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LTTE Condemns Construction of New Military Camp within Jaffna Town

Mr. S.P. Tamilselvan, head of the political division of the LTTE, has sent an urgent letter to the Sri Lanka Defence Minister, Mr. Tilak Marapone, requesting him to urge the government to reconsider this decision. An excerpt from the letter follows;

"A very grave situation of civil unrest is gaining momentum in Jaffna following your Government's decision to relocate the present Brigade Headquarters located at the Gnanam and Subash Hotels to a vast stretch of territory in the Jaffna Municipal area consisting of lands belonging to the former Town Hall, Jaffna Municipal Council offices, Rest House, Police Department incorporating the Jaffna Fort and surrounding areas. The civil and political organisations of Jaffna are alarmed and concerned over the scale and magnitude of the re-location programme in the heart of old Jaffna city in close proximity of two important reputable schools, Jaffna Public Library, Thuriappah Stadium and the new court complex to be constructed in that area."

"While we appreciate the decision of the Sri Lanka army to vacate the Subash and Gnanam Hotels, we are totally opposed to the re-occupation of lands in the Jaffna Municipal area and the setting up of a large military complex in the heart of the city. Our delegation at the Hakone talks registered its displeasure and warned the government of massive public protests. On behalf of the people of Jaffna, we urge you to reconsider your decision and find an alternative location outside the Jaffna Municipal environment with the consultation of the LTTE."

31 March 2003

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