. The agrement was signed by SLMNA leader Nazeer Ahamad and UPFA General Secretary Susil Premajayantha. The SLMNA is an alliance of seven parties including Sri Lanka Muslim Kachchi, United Democratic Alliance, United Muslim Peoples Party, Ashraff Congress, North-East Muslim Organisation and Muslim United Liberation Front. The leaders expressed their fullest support for the Prime Minister's victory at the Presidential Election.
Canada to open doors to 255,000
[ The Toronto Star ] [ 11:39 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
Canada will open its doors to up to 255,000 immigrants next year, the federal government will announce today. But what the government won't announce is its plan to dramatically boost immigration levels by an additional 100,000 newcomers a year. Under that strategy, first floated last month, Canada would accept 320,000 immigrants a year, an increase meant to counteract a declining birthrate and aging population. The department had been hoping to use today's target announcement to unveil its ambitious multi-year plan to ramp up immigration levels. But the proposal still hasn't received cabinet approval, signalling that there is some resistance to the scheme within government. "It's still under discussion for the minister and his cabinet colleagues," said Stephen Heckbert, spokesperson for Immigration Minister Joe Volpe.
Aid handling could sway Sri Lanka tsunami zone votes
[ Reuters ] [ 11:44 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
In a presidential election race still seen too close to call, the votes of Sri Lankan tsunami survivors like 54-year-old R. Gunarathna Silva could be critical -- and he is not happy with the government. "In certain regions, particularly the south and the east, the tsunami could be a factor," said analyst Rohan Edrisinha at the Centre for Policy Alternatives in Colombo. "For people who are ambivalent about the two main issues, it could swing them." "Ranil would give half our country to the Tigers," said Peraliya village chief Alappu Dharmadasa, who has yet to receive government money to rebuild his house. "We are ready to go to war again. We can pay another 100,000 lives to settle this matter."
Presidential Commission of Inquiry accepts SLMM recommendation on military supported armed groups
[ LTTE Peace Secretariat ] [ 11:49 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
Presidential Commission has accepted the recommendation of the SLMM to remove armed groups working with the military in Northeast. The Commission was appointed after Batticaloa-Amparai head of the LTTE political wing, Kousalyan, was murdered by armed groups in the military controlled area very near a military post. Commission’s report was handed to the President on October 20th. The recommendation of the SLMM Batticaloa head, was accepted in this report. However, the report did not make any concrete recommendations. LTTE has earlier rejected this Commission saying that a just investigation cannot be expected from a Commission appointed by the President who is also the head of the military that murdered Kousalyan.
Imperative to respond to needs of conflict displaced
[ Refugees International ] [ 11:56 GMT, Oct. 31, 2005 ]
The 20-year civil war in Sri Lanka displaced more than 800,000 people, equal to the number affected by the December 2004 tsunami. The conflict-displaced have received subsistence assistance, but far less than what they require to re-establish their lives. The stark contrast between the meager funds available for the conflict-affected displaced and the generous outpouring of funds to assist survivors of the tsunami is unjust. The international community and the government of Sri Lanka must act immediately to rectify this injustice if Sri Lanka is to achieve stability and peace. The generous reaction of international community to the December 2004 tsunami is evident from the moment one arrives along the southeastern and southern coast of Sri Lanka.