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Trapped civilians cut off from aid deliberately – MSF

16 hours ago ago from Tamil Justice

Guardian, UK Blocking of aid worsened 2009 humanitarian crises, group says Trapped civilians in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Sudan cut off from aid deliberately, says Médecins sans Frontières The withholding of government aid to trapped civilians in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Sudan contributed to the worst humanitarian emergencies of 2009, a medical group said today. Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) also pointed to a fall in funding for ...

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Sri Lanka government begging for UN action against war crime charges agaisnt officials

1 day ago ago from Lanka Polity

(December 23, Colombo - Lanka Polity ) In a very extraordinary move, Sri Lanka government is anticipating harsh action from the United Nations against the state heads. officials and Army even before the UN has considered such a move. Government leaders campaigning for the re-election of the President Mahinda Rajapakse in the presidential scheduled to be held on January 26 is trying to seek political mileage from a detrimental statement made ...

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The vested interests behind the Sri Lankan regime

23 hours ago ago from Socialist Party (Australia)

We are sickeningly familiar with the arrogant, cruel statements of Sri Lankan prime minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his cronies. They dismiss any criticism of their brutal war against Tamil-speaking people and the horrific aftermath of mass internment camps, militarised zones and a clampdown on media freedoms and democratic rights. But how can Rajapaksa & Company get away with it? By Manny Thain, Socialist Party The reality ...

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Three to admit backing rebel Tigers

23 hours ago ago from Tamil Insight- Tamil Voice in the Sun

Tamil Insight Tamil Voice in the Sun Search RSS for Comments RSS for Entries Home Advertise Links About About TERMS Contact Editorials Diaspora Statements Opinions News & Analysis Video Three to admit backing rebel Tigers (The Age, 22 12 2009) - Three Melbourne men today indicated they would plead guilty to charges of providing assets to Sri Lanka's Liberation ...

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LANKA BUSINESS ONLINE: Sri Lanka in talks with ADB on emergency loan

19 hours ago ago from Sri Lanka News Network

Sri Lanka is seeking a 150 million dollar emergency assistance loan from the Asian Development Bank that could help start urgent projects, especially in the former war zone, officials said. Richard Vokes, ADB country director in Sri Lanka, said the bank was ready to consider the loan as it shifts its focus to reviving the northern and eastern areas of post-war Sri Lanka.  Full Story

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