Puligal Today: Rumors the Sri Lankan military used chemical weapons

Monday, April 6, 2009

Rumors the Sri Lankan military used chemical weapons

There have been rumors going around that the Sri Lankan military used chemical weapons yesterday in its battle against the LTTE. We do not have proof one way or the other, but two odd points cast doubts on the government. For the first time ever, pictures of the dead LTTE bodies have unusual burn wounds and skin peeling off in many places. In the past the bodies have never had such wounds. Secondly, the Sri Lankan military has blurred out parts of the dead fighters' bodies, most commonly the face (but many faces are also left unblured, so they are not trying to hide the person's identity). There are no signs of blood in the blured out area, so the only logical conclusion is that they want to hide the oddly peeled and burnt skin, which would be most visible on the exposed face. Below are a few examples of these wounds:

In the photo above, why is his chest blurred out? There is no sign of a bullet wound, but you can see a rash or burn around his neck and the blurred area, plus his skin is peeling off on many places.

Why did the Sri Lankan government blur out the faces in the top row, but not the faces below:

What are they trying to hide by blurring out the faces? There are no signs of bullet wounds there, and they obviously aren't hiding their identity, because other faces are being shown. It is possible they are trying to cover up signs of peeling and burnt skin, which would be most visible on the exposed faces.

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khanthas said...: I am not B, you appear to be a democrat, could we therfore clarify the eastern Tamils’ position by a free réferundum ?; April 14, 2009 at 11:21 AM
I'm not Bhairav said...: Khantahs, this is the usual pattern. First we become optimistic about US elections, India elections, IC interventions etc etc... Then slowly we see that none of them can save our Vezapizza, so naturally we become pessimistic until we see the next potential life line.... Then we repeat all over agin; April 14, 2009 at 11:22 AM
I'm not Bhairav said...: khantahs, good idea. Lets have a referendum.

I also suggest we have one in Wellawatta too for the people in Wellawatta to separate from Sri Lanka and another in Galle and Weligama for the muslims to have a little separate part..

Oops forgot about the Burgers and the sinhalese. They also should get 2 separate pieces; April 14, 2009 at 11:27 AM
khanthas said...: I am not B, you may be right, this may repeat again. As the history tells us, everything is in movement, nothing is permanent..; April 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Editor: "Badrinath" said...: If the Sri Lankan government assaults the no fire zone and they find there are no LTTE inside, this will be a big loss for the government. All of the bad publicity and international attention, and they will have achieved little. The LTTE will still exist, and the leadership structure will remain intact.; April 14, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Anonymous said...: [I'm not Bhairav said...

khantahs, good idea. Lets have a referendum.

I also suggest we have one in Wellawatta too for the people in Wellawatta to separate from Sri Lanka and another in Galle and Weligama for the muslims to have a little separate part..

Oops forgot about the Burgers and the sinhalese. They also should get 2 separate pieces ...]

WHEN SINGHALA BARBARIANS START KILLING MUSLIMS, BURGERS, CHRISTIANS, THEN THEY'LL ASK FOR PIECES AND POSSIBLY GET THE ULTIMATE WHITE VAN RIDES. AS OF NOW, SINGHALAS ARE BUSY KILLING TAMILS. SO, OTHER GROUPS ARE SPARED FOR THE TIE BEING!

Wellawatte Tamils are from north-east. they're in wellawatta becoz singhala barbarians have made the tAmils hoemland unlivable. when the singhala barbarian sla leaves tamil hoemalnd, tamils in the south will relocate to their homeland!

all cleared?

....; April 14, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Gayan said...: Mahindan,
[Wellawatte Tamils are from north-east. they're in wellawatta becoz singhala barbarians have made the tAmils hoemland unlivable. when the singhala barbarian sla leaves tamil hoemalnd, tamils in the south will relocate to their homeland!]

Not likely! Even if they do get a homeland in North the Tamils in south won't go there! The Tamil diaspora squatting in western countries on refugee visa won't go there either. The diaspora Tamils doesn't want this war or LTTE to finish cause then they'll have to come to SL leaving their toilet cleaning jobs in West.
The Tamils in south o SL won't go to the Eelam cause they find things good in the south.They live peacefully and happily among Sinhalese and Muslims.
The diaspora Tamils are only a bunch of morons who want to stay in western countries. If not for the war those idiots would never have gotten visas from those rich countries.
All clear?; April 14, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Gayan said...: [The LTTE took away only those families worked with the LTTE, becoz these people would be tortured by the sla barbarians. yes, If the LTTE were to take all sympathizers, there will be no tamils left in the east, except pillayan and karuna!
YES, all tamils are at least LTTE sympathizes and vice versa.]

Another load of bull from Mahindan!
Most Tamils in SL hate the LTTE. that is fact!
The LTTE take those people with them as human shields cause the LTTE are just a bunch of confused and scared cowards!!
If the SLA torture Wanni Tamils, why do they come to govt. controlled areas in thousands and why does the LTTE retards shoot the civilians when they try to escape??; April 14, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Anonymous said...: [I'm not Bhairav said...

Khantahs, this is the usual pattern. First we become optimistic about US elections, India elections, IC interventions etc etc... Then slowly we see that none of them can save our Vezapizza, so naturally we become pessimistic until we see the next potential life line.... Then we repeat all over agin ...]

IT APPEARS THAT ADVANCING INTO THE BARBARIANS 'KILLING ZONE' WILL BE THE FINAL NAIL FOR THE CIVILIZED COUNTRIES (EXCEPT UN & INDIA).

ALL PROTESTS BY TAMILS ALL OVER THE WORLD CLEARLY SHOW THE HUGE SUPPORT FOR THE LTTE AND INCREASES THE HATRED TOWARDS BARBARIAN-GOSL AMONG TAMILS AND THE IC IS NOW CLEARLY WAKING UP!!

---...---; April 14, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Anonymous said...: [Gayan said...

Mahindan,
[Wellawatte Tamils are from north-east. they're in wellawatta becoz singhala barbarians have made the tAmils hoemland unlivable. when the singhala barbarian sla leaves tamil hoemalnd, tamils in the south will relocate to their homeland!]

Not likely! Even if they do get a homeland in North the Tamils in south won't go there! The Tamil diaspora squatting in western countries on refugee visa won't go there either. The diaspora Tamils doesn't want this war or LTTE to finish cause then they'll have to come to SL leaving their toilet cleaning jobs in West.
The Tamils in south o SL won't go to the Eelam cause they find things good in the south.They live peacefully and happily among Sinhalese and Muslims.
The diaspora Tamils are only a bunch of morons who want to stay in western countries. If not for the war those idiots would never have gotten visas from those rich countries.
All clear? ...]

MODA BANDA,

INVITE THE UN TO HAVE REFERENDUM AMONG TAMILS WITHOUT THE GOSL-SLA BARBARIANS'S GUNS POINTING AT TAMILS.

SINGHALA BARBARIANS HAVE NO RIGHT TO TALK ABOUT WHAT TAMILS WANT AND HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT LIVING WITH THE BARBARIANS AFTER 1956/58/77/83/... AND THE RECENT ENDLESS KILLING, WHITE VANS, RAPING, ETC.

MY VIEW IS THAT NO TAMILS FROM THE SOUTH WILL GO BACK TO THE TAMIL HOMELAND. THIS IS BECOZ AS SOON AS THERE IS A TAMIL HOMELAND, SINGHALA BARBARIANS WILL KILL ALL THE TAMILS IN THE SOUTH!!

....; April 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM
TamilPower.com said...: வேலுப்பிள்ளை பிரபாகரன் அவர்களின் அலட்டல் இல்லாத இயல் பான ஆளுமையும், எளிமையும் மனதில் ஆழப்பதிந்து நினைவினின்று அகல மறுக்கிறது. குளிர்வசதி, மின்விசிறி இல்லாத அறையில்தான் நேர்காணல் நடந்தது. எட்டுமணி நேரம் வியர்த்துக்கொண்டே இருந்தது. துடைப்பதற்கு டவல்கூட தேடவில்லை. மேஜையில் இருந்த வெள்ளை டிஷ்யூ தாள்களை எடுத்து அவ்வப்போது நெற்றியில், கழுத்துப் பகுதியில் வழிந்துகொண்டிருந்த வியர்வையை துடைத்துக் கொண்டார். அவரது தேவைகளை பார்த்துக் கொள்ளவென்று ""சேவைப் பணி அணி'' ஏதும் இருக்க வில்லை. அறை மூலை யில் மண்பானையில் தண்ணீர் இருந்தது. தாகம் ஏற்பட்ட போது தானே எழுந்து சென்று எவர்சில்வர் குவளையில் தண்ணீர் எடுத்துக் குடித்தார். இவையெல் லாம் சின்ன விஷயங்கள்தான். ஆனால் போர்க் கள வெற்றிகளும், உலகத் தமிழரின் உள்ளங்களில் உயர்ந்து நின்ற தகைமையும், தன் கீழ் பல படையணிகள் -என ஆர்ப்பாட்டம் காட்டுவதற்கு அனைத்துமிருந்தும் அவர் இயல்பாயிருந்தார் என்பது மிகவும் பிடித்திருந்தது.

மிகவும் நகைச்சுவையான மனிதர்கூட 60 நிமிடம் பேசினால் 50 நிமிடம் கலகலப்பாக நகைச்சுவை ததும்பிடப் பேசும் ஆற்றல் லட்சத்தில் ஒருவருக்குத்தான் இருக்கும். அத்தகையோரை நமக்கு மனதாரப் பிடித்துவிடும். வேலுப்பிள்ளை பிரபாகரன் அவர்களும் அப்படியொரு கதையாடி. தமிழ் சினிமா பற்றி பேச்சு வந்தபோது, ""எங்கட போராளிகளுக்கு ஹாலிவுட் சினிமா காட்டுவோம். ஆனா அந்த வெள்ளைக்கார பெட்டையளுக்கு மட்டும் கிராஃபிக்ஸ்ல தமிழ் உடுப்பு போட்டு விடுவோம்'' என்றார்.

பல்கலைக்கழகம் சென்று படிக்காத அவர், தன் முயற்சியால் ஆங்கிலம் படித்திருக்கிறார். நான் அவரை சந்தித்த காலத்தில் வெளிவந்து உலக அளவில் பேசப்பட்ட புத்தகங்களைப் பற்றி தன் உரையாடலில் மேற்கோள் காட்டிக் குறிப்பிட்டது எனக்கு வியப்பாக இருந்தது. "புத்தகங்களெல்லாம் படிக்க எப்படி உங்களுக்கு நேரம் கிடைக்கிறது?' என்று கேட்டேன். ""வேலை களையெல்லாம் எல்லோருக்கு மாய் பகிர்ந்து கொடுத்துவிட் டேன். எனக்கு பெரிய வேலை, காயம்பட்டு நிரந்தரமாய் படுக்கை யிலாகிவிட்ட போராளிகளை அவ்வப் போது பார்த்துக் கொள்வதும் புத்தகங்கள் படிப்பதும்தான்'' என்றார். என்னால் நம்ப முடியவில்லை. தலைசிறந்த நிர்வாகி தானே மாங்கு மாங்கென்று எல்லா வேலைகளையும் செய்து களைத்துப் போகிறவனல்ல. தகுதியானவர் களை அடையாளம் கண்டு -வள்ளுவர் சொன்னது போல் - "இதனை இதனால் இவன் முடிப்பான் என்றறிந்து அதனை அவன் கண் விடும் ஒப்பிலா நிர்வாகியாய் அவரை நான் கண்டேன்'. உண்மையில் ""தலைவன் என்கிறவன் இலட்சியத்தை மேலாண்மை செய்கிறவன், தினசரி வேலைகளை நிர்வகிக் கிறவனல்ல'' என்ற புகழ்பெற்ற மேலாண்மை விதியை (ஙஹய்ஹஞ்ங்ம்ங்ய்ற் டழ்ண்ய்ஸ்ரீண்ல்ப்ங்) அவரிடத்தில் நிதர்சனமாய் பார்க்க முடிந்தது.

உணவு இடைவேளையின்போது பாட்டி ஒருவர் திடுமென உரிமையோடு உள்ளே வந்தார். பாதி பற்கள் போயிருந்த பாட்டி ஓய்வு பெற்ற ஆசிரியராம். சொத சொதவென வெற்றிலை பாக்கு சொதப்பிக்கொண்டே வந்தார். தலைவரிடம் வன்னி விளாங்குளம் பகுதி மக்களின் பிரச்சனைகள் சிலவற்றை எடுத்துக் கூறினார். தலைவன்-மக்கள் உரையாடலாய் அவர்களின் பேச்சு இருக்கவில்லை. தாய்-மகன் போல், அக்கா-தம்பிபோல், குடும்பத்தில் ஒருவர்போல் உரிமையும், நேசங்களும் தோய்ந்த அந்த உரையாடலை இப்போது நினைக்க நெஞ்சம் நிறைந்து ஒரு வகையான ஏக்க உணர்வில் அடைக்கிறது.

உரையாடல் போக்கில் பாட்டியிடம் பிரபா கரன், ""பாட்டி, உங்களிடம் எனக்கு எல்லாம் பிடிச் சிருக்கு. இந்த வெத்திலை பாக்கு பழக்கம் தவிர'' என் றார். பாட்டி பதிலெல்லாம் யோசிக்கவில்லை. பேசிக்கொண்டிருந்த அதேபோக்கில் பொலபொல வென பொரிந்தார். ""தம்பி... இஞ்செ பாருங்கோ... உம்மகிட்டேயும் எனக்கு பல விஷயங்கள் பிடிச்சி ருக்கு. ஆனா இந்த வெத்திலெ பாக்கு விஷயத்திலெல் லாம் நீர் தலையிடறது எனக்கும் துப்புரவா பிடிக்கலெ''. ""வாழ்ந்தவர் கோடி, தாழ்ந்தவர் கோடி மக்களின் மனங்களில் நிற்பவர் யார்?'' என்ற புரட்சித் தலைவரின் பாடல் நினைவுக்கு வருகிறது. சாமான்ய மக்கள் எவரும் வேலுப்பிள்ளை பிரபாகரனை சர்வாதிகாரியாகவோ, ஏன் போராளி இயக்கத் தலைவராகவோ கூட பார்க்கவில்லை யென்பதையும், தங்கள் தம்பியாக -அண்ணனாகவே பார்த்தார்கள் என்பதையும் வன்னியில் நான் சுற்றித் திரிந்த அந்நாட்களில் அறிய முடிந்தது.

புகழ்ச்சி எல்லோருக்கும் பிடிக்கும். தலைவர் களுக்கு ரொம்பவே பிடிக்கும். வேலுப்பிள்ளை பிர பாகரன் அவர்கள் எந்த அளவுக்கு புகழ் போதைக்கு அடிமையென்பது எனக்குத் தெரியாது. ஆனால் இதுவரை நான் நேர் கண்ட முக்கியமானவர்களில் மிகவும் நேர்மையான எளிமையோடு, தன்னுணர்வு சுயபிரக்ஞை இல்லாமல் அப்பட்டமான நேர்மை யோடு பதிலளித்த ஒரே மனிதர் வேலுப்பிள்ளை பிரபாகரன் அவர்கள்தான். ""தமிழீழ தேசியத் தலைவர் என்ற தகைமையை எவ்வாறு நீங்கள் உணர்கிறீர்கள்?'' என்ற எனது கேள்விக்கு அவர் தந்த பதில் காவியங்களைக் கடந்த வரலாற்றுப் பதிவாக நிற்குமென நினைக்கிறேன்.

இதோ பிரபாகரன் பேசுகிறார். ""பாருங்க ஃபாதர். இப்போ கனபேர் என்னைப்பற்றி கதை எழுதுறாங்கள். "பிரபாகரன் பிறப்பிலேயே வீரன், பதினைந்தாம் வயதிலேயே அவனுக்கு தமிழீழ கனவு பிறந்தது. பறவைகளை குறி தவறாது அவன் கொன்று வீழ்த்துவான். இப்படியெல்லாம் கதை எழுதுறாங்கள். உண்மையை சொல்லப்போனால் ஃபாதர் எனக்கு அந்த வயதில் தமிழீழமும் தெரி யாது, வடக்கு-கிழக்கும் தெரியாது. ஒண்ணும் பெரி தாகத் தெரியாது. வல்வெட்டித்துறை நூலகத்தில் நாளிதழ்களும் புத்தகங்களும் படிக்கிற மாணவர்கள் நாங்கள். ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் நாளிதழ்களில் ""தமிழ்பெண்கள் கற்பழிப்பு'', "சிங்கள காவல்துறை அப்பாவி தமிழர் மீது தாக்குதல், சித்ரவதை என்றெல்லாம் செய்திகள் படிக்கும்போது ரத்தம் கொதிக்கும். மனம்கிடந்து தவிக்கும். எதாவது செய்ய வேண்டும் என்று துடிக்கும். ""சாகிறதுக்கு முன்னம் ரெண்டு சிங்கள ஆர்மிக்காரனையோ போலீசையோ சுட்டுப்போட்டு சாகணும்'' என்று தான் வீட்டை விட்டு ஊரைவிட்டு நாங்கள் புறப்பட்டோம்.

எங்கள் இலட்சியம் அன்றைக்கு மிகச் சின் னது. தமிழர் படும் துன் பங்களுக்கெல்லாம் எங்க ளாலான சிறிய பதில் - ஓரிரண்டு பேரை பழி தீர்ப்பது. அப்படித் தான் புறப்பட் டோம். ஆனால் பயணமும் பாதை யும் பலவற்றை எங்களுக்குக் கற்றுத் தந்தது. முக்கியமாக தமிழீழம் என்ற கனவினைத் தந்தது. தமிழருக்கென தனியொரு நாடுதான் கொடுமைகள், துன்பங்கள், யாவிற்கும் தீர்வு என்ற புரிதலைத் தந்தது. எங்கள் மக்களின் பாசத்தாலும் போராளிகளின் தியாகத்தாலும் எமது மக்களுக்கான போராட்ட இயக்கமொன்றை தமிழீழ விடுதலைப்புலிகள் இயக்கத்தை நாங்கள் கட்டி எழுப்பினோம்.

"பிறப்பால் போராளிகள் என்பதால் நாங்கள் போராட வரவில்லை. போராடினாலும் அழிவோம், போராடாவிட்டாலும் அழிவோம். ஆனால் போராடினால் பிழைத்துக்கொள்ள வாய்ப் பிருக்கிறது' என்ற புரிதலில் நின்றுதான் எங்கள் போராட்டத்தை மக்கள் போராட்டமாக வளர்த்தெடுத்து வருகிறோம்.

""இன்னும் ஒருபடி தெளிவாகச் சொல்வதானால், தமிழீழம் அமைத்து, அதற்குத் தலைவனாக வேண்டும் என்ற எண்ணத்தி லெல்லாம் நான் போராடவில்லை. உண்மையில் எனது காலத்தில் தமிழீழம் வரும் என்று கருதிக்கூட நான் போராட்ட களத்தில் நிற்கவில்லை. எனக்குப் பின்னரும் மேலும் ஓர் நாற்பது ஆண்டு களுக்கு இந்தப் போராட்டம் தொடர்ந்து நடப்பதற்கு தேவையான ஒழுங்குகளையும் ஏற்பாடுகளையுமே நான் செய்துகொண்டி ருக்கிறேன். அந்த உணர்வோடே நான் இயங்கிக்கொண்டிருக் கிறேன்.''

அவரது பதிலை இன்று 7 ஆண்டுகளுக்குப்பின் நினைக்கிற போதும் சிந்தை சிலிர்க்கிறது. விடுதலைப் போராட்டம் பற்றி அவர் கொண்டிருந்த யதார்த்தமான புரிதல் தெளிவுகாண வியப்புணர்வொன்று விரிகிறது. அம் மாமனிதன் இன்று களமாடி நிற்கும் முல்லைத்தீவு காடுகள் நோக்கி மனக்கண்கள் திரும்புகின்றன.

கடந்த இதழைப் படித்துவிட்டு நண்பர்கள் சிலர் கவலையோடு கேட்டனர். இவற்றையெல்லாம் இப்போது சொல்வ தால் உங்களுக்கு நாளை பிரச்சனைகள் வராதா என்று. நானோ, காலங்கடந்து எழுதுகிறேன் என்ற குற்ற உணர்வில் தவிக்கிறேன். எதைப்பற்றிய அச்சமும் எனக்கு இன்று இல்லை. நான் தமிழன், எனது இனம் உலகின் மிகப்பழமையான, உயர்ந்த பண்புகளையும் விழுமியங்களையும் கொண்ட ஒப்பிலா இலக்கியங்கள் படைத்த, சுயமரியாதை கொண்ட, எட்டுகோடி உயிர்களைக்கொண்ட ஒரு மிகப்பெரிய தேசிய மக்கள் இனம் என் இனம். என் இனத்தில் ஒன்றரை லட்சம் பேரை கொன்றழித்து, இன்று மேலும் அதே எண்ணிக்கையிலான மக்களை முல்லைத்தீவில் உயிரோடு புதைத்துவரும் கிராதக சிங்கள பேரினவாதிகளோடு சேர்ந்துகொண்டு இந்திய ஆளும் வர்க்கத்தில் ஒரு பகுதியினரும், பெரும் உலக சக்திகளும் என் இனம் சார்ந்த அம்மக்களின் போராட்டத்தை "பயங்கரவாதம்' என முத்திரை குத்துவது என் இனத்தையே சிறுமைப்படுத்தும் செயலாகும். குறைந்தபட்சம் என்னால் ஆனது அச்சமில்லா எதிர்குரல். ஒலிக்கும் எது வரினும்.

"இந்தியாவை ஏன் நீங்கள் பகைத்துக்கொண்டீர்கள்?' என்ற கேள்வியைத் தொடர்ந்து "கலைஞரையும் பல தருணங்களில் நீங்கள் காயப்படுத்தினீர்களே...' என்றேன்.

""இரண்டு தலைமுறை இளைஞர்களுக்கு தமிழ் உணர்வை ஊட்டி வளர்த்தவர் கலைஞர். நாங்கள் எல்லோரும் கலைஞரின் உரைகள் கேட்டு தமிழுணர்வில் ஊறியவர்கள். யாழ்ப்பாணம் சென்று பாருங்கள் கலைஞரின் உரைகள் அடங்கிய கேசட்டுகள் இல்லாத கடைகளை நீங்கள் பார்க்க முடியாது. சில சூழ்நிலைகள் அவர் மனம் வருந்தும்படி அமைந்திருக்கலாம். ஆனால் அவர் மிகப்பெரிய தலைவர். நான் சொல்ல விரும்புவது ஒன்று தான்...

(நினைவுகள் சுழலும்); April 14, 2009 at 3:16 PM
TamilPower.com said...: The previous post from Nakkheeran Magazine.; April 14, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Eelam Tamil said...: A Very interesting and informative blog from a TN Brother.

http://vinavu.wordpress.com/; April 14, 2009 at 3:40 PM
wijayapala said...: Happy New Year Eelamoids and non-Eelamoids.; April 14, 2009 at 7:06 PM
wijayapala said...: "The crowd during day-time had apparently reached almost 10,000."

Peter is on the Sinhala payroll. I was at the demonstration and there were 1,000,000 people there. Peter is a traitor to our movement.

"There is a genuine feel of '80s sentry duty that many of us here may remember."

I remember the LTTE turning and slaughtering their sentry-buddies in the other Tamil groups by 1986, only to be left hanging when the SLA went on the offensive the following year. Is this what Peter remembered??

"Kids are explaining the difference between LTTE and Tamileelam flags,"

Still haven't heard the explanation of the difference. It's the same flag.

"Until recently, I had an underlaying fear that our second generation may not live up to our expectations."

Since you haven't been able to stop the SLA from pounding the LTTE and are content with singing kumbaya, I'm afraid that you have indeed failed the iyakkamMaybe that is why Thalaivar had referred to the 2nd generation saying "tholainthu pona santhathi"; April 14, 2009 at 7:15 PM
wijayapala said...: I'm not Bhairav,

"Can you also clarify your position on eastern tamils. Are 80% of the eastern tamils LTTE supporters or not?"

Not 80% but 150% of eastern Tamils are enthusiastic LTTE supporters. Karuna and Pillayan are secretly still with the LTTE and are only pretending to kill each other to fool the moda bandas. Eastern Tamils are waiting for the SLA to spread itself out before striking and wiping it out of Batticaloa and Trincomalee.

Just be patient. At the rate we're going, we can achieve Tamileelam in about 5000 years. There might not be any Eelam Tamils or Sinhalese around by then but that shouldn't stop us from declaring pre-emptive victory.; April 14, 2009 at 7:20 PM
wijayapala said...: Dear Mahindan10,

I think you left your CAPS LOCK on by accident.

"INVITE THE UN TO HAVE REFERENDUM AMONG TAMILS WITHOUT THE GOSL-SLA BARBARIANS'S GUNS POINTING AT TAMILS."

We need to establish even more even-handed and equitable conditions before we can hold a fair referendum for Tamileelam:

1. Let's take things one step further and demand that Liberation Tigers should administer the referendum with guns pointed at any undesirables. Any outsider would surely agree that the LTTE would be the most impartial and unbiased judge as to who should be allowed to vote for Tamileelam.

2. Non-Tamils living in the N-E should not be allowed to vote. Sinhalese and Muslims are not Tamils and therefore have no rights in the thayagam. Int'l community should respect the Eelamoid values of racism and ethnic cleansing as demonstrated by the LTTE's expulsion of Muslims from Jaffna- a very proud moment in Eelam history which brings tears to Peter's eyes.

3. Thurogi should not be allowed to vote either. Any Tamil who does not support the LTTE or a separate and sovereign Tamileelam under LTTE sole control is a thurogi, and it would be highly unfair to allow these Tamils to vote. Only LTTE supporters should be allowed to vote. If no LTTE supporters can be found in the N-E, then some should be brought from Toronto or London to even the playing field (better yet, they shouldn't be brought in but rather should vote from abroad).

When these three conditions are met, then we can have a fair referendum.; April 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Bhairav said...: Mass human tragedy possible any moment in 'safety zone'
[TamilNet, Tuesday, 14 April 2009, 23:53 GMT]
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) on Tuesday night launched a full scale ground offensive attempting to break the last earth bund of the Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam (LTTE) situated close to the safety zone on Puthukkudiyiruppu - Mullaiththeevu Road, TamilNet correspondent in Vanni reported Wednesday morning. When the Co-Chairs countries have asked for the extension of ceasefire, Colombo's defiance and ferocious attack on the civilian safety zone are widely seen by political observers as efforts to fulfil the agenda of India, which is scheduled to receive TNA, Wednesday.

Heavy exchange of rocket and gunfire was reported as the fighting intensified in the early hours of Wednesday. Civilians inside the safety zone near the land route gateway were forced to remain inside the bunkers.

As bullets fired by the SLA were whizzing over him, TamilNet correspondent reported from the safety zone warning that a mass human tragedy would unfold if SLA advanced offensive push into the safety zone as it seemed aiming for bifurcating and capturing a part of the so-called safety zone.; April 14, 2009 at 8:04 PM
wijayapala said...: Dear Gayan,

"Most Tamils in SL hate the LTTE. that is fact!

If the SLA torture Wanni Tamils, why do they come to govt. controlled areas in thousands and why does the LTTE retards shoot the civilians when they try to escape??"

There is an answer for this. Peter explained very wisely that Sri Lankan Tamils have a colonial mindset, unlike sophisticated Eelamoids like himself living abroad. That is why Peter claims that Eelam can only be established by the 2nd generation diaspora Tamils- the Tamils in SL are too inferior to achieve it on their own according to Peter.

After Tamileelam is created, the genius Eelamoids will administer it from abroad, maybe visiting once a year for vacation. The lower-caste/class and non-Jaffna Tamils in SL will just follow their orders because their "colonial mindset" makes them unworthy of democracy or self-rule. They will be excited to be directed by the Eelamoids though- even the ones who never learned Tamil.; April 14, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Anonymous said...: [wijayapala said...
"MY VIEW IS THAT NO TAMILS FROM THE SOUTH WILL GO BACK TO THE TAMIL HOMELAND. THIS IS BECOZ AS SOON AS THERE IS A TAMIL HOMELAND, SINGHALA BARBARIANS WILL KILL ALL THE TAMILS IN THE SOUTH!!"

Hmm something doesn't add up- if the Sinhala barbarians plan to kill the Tamils in the South if Tamileelam is established, then why wouldn't those Tamils leave the South before that happens??? Well, I can't argue with Eelamoid logic which is infallible! ..]

Dear Modaya,

to go and settle there, first the genocidal forces should killing tamils in tamil homeland, i.e. GOSL-SLA should go out of Tamil homeland. Then only people can go and settle.

Singhala barbnarians have no say in how Tamils will manage their country. You ruin your part of the island!

Nothing adds up to modaya barbarians!1

...; April 14, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Anonymous said...: Yeah, I agree with Peter's sentiments, there probably are Tamils in the Diaspora who probably don't know the full scale of all of the protests that are happening (and they should be aware).

There's a good blog entry that collects and summarizes everything, this is probably a good reference for everyone out there right now:

http://voicesinexile.wordpress.com/2009/04/11/review-worldwide-daily-tamil-protests-week-1/; April 14, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Unknown said...: The Sri lankans are desperate. Not only are they not winning the war, their country has collapsed. Yet in their desperation for attention and have a bit of self satifaction they come to the blog. I mean I thought your defence propaganda units say the war is won etc. If you believe the bullshit, why waste your time here.

I mean whathever you sri lankans try you will never break the spirit of the eelam people. NEVER.; April 14, 2009 at 10:05 PM
tn thamilz said...: 'பாதுகாப்பு வலய பகுதி' மீது அதிகாலை முதல் சிறிலங்கா படையினர் பாரிய தாக்குதல்
[புதன்கிழமை, 15 ஏப்ரல் 2009, 07:42 மு.ப ஈழம்] [வவுனியாவிலிருந்து த.சுகுணன்]
முல்லைத்தீவு மாவட்டத்தில் பொதுமக்களின் பாதுகாப்புக்கு என சிறிலங்கா அரசாங்கத்தினால் பிரகடனப்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ள பகுதிகள் மீது முழு அளவிலான பாரிய தாக்குதல் நடவடிக்கையினை சிறிலங்கா படையினர் இன்று அதிகாலையிலேயே தொடங்கியிருக்கின்றனர்.

ஏற்கனவே இரண்டு நாட்கள் போர் நிறுத்தம் என அறிவித்துவிட்டு அக்காலப் பகுதியில் மக்கள் வதிவிடங்களை நோக்கி பாரியளவில் எறிகணைத் தாக்குதல்களை நடத்தியிருந்த சிறிலங்கா படையினர், இன்று புதன்கிழமை அதிகாலை முதல் தரை வழியாக பாரிய தாக்குதலினை மேற்கொண்டுள்ளனர்.

தரைவழித் தாக்குதலுக்கு வசதியாக பெருமளவு இராணுவ வாகனங்களும் ஆயுதங்களும் கடந்த இரண்டு நாட்களாக பாதுகாப்பு வலயப் பகுதிகளை நோக்கி நகர்த்தப்பட்டன.

இரண்டு நாள் தாக்குதல் நிறுத்தம் என்ற அறிவிப்பை இதற்கு வசதியாகவே சிறிலங்கா படையினர் பயன்படுத்தியிருந்தார்கள் என்பதும் கவனிக்கத்தக்கது.

இதன் தொடர்ச்சியாக இன்று அதிகாலை மாத்தளன் தொடக்கம் வலைஞர்மடம் உள்ளடங்கலான பகுதிகளை நோக்கி மிகச் செறிவான எறிகணைத் தாக்குதல்கள், பீரங்கித் தாக்குதல்கள், தாங்கிகளின் தாக்குதல்களுடன் மற்றும் கனரக துப்பாக்கித் தாக்குதல்களையும் சிறிலங்கா படையினர் நடத்தி வருகின்றனர்.

படையினரின் எறிகணைகள் மக்கள் வாழும் பகுதிகளில் மிகவும் செறிவாக வீழ்ந்து வருவதால் பொதுமக்கள் தரப்பில் பாரிய உயிரிழப்புக்கள் ஏற்படக்கூடிய பேரபாயம் உருவாகியிருப்பதாக புதினத்தின் வன்னிச் செய்தியாளர் தெரிவிக்கின்றார்.

பொதுமக்களுக்கு ஏற்பட்டுள்ள இழப்புக்களின் விபரங்கள் உடனடியாகத் தெரியவரவில்லை.

So, now that the international community failed on the tamil people, what would be the next course of action from tigers? Are they still going to stick to the "no attack on singala thugs in the south"? If the tigers brought the pain to the singala thugs in the south, ceasefire would have been made long back..; April 14, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Unknown said...: The jokers still believe LTTE is their problem, once they try to finish them they will live happily ever after. The title should read, MINISTERS GET MORE CASH

Sri Lanka southern expressway Chinese contractor gets more cash

April 15, 2009 (LBO) - A Chinese contractor building a part of an expressway to Sri Lanka's south has more than doubled the original contract value following cost escalations and a decision to widen the road.

The cost of building the section of road from Kottawa in the suburbs of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo to Dodangoda, has increased from 9,585 million rupees to 20,000 million rupees.
Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers had approved the enhanced contract to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) with the concurrence of Japan Bank for International Co-operation (JBIC), which is funding that part of the project, in March 2009.

The first half of the 130 kilometre expressway from Colombo to Matara running from Kottawa to Kurundugahahetekma is funded by the JBIC. The second half is funded by the Asian Development Bank.

The new contract related to the first half of the JBIC funded section or 'package 01' running from Kottawa to Dodangoda.

The cabinet note from the ministry of highways said the first half had to be widened by an extra 2.5 metres on a government decision to broaden the latter part of the expressway from two lanes to four lanes and extra work undertaken for flood protection.

CHEC had asked for 19.4 billion rupees without contingencies and price escalation after the scope of the contract changed. A cabinet appointed negotiating (CANC) had been appointed to deal with CHEC.

The CANC had negotiated a price of 16,325 million rupees for the section including 15 percent value added tax (VAT).

Physical contingencies of 1,226.25 million rupees and a price escalation of 2,448.75 million including VAT brought the value of the entire project to a round number of 20,000 million rupees.

The original contract was tendered to CHEC in March 2005 for 9,585,860,448 rupees.

The currency portion of the project was agreed at 53 percent Sri Lankan rupees, 17 percent Japanese yen and 30 percent US dollars. CHEC has also won an increase to the mobilization advance from 20 percent to 30 percent.

The section is expected to be completed on December 15, 2010.

Sri Lanka has had high inflation in recent years and a global commodity bubble - which has since collapsed - pushing up costs of bitumen and other raw materials until last year. Petroleum and steel prices have since plummeted.; April 15, 2009 at 12:55 AM
m.q.k said...: Read the Comments; April 15, 2009 at 1:28 AM
Raja said...: so it begins....

Unprecedented carnage, SLA turns firepower on civilian zone
[Wed, 15 Apr 2009, 05:42 GMT]
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Wednesday morning turned its artillery, mortar, 40 mm cannon, Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) and gunfire ranging from 50 caliber machine guns to LMG fire into the so-called safety zone, causing a carnage within a short period of time between 7:40 and 10:40 a.m. killing and maiming hundreds of civilians, according to the latest update by TamilNet correspondent in Vanni reporting from the area under attack. Civilians were struggling to transport the wounded to the hospital and many of the injured were lying along the roadside as gunfire and artillery barrage by the SLA continues. "It is impossible to assess casualty details, but at least 180 civilians are feared killed within 3 hours in the area between Mu'l'livaaykkaal to Pokka'nai."; April 15, 2009 at 6:09 AM
tn thamilz said...: tamils should come to the street in every country they live as a final try for the IC to act now (even though it is a bit late)...Singalas should pay for this..; April 15, 2009 at 6:43 AM
Editor: "Badrinath" said...: ["Therefore to stop all the killings, it is time to give up the Eelam dream. Stop wasting your time by protesting. Stop all this bullshit allegation of discrimination genocide. You are not going to get any thing by doing that."]

In all likelihood if protesting fails, you can expect some radicals to rise among the overseas diaspora which will turn to real terrorism. Guns are so readily available in western countries. Anyone can get one for $100.; April 15, 2009 at 6:59 AM
FreedomFighter said...: LP. do not worry 'how', you will hear when things happen. for time being deal with current situation in you own sri lanka. see if your country can win this war ever.; April 15, 2009 at 7:38 AM
FreedomFighter said...: I think sri lanka is no where near ending the conflict. They will in no way allow tamils to have freedom and equality in sir lanka. Becuase if they know tamils will prosper and eventully will own eveything. And I do not think tamil people accept being a 2nd class people.

Its said that Sihalese keep unifiying Sri Lanka
with out really working out how to keep the tamil happy and intreseted in the united country.

I think they can't do that becuase of the racist mind set which thinks only 'Sihala Budist Sri Lank'; April 15, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Roy Muller said...: From Nakeeran, wonder whats cooking ?

இலங்கை தமிழ் எம்.பி.க்கள் டெல்லி பயணம்

மத்திய அரசு விடுத்த அழைப்பை ஏற்று இலங்கை தமிழ் எம்.பி.க்கள் நான்கு பேர் இன்று புதுடெல்லிக்கு புறப்பட்டு சென்றனர்.

இலங்கையில் விடுதலைப்புலிகளுக்கும், அந்நாட்டு ராணுவத்தினருக்கும் இடையே நடைபெற்று வரும் சண்டையால் எழுந்துள்ள நிலை குறித்து விவாதிப்பதற்காக இலங்கையைச் சேர்ந்த தமிழ் எம்பிக்களுக்கு மத்திய வெளியுறவுத்துறை செயலாளர் சிவசங்கர் மேனன் அழைப்பு விடுத்திருந்தார்.

இந்த அழைப்பை ஏற்று இலங்கை தமிழ் எம்பிக்கள் சேனாதிராஜா, பிரேமசந்திரன், அடைகலநாதன், இரா.சம்பந்தன் ஆகியோர் இன்று விமானம் மூலம் புதுடெல்லிக்கு புறப்பட்டு சென்றார்கள். நாளை அவர்கள் வெளியுறவுத்துறை செயலாளரை சந்தித்துப் பேசுகிறார்கள்.; April 15, 2009 at 8:27 AM
Jan said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 15, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Editor: "Badrinath" said...: ["If you offer peace you will get peace. If you offer war You gonna get war."]

We will settle for war, because we know what your so called "peace is". White vans murdering anyone who doesn't support the Colombo government.; April 15, 2009 at 9:03 AM
aKa said...: racist sinhala posting here

racist sinhala go back to defenceSHITwire LoL; April 15, 2009 at 9:09 AM
aKa said...: racist sinhala government attacking with all they got

air strikes, rockets, artillery

god will make them pay

many moda banda put to sleep by tiger cubs this year; April 15, 2009 at 9:14 AM
aKa said...: LankaPukaPutha

go & suck upul's cock

he likes it; April 15, 2009 at 9:15 AM
aKa said...: sinhala racist I'm not Bhairav go back to defenceSHITwire

why you come here moda banda ?

no cock suckers here; April 15, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Rajah said...: lankapura,
we never asked for war this war pushed on us, remember who broke ceasefire.sri lankan govt never respected tamils as sri lankan citizen , if they think Tamils as there citizens for 1 sec, they would not use heavy weapon on us.

just for your information :
in 1983 in 3 days u guys killed 4000+ Tamils,
last 30 years you have killed over 100,000; April 15, 2009 at 9:23 AM
aKa said...: I'm not Bhairav is coming here looking for a blow job; April 15, 2009 at 9:23 AM
aKa said...: racist sinhala will never defeat the tamils

racist sinhala nation will be like somalia soon

sinhalam nation already a failed state; April 15, 2009 at 9:28 AM
aKa said...: banda army suffering heavy casualties

how is this possible ?

all tigers are dead according to racist sinhalam

huk huk; April 15, 2009 at 9:31 AM
aKa said...: ambulances on the move

what's going on sinhalam ?

all tigers are dead but moda banda getting killed

moda banda shooting moda banda ?

huk huk; April 15, 2009 at 9:34 AM
aKa said...: why LNP jokers coming here ?

no update from upulj pakaya ?; April 15, 2009 at 9:35 AM
aKa said...: Badrinath

latest that we are hearing is that tiger cubs are on the move

share what you can ;-); April 15, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Roy Muller said...: LNP = Lankan News Paper ..; April 15, 2009 at 9:54 AM
aKa said...: Gyana pakaya

why are posting here ?; April 15, 2009 at 9:55 AM
Editor: "Badrinath" said...: ["and after they are free the war will be over!!!"]

You expect for a fairy tale ending. What happens when you clear the no fire zone and you don't find any LTTE leaders or fighters? The war continues like it has for the last 30 years.; April 15, 2009 at 9:59 AM
aKa said...: Gayana pakaya

why you come here ?

defenceSHITwire not allowing you to suck his cock ?

huk huk; April 15, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Bhairav said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 15, 2009 at 10:01 AM
aKa said...: Badrinath

remove racist sinhala posts

they are coming here to suck cock; April 15, 2009 at 10:01 AM
aKa said...: yes Bhairav

racist sinhala come here to post shit & support the killing of tamils; April 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Rajah said...: நிலம் சுருங்கினாலும் களம் விரிவடைந்துவிட்டது
மக்கள் புரட்சி வெடித்து விட்டது
விடுதலை போரில் உங்களை இணைத்து கொள்ளுங்கள்
வெற்றி நிச்சம்; April 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Roy Muller said...: I'm not Bhairav said...

[God bless our brave hearts]

Oops, God isnt gonna fulfill your wish because barbaric soldiers dont worship god but a dead Indian's tooth .. !!!; April 15, 2009 at 10:03 AM
aKa said...: sinhalam say all tiger boats are gone but they today say they attacked tiger boats; April 15, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Roy Muller said...: The Hindu wrote ...
[Facing annihilation, they have had no moral compunction in moving into the NFZ with heavy weapons]

Where is the evidence to proof that there are heavy weapons in the NFZ ?
With RAW's intelligence service (e.g UAVs)getting aerial photos of the heavy weapons location wouldnt be difficult. Show the pictures b4 you publish your CRAP; April 15, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Bhairav said...: According to Tamilnadu news, reporters of Hindu and other newspapers in TN were paid at least 5 laks INR per a reporter along with other gifts by GoSL.; April 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Roy Muller said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 15, 2009 at 10:37 AM
I'm not Bhairav said...: [
Roy Muller said...

Oops, God isnt gonna fulfill your wish because barbaric soldiers dont worship god but a dead Indian's tooth .. !!!
]

If not for god’s blessings how else would you explain the unexpected siege which killed Theepan and 625 other terrorists who were planning to launch a massive counter-offensive against the brave hearts?

What made Brig. Shavendra Silva change his plans and moved into the "box" north to south instead of starting from south to north as planned? Are you saying its sheer luck/coincidence?; April 15, 2009 at 10:51 AM
NOLTTE=Peace said...: Oops what happened to London "Fast Unto Death"?

Is the show over?; April 15, 2009 at 11:29 AM
NOLTTE=Peace said...: "Excessive power over innocent civilians"????

Is Theepan and his 700 LTTE terrorists are Innocent Civilians????

Why those innocent civilians were carrying guns, using bombs, attacking the legitimate Sri Lankan Army with the RPG, Motar, and Artillery rounds?

So they expect Army to use Wood Batons to control them?; April 15, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Roy Muller said...: I'm not Bhairav said...
[If not for god’s blessings how else would you explain the unexpected siege which killed Theepan and 625 other terrorists who were planning to launch a massive counter-offensive against the brave hearts? ]

You mean by using chemical weapons (white phosphorus bombs). This has nothing to do with God's blessing.

Surprisngly, 600+ killed and there were no civilian casualities ? Didn't you invaders claim LTTE is using civilians as shields

Plz dont blaspheme God by associating God with Atheist Sinhala Nazis. Hope you know what NAzis did to the Jews in the name of God !! Clueless Sinhala Nazi just stick to worshipping a dead Indian's tooth !!!; April 15, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Saul said...: I'm Not Bhairav:If not for god’s blessings how else would you explain the unexpected siege which killed Theepan and 625 other terrorists who were planning to launch a massive counter-offensive against the brave hearts?

What made Brig. Shavendra Silva change his plans and moved into the "box" north to south instead of starting from south to north as planned? Are you saying its sheer luck/coincidence?I was wondering about the same thing; it ain't God for sure, pardner. I also do not buy the theory that the SLA 'suddenly' changed it plans.

I could be totally wrong. But right now I think there had to be some intelligence, HUMINT, or more likely real time satellite imagery, for an attack buildup of this scale to be so decisively destroyed by another attacking force.

Does anyone know what the terrain is like in the place where the LTTE attack force was congregating, i.e. can it be observed from air/ satellite?; April 15, 2009 at 11:50 AM
MrBrown said...: Hi Badri.
I would appreciate if you start a new discussion page or write some thing new. It is really uncomfortable to read and reach when the number of post are very high.; April 15, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Peter said...: Some clarification:

திகதி: 15.04.2009

முல்லைத்தீவு மாவட்டத்தில் உள்ள புதுக்குடியிருப்பு பகுதியில் தமிழீழ விடுதலைப் புலிகளின் முன்னரண் பகுதிகளைப் பிடிக்க சிறிலங்கா படையினர் இன்று அதிகாலையில் இருந்து கடும் சண்டையில் ஈடுபட்டு வருகின்றனர்.

மந்துவிலில் உள்ள முல்லைத்தீவு - பரந்தன் வீதி பகுதியில் விடுதலைப் புலிகளின் முன்-மண் அரண்களை ஆக்கிரமிக்க இன்று புதன்கிழமை அதிகாலை 1:00 மணியளவில் பெரும் எடுப்பில் சிறிலங்கா படையினர் முயற்சித்தனர்.

மந்துவிலில் சிவநகருக்கும் ஆனந்தபுரத்துக்கும் இடைபட்ட பிரதேசம்; April 15, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Peter said...: That from Sankathi and Puthinam

http://www.puthinam.com/full.php?2b1VoUe0decYA0ecAA4U3b466Dr4d3f1e3cc2AmS2d434OO2a030Mt3e

I hope that is reassuring enough for the time being.

31 Mar. ஆனந்தபுரத்தில் சிறீலங்காப் படையினரின் பாரிய முற்றுகை நடவடிக்கை தமிழீழ விடுதலைப் புலிகளால் முறியடிக்கப்பட்டது; April 15, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Bhairav said...: Peter, you think LTTE will hold the place?; April 15, 2009 at 1:50 PM
Peter said...: Bhairav,

No. The group left there will have to melt into the jungles with the others.

The item was deliberately released to clarify on the ஆனந்தபுரம் rumor.

But for the time being, it is in our best interest to quote bandas to make the case that given there are not many LTTE cadres or commanders remaining, Sinhalese are using 'disproportionate force'; thus, claiming far more civilian casualties than the necessary 'collateral damage'.; April 15, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Bhairav said...: Peter,

So SLA is going to be on the killing spree in NFZ? To think about what will happen to Tamils in NFZ is going to be nightmare, many women will be raped, and killed.; April 15, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Bhairav said...: [The item was deliberately released to clarify on the ஆனந்தபுரம் rumor.]

Peter, what about the Ananandapuram rumor?; April 15, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Saul said...: http://www.puthinam.com/full.php?2b1VoUe0decYA0ecAA4U3b466Dr4d3f1e3cc2AmS2d434OO2a030Mt3e

I hope that is reassuring enough for the time being.

31 Mar. ஆனந்தபுரத்தில் சிறீலங்காப் படையினரின் பாரிய முற்றுகை நடவடிக்கை தமிழீழ விடுதலைப் புலிகளால் முறியடிக்கப்பட்டதுAnyone care to give a translation, even a one line summary?; April 15, 2009 at 2:14 PM
Peter said...: மந்துவிலில் விடுதலைப் புலிகளின் முன்-மண் அரண்கள் இருகும் போது

எவ்வாறு ஆனந்தபுரம் rumor நிஜமாக இருக்கமுடியும்?; April 15, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Saul said...: Ok that makes sense. Really?; April 15, 2009 at 3:10 PM
tn thamilz said...: Peter, manthvil googullil enga irruku entru sollu mudiuma?.. mikka nandri..; April 15, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Peter said...: tn thamilz,

9.320108, 80.721874

mothal nadantha idam ithatku thetkaaha iruka vaipu irukirathu

ananthapuram vadaikeiyum sivanagar metkeyum unru

manthuvililai kaipataamal ananthapurathai mutukai idda mudiyaathu.

ananthapuram, sivanagar, iranaipaalai pahuthikalil kadum samar nadanthahtu unmai thaan.

kuripaaha mar 27 - apr 04 varai aana kalapahuthiyil iranuvam iranipaalai yai meendum kaipatiyathu (mar matham ipahuthi 2 thadavaikal kaimaariyathu). athudan sivanagarum irvnavu kaddupaadukul kondu varapaddathu.; April 15, 2009 at 7:03 PM
wijayapala said...: Dear Bhairav,

"When was the last time you heard from Sinhalese that they blamed the SLA for using excess amount of power on innocent Tamils?"

We're waiting for you to acknowledge that the LTTE had created this situation by forcing the innocent Tamils to stay as human shields and cannon fodder.

"So SLA is going to be on the killing spree in NFZ? To think about what will happen to Tamils in NFZ is going to be nightmare, many women will be raped, and killed."

Far far more civilians will get killed if the LTTE continues to hold them. That is why I am hoping against hope that Peter is correct and the Tigers will flee to the jungles outside of the no-fire zone- where the SLA will be waiting for them.

Unfortunately, Peter is quite ignorant of the LTTE's strategy, probably due to his unfamiliarity with the LTTE's history. The LTTE will continue to fight until all the Tigers or all the civilians are dead, whichever comes first, unless perhaps somebody knocks off Thalaivar.; April 15, 2009 at 7:20 PM
wijayapala said...: Saul,

"31 Mar. ஆனந்தபுரத்தில் சிறீலங்காப் படையினரின் பாரிய முற்றுகை நடவடிக்கை தமிழீழ விடுதலைப் புலிகளால் முறியடிக்கப்பட்டதுAnyone care to give a translation, even a one line summary?"

Siege of the evil SLA in Ananthapuram was broken by super-duper invincible Liberation Tigers of Tamileelamoids.

Wasn't very reassuring for me though- I hoped it would've described how the LTTE drove the cowardly SLA all the way down to Colombo.; April 15, 2009 at 7:28 PM
wijayapala said...: R. Hariharan gave a good explanation why the Eelamoids aren't doing a great job convincing anyone that they're not losing this war:

Inconvenient Questions answeredSri Lanka security forces have been providing detailed and regular battlefield reports and most of the analysts have been using them with caution, particularly regarding the number of casualties. On the other hand the LTTE had been giving reports in bits and pieces with no logical coherence – perhaps due to problems of communication after the destruction of its infrastructure including TV broadcasting facility were destroyed during the war. And the LTTE has not regularly reported on the fall of its defences creating doubts about its selective reporting. In war, possession is three fourths of law and the security forces achievements are there for all, including the LTTE, to see. There is no point in not recognizing the reality that the security forces have performed better than LTTE.; April 15, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Saul said...: Wijaypala - thank you. I am sure it wassn't an exact translation, but hey I have the gist. Much obliged!; April 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Unknown said...: Their country is in full collapse

Sri Lanka state bus, rail firms make heavy losses

April 15, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's over-staffed and inefficient state-owned bus and railway services made heavy losses in 2008 despite higher revenues after fare increases, the central bank said.

"The financial position of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) continued to remain weak in 2008," the bank said in its annual report.
SLTB's total revenue increased by 16.8 percent to 17,150 million rupees in 2008 from a year ago mainly owing to bus fare hikes.

Operating expenditure also increased by 21.8 percent to 20,704 million rupees mainly because of higher fuel prices which led to an operational loss of 3,554 million rupees in 2008.

"The operational loss has increased by 53.8 percent in 2008 compared to the previous year, indicating the need for measures to improve the financial position of SLTB to reduce the burden on the government budget," the central bank said.

Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) made a loss of 4,553 million rupees in 2008, up six percent from a year ago.

The total revenue of the SLR increased 22.4 percent to 3,671 million rupees, while spending increased by 12.7 percent to 8,225 million.

Despite the heavy losses and poor service, workers in the state transport sector remain a pampered lot, even getting subsidised travel on their own loss-making services, while constantly demand more pay and perks.

Workers in some regional transport boards staged a strike earlier this month demanding allowances ahead of their due date.

Transport Minister Dallas Alahapperuma said the strike was illegal and aimed at sabotaging the state bus services as the strikers had demanded the allowances before they were scheduled to be paid.

Government officials told reporters last May when the fare hikes were announced that the state bus service, which lost four billion rupees in 2007, had 37,000 employees of which 6,000 were in excess.

They also said that the state railway had 17,000 employees who enjoyed discounted season tickets and paid only three cents a passenger kilometre.

The central bank report for 2008 also said passenger transportation and goods transportation by rail fell by 2.1 percent and 9.4 percent that year.

This was mainly due to cancellation of train operations between several areas due to security reasons and curtailment of unproductive train operations as well as increases in railway fares and freight charges.

At present, Sri Lanka Railways carries only around five percent and one percent of the passenger and goods in the country.

Railway fares were raised by an average rate of 70 percent in June 2008 after a lapse of three years mainly because of increased fuel prices.

However, fares were reduced by about nine percent in line with the reduction in diesel prices in December, 2008.

Still, despite the average railway fare increase of 42 percent in 2008, it was not enough to generate a profit.
"However, the fare revision in 2008 was not sufficient to mitigate the already weakened financial position of the SLR," the central bank said.

Apart from the loss-making rail and bus transport systems, the government is now also subsidising a budget airline, Mihin Lanka.

The government has allocated six billion rupees to the airline in this year's budget despite its losses.; April 15, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Unknown said...: To translate what the central bank oficial is saying. Sri Lanka is a fucking whore who will spread her legs to anyone for money. Hopefully that should attract old men to fuck her.

Sri Lanka will be more attractive to investors after IMF bailout: CB official

Apr 14, 2009 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will become more attractive for investors once an International Monetary Fund stamp of approval comes with a bailout package, a top central bank official has said.

"Once the IMF come in there would be more confidence, where you will find more development partners and foreign investors who would come in and invest," Nandalal Weerasinghe, chief economist of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka told reporters after releasing the 2008 annual report of the monetary authority.
"So that way investment would be much higher than if there is no IMF. So that will have some impact on growth as well."

The central bank is forecasting growth at 2.5 percent in 2009, down from 6.0 percent in 2008, though governor Nivard Cabraal says an 'optimistic' estimate would put growth as high as 4.5 percent.

Sri Lanka said it originally applied for a 1.9 billion US dollar bailout at least.

IMF bailouts, known as 'stand-by arrangements', are usually the end result of past fiscal and monetary mis-management.

But under an IMF stand-by arrangement some fiscal restraint and brakes on money printing and government expenditure is expected, which will restore economic stability, bring back balance of payments sustainability and external fiscal solvency.

Other IMF programs, such as a poverty reductions and growth facility (PRGF) or structural adjustment plans, are viewed more favorably as they are a conscious and planned effort by a far-thinking country to lift an economy onto a higher growth path.

Unlike stand-bys which are hatched in haste within weeks largely out of desperation to avoid sovereign default and a complete currency collapse, PRGFs are worked out with World Bank and other donor support, through several months or years.

An IMF PRGF (monetary program) is supported by a World Bank Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) which contains broad-based long-term reforms to liberalize the economy, improve the efficacy of the public sector and the efficiency of the overall economy.

Sri Lanka has had several structural adjustment-type IMF programs with the last in 2003/2004 which was aborted following protests from leftist elements.

In 2000/2001 Sri Lanka had a standby arrangement following an intensifying war which triggered heavy money printing.; April 15, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Unknown said...: I think none says it better. When Hitler was facing the war on 2 fronts, he diverted resources to ensure the jews were exterminated. Finally he cowardly killed himself. Sad, Very Sad.

SRI LANKA: Economic Crisis Ramping Up, As War Winds Down
By Feizal Samath

COLOMBO, Apr 15 (IPS) - Government troops are closing in on the last remnants of Tamil Tiger resistance in northern Sri Lanka as an upsurge of more that two years of fighting winds down. But, the country’s economic woes aren’t over. More and more pressure it being put on President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s cash-strapped administration.

Even a planned 1.9 billion dollar bailout package from the IMF may not ease economic stresses. National growth is projected to fall to 2-3 percent from 6 percent in 2008 due to the world economic crisis, and many major development projects may be suspended temporarily due also to high military expenditures.

The Central Bank (CB) in its 2008 annual report released last week warned that a string of hydro and coal power projects, new port development, and a modern oil refinery may have to be postponed or slowed down this year due to the financial crisis.

The CB said revenues are seen falling and suggested that it would be "prudent" to postpone the implementation of new projects till the recovery of global financial markets.

Adding to the government’s problems is a new campaign by rights groups opposing IMF intervention without the ‘people’s consent.’ Sarath Fernando, a veteran Sri Lankan campaigner of peasants and farmers’ rights, last week launched a new campaign, saying, "We strongly insist that no loan agreements should be signed without a wide and participatory process of discussion on all relevant aspects not only of the loans but also of the process of development."

Sri Lanka’s crisis is two-fold. First, there is sagging export income and the CB is using the few dollars it has to intervene in local money markets to defend the rupee from depreciating against the U.S. dollar. On the other hand, the government’s access to cheap commercial borrowings from foreign sources to fund the costly war against separatist Tamil rebels has dried up with the global financial meltdown.

The country’s gross official reserves by the end of December 2008 stood at 1.7 billion dollars, sufficient just for 1.5 months of imports, compared to more than 3.5 billion dollars in December 2007.

Exports are down and garments - the biggest earner - are getting squeezed out in other markets, while jobs are being shed across other employment sectors. The Employers Federation, an umbrella group of employers, has asked the government to reduce the number of working days per week to five from five-and-a-half days in a bid to cut costs.

Last week, the Labour Ministry agreed to allow temporary lay-offs for a period of three months, and shorter working days in factories.

Fernando, coordinator for MONLAR, which represents people’s organisations in fisheries and plantations, says they are alarmed that the government is going back to IMF loans under possibly "destructive conditions."

"The country is facing serious problems of foreign reserves and of debt. The government is so bankrupt that the foreign reserves currently available would be sufficient only for one month's imports and the IMF bailout package will materialize only if the government fulfils a set of conditions, one of which is to devalue the rupee which would result in the cost of living going up further by 50 percent," Fernando said.

Following the pledge of billions of dollars by the G20 of non-conditional aid to needy countries, the IMF has indicated that it may dole out money in this fashion to Sri Lanka without the conditions of the past. But, suspicion that such aid would come with strings attached, continues.

Sri Lanka’s main opposition United National Party (UNP) admits that ‘conditional aid’ would be a good thing, as it would ensure the government puts the money to good use instead of wasting it. UNP parliamentarian Kabir Hashim, familiar with the country’s economic issues, told IPS that the government has wasted millions on extravagant projects like a second national airline - Mihin Air - which cost nine billion rupees (more than 90 million dollars) and has reported two years of losses.

"The government has been taking foreign commercial loans to pay off the debt," Hashim said, adding that the IMF needs to ensure that the aid money is channelled in the right direction.

In Sri Lanka the economic crisis began in 2007, soon after the government began pumping billions of rupees into the war effort against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The aim has been to crush the rebels, oust them from their eastern and northern strongholds, and clear the area for development and government control.

More than two years later, Rajapaksa’s administration is now on the verge of eliminating the military and conventional capabilities of the Tigers who are boxed in, in a small area in the north - reportedly using the civilian population as a shield against government incursions.

Hundreds of people, including combatants and civilians, have died and scores wounded or maimed. The international community has urged the government to act with restraint, while urging the Tigers to free the civilians. Military analysts expect government troops to seize control of the last remaining areas by the first week of May.

At the end of March, an IMF delegation returned home after an 11-day visit aimed at reviewing the CB’s request for balance of payments support. A flexible exchange rate policy - reduction of imports and increasing export revenues to ensure a surplus (of dollars) - is what the IMF would ask the government to do in the event the 1.9 billion dollar bailout package is approved.

Economists said the team met CB and Finance Ministry officials and also had a meeting with Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The visiting team is expected to submit a report to the IMF board by the end of April, and if a board decision is announced, the first tranche of funds will be received immediately. "There is no doubt the IMF will lend this money. It has a moral duty to help countries in need," said Saman Kelegama, Executive Director of Sri Lanka's Institute of Policy Studies. He said for the past three years the IMF has been dormant and has built up a lot of reserves. "The current crisis [across the world] gives it space to assert itself again."

The last IMF facility was a 567-million-dollar loan given in April 2003 to support the government’s 2003-2006 economic programme. The first tranche of 81 million dollars was immediately received but the loan was suspended in November 2003 due to political problems and in April 2006 it expired. In 2007 the IMF closed its Colombo office after the government decided not to accept conditional aid.; April 15, 2009 at 8:01 PM
tn thamilz said...: Thanks Peter.. Naan kelvi patten, puligal raanuvathai puram thalli irrukirarkal entru. You are right. Ananthapurathai raanuvam kai pattri irunthal manthuvillai kadanthu thaan poi irruka vendrum.. nallathee nadakkatum..; April 15, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Bhairav said...: Wijayapala,

When SLA bombed hospitals day after day in Wanni, where were you? First of all you said second generation diaspora youth won't even support the Tamil cause, and, in long run, the Tamil cause will fade. Stop giving your biased color commentary about Tamil struggles, and you better suited to entertain the Sammy da Portuguese scumbag in DW.; April 15, 2009 at 9:22 PM
I'm not Bhairav said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 15, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I'm not Bhairav said...: Badri, Peter what is this?

British and French foreign ministers say LTTE using human shields"It is clear that the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) have been forcefully preventing civilians from leaving the conflict area and we deplore their determination to use civilians as a human shield."

Read full text here

Badri, Peter, Navindran, Bhairav. I thought you guys have educated the british/french public that the people are staying on their own will and the oppressor is the GOSL? Looks like you have done a terrible job...; April 15, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Gayan said...: Why don't you delete the comments by Navindran, the longest and most boring of em all??; April 15, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Gayan said...: I'll say again!!
Nothing you die-ass-pora faggots can do will achieve you Peelam!!
No force in heaven, hell or this world will achieve you a country!!
Read and weep you losers!!; April 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Gayan said...: You will be stateless commode scrubbers and shoe shiners for all eternity!!
Deleting my comments or blaming me will not achieve you your Peelam!!; April 15, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Nilambare said...: Hey, Badri, Peter, Navindarn,

Look at this. This can't be true. Genocide by RCMP. Bloody Canadians. Hoo Hah!

LTTE had control over Canadian charity- Police

http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/frmNewsDetailView.aspx?ARTID=46229; April 15, 2009 at 10:36 PM
FreedomFighter said...: Gayan, we do not getoffended by you nonsense. I know you terrified thats why you are her trying discourage our people. And Navindran's post very usefull to undernstand to econmic situation in sri lanka. End of that day that counts as well.
Sri lanka by gaining so much tamil land has lost in battle in other fronts i.e politics and economy. This will in time result in it military fortune being reversed as well.; April 15, 2009 at 11:10 PM
LankaPuthra said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 15, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: Canada says won't lift ban on Tigers
Canada has done its best to end the long-running conflict in Sri Lanka, but will not bow to pressure to remove the Tigers from the list of banned terrorist groups, a Federal Cabinet Minister said yesterday.

For more than a week, Tamil supporters have been gathering around Parliament Hill to protest the war in the South Asian country and ask Ottawa to intervene.

"We have done everything that these protesters are asking Canada to do - namely call for a ceasefire - except we will not respond to a demand of anyone to legalize a banned, illegal terrorist organization," Immigration Minister Jason Kenney told reporters in Calgary.

In 2006, Canada placed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam on a list of banned terrorist organizations under the federal Anti-Terrorism Act, which prohibits financing such groups.

Kenney said Canada has called for a ceasefire from both sides, asked the Sri Lankan government to ensure international support reaches people in need and increased Canada's humanitarian aid.

But the Tigers are responsible for suicide bombings, and the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians, he said. Courtesy Globe and Mail.; April 15, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: LTTE refuses idea of humanitarian NFZ - Hindu
"Facing annihilation, they [the LTTE] have had no moral compunction in moving into the NFZ with heavy weapons, and using the hard-pressed civilians as a last-ditch shield. Refusing to acknowledge the very idea of a humanitarian NFZ, they have made it clear that the lives and welfare of Tamils, whose sole representative the LTTE claims to be, just do not count in this horrible travesty of a liberation struggle," states the Hindu in an editorial comment on the decision of the Sri Lanka Government to restrict the Security Forces to defensive operations during the Sinhala & Tamil New Year period, beginning April 13.

The Hindu of April 14, states: "There can be no other explanation for this refusal to heed international humanitarian appeals. The 65,000 Tamils who have escaped to government-controlled areas since November 2008 give the lie to the LTTE's claim that the Tamil people are staying with it voluntarily."

The editorial adds that as, "Mr. Ban wanted, it means stepping up the international pressure on the LTTE and giving it no choice but to allow civilians "wishing to leave the conflict zone... to do so without hindrance." That is the real solution to the humanitarian crisis. It will inevitably mean the final defeat of, or surrender by, the LTTE leaders."

Full text of the Hindu editorial titled 'Humanitarian pause'.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa's directive to the Sri Lankan armed forces to observe a 48-hour pause in their victorious offensive operations against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam may be "less than the full humanitarian pause of several days" pressed for by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon but it will be greeted with relief worldwide. Coinciding with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, this concession from a position of total military dominance is aimed at securing safe passage for an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 civilians.

The plain truth is that they are held hostage by the LTTE in a 17 square kilometre sliver of coastal land in the North that has been demarcated by the government as a No Fire Zone (NFZ). The Tigers have lost no less than 15,000 square km of territory that was in their military control when the current war began in August 2006. As Velupillai Prabakaran's dream of winning 'Tamil Eelam' through armed struggle turned into a nightmare for Tamils trapped or displaced from their homes in the conflict zone, he and the remnants of his battle-hardened cadre have had nowhere to turn. Facing annihilation, they have had no moral compunction in moving into the NFZ with heavy weapons, and using the hard-pressed civilians as a last-ditch shield. Refusing to acknowledge the very idea of a humanitarian NFZ, they have made it clear that the lives and welfare of Tamils, whose sole representative the LTTE claims to be, just do not count in this horrible travesty of a liberation struggle.

There can be no other explanation for this refusal to heed international humanitarian appeals. The 65,000 Tamils who have escaped to government-controlled areas since November 2008 give the lie to the LTTE's claim that the Tamil people are staying with it voluntarily.

Mr. Ban Ki-moon has struck the right note at the right time by calling on "key members of the international community" to support this pause and do all they can "to avert further death and suffering in Sri Lanka." It should not be too difficult to persuade the Sri Lankan government to extend the pause to the "several days" Mr. Ban wanted if it means stepping up the international pressure on the LTTE and giving it no choice but to allow civilians "wishing to leave the conflict zone... to do so without hindrance."

That is the real solution to the humanitarian crisis. It will inevitably mean the final defeat of, or surrender by, the LTTE leaders. Sri Lanka's Tamils certainly have longstanding grievances. The Tamil question can be resolved only through their winning equal rights and genuine devolution of power along federal lines in their areas of historical habitation. But what the world needs to be clear about is that the LTTE, far from being an effective instrument of a just political struggle, has been the biggest obstacle in the way of Tamils winning their demands within a united Sri Lanka.; April 15, 2009 at 11:47 PM
m.q.k said...: FROM bloomberg....

THIS IS THE REAL MEANING OF UNBIAS JOURNALISM....

TamilNet, a news service covering the conflict from an ethnic Tamil perspective, said the military unleashed an assault with rockets, artillery and gunfire early yesterday when the government-declared truce ended. At least 180 civilians were killed within three hours, TamilNet said, citing its correspondent in the area.; April 16, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Roy Muller said...: From a Sri Lankan website

[Because of mistrust of the Tigers who have used previous ceasefires to regroup, the government seems to have been given a free hand by the international community to finish off the Tigers while making token calls to the Tigers to let the civilians go. The world seems tired of terrorists no quarter is offered. Sadly it seems the calculation of world leaders that civilian loss is worth the defeat of the Tigers. As I write there are claims of huge holes being dug by government around Mullaitivu]

Sri Lanka has used LTTE as an excuse to conduct its Tamil genocide campaign. Unfortuantely, the world )with the support of India) have become victims of Sri Lankan propaganda The article says it all ..; April 16, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Ashok Kumar said...: In an interview given to 'Kumudham Reporter', Vaiko has mentioned about the demise of Theepan, Vidhusha, Durga and Amutab.; April 16, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: m.q.k said...
FROM bloomberg....

""THIS IS THE REAL MEANING OF UNBIAS JOURNALISM....

TamilNet, a news service covering the conflict from an ethnic Tamil perspective, said the military unleashed an assault with rockets, artillery and gunfire early yesterday when the government-declared truce ended. At least 180 civilians were killed within three hours, TamilNet said, citing its correspondent in the area.""

Tamilnet is biased.

As agreed SLGO stopped the operation for 2 days. Then it started against LTTP. LTTP fired at the civilian who tried to move to SLGO control area. I.E why civillians were killed.

SLGO is firing at only LTTP pockets. There may be civillians deployed by force by LTTP in those bunkers.; April 16, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: "Roy Muller said...
From a Sri Lankan website

[Because of mistrust of the Tigers who have used previous ceasefires to regroup, the government seems to have been given a free hand by the international community to finish off the Tigers while making token calls to the Tigers to let the civilians go. The world seems tired of terrorists no quarter is offered. Sadly it seems the calculation of world leaders that civilian loss is worth the defeat of the Tigers. As I write there are claims of huge holes being dug by government around Mullaitivu]

Sri Lanka has used LTTE as an excuse to conduct its Tamil genocide campaign. Unfortuantely, the world )with the support of India) have become victims of Sri Lankan propaganda The article says it all ..

"

It looks like International Community & India are genociding Tamils while SLGO genociding LTTP.; April 16, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Gayan said...: [Gayan, we do not getoffended by you nonsense.]

World is well aware who is writing nonsense by completely ignoring you joker s claims of GENOCIDE blah blah!
And, if you are not offended why did you delete my comments?? But, I have to make it clear that offending you is not what I want! All I wanna do is humiliate terrorists and make them see sense!

[I know you terrified thats why you are her trying discourage our people. ]
Me?? terrified of what?? LTTP are finished with the die-ass-pora dream of a mono-ethnic state!!
I'm overjoyed!!; April 16, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: "ashokkumar2103 said...
In an interview given to 'Kumudham Reporter', Vaiko has mentioned about the demise of Theepan, Vidhusha, Durga and Amutab.

"

LTTP genocided Rajiv Gandhi, Premadas & a lot of Tamil politicians, TELO, EPRLF, PLOTE & millions of innocent civillians.

Now it is LTTP's pay back time.; April 16, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: 'World Tamil Movement raised money for weapons purchases' Canadian police
The Tamil Tigers directly controlled a Canadian registered non-profit organization that fundraised and produced propaganda for the Sri Lankan guerrillas, reported the Toronto based 'National Post' paper citing documents produced by police sources on Wednesday (April 15).

Full text of the news report published by the National Post:
The documents allege that the director of the Toronto-based World Tamil Movement of Ontario was personally appointed by the leader of the Tamil Tigers, Velupillai Prabhakaran, who is wanted by Interpol for terrorism. In addition, the documents claim the World Tamil Movement was told in 2005 to help raise $7-million to finance the purchase of anti-aircraft missiles and artillery needed to fight a war for Tamil independence.

The hundreds of pages of seized documents and unproven police allegations are the result of Project Osaluki, an RCMP counterterrorism investigation into the Ontario fundraising activities of the Tamil Tigers. Documents concerning a related investigation in Quebec were released last week.

The papers were filed in Federal Court in Ottawa as part of a government effort to dismantle the World Tamil Movement, which the RCMP says is the Canadian financial and propaganda support wing of the Tamil Tigers.

Reached at home in Scarborough, Ont., on Wednesday, the current president of the World Tamil Movement, Sitta Sittampalam, declined to answer questions about the allegations. "No comment," he said.

The dossier's release comes as protesters waving red flags bearing the Tamil Tigers emblem demonstrate on Parliament Hill to demand that Canada do more to pressure Sri Lanka into calling a ceasefire.

The Sri Lankan forces have cornered the Tamil Tigers in a small pocket of coastal jungle, but the United Nations is concerned about the more than 100,000 civilians in the war zone. The government called a two-day ceasefire on the weekend for New Year's celebrations but has rejected international calls for a permanent truce.

The rebels said they are willing to negotiate but refuse to lay down arms.

Both sides stand accused of human rights abuses. The UN and NGOs say the government has been shelling civilian-populated areas while the rebels have been holding Tamil civilians as human shields and shooting at those attempting to flee.

The Tamil Tigers have long been accused of financing their separatist war with money collected in Canada, some of it raised using pressure tactics amounting to extortion. The World Tamil Movement has denied any involvement in fundraising for the rebels, also known as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, or LTTE.

But in an interview with RCMP officers in 2004, Mariyathas Manuel, then the president of the WTM, admitted he had met Mr. Prabhakaran in Sri Lanka and that the guerrilla leader had selected him to run the WTM office in Toronto.

"I believe that this shows that the LTTE is in direct control of the operation of the WTM," RCMP Corporal David Kim wrote in an affidavit. "This relationship between the LTTE and WTM is so direct that his appointment as the WTM President was decided by the LTTE."

In his interview with police, Mr. Manuel said the WTM supported, but were not members of, the Tamil Tigers. "They are fighting, so we are supporting them," he said, according to a transcript filed in court.

Asked if the Canadian group supported the Tamil Tigers financially, Mr. Manuel replied: "Yeah. Financially, yeah. And also we are supporting LTTE too for the propaganda." However, he said the money was strictly for humanitarian aid.

But Cpl. Kim said police had found a 2001 fundraising letter asking Canadian Tamils to "please contribute to the maximum extent so that we continue to maintain our strength in the war front." The letter was printed on WTM letterhead, was signed World Tamil Movement and provided the group's Toronto phone number.

Police also found a password-protected disc in the WTM office in Toronto. It contained a document named "Armscost," which listed the prices of various military items needed by the rebels. It was written in 2005, as a ceasefire was collapsing.

"At this time of the end of peace, situation has arisen to prepare for the next stage of war," it read. "We are giving below, for you as well, some of the Army machinery that are required, for the next stage of the Eelam [Homeland] war: Anti-Aircraft missiles - One Crore Rupees [CDN$122,000], canon or artillery - One Crore Rupees [CDN$122,000], speedboats - Five Crore Rupees [CDN$609,000], aircraft - Twenty Crore Rupees [CDN$2.4-million], helicopter - Thirty Crore Rupees [CDN$3.7-million]. With this in mind, please speedup and undertake your fundraising initiatives."

RCMP forensic accounting reports allege that, between 2002 and 2006, the WTM in Toronto wired almost $3-million to overseas accounts. Most of the money went to a bank account in Malaysia. Wrote Cpl. Kim, the funds raised by the WTM in Canada "have been transmitted to the LTTE for the benefit of the LTTE which is a listed terrorist group in Canada."

The financial reports also note that close to $500,000 was sent to a group called Social and Economic Organization for Tamils, or SEDOT. Cpl. Kim wrote that the Sri Lankan army had recently found the underground bunker of Tamil Tigers leader Prabhakaran, and that it was located in a SEDOT village.

"I believe funds collected by the WTM were collected under the direction of the LTTE and that documents seized from the WTM indicate that the purpose of collections was for the LTTE objective of an independent state," Cpl. Kim wrote.

The Canadian government placed the World Tamil Movement on its official list of terrorist entities last June, calling it a front for the Tamil Tigers and accusing it of using threats and intimidation to elicit donations from Canadians of Sri Lankan origin.

The government is now using the Anti-Terrorism Act to attempt to take over the WTM's buildings, bank accounts and other property. But the court must first approve the forfeitures, and the Montreal branch of the World Tamil Movement has indicated it intends to appeal to the Supreme Court if necessary.

Courtesy: National Post; April 16, 2009 at 1:06 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: Nehru-Gandhi clan still under LTTE's threat: Priyanka
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, poll manager for her mother Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul, on Monday (April13), said her family was still under threat from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE).

''The Nehru-Gandhi family is still the target of the LTTE...

The outfit got my father Rajiv Gandhi killed,'' Priyanka, who was here to campaign for her brother, said.

''Despite this apprehension, my family and I are serving the nation for development,'' she asserted. ''The Nehru-Gandhi clan is fighting for principles and would continue to do the same,'' she said addressing mini-election meets here.

Priyanka has been in Amethi for the past two days campaigning for Rahul Gandhi. She addressed 18 mini-election meets and also interacted with newspersons today.; April 16, 2009 at 1:07 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: There is no new report for 10 days now.

What is happenning?; April 16, 2009 at 1:25 AM
FreedomFighter said...: Who cares about Merfia Family. I do not think LTTE waste its time on these people. They will get what they desever delived by the indian people. They will die in the same way all other gandthi's died.; April 16, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: Imagine the following scenario...

A bunch of second and third generation cuban-americans have decided that south florida wants to be a separate country with its own army, police and spanish speaking administation.In fact they want to be part of Cubeelam.

As there are Latinos both legal and illegal living in the following states, they want Georgia, Alabama Arkansas,Texas,Arizona and California too.
To achieve this they have bombed the rest of the country with suicide squads.Your strong work has cornered them in South Florida between Miami and Key west where they are holding the population under the gun.

The United Nations say you must negotiate. Thousands of hispanics in the Americas and Spain go beserk,go on hungerstrike and jump off bridges as their investment turns sour.Norway offers to be a middleman as oilexplration off the florida coast looks good.

What do you do ?; April 16, 2009 at 1:29 AM
Unknown said...: If simple words they FUCKED

Negative Seigniorage:

Sri Lanka central bank makes Rs22bn forex loss

Apr 16, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's central bank, which has a monopoly on money issue in the island, has made a 5.04 bullion rupee loss in 2008, badly hit by a 22.8 billion rupee forex loss, despite running a dollar peg which has to be backed by US assets.

In 2007, the central bank made a profit of 29.8 billion rupees.
Monopoly Rents

A central bank, which has a state monopoly on money issue, has a captive opportunity to sit back and rake in profits or seigniorage as the cost of issuing fiat paper money is always lower than its face value.

A central banking monetary regime essentially makes profits by financing governments and inflating the economy using the mechanism of legal tender laws which eliminates competition in money.

If mis-used, the state money monopoly can easily lead to economic collapse, as has happened in the case of the US Federal Reserve and more disastrously in the case of Zimbabwe and other hyper-inflating economies.

After going through a bout of hyper-inflation, Zimbabwe has now allowed central bank competition and several foreign currencies have been made legal, giving citizens the economic freedom to choose.

In Sri Lanka, foreign currency banking units have started to dent the money monopoly.

In 2008, Sri Lanka's central bank earned 7.0 billion rupees on interest from its Treasury bills bought with printed money. Until September 2008, the central bank sold down its treasury bills portfolio and collected foreign reserves.

The process reversed thereafter, as the monetary authority engaged in an ill-fated peg defence exercise, which eventually put it at doors of the International Monetary Fund.

From August to December 2008 the central bank's net reserves fell from 3.0 billion US dollars to 1.4 billion dollars.

Foreign Earnings

In monetary authorities that have pegged exchange rates, the yield from investing foreign reserves outside the economy, form a large share of profits.

Sri Lanka's central bank reported 19.9 billion rupees as earnings from foreign reserves in 2008, (19.8 billion rupees in 2007) including interest and capital gains, as global market interest rates fell.

A pegged central bank would normally invest the majority of its foreign reserves in government securities of the anchor currency country, which is used as the intervention currency in the domestic forex market.

Sri Lanka's intervention currency is the US dollar.

But in 2008, Sri Lanka's central bank has reported a record 22.8 billion forex loss, indicating that it has had significant investments in assets which were not denominated in the anchor US dollar currency.

In 2007 the central bank made an exchange gain of 8.8 billion rupees.

A Third World pegged central bank that inflates the economy and depreciates the currency, can usually make gains every year as the exchange rate moves only in one direction. However they are usually passed through the balance sheet instead of the profit and loss account via an asset fluctuation reserve.

In the latter part of 2008, the US dollar zoomed as banks refused to lend to each other and to customers and money was parked in the Federal Reserves as excess reserves.

Meanwhile other floating rate central banks, which were not suffering from central bank impotence, were able to push down their currencies by cutting rates.

Sri Lanka's central bank says the reserve fall in the latter part of 2008 was accelerated by global currency movements against the dollar, to which the rupee is pegged.

"That is because other currencies also went down in price," governor Nivard Cabraal told reporters last week.

"If the pound which was trading at two dollars comes down to one dollar forty something, you take a hit."

Its liabilities to countries in the Asian clearing union, which include Iran and India, also increased to 91.3 billion rupees from 48.4 billion rupees during the year.

Yield Chase

In recent years many pegged central banks in the world increased Euro reserve assets as well as other currencies which were stronger than the dollar due to stricter inflation targeting, far beyond precautionary liquidity needs, forgetting that they were not actually pegged to such currencies.

In doing so, pegged central banks engaged in currency speculation instead of focusing on the responsibility of backing the convertibility of its domestic monetary base and giving confidence to foreign exchange markets.

Discarding lessons earned through centuries, central banks also shifted from liquid anchor currency government securities, to higher yielding private investments.

Sri Lanka's central bank had disclosed earlier that it had moved money out in the nick of time, before banks such as Lehman collapsed.

The Chinese central bank went so far as to buy equity, through a special vehicle, and suffered billions in losses as the value of investments such as Blackstone capital tanked.

Pegged central banks that amassed massive reserves by sterilizing inflows at interest rates higher than that of the anchor currency country were also caught in a negative yield trap and were looking hither and thither to increase the yields on foreign assets.

Such pegged central banks have also forgotten another old lesson from the currency board era - that foreign reserves far above the domestic monetary base, serve no practical purpose and is costly to itself and to the domestic economy.

Meanwhile in another twist, a part of the domestic assets of Sri Lanka's central bank known as 'provisional advances' which is made up of money printed and given interest free to the Treasury, climbed to 76.3 billion rupees from 60.7 billion rupees.

The central bank has to either sell down interest bearing Treasury bills, or issue its own interest bearing securities to sterilize such advances if it wants to keep inflation low, putting additional costs on the bank.

Though it is a short term 'revolving credit', provisional advances have not been repaid for decades, and critics have pointed out that for all intents and purposes the advance is behaving like the biggest and longest running 'non-performing loan' in the country.

Critics have said the auditor general, who passes the central bank accounts, has so far failed to comment on the issue.

Analysts have called for Sri Lanka's monetary law to be changed to stop provisional advances.

Converting existing advances to interest bearing marketable securities which can be sold down, would also help prevent the issue of fresh central bank securities.

The Central Bank's equity meanwhile fell to 120.9 billion rupees in 2008 from 131.3 billion rupees in 2007. It has made an 8.0 billion rupee transfer to the government during the year.

Updated. Corrected financial year; April 16, 2009 at 1:49 AM
Unknown said...: Another sad story

Sri Lanka spends US$240mn in peg defence in Feb09

Mar 28, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has spent 240 million US dollars in February 2009 defending a dollar peg in an ill-fated exercise that has already drained two-thirds of the country's foreign reserves, the latest official data shows.

Sri Lanka's gross official reserves, including fiscal balances, fell to 1,415 million US dollars in January from 3.4 billion dollars at the beginning of September.
But net foreign assets of the central bank were much lower at 1,151 million US dollars in January based on an end month exchange rate of 113.85 rupees to the dollar.

In February the central bank had spent 250.49 million US dollars defending a peg with the US dollar at 114.25 rupees, while collecting only 10.50 million, losing 239.99 million US dollars in the process, according to the latest data.

In the same month the Central Bank said it had received 200 million US dollars of short-term funding from Malaysia.

But the peg defence cost in February is higher than the Malaysian borrowing, indicating an estimated net foreign assets figure of around 1,100 million US dollars for February without accounting for exchange rate changes or interest rate accruals.

By March 27, the central bank's Treasury bill stock, which is a proxy for foreign reserves losses as it shows the cost of sterilizing foreign reserve outflows, was 202 billion rupees, up from 179 billion rupees in February 27.

The monetary base was flat at 265 billion rupees from February 26 to March 26.

The Treasury bills held by the Central Bank had climbed 22.3 billion rupees or 195 million US dollars during March, indicating that net foreign assets could be around 905 million US dollars now.
An International Monetary Fund team is currently in Sri Lanka to discuss a bailout package for the country.

Before the mission arrived, there were hopes of a deal being wrapped up by the first or second week of April, but an IMF official this week refused to be drawn to a deadline.

To reverse a cycle of outflow sterilization by monetizing government debt (printing money) the country has to float the exchange rate.

Then a process of inflow sterilization has to start to build up foreign reserves by selling down government debt held by the central bank.

But to do that the government - which has more than a 100 ministers - also has to curb fiscal profligacy with the revenues receiving a further blow from a contraction in external trade - especially imports - in January.; April 16, 2009 at 1:49 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: Thanks Navindran

This will make sure LTTP is vanished.; April 16, 2009 at 2:20 AM
m.q.k said...: BUDDHA...At the age of 29, Siddhartha ventured outside the palace complex several times, despite his father's wishes. As a result, he discovered the suffering of his people through encounters with an old man, a diseased man, a decaying corpse, and an ascetic. These are known among Buddhists as "The Four Sights," one of the first contemplations of Siddhartha. The Four Sights eventually prompted Gautama to abandon royal life and take up a spiritual quest to free himself from suffering by living the life of a mendicant ascetic—a respectable spiritual practice at the time.

Did Siddhartha succeed in eliminating the sufferings in human life?

Certainly not. Siddhartha miserably failed; The Buddha teachings don't work. Tested and proven by Mahinda Rajapaksa.

If The Buddha walks on the streets of Ceylon, He will still see, many old people, many diseased human beings, many many and much more decaying corpses and perhaps no ascetic. Over the period of time, The Four Sights have been multiplied into The Four Million Sights.

So, between Mahinda Rajapaksa and Gautama Buddha, the final outcome is very clear. Mahinda Rajapaksa Won; Gautama Buddha Lost.

In Ceylon, the full moon day in every month is an auspicious day for The Buddha. It is known as Poya holidays.

Had Mahinda Rajapaksa observed the ceasefire on those Poya holidays, perhaps Gautama Buddha would have saved a few hundred lives.

It has been the total failure for Gautama Buddha. Buddha's teachings are irrelevant. That is the TRUTH. Teacher destroys the follower; Follower destroys the Teacher.; April 16, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Ashok Kumar said...: India with such a big army and economy, could not finish off insurgency in Kashmir, North East or Naxalite infested states of Chattisgarh, Bihar etc...

All the above insurgies have thrived and some of them for the past so many decades inspite of lack of mass people support.

LTTE comparatively is the most well organized freedom movement in the world with tremendous public backing not only in its country but also internationally.

Prabhakaran has revealed in an interview that he has equipped the movement to survive atleast another 40 years in case even if he was not around.

If sinhala hardliners who are celebrating that the LTTE is over will realize soon that it is after all not going to be over as they wish.

India could not handle much smaller groups in their own country. Are they going to do it by supporting a rag tag outfit called SLA?

Eelam is the goal of ten crore Tamils. And Tigers will definitely lead them to achieve it.; April 16, 2009 at 6:02 AM
Peter said...: Lol! Visited DW and saw this pic

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_21XC-B9cfbE/SeOnNa5IBiI/AAAAAAAAAo0/QZ_UaldbKZg/S660/SF2.jpg Click-able LinkPassenger on motorbike is wearing a gas-mask while the rider is not.

If these dudes were to be in a 'gassed' environment, the rider would lose conscience and collapse. Bike would crash; as neither are wearing helmets, both are likely to suffer head injuries that will leave them unconscious.

Now, what is the purpose of the passenger wearing a mask?; April 16, 2009 at 6:12 AM
FreedomFighter said...: Defence is reporting more fake news about capturing earth bunds and new shocking discoverys. eh not sure what it is.; April 16, 2009 at 6:33 AM
Roy Muller said...: Peter, their arm formation sign shows the "poison" symbol . I suspect they belong to the squad that fires chemical weapons at civilains and LTTE cadres..; April 16, 2009 at 7:09 AM
m.q.k said...: The IC’s treachery was anticipated by Dharmaratnam Sivaram (Taraki). “Modern states”, he observed, “don’t think of totally destroying insurgent movements. They aim to weaken and keep them within a tolerable level.” Where counter-insurgency has failed, “containment, is the means by which one uses political means to stop a guerrilla organization that shows a clear capability to collapse a state”. Containment therefore “’locks’ an insurgent movement into a political mode usually using the bait of political recognition through talks” and compels it “to indefinitely postpone or, rather, put on hold, the timetable of its war strategy…This gives a wide range of opportunities for the state and its backers to strengthen the state’s military and get massive infusions of foreign defense aid and assistance – which are otherwise stymied during the war due to regular exposures of human rights violations.”

Sivaram held up the FMLN in El Salvador as the classic example: “The US got the FMLN to talk just as they were poised to overrun the country, but nothing happened in the talks. Example two: the New People’s Army (NPA) in the Philippines. It was the largest insurgent movement in the 1980s. Then they started talks with the Philippine government. Now they are split, weakened, their membership has dwindled, and they are f****d. And who is facilitating the talks? Norway. The coincidence is remarkable.” He pointed out that “the US during the Cold War developed them as a listening post. Norway is a US handmaiden”. He underlined “the example of the Nagas separatist movement – who have been locked in talks since 1997. What India could not achieve by fighting them for 50 years they achieved by locking them up in talks.” The “Sri Lankan army in 2001, when things were not going well, had come to a point where it could only think of containing the LTTE because it had lost its offensive capability with the failure of Operation ‘Rod of Fire’ (Agni Khiela) [in April 2001]…The Sri Lankan government’s approach”, emphasised Sivaram, “boiled down to a strategy of containing the LTTE by engaging it in talks.” And “peace talks are a very important component of a containment strategy”, which incorporates the deceitful and reactionary conflict resolution; April 16, 2009 at 7:43 AM
Soma himi said...: These some still from the def.lk ananthapuram footage. look at the piece of clothes they have around their neck. including that shivendra shit.

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/3170/mask1f.jpg

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/7565/mask2.jpg

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/3476/mask3.jpg; April 16, 2009 at 7:47 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: "LTTE more actively prevented people leaving during pause" - John Holmes

"Forced recruitment of civilians, including children, to fight or work for the LTTE, continues"

"There seems to be less civilians getting out during the [New Year] pause than before. So it is clear that LTTE did not allow those who wished to leave even if they wished to leave the area during this pause to do so, they seemed to be actively prevented from doing so, perhaps more actively prevented from doing so during this pause, so that is a matter for great regret," said Sir John Holmes, UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs at a briefing on the situation in Sri Lanka at the UN, New York, April 15.

"We believe they should be allowing people, encouraging people to leave the no fire zone. Civilians should not be used as pawns or human shields in this way. So we call on the LTTE very strongly to change their attitude to this and to allow those who wish to leave, which we believe is the vast majority at least, and to do so as soon as possible to get them out of harms way," he added.

Responding to a question by the media on what evidence do UN has that these people actually would like to get out, the John Holmes said: "The UN agencies, International committee of the Red Cross and our staff and people, when they came out of the LTTE hold they made it absolutely clear that people were being held against their will. They had to flee and if they try to leave they are being fired upon. When they try to flee, huge pressure is put on them against their leaving like forced recruitment of the civilians including children against their will, to fight or work for the LTTE. There may be some immediate family members who may stay but overwhelming majority would want to get out at least for safety reasons irrespective of political reasons."

Answering another question whether the UN is calling for a ceasefire, he said: "Regarding a ceasefire, what we have done is to call consistently for a peaceful and orderly end to hostilities and to that end to call for a humanitarian pause which we hope could be transformed into something lasting. It is pretty clear frankly however that a ceasefire is not something that is available in the present circumstances. We are trying to do something realistic in the present circumstances."

Asked how many people have been killed and injured, John Holmes said: "You cannot give verifiable figures. Dozens may be killed per day. It goes up some days, it goes down other days. There were reports 50 - 60 killed or injured and other days it is less but we cannot verify.'

With regard to medical and halt conditions in the NFZ he said there may be water borne diseases. However, there is no danger epidemic at the moment. His full response was:

"There are some rudimentary medical facilities in the zone. There are some doctors, some medical supplies have been delivered, we need to get more urgently. Red Cross ship arrives every two or three days taking supplies, the patients are brought to better facilities for treatment in Trincomalee and Vavuniya. Poor water quality, poor nutrition may give rise to disease etc. Because there is no supply of antibiotics, sometimes amputations have to be carried out. There may be water borne diseases. However, there is no danger epidemic at the moment."
Here is the text of the Opening Statement by the UN Under Secretary-General:

Let me try to give you an update on where we stand on the humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka, in particular, in the very small pocket of land where the fighting is continuing in the so-called no fire zone and the plight of the many civilians trapped there, I believe about 100,000 people are still trapped there and I think the first thing to say is that we warmly welcome the pause in offensive military operation announced by the Government at the beginning of the week. It was a valuable first step and we hoped that it would allow more trapped civilians to leave the conflict area in safety, and it provided a respite for the civilian population from the fighting and the deaths and injuries that it causes, we also hoped that it would be possible to get more aid into the area and also for humanitarian actors themselves to be able to get into look at the situation accompanying with aid and assess the needs of the population in this no fire zone.

I think the Secretary-General himself made it clear in the statement that he made at that time, that he would have liked a longer pause, a longer humanitarian pause, a proper humanitarian pause and preferably one agreed by both sides for more days than two. Nevertheless we welcome this 48 hour pause and we hope that this would allow progress in the various areas we have outlined. Now it is clear that 48-hour was not long enough to allow us to get in significant amounts of more aid or indeed to allow visits by humanitarian workers to the area and unfortunately it is also clear that not only did this not allow more civilians to get out, there seems to be less civilians getting out during the pause than before. So it is clear that LTTE did not allow those who wished to leave even if they wished to leave the area during this pause to do so, they seemed to be actively prevented from doing so, perhaps more actively prevented from doing so during this pause, so that is a matter for great regret.

We believe they should be allowing people, encouraging people to leave the no fire zone. Civilians should not be used as pawns or human shields in this way. So we call on the LTTE very strongly to change their attitude to this and to allow those who wish to leave, which we believe is the vast majority at least and to do so as soon as possible to get them out of harms way. The fighting according to latest reports has now resumed, including in the no fire zone which is effectively the only area now occupied by the LTTE as was always. It was always very difficult for us from the outside to say who started the firing and exactly what is happening, who is firing where, but unfortunately it seems that the casualty toll is once again rising and that is a very worrying situation for that very large civilian population who are trapped there. So we hope that there will be some kind of extension or possibly a renewal of this humanitarian pause again, a pause in military operation so that the civilians will have a further respite and there is more chances and they will be able to get out of harms way and get out of firing and the fighting and to safety.

In addition, obviously if there was a longer pause for more days, it would have given us a better chance of getting more aid in and better chance of getting humanitarian aid workers into the area. I think during the pause, the International Red Cross was able to get a ship in there as they have been doing regularly, even before the pause but they were able to do it more easily and with a greater degree of safety, otherwise than if the pause had not existed; it enabled them to evacuate casualties and bringing some supplies at the same time. We hope that there will be a further World Food Programme ship arriving in the no fire zone to unload food later this week, I hope, setting off tomorrow again and taking in large amounts of food which are desperately needed because although supplies have increased in recent weeks as I have said, food supplies have increased in recent weeks but there is nothing likely sufficient for the population and we are also extremely concerned about the availability of medical supplies and also the availability of shelter and clean water and other essential supplies for the people who are trapped there. Let me repeat that it is essential for all concerned to do everything they can to save civilian lives in this area, to protect the civilians in this area and I call on the Government once again to live up to the promises they made on repeated occasions not to use heavy weapons in this area and I am afraid they have been doing that in some respects and that's what that is obviously one of the factors that is causing these civilian casualties.

We also take the opportunity to call on the Government again to move faster to address the concerns that we have raised about camps themselves and camps to which those who escaped from the zone are able to get to in terms of civilianization of the management of the camps, freedom of movement for those who are in there, better monitoring of people as they come out of the area, to make sure that the screening is being done in a transparent way and the stories of abuses during the screening process can be effectively dealt with because there would be presence of UN agencies or the International Red Cross at that time and of course it is an important part of this as well at the time the assurances, that the people who are in the camps could be allowed to return to their villages or places of origin as soon as possible, once the fighting is over and after essential task of de-mining has been done.; April 16, 2009 at 8:15 AM
m.q.k said...: Peter...

msg waiting in ur blog..; April 16, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Anonymous said...: April 08, 09. Human Carnage inside the Safe Zone. Report from PTK; April 16, 2009 at 9:57 AM
I'm not Bhairav said...: This water tank somehow looks very familiar to me...; April 16, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Anonymous said...: Hello Navindran,

We miss you at DW,DN an at mahen's. As the economy has collapsed has the war too stopped? I here there is a truce of some sort may be the Gov. has run out of resources as the economy has collapsed.

Navindran care to lend us some Diasspora money? We are broke you know...LOL

Oh Btw i found this. Hope Badri want mind me spamming his blog.

CB targets for 2009:
Five percent growth
Hiran H.Senewiratne
The Sri Lankan economy demonstrated its resilience by recording a real growth of 6 percent in 2008 in the midst of unprecedented and unfavorable developments globally and domestically said Central Bank (CB) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal.

“The CB is targeting an economic growth between 4.5 to 5 percent for this year and is optimistic to achieve the target as all economic fundamentals are in place,” Cabraal said at a media conference where it released the annual report of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for the year 2008.

He said in the midst of these extraordinary challenges, the Central Bank continued its focus on achieving the two key objectives, namely, economic and price stability and financial system stability during the last year.

The Bank’s monetary policy strategy, which is mainly based on restricting monetary expansion through quantitative targeting, demonstrated its effectiveness by recording the sharpest ever deceleration of year on year inflation from 28.2 percent in June 2008 to 5.3 percent by end March 2009, he said.

Cabraal also said that tumbling global food and energy prices and allowing such price reduction to pass through to domestic prices, together with favorable supply side shocks by way of higher domestic agriculture production, also reinforced the monetary policy efforts in achieving price stability.

“Despite the tight monetary policy restraining the expansion in domestic demand and the looming global recession decelerating external demand, agricultural production recorded a favorable development,” Governor said.

He said that continuation of the implementation of major infrastructure development projects also supported the economy to maintain around 6 per cent economic growth for the fourth consecutive year.

Benefits of the continuation of high economic growth were reflected both in the lowest ever levels of unemployment and poverty recorded recently, he said.

The Central Bank Governor also said that prudential regulations and timely action by the Central Bank enabled to maintain financial system stability despite looming threats arising from excessive domestic credit expansion in the past, high interest rates resulting from the tight monetary policy, and the collapse of a domestic illegal deposit taking institution linked to a major financial institution.

“Although the domestic financial sector did not have any adverse impact from the global financial crisis due to the lack of exposure to toxic assets, domestic commercial banks faced the challenges posed by drying up of external credit lines for their operations,” he said.

Central Bank Chief Economist Director of Economic Research Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe said that during the first part of the year, food and energy crises in the global economy was threatening the macroeconomic stability by way of sharply widening trade and current account deficits, raising inflation to the highest ever levels since 1980s.

He said that has exerting pressures on fiscal balances due to tax exemptions arising from duty waivers granted in order to minimise the impact of high food and energy prices on domestic cost of living coupled with high defense expenditure and the cost of rehabilitation, resettlement and reconstruction of the Eastern Province. Economic activities will also be extended to the North he said.; April 16, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Anonymous said...: Typo

I here=i hear; April 16, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Anonymous said...: Hello civilian,
How is your trigger happy 87 year old granny doing?

Has she reached peelam yet?; April 16, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Anonymous said...: Navindran,

More bad news...

Sri Lanka's economy grew at 6% in 2008'

Colombo, April 06: Sri Lanka's economy in 2008 grew at 6 per cent, the Sri Lankan Central Bank said in its annual report.

"The Sri Lankan economy demonstrated its resilience by recording a real growth of 6 per cent in 2008 in the midst of unprecedented and unfavourable developments globally and domestically," the report for 2008 released today said.

In the year when world's leading economies witnessed sharp falls, Sri Lanka recorded over 7 per cent growth in agriculture in eight years, which boosted the economy of the country.

Sri Lank's industry grew at 5.9 per cent and services sector by to 5.6 per cent compared to 7.6 and 7.1 per cent growth respectively during 2007, the Bank said in its report.; April 16, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Anonymous said...: Navindran,

How in the name of hell is the economy gonna grow even at 1% (real growth)if it has collapsed already. I think these people are all lying . Can you ask Badri to do a recount and see if these figures are accurate?

Sri Lanka's economic growth may drop to 3 percent
April 07, 2009 | RSS
Colombo, Making a gloomy economic forecast, Sri Lanka's Central Bank said Monday that economic growth rate might drop to as low as 3 percent in 2009 from 6 percent in 2008 if adverse conditions persist.

Releasing the annual report for 2008, the bank said that despite unprecedented and unfavourable developments globally and domestically, the Sri Lankan economy has "demonstrated its resilience by recording a growth of 6 percent for 2008".

"We are very optimistic that the economy would grow between 4.5 percent and 5 percent in 2009, but at a more pessimistic scenario, it would grow between 2.5 percent and 3 percent," Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said.

He said Sri Lanka managed to achieve the 6 percent growth under "very challenging scenario" and predicted that the end of war against the Tamil Tigers would herald immense opportunities to boost the economy.

"The end of the war will be looked at positively by foreign investors. We are at crossroads, notwithstanding global developments," he said.

Sri Lanka's economy posted 6 percent growth in 2008, down from 6.8 percent in 2007.

Economic experts say the cost of the government's military campaign against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has hurt the economy over the past one decade. The defence budget is projected at $1.6 billion this year.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa Sunday announced that the military drive against the LTTE was "about to end" and urged the rebel leaders to free thousands of civilians and surrender to the security forces to avoid annihilation.

The LTTE has been fighting to carve out a separate state in the island's northeast over the past quarter century. (IANS); April 16, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Anonymous said...: Navindran,

Conflicting ideas huh...some say growth by 5% some say 3% ...but hey man how can shitlanka grow? Its going down the tube....; April 16, 2009 at 10:28 AM
MrBrown said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 16, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Editor: "Badrinath" said...: You can see his bullet proof teflon body armor under his white shirt:

http://defence.lk/img/20090416_W007.jpg; April 16, 2009 at 11:22 AM
m.q.k said...: UN Sends Nambiar to Sri Lanka, Quiet Diplomacy and Ships Off the Beach?http://www.innercitypress.com/bansri1lanka041609.html; April 16, 2009 at 11:41 AM
tn thamilz said...: யாருக்காவ‌‌து த‌ற்போதய‌ நில‌வ‌ர‌ம் தெறியுமா?; April 16, 2009 at 12:26 PM
m.q.k said...: peter...pls post the link to some major tamil discussion forum you know of..; April 16, 2009 at 12:36 PM
m.q.k said...: The Sri Lankan government has the chance to end the decades-long conflict with Tamil Tigers, the United States said Thursday, urging both sides to reach a ceasefire.

"The government of Sri Lanka has an opportunity to put an end to the lengthy conflict," State Department spokesman Robert Wood said, as he also called for aid workers and the media to be given access to civilians caught in the cross-fire.; April 16, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Peter said...: m.g.k,

I saw your link. Did make an effort. But we need to be weary of audience. Banda like people exist in every society. They are probably best ignored.; April 16, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Peter said...: tn thamilz,

SLA is pushing towards Manthuvil centre and aiming to take south of Anandapuram.

Earlier it had progressed up a B-Road from PTK, via Irainaipallai. Across the lagoon is Ampavanpokkani, in the 'safe-zone'.

From Mar. 27 to Apr. 04, there were heavy clashes to the north (Iranaipallai) and west (Sivangar) of Anandapuram. This event morphed into the now infamous siege in which apparently close to 1, 000 LTTE cadres most of the LTTE colonels were killed.

Anadapuram was not fully surrounded. Tigers manged to keep hold of Manthivil which provided exit route into the Vanni jungles.

In that battle, 200 cadres including Lt. Col. Amuthab, Deputy Commander of CASIR, and Brig. Theepan, Special Operations Commander, laid down their lives for our people.; April 16, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Bhairav said...: Peter, any updates from the front lines of Wanni?; April 16, 2009 at 1:13 PM
m.q.k said...: check protest update here...

http://killingoftamilinsrilanka.blogspot.com/; April 16, 2009 at 1:16 PM
m.q.k said...: peter...
In that battle, 200 cadres including Lt. Col. Amuthab, Deputy Commander of CASIR, and Brig. Theepan, Special Operations Commander, laid down their lives for our people.

are u certain abt the losses...; April 16, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Bhairav said...: வைத்து...
[வியாழக்கிழமை, 16 ஏப்ரல் 2009, 09:59 பி.ப ஈழம்] [தி.வழுதி]
தமிழர் தாயகம் மீது சிறிலங்கா மேற்கொண்டுவரும் இன-அழிப்புப் படையெடுப்பில், இந்த வருடத்தின் முதல் 101 நாட்களில் - கடந்த ஏப்ரல் 11 ஆம் நாள் வரை - மட்டும் 4,795 தமிழர்கள் படுகொலை செய்யப்பட்டு விட்டனர். 9,869 தமிழர்கள் காயமடைந்துவிட்டனர். 'இராஜதந்திரம்', 'வெளியுறவுக் கொள்கை' என்ற திரைகளுக்குப் பின்னால் மறைந்திருந்து உலகம் மௌனம் காக்க, உலகத்தை மௌனமாக்கிவிட்ட இந்திய அரசு துணை செய்ய - தமிழர்களை இன்றும் கொல்கின்றது சிறிலங்கா.

பல உலக நாடுகளிடமும், மற்றும் உலக நிறுவனங்களிடமும் - போர் ஆயுதங்களையும், போர்-சார் தொழில்நுட்ப உதவிகளையும், விடுதலைப் புலிகள் பற்றிய புலனாய்வுத் தகவல்களையும், எல்லாவற்றுக்கும் மேலாக நிதி உதவியையும், அதற்கும் மேலாக போருக்கான தார்மீக ஆதரவையும் பெற்று - இன்றைய இந்திய அரசின் பேராதரவுடன் தமிழர்களுக்கு எதிரான போரை சிறிலங்கா நடத்துகின்றது.

மிகுந்த சிரமங்களுக்கு மத்தியிலே, மருத்தவ மற்றும் பொது நிர்வாக வட்டாரங்கள் சேர்த்த புள்ளி விபரங்களின் படி -

இந்த வருடத்தின் அந்த முதல் 101 நாட்களில் மட்டும் -

கொல்லப்பட்ட 4,795 தமிழர்களில் - 1,207 சிறுவர்களும் 51 கர்ப்பிணித் தாய்மார்களும் அடங்குகின்றனர்.

காயமடைந்த 9,869 தமிழர்களில் - 2,864 சிறுவர்களும் 149 கர்ப்பிணித் தாய்மார்களும் அடங்குகின்றனர். 1,437 தமிழர்கள் உடல் உறுப்புக்களை இழந்துள்ளனர்; அவர்களில் 394 பேர் சிறுவர்கள்.

வன்னியில் இருந்த அனைத்துலக தொண்டு நிறுவனங்களினதும், ஐ.நா. சபையினதும் செயலாட்கள் இந்திய காங்கிரஸ் அரசினது ஆலோசனைக்கு அமைவாக எப்போதோ அங்கிருந்து வெளியேற்றப்பட்டு விட்டார்கள்.

தனது படைகளின் கவசப் போர் ஊர்திகளின் இரும்புச் சங்கிலிகளால் - தமிழரது உடலங்களை மிதித்து கொண்டு தமிழர் தாயகத்தை ஆக்கிரமித்த சிறிலங்கா, அங்கு கடைசியாக எஞ்சியிருந்த அனைத்துலக செஞ்சிலுவைச் சங்கத்தின் வெளிநாட்டுப் பணியாட்களையும் வெளியேற்றிவிட்டது.

போர்ப் பிரதேசங்களில் சேவையாற்றுவதே அனைத்துலக செஞ்சிலுவைச் சங்கத்தின் அடிப்படைப் பணி; ஆனால் - சிறிலங்காவின் உத்தரவுக்கும், இந்திய அரசின் செல்வாக்கிற்கும் அஞ்சி அனைத்துலக செஞ்சிலுவைச் சங்கமும் வெளியேறிவிட்டது.

சாட்சி சொல்ல யாருமற்ற தமிழினத் துடைத்தழிப்பு (Genocide), எம் மண்ணில் அவல ஓலங்களுடன் அரங்கேறுகின்றது.

வாய் கிழிய மனித உரிமைகள் பற்றிப் பிரசங்கம் செய்யும் இந்த உலகமோ, எல்லாம் தெரிந்த போதும், கை கட்டிப் பார்த்து நிற்கின்றது.

இந்திய அரசுக்கு எதிராய் ஒரு சுண்டுவிரலைத் தானும் நீட்ட வக்கற்று இந்த உலகம், 'இராஜதந்திரம்' என்ற பெயரில் வெட்கம் கெட்டு நிற்கின்றது.

"இலங்கை விடயத்தில் இருந்து நீங்கள் வெளியில் போய் விடுங்கள்" என்று எம்.கே.நாராயணன் தன்னிடம் நேரடியாகவே சொன்னதாக, எரிக் சொல்ஹெய்ம் எனது நண்பர் ஒருவரிடம் வெளிப்படையாகவே சொல்லியுள்ளார்.

மேலும், அண்மையில் - தம்மால் "அதிசயம் எதனையும் நிகழ்த்த முடியாது" என்று சொன்ன எரிக் சொல்ஹெய்ம், "அமெரிக்காவோடு பேசுவேன், ஜப்பானோடு பேசுவேன், ஐரோப்பிய ஒன்றியத்தோடு பேசுவேன்" என்றுவிட்டு இந்தியா பற்றி வாய் திறப்பதை வேண்டும் என்றே தவிர்த்துவிட்டார்.

ஏற்கெனவே விலக்கப்பட்டிருந்த நோர்வேயை, இப்போது - சிறிலங்காவை வைத்து அதிகாரபூர்வமாகவே அங்கிருந்து வெளியேற்றிவிட்டது இந்தியா.

இன்னொரு வகைளில் சொல்லப் போனால் - 'இலங்கைப் போரை நாம் தான் நடத்துகின்றோம்; வேறு யாரும் அங்கு தலையிடத் தேவையில்லை' என்று மேற்குலகிற்கு இந்தியா அரசு சொன்ன செய்தி அது.

'போரை நிறுத்து' என்று சும்மா சொன்னால் போர் நிற்காது என்பது தெரிந்திருந்தும், 'போரை நிறுத்து' என்று புலம்புகின்றது இந்த உலகு.

ஈழத் தமிழனைக் காப்பதே தன் 'கடைசிச் சாதனை' என்று வாய்ச் சவடால் விட்ட கருணாநிதியோ, தமிழனை 'அம்போ' என்று கைவிட்டுவிட்டு, தனது ஏதோ ஒரு கடைசி ஆசைக்காக காங்கிரஸ் காரர்களின் கால்களில் விழுந்து நக்கத் தொடங்கிவிட்டார்.

எல்லோருமாகச் சேர்ந்து - தமிழனின் காதிலே பூ சுற்றி, அவனின் தலையிலே இப்போது மிளகாயும் அரைக்கின்றார்கள்.

சிங்களப் படையெடுப்பை நிறுத்தி, நடந்துகொண்டிருக்கும் மாபெரும் மனிதப் பேரவலத்தைத் தடுக்கத் திராணியற்ற உலகமோ, இப்போது - உலகத் தமிழ் செயற்பாட்டாளர்களை அழைத்து வைத்துக்கொண்டு - 'போருக்குப் பின்னான காலம்' என்றும் 'புலிகளுக்குப் பின்னான காலம்' என்றும் பசப்பு வார்த்தைகள் பேசத் தொடங்குகின்றது.

போரும் முடிந்து, புலிகளும் முடிந்த பின்னர் - ஏதோ அவர்களே இறங்கி நல்ல தீர்வு வாங்கித் தருவார்கள் என்று எம்மை நம்பவைக்கும் விதமாகப் பேசி மயக்கத் தொடங்குகின்றது உலகு.

போரும் முடிந்து, புலிகளும் முடிந்து போன பின்னர் யாரும் தமிழனை ஏறெடுத்தும் பார்க்கப் போவதில்லை என்பது, சொல்லுகின்ற அவர்களுக்கும் கேட்கின்ற எமக்கும் தெளிவாகவே தெரியும்.

யாருடைய மயக்குதலுக்கும் நாங்கள் இனி ஆளாகத் தேவையில்லை; எல்லாம் முடிந்து போன பின்னர், கருணாநிதியின் கருணையும் எமக்குத் தேவையில்லை.

இந்த உலகத்தையே இப்போது நாங்கள் உலுக்க தொடங்கிவிட்டோம்.

சிவப்பும், மஞ்சளும், புலி பாயும் எங்கள் செங்கொடியுமாக - உலகத் தலைநகரங்களை நாங்கள் நிறைத்த பின்னர்தான், எமது செய்தி என்ன என்பதை நிதானமாகக் கேட்கின்றது உலகு.

'பயங்கரவாத'ப் பட்டம் சூட்டி - நிராகரித்து - எம்மைப் பயமுறுத்தி வைத்திருந்த காலம் எல்லாம் மலையேறிப் போயே போய் விட்டது.

உலக ஊடகங்களின் படப்பிடிப்புக் கருவிகளுக்கு நேர் முன்னால் நின்று - "விடுதலைப் புலிகள் எங்கள் சுதந்திரப் பேராளிகள்!" என்று நேரடியாகச் சொல்ல நாம் துணிந்து விட்டோம்.

"புலிகளுக்கு எதிரான போர் என்பது தமிழர்களுக்கு எதிரான போரேதான்" என்று நாம் உரக்கச் சொல்லத் தொடங்கிவிட்டோம்.

புலிகளைத் தடைசெய்து விட்டு - 'பயங்கரவாதிகள்' என்று தமிழனைக் கொச்சைப்படுத்தி ஒதுக்கிய நாடுகளின் காவல்துறையும், சட்டமும் - இன்று, புலிக்கொடிகள் தாங்கி நாங்கள் லட்சக்கணக்கில் அவர்களது தெருக்களிளேயே அணிவகுக்கின்றபோது - ஒரு ஓரமாகப் பார்த்து நிற்கின்றன என்பது தான் யதார்த்தம்.

இப்படி ஒரு காட்சியை இரண்டு வருடங்களுக்கு முன்னால் நாங்கள் கற்பனை கூடச் செய்து பார்த்தது கிடையாது.

புலிக்கொடி பிடித்தாலோ அல்லது புலிகள் பற்றிக் கதைத்தாலோ இந்த உலகம் எம் கதையைக் கேட்காது என்று மிக அண்மைக்காலம் வரை நாமே எமக்குச் சொல்லிக்கொண்டு சும்மா கிடந்தோம்.

ஆனால், இவ்வளவு காலமும் எமது போராட்டங்களுக்குச் செவிமடுக்காத உலகு, இன்று - புலிக்கொடிகளோடு நாங்கள் வீதிகளில் இறங்கிய பின்னர் தான் எங்கள் கதையைக் கேட்கின்றது.

விடாப்பிடியான - ஓய்வற்ற - எங்கள் போராட்டத்தின் மூலம் உலகத்தின் மனச்சாட்சிக்குள் பெரும் பூகம்பத்தையே நாங்கள் இன்று நிகழ்த்த தொடங்கிவிட்டோம்.

இருந்தாலும் - எமக்குச் சாதகமாக உலகில் எதுவும் நடக்காதது போல எமது பார்வைக்கு இப்போது தோன்றலாம்; அதில் இப்போதைக்கு ஓரளவுக்கு உண்மையும் இருக்கலாம்.

புலிக்கொடிகளோடு நாம் அலைந்து திரிவது தான் அதற்குக் காரணம் என்று சிலர் சொல்லப்பார்க்கின்றார்கள்; ஆனால், உண்மைக் காரணம் அதுவல்ல.

எமக்குச் சாதகமான சூழல் வெளிப்படையக அமைவது தாமதம் ஆகுவதற்கு இரண்டு முதன்மையான காரணங்கள் உள்ளன:

ஒன்று -

தங்களது தலைநகரங்களை நிறைத்துப் போராடுகின்ற தமிழரது உணர்வுகளுக்கு அடிப்படையாக உள்ள தமது 'மனிதாபிமான விழுமியங்களுக்கும்' (Humanitarian Values) -

சிறிலங்காவைத் தனது கைப்பொம்மையாக வைத்து ஆட்டுகின்ற இன்றைய இந்திய அரசுடனான தமது 'வெளியுறவுக் கொள்கை'க்கும் -

தென்னாசிய, இந்த சமுத்திர பிராந்தியத்தில் தமக்கு இருக்கின்ற 'கேந்திர நலனுக்கும்' இடையில் பின்னப்பட்டிருக்கின்ற 'இராஜதந்திர' வலையில் இந்த உலகு சிக்குண்டிருக்கின்றது.

இரண்டாவது -

அங்கீகாரம் பெற்ற ஒரு நாட்டின் அரசாங்கம் (Government of a Sovereign State) என்ற வகையில் - தனது ஆட்சி எல்லைக்குள் உள்ள நிலம் மீதும், மக்கள் மீதும் தனது சக்தியையும் அதிகாரத்தையும் பிரயோகிக்கும் உரிமை சிறிலங்கா அரசிற்கு உள்ளதால், தனது அதிகார பலத்தை தனது எல்லைக்குள் மட்டும் பிரயோகிக்கும் ஒர் அரசாங்கத்திற்கு எதிராக எதுவும் செய்ய முடியாத 'சட்ட வலைக்குள்ளும்' இந்த உலகு சிக்குண்டுள்ளது.

எமக்குச் சாதகமான சூழல் உலகில் ஏற்படாதது போல தோன்றுவதற்கு இவை இரண்டுமே முதன்மைக் காரணிகள்; ஒரு அளவுக்கு மேல் எம்மால் எதனையும் இந்த உலகிடம் இப்போதைக்கு எதிர்பார்க்கவும் முடியாது.

உலகை ஆளும் இயங்கு மையம் 'மேற்கில் இருந்து கிழக்கு நோக்கி' நகர்ந்து தென்னாசியப் பிராந்தியத்தில் இப்போது நிலைகொள்வதாகச் செல்லப்படுகின்றது.

'ஒற்றை வல்லரசு' தகுதியை அமெரிக்கா இழந்துவர - 'பூகோள வல்லரசு' என்ற நிலைக்காக இந்தியாவும் சீனாவும் இப்போது போட்டியிடுவதாகவும் நோக்கப்படுகின்றது.

இவற்றுக்குப் பின்புலமாக - பொருளாதார, அரசியல், பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் கேந்திர நலன்கள் கொண்ட - நுணுக்கமான பல காரணங்கள் இருக்கின்றன.

நடந்துவரும் இந்த உலக மாற்றத்தைப் பின்னணியாக வைத்தே, தமிழ்த் தேசிய விடுதலைப் போராட்டத்தையும் நாம் நோக்க வேண்டியுள்ளது.

இந்தியாவை மீறி இப்போதைக்கு இந்த உலகம் எதுவும் செய்ய முடியாதுள்ளது என்பதையும் இந்தப் பின்னணியை வைத்துத்தான் நாம் பார்க்க வேண்டும்.

2001 செப்ரெம்பருக்குப் பின்னான உலகச் சூழலைச் சரிவரக் கணிக்காமல் விடுதலைப் புலிகள் இயக்கம் விட்ட சில அரசியல் - இராஜதந்திர - இராணுவத் தவறுகளும் இன்றைய பின்னடைவு நிலைக்குக் காரணம் என்பதும் உண்மைதான்.

ஆனால், இன்று நிலைமை எப்படி இருந்தாலும், எமக்கான காலம் உலகில் கனிந்து வருகின்றது என்பது தான் உண்மை; ஆனால், அது சற்று காலதாமதம் ஆகின்றது.

அடுத்து வருகின்ற ஓரிரு மாத காலம் தான் தமிழினத்தின் தலைவிதியைத் தீர்மானிக்கப் போகின்ற காலம்.

இதுதான் உச்ச நேரம்; இந்த ஒரிரு மாத காலத்தின் ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் பெறுமதியானவை.

உலக ஓட்டத்தை உற்று நோக்கினால் ஒரு விடயம் எமக்குத் தெளிவாகப் புரியும்; இனத் துடைத்தழிப்புப் படுகொலைகள் உலகில் நிகழ்ந்த போது, எங்குமே அவை தடுக்கப்பட்டதில்லை.

இன அழிப்புக்கள் நிகழும் போது யாரும் அதில் தலையிடுவதுமில்லை: அவ்வாறு தலையிடாமல் இருப்பதற்கு அவரவருக்கு அவரவரது சொந்தக் காரணங்கள் உண்டு; யாரையும் இதில் குற்றம் சாட்டவும் முடியாது.

எல்லாம் முடிந்த பின்னர் தலையிட்டு - விசாரணை, புனர்வாழ்வு, மீள் கட்டுமானம், அது, இது என்று அடுக்கெடுப்பது தான் உலக வழமை.

அதுதான் - "Post Conflict Scenario"

இப்போது - எமது விடயத்திலும் - போரும் முடிந்து, இன அழிவும் முடிந்த பின்னர் - பெட்டி படுக்கைகளோடு வந்து இறங்குவதைத் தான் "போருக்குப் பின்னான காலம்" என்று பேசுகின்றார்கள்.

ஆனால், தமிழர்களைப் பொறுத்தவரையில் -

முன்னைய காலங்களில் இனத்-துடைத்தழிப்புக்கு உள்ளாகிய இனங்களுக்கு இருந்திருக்காத சாதகமான புற மற்றும் அகச் சூழ்நிலைகள் எமக்கு இப்போது உள்ளன என்பது தான் நாம் இங்கே கவனிக்க வேண்டிய விடயம்.

நான்கு விடயங்கள் முக்கியமானவை:

ஒன்று - எப்போதோ முடிந்துவிடும் என எல்லோராலும் எதிர்பார்க்கப்பட்ட போதும், மிகப் பலமாக இன்னமும் தொடரும் விடுதலைப் புலிகளின் மரபுவழி ஆயுதப் போராட்டம்.

இரண்டாவது - அனைத்துலக அரங்கில் தமிழர்கள் நடத்தும் - மிக வலிமையான - உதாசீனம் செய்து ஒதுக்கிவிட முடியாத பேரெழுச்சிப் போராட்டங்கள்.

மூன்றாவது - தமிழ்நாட்டு மக்களின் - கேள்விக்கிடமற்ற - ஏகோபித்த துணையும், உலகத் தமிழினம் ஒரே குடையின் கீழ் அணிதிரண்டிருக்கும் பலமும்.

நான்காவது - உலக வல்லரசு நிலைமாற்றங்கள், தென்னாசியாவின் வளர்ந்து வரும் கேந்திர முக்கியத்துவம் என்பவற்றுடன், இந்தியத் தேர்தல்.

இந்த நான்கில் முதல் இரண்டு விடயங்களும் ஒன்றோடு ஒன்று பிணைந்துள்ளன.

இன அழிப்புப் படுகொலையைத் தடுத்து நிறுத்துங்கள் என்று போராடினால் தான் உலகத்தின் கவனத்தை நாம் ஈர்க்க முடியும் என்பது எந்த அளவுக்கு உண்மையோ, ஆயுதப் போராட்டம் உச்சமாக நிகழ்கின்ற போது முன்வைத்தால்தான் எமது அரசியல் கோரிக்கைகளும் எடுபடும் என்பதும் அதே அளவுக்கு உண்மை.

இன அழிப்பைத் தடுத்து நிறுத்துங்கள் என்று மட்டும் போராடினால், சில சமயம் இன அழிப்பைத் தடுக்க முடியாமலே கூட போய்விடலாம்; ஆனால், தெளிவான அரசியல் கோரிக்கையையும் முன்வைத்துப் போராடினால் - இன அழிவையும் தடுத்து, அரசியல் உரிமைகளையும் பெற்றுவிடும் சாதகச் சூழல் எமக்கு கனிந்து வருகின்றது.

எனவே - இன அழிப்பைத் தடுக்கும் படி போராடி உலகத்தின் கவனத்தை ஈர்த்து, ஈர்க்கப்பட்ட அந்தக் கவனத்தின் முன்னால் எமது தெளிவான அரசியல் போரிக்கைகளையும் நாம் முன்வைக்க வேண்டும்.

அதற்கு இது தான் மிகச் சரியான நேரம்.

அடிப்படையான எமது அரசியற் கோரிக்கைகள் இரண்டே இரண்டு தான்.

அந்த இரண்டு அடிப்படை அரசியல் கோரிக்கைகளில் எந்தவித மாற்றங்களும் இருக்கக் கூடாது; ஏனெனில், அவை இரண்டுமே, மேற்குலகு போற்றும் 'ஜனநாயக' வழிமுறைகளினூடாகத் தமிழர்களால் ஏற்கெனவே தெளிவாகச் சொல்லப்பட்டுவிட்ட விடயங்கள்.

ஒன்று - 'தமிழீழத் தனியரசே எமக்கான தீர்வு': 1977 நாடாளுமன்றத் தேர்தலில், அந்தத் தீர்வுக்கு வக்களித்து, நாம் அதனைத் தெளிவாகச் சொல்லியாகிவிட்டது. அதில் இப்போது எந்த மாற்றமும் இல்லை; தமிழர்களுக்கு என்ன தேவை என்பதைத் தீர்மானிக்க இனி ஒரு பொதுவாக்கெடுப்பும் (Referendum) தேவையில்லை.

இரண்டாவது - தமிழீழ விடுதலைப் புலிகளே எமது ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளப்பட்ட அரசியல் பிரதிநிதிகள் (Authentic representatives): 2004 நாடாளுமன்றத் தேர்தலில் அந்த அங்கீகாரத்திற்கு வாக்களித்து, விடுதலைப் புலிகள் பற்றிய தமிழர்களின் நிலைப்பாடு தெளிவாகச் சொல்லப்பட்டுவிட்டது. அதில் எந்த மாற்றத்திற்கும் இனி இடமில்லை.

இந்த இரண்டு அடிப்படை அரசியல் கோரிக்கைளையும் இந்த உலகம் வெளிப்படையாக ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளும் விதமான புறச்சூழல் நிச்சயமாக ஏற்படும்.

- 'புலிகள் எங்கள் சுதந்திரப் போராளிகள்' என்பதை இந்த உலகத்தின் செவிப்பறை கிழிய நாம் தொடர்ந்து சொல்லிக்கொண்டேயிருக்க -

- சிங்களப் படைகளின் முன்னேற்றங்களுக்கு எதிராகப் புலிகள் தொடர்ந்து போராடிக் கொண்டே இருக்க -

- காங்கிரஸ் - கருணாநிதி கூட்டணியைத் தோற்கடித்துத் தமிழ்நாட்டு மக்கள் புறந்தள்ள -

இந்த மூன்று நான்கு விடயங்களும் ஒரு சேர நடக்கின்றபோது - எமக்கான ஒருநாள் நல்லவிதமாக விடிந்தே ஆகும்.

இந்த மூன்று விடயங்களும் ஒருசேர நடக்கின்ற போது - இந்த உலகம் எமது குரலைக் கேட்டுத்தான் ஆகும்; எமக்குச் சாதகமான முடிவுகளை எடுத்துத்தான் ஆகும்.

வன்னிப் போரைப் புலிகளும், இந்தியத் தேர்தலை எம் தமிழ்நாட்டு மக்களும் பார்த்துக்கொள்ள - எமக்குச் சாதகமான உலகச் சூழலை ஏற்படுத்த வைக்கும் உலகளாவிய எமது போராட்டங்கள் இதே முனைப்புடனும், இதைவிட அதிக முனைப்புடனும் தொடர்ந்து நிகழ்ந்துகொண்டே இருக்க வேண்டும்.

சிலையாய் நிற்கின்ற நேரு மாமாவின் தலையை உடைத்து, சும்மா கிடக்கின்ற சிறிலங்கா தூதரகத்தை நொருக்கி - எமது நோக்கத்தையும், கவனத்தையும் வன்முறைகளில் சிதறவிடாமல் - தெளிந்த நோக்குடன் எமது போராட்டம் தொடடர்ந்து கொண்டே இருக்க வேண்டும்.

இதுவரை நாம் வந்து சேர்ந்துவிட்ட இந்த அரசியல் உச்ச நிலையில் இருந்து இனி நாம் திரும்பிப் போக முடியாது.

ஒட்டுமொத்தமாக - எங்களது அரசியல் விடுதலைக்கான காலம் நிச்சயமாகக் கனிந்து வருகின்றது.

எல்லா வழிகளிலும், எல்லா முனைகளிலும், நாம் எல்லோருமாகச் சேர்ந்து போராடி இந்தப் போராட்டத்தை வென்றே தீருவோம் என உறுதி எடுப்போம்....

படுகொலை செய்யப்பட்டுவிட்ட அந்த 4,795+... தமிழர்களின் புதைகுழிகளின் மேல் கைகளை வைத்து;

எங்கள் தேசத்தையும், இனத்தின் கௌரவத்தையும் காக்கும் போரிலே இன்றும் வீழ்ந்துகொண்டிருக்கும் எங்கள் விடுதலை வீரர்களின் புதைகுழிகளின் மேலே கைகளை வைத்து;

தமிழர் படையின் ஈடு இணையற்ற போர்த் தளபதி பிரிகேடியர் தீபனின் புதைகுழியின் மேலே கைகளை வைத்து!; April 16, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Peter said...: Should have said almost 200 cadres.; April 16, 2009 at 1:24 PM
m.q.k said...: peter... i meant "Lt. Col. Amuthab, Deputy Commander of CASIR, and Brig. Theepan, Special Operations Commander, "
?; April 16, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Peter said...: Conventional war is almost over. If Sonia-Congress is not ousted in India, or if a new government there maintains same level of involvement in the Eelam issue, we are set to enter a period of Iraqi style insurgency. During that time, safeguarding the Tamil civilians, by holding internal apex institutions accountable, becomes the sole responsibility of the Diaspora.; April 16, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Peter said...: m.g.k,

That was confirmed in EelaNaatham, newspaper published from Vanni.; April 16, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Bhairav said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 16, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Peter said...: A rare report from one of the concentration camps:

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/news/article.cfm?id=3542&cat=field-news&ref=home-center

I'm sure MSF would 'pay' (ride in the white van even) for that report.; April 16, 2009 at 1:32 PM
tn thamilz said...: Thanks for the update Peter.; April 16, 2009 at 1:32 PM
m.q.k said...: Peter...

the battle would be difficult without " Brig. Theepan"..... :(; April 16, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Bhairav said...: If all our peaceful measures can fail in this righteous cause, then time for Tamils is to consider other options which is amass the strategic weapons - i do not think even any peaceful Tamilian will oppose this idea as chauvinist GoSL is already surpassed what it can do to Tamil mankind in worse possible way.; April 16, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Peter said...: tn thamilz,

Our duty.

m.g.k,

If it is to be easy, it wouldn't be called the struggle. We have lost so many able souls. Brig. Theepan is a major lose, but no greater than many we've suffered over the decades.

Bhairav,

LTTE will take care of the 'state', even India if necessary. We need to look after the people.

Getting UN to account for number of people leaving the 'safe zone' and the concentration camps where they are detained should be the starter.; April 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Bhairav said...: Theepan's native place is "Kandavalai" which has already produced many well-known Tamil warriors - Major Kurdils, Major Kandeepan..etc.; April 16, 2009 at 1:43 PM
m.q.k said...: Peter... who are major leader left now...; April 16, 2009 at 1:46 PM
m.q.k said...: Acting Department Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman

Bureau of Public Affairs

Washington, DC

April 16, 2009

The United States government is deeply concerned about the current danger to civilian lives and the dire humanitarian situation created by the fighting in the Mullaittivu area in Sri Lanka. We call upon the government and military of Sri Lanka, and the Tamil Tigers to immediately stop hostilities until the more than 140,000 civilians in the conflict area are safely out. Both sides must immediately return to a humanitarian pause and both must respect the right of free movement of those civilian men, women and children trapped by the fighting.

The United States calls upon the government of Sri Lanka to assist its Tamil citizens by halting shelling of the safe zone, permitting international monitors to ensure the safe exit of the civilians. The government of Sri Lanka should also enforce international humanitarian standards in IDP camps, grant visas to international aid groups and permit entry into Sri Lanka of international monitors and media access to those camps.

The Sri Lankan government, as the legitimate sovereign power, has before it an opportunity to put an end to this lengthy conflict. A durable and lasting peace will only be achieved through a political solution that addresses the legitimate aspirations of all Sri Lankan communities. Further killing, particularly killing of civilians, will not end the conflict and will stain any eventual peace. We urge the Sri Lankan government to employ diplomacy to permit a peaceful outcome of this conflict. We call on the Sri Lankan government to put forward a proposal now to engage Tamils who do not espouse violence or terrorism, and to develop power sharing arrangements so that lasting peace and reconciliation can be achieved.; April 16, 2009 at 1:49 PM
m.q.k said...: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/slideshow/ALeqM5gVoaDFmbCYS-Usz9ACDRIengj21QD97JMNAG0?index=0&ned=en_my

Even MR copies greeting way of tamils... and yet kill tamils...; April 16, 2009 at 1:51 PM
m.q.k said...: The military initially denied launching new attacks on the rebels after its two-day unilateral cease-fire expired Wednesday, but the Ministry of Defense later posted a statement on its Web site announcing it had resumed the offensive and killed at least 19 rebels. There was no explanation for the government's conflicting reports. ITS THE TRADEMARK OF SHIT LANKA; April 16, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Bhairav said...: I've found the loss of Amuthap was great impact since his fortnight speech is still rings in our ears. Anyways, all Tamil warriors who are killed in this righteous war are great warriors regardless of their LTTE ranks.; April 16, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Bhairav said...: Guys, stop worrying about LTTE commanders, the more SLA kills innocent Tamils, they produce more hardened LTTE leaders. I still believe there are many unsung LTTE leaders who will be known to Tamils in due time.; April 16, 2009 at 1:59 PM
tn thamilz said...: It is good to see the open statement from US and the "private diplomacy" launched by the UN. The need for the hour is getting the civilians safely out of the (No)Fire Zone and it seems US is taking the right steps in that direction. I don't have even a slight doubt about the Tigers come back. They have been there in worst situation and made it back. Today, thanks to terrorizing singalas, the entire tamil race is united (unlike the early and middle 90's). If tigers can come back in those days, they sure can come back now.

As Peter said, it is up to the diaspora tamils (from eelam or otherwise) to pressure the western countries to get the civilians out of the Fire zone in a safe and humane way and keep the in a temporary place with international monitors until they are resettled. People stuck in NFZ and the camps have had enough..; April 16, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Peter said...: Bhairav,

I hate to speculate on the commitment of our cadres, but in terms of potential, I think Lt. Col. Amuthab is a bigger lose than Brig. Theepan. I was disappointed that he was not posthumously promoted.

கடந்த மாதம் இடம்பெற்ற மோதல்களில் கேணல் வீரத்தேவன் மற்றும் கேணல் இளங்கீரன் ஆகியோரும் வீரச்சாவடைந்துள்ளனர்.; April 16, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Peter said...: I have to admit that the quote posted by m.g.k
[http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/04/121789.htm] Click-able Link come as a huge surprise to me.

It indicates that the West has understood the Diaspora's genuine fears about the situation.

With no one to account for people leaving the zone, and no international monitoring of the concentration camps, expecting Diaspora to ask their relatives to move out of the 'conflict area' was always going to be a futile bid.

We must press on with the protests until UN agrees to record people leaving the 'safe zone' and UNHCR takes full responsibility for 'refugee camps' where people's freedom of movement will not be militarily restricted.; April 16, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Bhairav said...: Guys, according to GoSL, the LTTE is militarily defeated, so what's the political solutions on the table for Tamils? There are no such political solutions for Tamils except giving few houses and whores to Karuna,Pillaiyan,DD,AS etc.; April 16, 2009 at 2:23 PM
tn thamilz said...: The max I can see from Singala thugy government is (after arm twisting etc) is the Indian state model. That is what Indian government is also aiming for (and that is what Narayanan must have said to KK to convince him).. The worst case scenario is - nothing.. same province structure..; April 16, 2009 at 2:27 PM
tn thamilz said...: Peter, with that statement from US, the ball is firmly in singala thugy government court now. Everyone knows UN just the shadow of US. I am sure Mr. Nambiar would have taken this message to Singala thugs. If they don't act on this recommendations now, expect sanctions on this paraya state from UN soon. Remember Zimbabwe and UK's role.; April 16, 2009 at 2:45 PM
tn thamilz said...: ..and it seems the west has decided to play a good cop - bad cop role. While UK and France blames LTTE, US solely blames the government in it's statement.; April 16, 2009 at 2:47 PM
tn thamilz said...: இந்திய வெளிவிவகாரத்துறைச் செயலாளருடனான சந்திப்பு மனநிறைவளிக்கும் வகையில் அமைந்திருந்ததாகவும் தெரிவித்த அவர், இச்சந்திப்பின் போது விவாதிக்கப்பட்ட விடயங்கள் அனைத்தும் நாளை வெள்ளிக்கிழமை நடைபெறும் ஊடகவியலாளர்களுடனான சந்திப்பின்போது வெளியிடப்படும் எனவும் தெரிவித்தார்.

Need to watch tomorrows statement from Indian government closely..; April 16, 2009 at 2:50 PM
aKa said...: Sinhalese goons seriously injure 11 upcountry Tamils in Moneragala

Sinhalese men armed with guns and swords descending on Tamil rubber plantation workers in Monaragala district fired at random on the workers sheds, seriously wounding eleven of them on Tuesday and Wednesday, Monaragala police who had arrested two Sinhalese youths involved in the incident, said. The wounded Tamil estate workers are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Monaragala government hospital.

Following the killing of twelve Sinhala villagers in Buttala in two separate incidents by unidentified armed men Saturday and Monday, a Sinhalese youth had come to the Tamil estate workers and threatened all of them to leave.

The Tamil youths in the houses had got together and chased the Sinhalese youth away.

The youth had returned with the gang of Sinhalese armed men who opened fire on the estate workers’ houses.

The terrified Tamil estate workers in their hundreds had fled away seeking safety in the nearby jungles.; April 16, 2009 at 2:53 PM
aKa said...: sinhala war on tamils continue; April 16, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Peter said...: IC is limited in what it can do. While Sri Lanka is no major player on the international scene, nobody wants to take on India.

Many in the UK have been very open about their limitations in intervening in what even they call 'India's issue'.

Of course, for as long as LTTE retains conventional capabilities, 'India's issue' will only claim victims amongst Tamils. In the post-conventional phase, 'India's issue' will not be such a walk in the park for that country.

Let's hope all is avoided by a change in government there.; April 16, 2009 at 2:59 PM
tn thamilz said...: Peter, if the situation is getting out of control (like the current one), the IC will react. So far, IC (read western countries) let India handle the Srilankan situation. In the past 2 and half years, the turned the other way when the war was raging in sorry lanka. Now the situation is getting worse and many NGO's in their country questioning them and the population is agitating, they will see it as India's failure to contain and keep the situation under control. This will pave the way for western countries to get involved... This is what happened when the situation went out of control in 2000-2001 (when 40K single cells cornered).; April 16, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Mahen said...: Please read these few verses from Bhagavad Geethai to put the deaths of our heroic warriors into perspective. They are imperishable and eternal.

avinasi tu tad viddhi
yena sarvam idam tatam
vinasam avyayasyasya
na kascit kartum arhati

"The athman which pervades the entire body you should know to be indestructible. No one is able to destroy that imperishable soul."

antavanta ime deha
nityasyoktah saririnah
anasino ’prameyasya
tasmad yudhyasva bharata

"The material body of the indestructible, immeasurable and eternal living entity is sure to come to an end; therefore, fight, O Arjuna."

na jayate mriyate va kadacin
nayam bhutva bhavita va na bhuyah
ajo nityah sasvato ’yam purano
na hanyate hanyamane sarire

"For the soul there is neither birth nor death at any time. He has not come into being, does not come into being, and will not come into being. He is unborn, eternal, ever-existing and primeval. He is not slain when the body is slain."

yadrcchaya copapannam
svarga-dvaram apavrtam
sukhinah kshatriyah partha
labhante yuddham idrsam

"O Arjuna, happy are the warriors to whom such fighting opportunities come unsought, opening for them the doors of the heavens."

hato va prapsyasi svargam
jitva va bhoksyase mahim
tasmad uttistha kaunteya
yuddhaya krta-niscayah

"O Arjuna, either you will be killed on the battlefield and attain the heavens, or you will conquer and enjoy the earthly kingdom. Therefore get up and fight with determination."

sukha-duhkhe same kritva
labhalabhau jayajayau
tato yuddhaya yujyasva
naivam papam avapsyasi

"Do thou fight for the sake of fighting, without considering happiness or distress, loss or gain, victory or defeat—and by so doing you shall never incur sin."; April 16, 2009 at 3:46 PM
tn thamilz said...: http://www.channel4.com/news/article.jsp?id=3092267

"Channel 4 News has obtained footage from inside the "safe" zone which shows what is said to be the aftermath of an artillery attack on people queuing for milk and food."; April 16, 2009 at 3:55 PM
tn thamilz said...: Single cells are always single cells..

http://www.asiantribune.com/?q=node/16831

"Top intelligence sources have indicated to the Asian Tribune that socializing parties which have been held in Colombo by LTTE sympathizers using all types of alcohols and designer drugs have been frequented by Ambassador Blake and also his family members and perhaps he was compromised by some of these LTTE supporters who may have information that they can use against Blake that is making Blake the saviour of the LTTE leadership."

If they are targetting US Ambassador then all is not well with Single cell government and US.; April 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Nilambare said...: Peter, Badri, Navindran,

Finally, a good article supporting Tamil's course from Canada. Need more of these.

http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/story.html?id=1501065; April 16, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Nilambare said...: Peter/Badri,

Another good article praising the LTTE and its fanatical diaspora by a very prestigious institute.

http://www.mackenzieinstitute.com/2009/tamil-tigers-040609.htm; April 16, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Unknown said...: Nishan---Middle east toilet cleaning maid son

Don't you know
supplementary allocations to various ministries including Rs 69 million to counter LTTE propaganda in the United States, according to documents presented to Parliament last week?

Sinhala Bastards, why are you in this blogspot? go and fuck in DW, DN, Asian Tribune etc..Nothing wrong with you bastards. All this because of your Arab oil fathers.; April 16, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: Laptop Kumara Ramawickrama also got the same pain as of VP.; April 16, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Unknown said...: Kuruwita,

I have 5 stolen laptops and 10 cameras.
Do you want to buy one at doscount? Labai.

What a criminal race. If you go to Anurathapura, you can buy stolen gold items at half rate from mother fucking sinhala soldiers.; April 16, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: Breaking News !!!!

There is NO - WAY for a Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka !!!!

Norway says it should be within a united Sri Lanka as the article puplished in TAMILNET today shown below.

The link

http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=29058

" Norway urges attention on precarious situation for civilians in conflict zone
[TamilNet, Thursday, 16 April 2009, 12:03 GMT]
"All attention must now be directed towards the precarious situation for the civilians trapped in the conflict zone, and to end the fighting without further bloodshed," said a press statement issued by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Colombo on Thursday, stating that Norway strongly condemned and regretted the incident in Oslo where the Sri Lankan Embassy building was subjected to a mob attack on 12 April 2009.

"Norway has a long-standing friendship with Sri Lanka, and all our efforts have been to work for peace within a united Sri Lanka," the statement said.

The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs has personally conveyed his regrets through the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oslo and the Norwegian Police have strengthened the security at the premises of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oslo, the press statement said adding that the police are doing everything they can to bring the culprits to justice.

"Norway has a long-standing friendship with Sri Lanka, and all our efforts have been to work for peace within a united Sri Lanka. All attention must now be directed towards the precarious situation for the civilians trapped in the conflict zone, and to end the fighting without further bloodshed."

"; April 16, 2009 at 8:41 PM
m.q.k said...: SRI LANKA: BUDDHIST MOBS ATTACK CHURCHESPastor threatened with death, historic Methodist sanctuary ransacked, during Holy Week.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, April 16 (Compass Direct News) – Buddhist mobs attacked several churches in Sri Lanka last week, threatening to kill a pastor in the southern province of Hambanthota and ransacking a 150-year-old Methodist church building in the capital. On April 8, four Buddhist extremists approached the home of pastor Pradeep Kumara in Weeraketiya, Hambanthota district, calling for him to come out and threatening to kill him. The pastor said his wife, at home alone with their two children, phoned him immediately but by the time he returned the men had left. Half an hour later, Kumar said, the leader of the group phoned him and again threatened to kill him if he did not leave the village by the following morning. Later that night the group leader returned to the house and ordered the pastor to come out, shouting that if he had brought his gun he would have shot him. “My children were frightened,” Kumara said. “I tried to reason with him to go away, but he continued to bang on the door and threaten us.” Earlier, on Palm Sunday (April 5), another group of men broke into the 150-year-old Pepiliyana Methodist Church in Colombo after congregants concluded an Easter procession. Witnesses said they saw them load goods into a white van parked outside the church early the next morning. “They removed everything, including valuable musical instruments, a computer, Bibles, hymn books and all the church records,” said the Rev. Surangika Fernando; April 16, 2009 at 9:45 PM
thiru said...: peter, just to verify, is it confirmed that all the leaders such as vidusha, gadafi, and keerthi have escaped along with the 800 cadres?; April 16, 2009 at 9:45 PM
m.q.k said...: The U.S. wants the government to “assist its Tamil citizens by halting shelling of the safe zone,” Wood said, adding that it should uphold international humanitarian standards in camps sheltering displaced civilians and allow aid groups, international monitors and media access to the camps.; April 16, 2009 at 10:18 PM
wijayapala said...: "In that battle, 200 cadres including Lt. Col. Amuthab, Deputy Commander of CASIR, and Brig. Theepan, Special Operations Commander, laid down their lives for our people."

Peter has finally been bought by the SLA. We all know that Theepan and Amuthab are alive and well in the Vanni. Editor Badrinath exposed the SLA's fake photography through sophisticated Eelamoid earlobe analysis:

Look at the following photograph and see Theepan's ear lobe. Everyone has one of two types of ear lobes, joined to the head or separated. Theepan's ear lobes were joined to his head, where as the body shown on TV had ear lobes separated from his head.

Government's Photo:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NThBWf1DqSY/Sdr0G5r007I/AAAAAAAAATM/oVjtRHOhAbM/s1600-h/theepan1.jpg

Theepan's photo:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NThBWf1DqSY/Sdr0BXm8FbI/AAAAAAAAATE/dRGn55y7Gik/s1600-h/deep3.jpg

By the way, DBS's latest story on Theepan is again stupid with no logical basis. He tries to convince the Tamils of his story by glorifying Theepan, saying he refused to escape so that he could die with his men. If there was a chance to break a hole through and escape for one person (Theepan), they could as well have taken the entire group of 200 LTTE fighters out as well. Don't believe DBS just because he glorifies Theepan. His method is to pile up a bunch of horse crap, and then give you a table spoon of glorification so that you swallow it all together.; April 17, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Bhairav said...: Guys, it is worth listening to Yogi's speech on pulikalinkural's April 15th edition - click the " sama kala arasiyal"; April 17, 2009 at 12:11 AM
wijayapala said...: Here is Peter in denial mode 10 days ago:

"Do you think Col. Theepan's brother would talk to DBSJ? Do you think any of Col. Theepan's brother's friends would talk to DBSJ?"

Looks like "outcaste DBS" has a far greater grasp of what is really going on in this war than Eelamoid Peter who probably could not point out Ananthapuram on a map.; April 17, 2009 at 12:12 AM
wijayapala said...: Dear Bhairav,

"I've found the loss of Amuthap was great impact since his fortnight speech is still rings in our ears. Anyways, all Tamil warriors who are killed in this righteous war are great warriors regardless of their LTTE ranks."

On the contrary, Theepan, Amuthab and the others must have been pretty worthless cannon fodder if it took the LTTE nearly 2 weeks to acknowledge their deaths- and allowing the first honor of eulogizing them to the SLA.; April 17, 2009 at 12:15 AM
wijayapala said...: Correction: "Puthukkudiyiruppu Peter" (our very own version of Baghdad Bob); April 17, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Nilambare said...: wijayapala said:
[On the contrary, Theepan, Amuthab and the others must have been pretty worthless cannon fodder if it took the LTTE nearly 2 weeks to acknowledge their deaths- and allowing the first honor of eulogizing them to the SLA]

Well said Wijayapala. By the rate Peter and Badri & Co going, they must be the most enthusiastic diaspora a country can every have (my mistake, an imaginery country) can ever have. I'm just waitng how long LTTP will take to ackowledge the Sun God's death, when and if it happens. Two more generations I guess.

One thing I must admit though is their perseverance. It is second to none. By the looks of it, fund flows may not be stopped for a quite while yet.

However, one thing is sure these diasporas will never send their own children for teh 'cause' fighting alongside with the 'low class' peoples' kids. I am also sure, if Ealam is ever established, they will never come to live their either.

I wonder what they will do to the Tamils living in other parts of SL in an eelam situation. Will they have a referendum to ask those Tamils to check whether they like to come to Eealm. Also they may start funding the two current universitities in 'Tamil Eelam' as these two, being funded by moda Lanka is shameful.; April 17, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: See the SL President in the LTTP's dream Capital

http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20090416_10

President visits Kilinochchi: 'first ever visit by a head of state'
H.E the President and Commander-in-Chief, Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the recently liberated Northern Town of Kilinochchi today (April 16).

The President made this goodwill visit during the traditional Sinhala and Hindu New Year period to meet with the troops stationed there as well as IDPs and other civilians.

This is the first visit by a Head of State to this part of Sri Lanka after the first Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Mahamanya D.S. Senanayake toured the area in early 1950s.

Killinochchi was considered the headquarters and administrative centre of the separatist LTTE, until it was taken over by the security forces on January 02 this year, in the current operations to eliminate terrorism from this country.

On the arrival at the proposed new hospital complex in the heart of Kilinochchi town Thursday (16) morning, the President and his entourage were received by Defence Secretary Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Roshan Goonatilake and Inspector General of Police Jayantha Wickaramratne who had arrived in Kilinochchi prior to the visit of the Presidential team.

At the outset, General Officers Commanding 57 and 58 Divisions Major General Jagath Dias and Brigadier Shavendra Silva briefed the President on the tiring long march made for liberation of Kilinochchi by respective Divisions from the commencement of the Wanni humanitarian operation.

During this historic visit, President shared his thoughts with valiant soldiers present at the venue while joining them to taste traditional sweetmeats during tea. A cross section of soldiers from all ranks representing Wanni-based military units received New Year gifts from the President. A large stock of weaponry including artillery and other sophisticated guns captured by the Army from the LTTE was also kept on display for President's inspection.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa along with President's Secretary Mr. Lalith Weeratunge, Defence Secretary Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa and military top brass saw with his own eyes the damage caused by the LTTE to public property such as schools, hospital and the water tank before their eviction.

He also visited the former LTTE Peace Secretariat and Political Headquarters in Kilinochchi town.

On his return, President and the retinue landed in Vavuniya where Commander Security Forces Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) Maj. Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya received them. President Mahinda Rajapaksa as Commander-in-Chief addressed the members of tri services, Police and Civil Defence Force in Wanni and appreciated their service before he distributed parcels of sweetmeats among them.

President's Secretary Mr. Lalith Weeratunge, Defence Secretary Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Roshan Goonatilake, Inspector General of Police Mr. Jayantha Wickaramratne, Commandant Civil Defence Force Vice Admiral Sarath Weerasekara and Commandant Special Task Force Deputy Inspector General of Police Mr. K.L.M. Sarathchandra were present during the visit.; April 17, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: "53 Div advances towards Wellamulliwaikkal
Troops of 53 Division stepped-up the offensive yesterday, 16 April, towards Wellamullivaikkal from east of Puthukuddiirippu amidst heavy indirect fire launched by the LTTE terrorists from the government declared No Fire Zone, the latest military report received from the battlefront said.

Terrorists making desperate attempts to save their lives keeping hostage thousands of Tamil civilians in No Fire Zone and building earth bunds to resist security forces' advance. According to the latest report received from the battlefront, LTTE terrorists are now withdrawing deeper in to No Fire Zone heavily mining the area as another tactic to cause damages to the advancing troops.

Infantrymen of 1 Gemunu Watch (1 GW) on offensive under 53 Division have uncovered 3 bodies of LTTE terrorists killed in hours-long fighting took place yesterday. 10 x T-56 weapons were also found during the same search and clearing operation, military report added.

Meanwhile, troops of 5 Gemunu Watch (5 GW) confronted with LTTE terrorists on their advances towards Wellamullivaikkal and inflict heavy damages to the enemy. 2 bodies of LTTE terrorists were found during the subsequent search operation along with 5 x T-56 weapons and 1 x Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), the military report added.; April 17, 2009 at 1:56 AM
Unknown said...: Those Goons who have been dejected by your failure and the falsity of defencewire and company. Remember I said, Jayalalitha was only against the LTTE becuase she was in the opposition when rajiv got killed. Now look what her election manifesto says. Add the BJP whom will be more then willing to ally with her. EELAM IS COMMING SOON. ALL YOUR STUPIDITY HAS COLLAPSED.

It said, "If these moves fail, then AIADMK will press for a separate state of Eelam to ensure that Tamils in the island live a life of dignity."

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200904170940.htm; April 17, 2009 at 1:57 AM
Nilambare said...: Navindran,

How is Jayalalitha going to do it? Is SL a colony of India? They can go and get lost. She'll be better served if she concentrate he energy on TN Tamils and trying to improve their sanitary and hygienic conditions.; April 17, 2009 at 2:10 AM
Anonymous said...: Pundays, sakkiliyas, please fund Tamil terrrorists, to gun down your fellow citizens just like animals...

sakkiliya is nothing but sakkiliya....

UTHR,
Father perished with a son, Saving another son: During the second week of April, a father managed to save his 17 year old son from conscription in this way. However he was he was shot on the forehead and killed on the spot by a group of pursuing militants as he was making good his escape with his family. He had been leading a group of families along an escape route about 11.00 AM dodging militant sentries who had been placed at the edge of the NFZ. Just as they were part way across the lagoon, a group of militants spotted them and came after them firing. This father was carrying his 10 year son on his shoulders and fell just as he was climbing ashore at the other end. The younger son on his shoulders got injured just below his chest. He had initially started running with the crowd crying to his God for help, and then returned to his father and lay over his body sobbing in silence. In the meantime the wife, the 17 year son and his younger sister had, after getting to the shore run towards the army with their fellow escapees, thinking that the father was also coming behind them. The gun fire from the pursuing militants gave them no chance to stop and look behind. The escapees were encouraging each other to push ahead without a moment’s delay. It was only as they stopped at the other end that they were told by one who had come behind them that the father was fallen at the water’s edge and the son was injured and was clinging to the father. The elder son took out his purse with the NIC and other documents threw it on the ground and ran back. He picked up his younger brother, tugged at his father for some time only to spot the wound, and ran back. The army received them with real sympathy, fed them and gave priority to send this family to Omanthai. Word got to the brother of the deceased living in the government-controlled area. They went to Vavuniya. The mother and the injured son had been brought to Vavuniya hospital by this time. The boy succumbed to his injuries. The police OIC showed a lot of sympathy in responding to the request of the family to get the other two children down from Omanthai in order to take them to the funeral. He used his cell phone to get in touch with the officer in Omanthai, got them down and completed the paper work to release them.; April 17, 2009 at 2:27 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: Navindran said...

Yes Yes Eelam will be in India not in SL.

Jaya Lalitha's is solarge all Peelamist can accomodate in hers.; April 17, 2009 at 2:31 AM
FreedomFighter said...: Sihala racist dogs, why do not look after your own wifes, mothers and you childredn. They end up in midle east suck arab dicks and wash arab bums.
You children are bing fucked by you politicians and tourist. Do not come here to advice us, at least we are fighting for freedom, you dogs need to sort you own house.; April 17, 2009 at 5:16 AM
Nilambare said...: FreedomFighter said,

[Do not come here to advice us, at least we are fighting for freedom, you dogs need to sort you own house]

Hmm... .you are 'atleast' fighting your freedom, at most what? Don't listne to Sinhalayas, just listne to poor Tamils coming from the NFZ and listne carefully to what they are saying.

Do you know why not a lot of people came from the NFZ during the 48Hr ceasefire? Because LTTE thugs had more time to guard them. Ever wondered why they are coming in big number now after the fighting was re-started?; April 17, 2009 at 5:29 AM
Indian said...: //A grant of Rs 10,000 crore would be provided for the restoration and development of the Tamil areas of Sri Lanka after the devolution was completed, it promised.

The manifesto, released by Jayalalithaa, said AIADMK would work for stringent anti-terrorism law with adequate safeguards to prevent misuse, setting up of commando units in every state, and initiate dialogue and a special package to address genuine demands of Naxalites if they lay down arms.

It said the defence budget would be increased and India's "antiquated war machinery" modernised on a war footing//
Navindran,
Maybe you should call Amma and inform her that this election is for the Redfort and not for St.George Fort.LMAO reading this manifesto.Thanks for the link anyways; April 17, 2009 at 5:55 AM
Ashok Kumar said...: Let Jayalalitha say whatever she wants to, including how she is going to resolve Israeli-Palestine issue, why we bother?

Because it is going to be a hung assembly, she feels that even if she has around 30-35 MP's,
she may have a chance to become the Prime minister with the support of third front.

There are already a dozen people like Mayawathi, Mulayam Singh, Lallu Prasad Yadav, Sharad Pawar, Chandrababu Naidu, Deve Gowda, Ram Vilas Paswan aiming for that post.

In the past, Deve Gowda with a handful of M.P.'s, managed to become the Prime Minister, as a neutral choice, because none of the 'big guy's' would allow their powerful opponent/s to grab the post!

After April 16th, all the tamasha would start. Hope they settle down soon, because we need a stable non- congress government at the centre at the earliest.

That government will defenitely be in need of Tamilnadu M.P.'s support for their survival.; April 17, 2009 at 6:25 AM
Indian said...: ashokkumar2103,
//After April 16th, all the tamasha would start. Hope they settle down soon, because we need a stable non- congress government at the centre at the earliest//
Its May16th and not April 16th.Secondly for a stable government,we need either the Congress or the BJP at the helm.
But almost all opinion polls predict that the UPA will endup with more seats.Amma for one will sure switch to Congress side along with "chameleon" Ramadoss if the Congress ends up as the single largest party.Its a win - win for her both at State and at Centre.

About she becoming PM,its really funny how these Third Front talks about forming a Govt.At the best they could muster around 120 seats.We have atleast every leader worth his salt in the Third front having PM ambition.Unless the UPA or NDA supports from outside,the Third front cant form a government.

Its the last thing India wants at this moment.We all saw what happened '89,'96-'97 period.Unless the Congress or the BJP is at helm,no chance of stability.

PS:Too much discussions on Indian elections than battelfield updates,hmmmmm time to change the name of the blog??; April 17, 2009 at 6:56 AM
FreedomFighter said...: Why would i trust what sihalese and sri lankan govenment is saying or even the froign media, none them have guts to allow independent media in to the save zone so they report on the events.
Since they did not do that sri lanka state is the guity party, which has failed protect tamil people in sri lanka.

At least in so called safe zone tamils have more freedom to move. 1) they are able leave
2) they are able leave via the ship.

But what singala state do, when they arrive. they lock them u pin concentration camp. Where they losse the same fucking freddom you talking about. So they really better off where they are.; April 17, 2009 at 7:25 AM
gambit said...: http://www.mackenzieinstitute.com/2009/tamil-tigers-040609.htm; April 17, 2009 at 8:32 AM
gambit said...: The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam: Essential Points
By John C. Thompson
A Fascinating Terrorist Group

Arising in the mid-1970s, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have become one of the world's leading terrorist groups. Following the classic model of a 'National Liberation' movement of those years, they escalated their activities in the early 1980s to create a guerrilla force, and the resulting civil war has continued ever since.

The LTTE remain noteworthy for several reasons. These include:

1. A history of innovative tactics and techniques. The LTTE were (until surpassed by various Palestinian groups during the 2000-04 Second Intifada) the most prolific users of suicide bombing tactics, pioneered the use of the suicide belt-bomb, and introduced many new tactics including the use of hang-gliders and ultra-light aircraft, frogmen, improvised submarines and much else.
2. A unique use of Émigré communities to support their cause. While the use of emigrated nationals to support various homeland conflicts is an old story; the Tigers were unique in facilitating the Diaspora of Sri Lankan Tamils into Western democratic states. As hundreds of thousands of Tamils made the transition from poor refugees and newly landed immigrants to prosperous citizens, they were controlled to a degree never seen before and systemically milked for contributions to support the LTTE's war effort. Diaspora organizations that opposed Tiger perspectives were simply not allowed to exist.
3. An immediate resort to sophisticated organized crime. There is a very long history of various insurgent movements turning to organized crime to meet their expenses and payroll; this is usually a gradual process. As the Tigers helped establish the Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora, they also used it as a foundation to help spread an international network of smugglers and narcotics traffickers. The vast majority of Tamil émigrés are law-abiding with little tolerance for the criminals in their own community: Yet the speed with which Tamil organized crime networks became established in the 1980s and early '90s was remarkable.
4. Close harmonization of all aspects of the movement. Few terrorist groups act in isolation. Most have some manner of political front, arrangements for logistics, and mechanisms to raise money through legitimate and criminal means. For the LTTE ever since the early 1980s, a variety of political fronts, fundraising organizations, arms and equipment purchasing, and various criminal enterprises have always worked closely together.

On the War in Sri Lanka

Few conflicts have simple causes, and the human appetite for easily understood narratives inevitably casts the players in a conflict into roles as 'good guys' and 'bad guys', with helpless victims on the side. The reality is always different.

Sri Lanka is a complex society with complex problems. The insurgency that the Tamil Tigers began in the mid-1970s arose for a number of reasons. Some of the validations for the conflict and the Tigers' behaviour are true, as many are false. Some of the conditions that generated the conflict have changed, some never will.

As of 2001, the Sinhalese constitute 74% of Sri Lanka's population, Tamils are 18%, Muslims 7% and Burghers comprise most of the rest of the country's people.

Sri Lanka underwent major population growth after independence in 1948. The new country invested heavily in education (and many Tamils were predisposed to embrace the opportunities this presented). By the 1960s there were greater expectations among young Sinhalese and Tamils than the island could provide. In such circumstances many under-employed youth will be attracted to extremist ideologies. This included Maoism and a 1971 revolt by the Maoist young Sinhalese of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was quashed -- leaving an estimated 15,000 dead.

Frequent episodes of Sinhalese nationalism during this time also limited the ability of many Tamils to find education or employment according to their expectations and the international climate of revolutionary politics and national liberation movements had its attractions. The successful independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan (accomplished after severe repression and a major Indo-Pakistani war) was also an inspiration. In the early 1970s, some 30 Tamil independence groups had formed and five armed factions made their appearance:

The war itself has gone through a number of phases. These include:

* 1970-1976: Growing violence within Sri Lankan Tamil community: Internal militancy grew as young militants attacked high caste Tamil elites and federalist Tamil politicians while emerging Tamil 'national liberation' movements attempted to redirect violence towards Sinhalese.
* 1976-1983: Classic Terrorist Group: The LTTE is created and established connections with Middle Eastern terrorist groups and Indian intelligence agencies. It worked to limit effects of liberalizing government policies and to destabilize local areas, encouraging repression by police and military to polarize Tamil society. Terrorist cells evolved into embryonic guerrilla forces. Base organization of Diaspora political front organizations and overseas organized crime by LTTE-related gangs first appeared in Europe.
* 1983-1987: Classic Guerrilla Warfare: LTTE attacks provoked violent communal rioting by Sinhalese, hundreds of Tamils were killed and tens of thousands displaced inside Sri Lanka. LTTE guerrillas began to engage in conventional warfare with the Sri Lankan Army. The Tigers encouraged refugee emigration into Western Europe, Australia and Canada while using political fronts to tap them for support in their new countries. The Tigers began to destroy rival Tamil militant organizations and absorb other factions.
* 1987-1990 Indian Imposed Peace Accords: The imposed settlement of the conflict resulted in extremely hostile opposition among Tamils and Sinhalese alike. The Sinhalese JVP initiated a second revolt against the government, which was suppressed with the loss of over 40,000 lives. The Tigers took on the Indian peacekeeping force and inflicted very heavy casualties. By 1990, India bailed out and the Sri Lankan civil war returned with full force.
* 1990-2002 Nearly Continuous Civil War: Aside from a brief ceasefire in 1994/5; warfare continued, with first the Army and then the Tigers gaining the upper hand in fighting around key areas in the Island's north. The Tigers assassinated two national leaders -- India's Rajiv Gandhi and Sri Lanka's President Ranasinghe Premadasa -- and engaged in "ethnic cleansing" against Sinhalese and Muslims. They conducted frequent terrorist attacks elsewhere in Sri Lanka, and encouraged the growth of the Diaspora movement. During this time, the Tigers first resorted to maritime piracy; established their own shipping line and created a sophisticated administrative apparatus inside their controlled territories.
* 2002-2008 The Attempted Peace Process: Twelve years of warfare in northern Sri Lanka had resulted in a deadlock, and in early 2002 a cease-fire agreement was signed by the LTTE and the government. However, both sides had fundamentally irreconcilable positions - Sri Lanka wanted to remain intact while LTTE demands inevitably led to a fractured state. By September 2004 the Tiger Fronts started to condition the Diaspora community for a return to the conflict and a series of incidents suggested the LTTE hoped to provoke a response from the Sri Lankan military. The 2004 Tsunami hit eastern Sri Lanka especially hard, probably delaying the return of the conflict but giving the Tigers new opportunities to raise money, stockpile supplies and recruit children. The Tigers also murdered hundreds of Tamil politicians from non-Tiger parties (particularly during the 2004 elections).
* 2008-2009 Return to War: The Tigers were not alone in preparing for a return to hostilities and the LTTE's desire for a return to the conflict had estranged many former supporters inside Sri Lanka and the Diaspora. The Sri Lankan government went heavily into debt to finance an expanded military and acquire new capabilities. The 2004 defection of a senior LTTE leader - Colonel Karuna - had also enabled the Army to shift resources when the fighting resumed. The Sri Lankan military was able to concentrate in a series of offensives and inflicted enormous losses on the LTTE through late 2008 and into 2009.

After 25 years of more or less continuous guerrilla war, the Sri Lankan government finally tipped the balance. Employing new weapons and expensive new resources, the Army was able to drive the LTTE out of many areas and overran sanctuaries that the Tigers had controlled for years. In January 2009, after a series of battlefield defeats, the LTTE guerrilla force retreated into a tiny enclave (less than 30 square km) between two lagoons in northeastern Sri Lanka around the town of Puthukkudiyiruppu.

The Tigers pulled between 70,000 (Army estimate) and 200,000 (LTTE estimate) Tamil civilians into their enclave with them, and have been using them as human shields, a forced labour pool, and a last source of compelled conscripts and child soldiers. Two months later, the LTTE's situation had not changed, and the end of the guerrilla war is in sight. Taking your own people hostage, then pleading for their safety and welfare is unusual. Even at bay the Tigers remained innovative.
The Genocide Myth

Terrorist groups, aspiring revolutionaries and other kinds of insurgents usually like to present a simplistic and unambiguous narrative that justifies their behaviour. Like all simple stories, there have to be heroes and villains, and evil to be overcome� it's not hard to imagine where those who construct such narratives like to place themselves.

The LTTE's first and most enduring objective was the creation of a Tamil homeland on Sri Lanka; the justification for this goal was the idea of Sinhalese genocide against Sri Lankan Tamils. The offered proof for this genocide was the communal rioting of 1983 in which many Tamils were killed, injured or dispossessed. Since then, Tigers have used the events of 1983 as justification for their own deeds; and the Diaspora's reaction to the imminent victory of the Sri Lankan military is a redoubled effort to brand Sri Lanka as a genocidal regime.

A basic principle in the revolutionary 'National Liberation' model that the Tigers followed in the 1970s and early 1980s is the use of violence to provoke an over-response by aggrieved authorities. Whenever police and military can be induced to use indiscriminant violence against a community that an insurgent claims to represent, it makes the insurgent's case for him. By way of analogy, imagine being repeatedly kicked in the shins by someone until you punch him in response, so that he can cry to all nearby that you just hit him without provocation. There's always someone prepared to believe him.

In the LTTE's formative years, many Sri Lankan police and military obligingly went along with the pre-written script; clumsily using violence in response to provocative outrages; and alienating more and more Tamils. On July 23rd, 1983; 13 Sri Lankan soldiers were killed in a Tiger ambush, and the incident was given full play by the Sri Lankan government (although it kept quiet about the subsequent murder of 14 Tamils by the Army the next day). At the funeral for the soldiers on the evening of the 24th, rioting broke out and subsequently, somewhere between 200 and 2,000 Tamils - estimates vary widely -- were killed and up to 100,000 were displaced by Sinhalese mobs.

Despite the numerous examples of Sinhalese sheltering their Tamil neighbours, the damage had been done, and the Tigers then had all the justification they ever needed. They seldom discuss the years preceding 1983, and often would have credulous Westerners believe that they arose solely in response to these riots.

However; since 1983; there has been no repeat performance of similar mob behaviour by Sinhalese. No mob violence followed the news that 1,200 Sri Lankan soldiers were killed by LTTE guerrillas (300 after surrendering) when the Mullativu army base was overrun in 1996. Nor was there any vigilantism after some spectacular LTTE truck bombings in Colombo. No mobs appeared in 1998 when the Temple of the Tooth - one of the holiest places in Sir Lankan Buddhism - was attacked by a Tiger suicide bomber. Part of the Tiger's incentive for these outrages may have been a hope that Sri Lankan Sinhalese would repeat their behaviour of 1983, but they never have.

There have been frequent instances of human rights abuses, extra-judicial homicide and carelessness about collateral damage by the Sri Lankan military. These are distressing, but do not constitute genocide.

Genocide, as we have all too often seen, requires much more extensive and enthusiastic massacres than a week of violent rioting 26 years ago. It requires wholesale ethnic cleansing - which is something the Tigers have repeatedly attempted, but not so the Sri Lankan authorities. It requires labour camps and death camps - something that the Sri Lankans have never built. Notwithstanding the events of 1983, Colombo and other Sri Lankan cities have large populations of Tamils who haven't felt the need to live in fear and apprehension of their neighbours for the past quarter century.

The charges of genocide from the LTTE and their supporters have no merit, and should be immediately ignored whenever they are raised.
The Tigers Claim to Tamil Leadership

In the 33 years of the LTTE's existence the Tigers have repeatedly claimed to speak for all Sri Lankan Tamils. This has never been true, although thousands of Tamils have been killed by the Tigers to substantiate this claim.

In numerous other instances around the world, terrorists and insurgents have expended a great deal of time and effort to ensure that they are the sole 'legitimate' voice for the people they claim to represent. What is seldom remembered is that it took intimidation and murder to ensure this situation could be achieved. One should remember how that much of the violence in Apartheid South Africa of the 1980s, in Ulster in the 1970s, or among the Palestinians in the 1950s, was the result of infighting among various factions. Many of the first victims of the Bolsheviks in Russia were other Leftists; and Hitler's first spree of mass murder was to suppress Rohm's SA within his own Nazi Party.

Whatever the claims of the LTTE, Sri Lanka's Tamils were never one united community. Some Tamils have ancestors who arrived in Sri Lanka over 1,500 years ago; other Tamil communities have been present for less than 200 years. There are cleavages within the Tamil community based on class, region, religious caste, and occupation. Some Tamils are so intermarried with their Sinhalese, Muslim or Burgher neighbours that they are barely conscious of their identity.

Many Tamils have no love for the LTTE - with profound reason. The Tigers were ruthless in murdering the leaders of rival insurgent groups such as PLOTE, the EPRLF, and TELO; and in purging potential rivals within their own ranks to their leader, Vellupillai Prabhakaran. The toll among Tamil figures who were opposed to a militant path has been very heavy and continuous - some 200 in 2004 alone. It must be remembered that the first murder by the embryonic LTTE was a Tamil federalist politician, killed by Prabhakaran personally.

The LTTE's indiscriminate attacks with time bombs and booby traps on buses, and with truck bombs on office buildings, could not distinguish between Tamils, Sinhalese, Muslims and Burghers. Ethnic cleansing activities often involved massacres and midnight attacks on rural communities, which also made it difficult for machete-wielding Tigers to distinguish Tamils from intended victims.

Tamils in Sri Lanka who have tried to shield their children from conscription by the Tigers (who are notorious for using child soldiers) and educators who tried to keep the Tigers out of their school rooms have been killed by the LTTE. Tamils who objected to paying war-taxes, or who opposed the Tigers in other ways have also disappeared, or have been wiped out along with their families.

In the past two months, many of the Tamils compelled to act as human shields have been killed by the Tigers as they tried to escape. Others, hastily armed and forced into the ranks of the Tigers, have fired on the guerrillas in an attempt to save themselves and their families.

Whenever the Tigers or their supporters insist they are speaking for all Sri Lankan Tamils, it is an insult to some very brave people to accept this claim.
Some Questionable Chums

The Tigers began by adopting the traditional model of a national liberation movement in the 1970s, and they were soon tied into the networks of indirectly Soviet sponsored international terrorism that existed in those days. At various times, Asian Defence Journals, investigative reporters, and Jane's Defence Review have linked the LTTE to:

* The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP); LTTE members were at their training camps in South Lebanon during the late 1970s and apparently again after 1983.
* The Palestinian Liberation Organization; again, this was in the 1970s when the PLO was a terrorist group in Lebanon. The PLO was also said to be providing some training for the LTTE in southern India.
* The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF); The LTTE was reported to be helping train members of this al Qaeda-related group from Mindanao in the Philippines during the 1990s.
* The Abu Sayyaf Group; a successor to the MILF and more conventionally tied to al Qaeda. The LTTE was also said to be training their members in the late 1990s.
* Jemaah Islamiya: The Indonesian 'franchise' of al Qaeda. The LTTE is said to have helped train JI members in maritime terrorist tactics in the 1990s.
* Al Qaeda: Besides providing training (presumably on a commercial basis) to a number of member organizations within al Qaeda; the LTTE has assisted members of al Qaeda with false passports and in joint arms purchases before the 9/11 attacks.

Over the decades, the LTTE has frequently pioneered terrorist techniques that have been copied by other groups. These include the suicide belt bomb famously used in the 1991 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi and later to such effect during the Second Intifada by the Palestinians, the use of chlorine tanks in vehicle bombings to generate a gas cloud, later much copied by al Qaeda in Iraq,and suicide speed boat attacks such as were later seen in the attack on the USS Cole. This has led to widespread speculation that the LTTE provides training and instruction for other terrorist groups.

The LTTE has been involved in heroin trafficking since the late 1970s. They have been linked to heroin distribution in Canada, France, Italy, Poland and Switzerland; and major shipments of heroin and opium to and from India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand and Sri Lanka itself.

The LTTE has been accused of piracy on numerous occasions and is linked to the capture of eight freighters in the Indian Ocean since 1995. The entire crews of two ships are missing, and it is assumed they were murdered by their captors.

Criminal enterprises associated with former LTTE members in many countries include human trafficking, extortion, credit card fraud, counterfeiting, commercial fraud and much else. Organized criminal activity in any Western country requires a degree of cooperation with various other criminal societies and Tiger criminal enterprises have cooperated with Bikers, Chinese Triads, Russian and Italian Mafias, and a variety of other groups over the years.
Protesting for the Tigers

Notwithstanding their interest in carving out a single ethnic state in Sri Lanka, LTTE political fronts in Diaspora communities have always stressed multicultural politics in their new societies. The Tiger Fronts in Canada made early connections with 'anti-racism' groups as a way of securing allies in their fight to keep liberalized refugee policies that facilitated easier immigration. They were also quick to cultivate political contacts, particularly with incumbent politicians. In Canada, this meant (in the mid-1990s) wooing the NDP at the municipal level, the Liberals federally, and the Conservatives in Ontario. Similar behaviour has been seen in Europe and Australia.

Among the Diaspora, the only organizations that were permitted to exist were at best strictly neutral and non-partisan. However, most were pro-Tiger. Tamils who had left Sri Lanka found that every Tamil cultural body, temple, newspaper, or language and immigration service that they might resort to was pro-Tiger. Being known to hold Anti-Tiger views was to risk ostracism (a severe threat to a new immigrant) or a beating. Trying to avoid paying 'War Taxes' meant running the same risks; and could result in penalties to family members still living in Tiger-controlled areas back in Sri Lanka.

Frequently, if the Tiger controlled front organizations needed to make a point, mass attendance at a protest march might be compelled. In recent years, Tamil store owners have been ordered to shut their shops to maximize attendance; and the men used to collect War Taxes might also go door to door in Tamil neighbourhoods ordering people to appear at events. However, as the Diaspora community matured and disappointment with the failure of the 2002 ceasefire grew, a growing number of Tamils started avoiding Tiger events. Legal prohibitions and orders against the LTTE and its front organizations in a number of countries have also encouraged many Tamils to defy these groups.

However, the LTTE has controlled Tamil language media and education in Diaspora communities for years and many Sri Lankan Tamils still see the Tigers as champions of their people. There are many who remember the events of 1983 or human rights abuses and have decided to side with the Tigers. Much of the support for the Tigers is genuine and will remain so in future.

As the war in Sri Lanka grinds to a conclusion; the flare-up in protest activities is a natural outcome. It could be seen as a displacement activity and a rejection of an unpalatable reality for many Tamils. Imagine a Tamil immigrant in their 50s who gave a child to the movement and contributed thousands of dollars over 30 years; now imagine how desperate they might be to avoid seeing the cause come to an end and all their sacrifices come to naught.

For many of the children of Tamil immigrants, their idea of their Sri Lankan Tamil identity was entirely defined by the Tigers. The heroes they were encouraged to emulate were LTTE veterans at the Diaspora's "Martyr's Day" celebrations who paraded under the Tiger flag in their old uniforms. They cannot accept that the Tigers were ruthless killers under the control of a pitiless sociopathic leader.

The problem for Tamils in the Diaspora is that they cannot really fit into their new societies as long as the Tigers exist and influence their lives. The problem for Sri Lanka is that it can never realize its true potential, as many other Asian countries have, so long as the Tigers remain. The LTTE arose as a radical response to a situation that existed decades ago, and it has long outlived its time.; April 17, 2009 at 8:36 AM
Lalith Kuruwita said...: Hello; April 17, 2009 at 8:36 AM
m.q.k said...: A SEVEN-day hunger strike by Sri Lankan Tamils has ended after Government officials agreed to help their cause.Over 8000 supporters gathered outside the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) office in Canberra's state circle this evening.

The protesters were demonstrating against the Sri Lankan government's treatment of Tamil Tiger separatists.

Geetha Mano, a protester, said a DFAT representative met with a delegation from the group and assured them the Australian government would do what it could to pressure Sri Lanka.

"We have been given assurance," Ms Mano said.

"We will wait and see if they will keep these promises."

Earlier, 27-year-old Mathivanan Sinathurai collapsed outside the protest and was taken by ambulance to hospital.

He was one of six hunger strikers who were taken around the state circle in wheelchairs.

Demonstrators said they were buoyed by a visit from Greens leader Bob Brown, who assured them he would push for media to gain access to the conflict zone in Sri Lanka and urge Australia's foreign minister to call for a ceasefire.

Protesters left a list of demands for Prime Minister Kevin Rudd before dispersing.; April 17, 2009 at 8:37 AM

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