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The Military denied reports about the presence of US Special Forces in Sri Lanka.

Military spokesman Nihal Hapuarachchi said there was no American or any foreign force in the island at the moment.

A top Pentagon Commander has said that US Special Forces teams are stationed in Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Maldives as part of counter-terrorism cooperation.   

However the Army has invited four countries to come with eight-man teams comprising of 68 foreign servicemen attached to elite Special Forces along with 2500 of our servicemen for its annual ‘Comoran Strike’ SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) training exercise which is to be held in September to enhance the striking capabilities especially in amphibious warfare operations. 

The training is focused on improving decision making, commanding and efficiency in deciding command capabilities at a given situation. (Supun Dias)


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  • faqi Saturday, 03 March 2012 06:41 AM

    If not for the USA & their sacrifice over 60 years ago by its young men & women,  that saved Asia,  from a ruthless, militaristic, nation , who thought the rest of Asia should be taken into SLAVERY,  you would be writing today  in Japanese in slave conditions. Think about that?. Read a bit of history and ask older Singaporeans, Malaysians and other south east Asians, how they were treated and many worked to death in camps.

    junta Saturday, 03 March 2012 05:27 PM

    They are of Sri Lankan origin....actually they are on three wheelers roaming the city looking out for terrorists like passengers

    Kira Saturday, 03 March 2012 04:17 PM

    Who cares about US Troops in Sri Lanka. Think about pay off loans to China.

    Vernon Saturday, 03 March 2012 02:58 PM

    Beware of the modern day Nazis.

    Sri Lanka, stop drilling for oil. If one drop is to be found...then there will be trouble ahead :)

    Jegan Saturday, 03 March 2012 02:37 PM

    More like "peace" was around the corner!

    gamunu Saturday, 03 March 2012 10:38 AM

    This information is surprising to many Sri Lankans in & abroad. Why it is that presence of US troops in a non - aligned country like Sri lanka.

    Govt. & other leaders have to explain. In India, the Communist party of India has asked PM, Mr. Mahonan Singh, about US troops presence in India.

    Why are our opposition parties silent on this important matter.

    solomon Saturday, 03 March 2012 09:45 AM

    US never lie. hik

    Mid wicket Saturday, 03 March 2012 08:37 AM

    US Special Forces teams are highly trained so that we cant even see them in our country!! Vimal must be hiding now:))

    KD Saturday, 03 March 2012 07:26 AM

    Yeah coming soon, just like Eelam is around the corner.

    faqi Saturday, 03 March 2012 06:56 AM

    Why should an high ranking American Admiral lie to Congress?
    He would be booted out immediately if he lied to the US Congress.

    grumpy Saturday, 03 March 2012 03:43 AM

    They must be referring to Gota.

    Renu Saturday, 03 March 2012 05:54 AM

    Fact is that there are US servicemen here how ever much the Army wants to say otherwise. Why should US lie

    lame Saturday, 03 March 2012 05:05 AM

    Maybe the first family who have US passports.

    xlntgson Saturday, 03 March 2012 04:54 AM

    "Every action has its own reaction, equal and opposite"
    This' applicable not only to terrorism but also to the counter terrorism (states' terrorism?)

    yuri Saturday, 03 March 2012 04:46 AM

    Yes NOT at the MOMENT.. coming soon

    sack Saturday, 03 March 2012 04:57 AM

    well you can always station them as embassy staff. and that what they do for CIA people. and usually there can be foreign military people in the country for as trainers or various other things.

    bandaiya Saturday, 03 March 2012 04:30 AM

    They think the people of this country are bunch of idiots. isn't it.?>??

    Nodrog Saturday, 03 March 2012 04:09 AM

    Another falsehood by the Yanks or are our guys trying to hoodwink us?

    lanka Saturday, 03 March 2012 03:38 AM

    I know there are, I even met one on the beach. He sais he is a US serviceman who is stationed in Lanka. He was either SEAL or SF.

    Nodrog Saturday, 03 March 2012 03:35 AM

    The usual routine......first deny and a few days later confirm story is true.


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