LTTE supporter self-immolates in Geneva

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A man, believed to be a supporter of LTTE, set fire to himself on Thursday morning in front of the UN's Human Rights Committee building in Geneva, Swiss media said quoting Swiss police.

There was a photo of a soldier next to him with a symbol of the Tamil Tigers, the armed group in Sri Lanka, as well as documents on self-immolation of Tibetans in Tibet.

The man was first taken to hospital in Geneva and later by helicopter to Lousanne's University Hospital, but died before he could be identified.

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Antony Friday, 06 September 2013 10:38 AM

Vignashwaran, Sambandan, SP......... and especially Pillai if you really love Tamils, want them to live in peace harmony and dignity in SL, please follow suit and save the tamil nation without dragging them back to another war and leave them at the mercy of our valient armed forces..

SunethTRP Saturday, 07 September 2013 10:57 AM

I read the comments and amazed how gleefully we cheer-on death! But then, I do relate to the simmering anger of the past that motivates these comments. Nevertheless, I think, we should take a moment to reflect on the desperation and hopelessness that drives a person to self-immolate. I know many will dismiss this as an act of stupidity. But remember, there must be at least one person who must be grief stricken because of this death.

Also, there is a higher power watching over us. All religions warn us of retribution. Some time it is swift. Most times it is slow. But it will come alright!

That said, surprised that Daily Mirror found it acceptable to post these virulent comments. Now that is rich, ha!

Yuri Saturday, 07 September 2013 07:19 AM

YES ITS RATHER THEN DEALING WITH BARBARIANS

No Hope Saturday, 07 September 2013 05:30 AM

Act on their own language. Kill and suicide.

MagodisThuma Saturday, 07 September 2013 04:23 AM

Idiot !

jacoobe Saturday, 07 September 2013 02:53 AM

Valiant ??

SL Saturday, 07 September 2013 02:53 AM

Ler Wimal out of this. How about you? We are happy to supply the accelerant if you go ahead?

sara Saturday, 07 September 2013 02:53 AM

who gave him petrol and from where did he buy petrol how much did he pay?

Will D. Harman Friday, 06 September 2013 02:26 PM

Probably a suicide bomber, but missed his target.

dickie bird Friday, 06 September 2013 02:05 PM

This is how Diaspora survive by sacrificing their own one at a time.
its easy to influence the dunb West with their stories as that of by the dead.

Nodrog Friday, 06 September 2013 12:20 PM

The could you, if you're so brave, please do it on his behalf? There'll be many happy to supply the petrol.

Suq Madique Friday, 06 September 2013 12:18 PM

As much a I detest Wimal I don't think he'd make such a dumb move.

Anil Friday, 06 September 2013 06:07 AM

Good move, we have many more to send.

Russel Friday, 06 September 2013 10:20 AM

black tigers still alive.

Grace Friday, 06 September 2013 08:34 AM

Tamil Nadu political jokers should follow him.

Young Lanka Friday, 06 September 2013 08:26 AM

way to go LTTE, keep it up. (saving a bullet, but feel sorry for his family)

Ricky Friday, 06 September 2013 08:13 AM

all LTTE supporters can follow this guy

dilini Friday, 06 September 2013 07:34 AM

if only the other LTTE supporters would follow this man...

ind Friday, 06 September 2013 07:02 AM

hope others too follow the same. good for the peaceful world.

Ptolemy Friday, 06 September 2013 07:00 AM

Foolish guy...feel sorry for his family.

Ramani Friday, 06 September 2013 06:55 AM

What has Weerawansa got to do with this stupid guy?

UN-Justice Friday, 06 September 2013 06:35 AM

Deeply regret of the precious life, but fools should not be fools at all times.

BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 06 September 2013 06:19 AM

Now this is what coward Weerawansa should have done when Pillay arrived in the country.

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