NUTA denies 40,000 killed during final stage of war

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The National University Teachers’ Association (NUTA) is to publicly quash the assertion by a section of the international community and some other organisations that 40,000 civilians were killed during the final stages of the war.

NUTA secretary Dr. Channa Jayasumana, who is a lecturer at the Rajarata University, told Daily Mirror yesterday that this was a falsehood and that he, along with other university academics attached to his organisation, would prove it with facts and figures.

“This is a false story created by those sympathising with the cause of the LTTE. We can academically prove that 40,000 civilians were not killed. It is an allegation cooked up by a section with vested interests,” he said.

He said NUTA would also campaign against the government's move to enact the Office of Missing Persons Bill in Parliament.

“We will create greater awareness among people,” he said.(Kelum Bandara)

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Comments - 14

Antony Monday, 08 August 2016 09:26 AM

War is history, but producing future generations are in your hand, so without gaining unwanted mileage on the history, pls confine yourself to churn out individuals fit for the society.

Unchikun Monday, 08 August 2016 09:47 AM

If you can prove 40,000 is a wrong figure, come up with the correct figure!

Dilhara Monday, 08 August 2016 09:59 AM

The myth must be exploded. But your campaign might give new life to Channel 4

C.K.Lankaputhra Monday, 08 August 2016 10:36 AM

"also campaign against the government's...." this proves to whom they are appearing for. Why wait so long to say this, publish your report of the investigation carried out by to ascertain the actual figures.It reminds the sinhala proverb " Haana heeya paanaa andaharen dane."

Chena Monday, 08 August 2016 10:39 AM

It looks like this Dr was in the field to count the dead bodies Do u know the actual figure?It is estimated by the people who was in that area , the dead bodies itself around 300,000

cruso Monday, 08 August 2016 10:40 AM

why are you worrying about the missing persons commission Government trying to find out the truth. We understand whats your motive behind it. via DM Android App

C Liyanage Monday, 08 August 2016 10:50 AM

Mr. Jayasumana, you cooked up the Kidney issue in Rajarata first. Now you are trying to intervene into the issue of disappearances in Sri Lanka. Academics should not step beyond their expertise. You are not an expert on any of the issues related to disappearances. Consult your academic colleagues in forensic field first before coming out with figures.

Gemunu Monday, 08 August 2016 11:03 AM

He has proved that one can get a PhD from Rajarata University in record time without bothering to submit a thesis. So he can prove anything.

willows Monday, 08 August 2016 11:31 AM

was he running the war at that time?

Dee Monday, 08 August 2016 11:52 AM

Some people are good at everything other than their respective job.

nisha Monday, 08 August 2016 12:23 PM

seems university teachers know more about war. btw are they referring video games ?

Riz Monday, 08 August 2016 04:14 PM

They refuse 40000, Coz it should be more than that....

REALPATRIAT Monday, 08 August 2016 09:00 PM

I THINK HE IS GOING TO JUMP ON TO POLITICS TO EARN MORE MONEY AND WEALTH BY MEANS OF FRAUD N CURRUPTION THAN BEING IN THE PRESENT FIELD . via DM Android App

REALPATRIAT Monday, 08 August 2016 09:07 PM

HIS INNER IDEA IS TO JOIN THE JOKERS FRONT TO EARN MORETHINGS BCOS ALMOST ALL THOSE WHO ARE IN THE FRONT ARE MULTIMILLIONAIRS. via DM Android App

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