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The Attack in Colombo: Actions of those Against Peace

It is well known that as a result of activities by armed groups, aimed at disrupting the peace efforts, our cadres and civilians are being killed in the east. We strongly believe that these groups are operating with the help of the Sri Lankan military intelligence unit and the SriLankan Armed Forces. We have informed the SriLankan government, through the Norwegians and the SLMM, that the peaceful environment can be preserved only if the military intelligence wing and the security forces halt all assistance given to these armed groups.

We are suspecting that it is, the granting of refuge to these groups, and the permission given to them to act freely, in Colombo that has paved the way for yesterday's attack in Colombo.

Clause 1.8 of the ceasefire agreement states that all armed groups in NorthEast must be disarmed. Accordingly all these armed groups involved in disruptive activities must be disarmed immediately. We request that, the Sri Lanka military intelligence unit and the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, act according to the rules of the ceasefire agreement, and stop all such activities aimed at disrupting the peace efforts, and create an environment amiable for the peace efforts soon.

We like to reiterate again at this juncture, that as one of the signatory to the ceasefire agreement, we will, preserve the environment for the peace efforts, and abide by the ceasefire agreement.

08 July 2004

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