Rajiva Wijesinha

Name: Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur
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Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur

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“Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur”, is a work by Rajiva Wijesinha. It explores elements such as Muttur, civilians and allegation.

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Rajiva Wijesinha, Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur

“ Though we hope for a better future for the people of the East now, we should however remember in sorrow all those who died in the conflict. These include soldiers who were under tremendous pressure, but whose behaviour was admirable, as is apparent by the total absence of allegations of abuse that were regrettably so common in previous operations in the area, whether by our own forces or by the Indian army which also so bravely combated terrorism on our behald in the late eighties. ”

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Rajiva Wijesinha, Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur

“ Finally, we must hope that the LTTE does not remain adamant in its determination not to return to negotiations. It is perfectly correct in noting that military action in the North will not be easy for the armed forces, and if this takes place there will be many more casualties amongst both soldiers and civilians. Saying this however as though it wished to test its theory is of no service to anyone, least of all the suffering people of the North.
If attacks continue, the armed forces will have no option but to take steps to prevent them. ”

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Rajiva Wijesinha, Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur

“ The fact that it will soon be possible for the people of the area to choose their representatives to local government and provincial institutions is also a tribute to the swift resettlement of displaced persons. Though much remains to be done, what has been achieved in a few months is far in advance of what has been possible in similar conflict zones elsewhere. In congratulating the government on its achievement in this regard, we trust that not only will full resettlement proceed apace, but that a better quality of life will be made available to the people of the area. ”

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Rajiva Wijesinha, Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur

“ We also should remember our fellow citizens amongst the LTTE who have died, and in particular the children forced into fighting. And, though the numbers are small in comparison with what happens elsewhere, in wars against terror, we must not forget the civilians who fell victim.
We remember in particular those citizens of Muttur who died when the LTTE launched its sudden attack a year ago. ”

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Rajiva Wijesinha, Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur

“ We urge the LTTE to resume talks and, on this sad anniversary, remembering all those who have suffered as a result of the events set in train last August, all our citizens who have died unnecessarily, we call upon the international community too to strenuously and with courage try to convince the LTTE of the responsibility to negotiate. ”

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Rajiva Wijesinha, Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur

“ We call then upon the international community to contribute actively and coherently to rehabilitation programmes, to work towards concrete goals in particular in sanitation and healthcare and education and livelihood development. We also call upon the private sector, and in particular chambers of commerce in the region, to develop programmes that will empower people instead of allowing them to remain in dependency. ”

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Rajiva Wijesinha, Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur

“ We hope very much that the armed forces will operate with a similar sense of responsibility and caution if further attacks lead to a prolongation of the fighting. We also call upon the LTTE to abandon its determination that there will be a bloodbath in the event of elections in the East, and to enter even at this late stage into the political process. ”

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Rajiva Wijesinha, Reflections by SCOPP Secretary General Rajiva Wijesinha on the anniversary of the attack on Muttur

“ Though this too will require courage, such courage on behalf of the people they purport to serve is essential if a peaceful solution is to be found to the conflict. Shortly after the attack on Muttur, the LTTE launched another unprovoked attack on the defence lines at Muhumalai. Though this was initially repulsed successfully, continuing attempts at infiltration and the threat of further attacks demand defensive measures. A return to negotiations will however lift the pressure on our suffering fellow citizens. ”

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