Rajiva Wijesinha

“ But it must be noted, as with the latest killing of journalists in the Jaffna peninsula, that the LTTE is also responsible for such threats to stability, and while it is still insidiously powerful there will necessarily be unacceptable but understandable reactions. It is in such a context that the government determination to put a stop to terrorism is so important because, with the best will in the world, unless that happens abuses will necessarily occur. ”

“ Sri Lanka treats internally displaced persons appallingly, including through forcing some to go back to their places of residence when they are unwilling, while not permitting others to go back when they want to because of attempts to manipulate ethnic ratios in particular districts. ”

“ There is certainly no need to feel ashamed of seeking expert assistance in these areas, and indeed it is unfortunate that the so-called international Police Support Group failed in its several years of existence to deal with the problems more systematically.
With regard to the last four problems, Sri Lanka has recognized that there have been serious deficiencies, though these are not unusual in a state fighting against terror. ”