Release names of detainees-DNA

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The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) today appealed to the government to release the names of those held in custody or rehabilitation centers as several gangs operating in the North swindle money from parents promising to trace their children who disappeared during the war period.

DNA General Secretary MP Vijitha Herath told a news conference today that there are instances where Rs. 500,000 had been taken from such hapless parents. Mr. Herath said that these unscrupulous elements claim to be having links with certain government higher ups.

“This is a serious situation. Therefore, we urge the government to release the names of all those Tamil persons now held in custody or rehabilitation centres. There are around 8000 such persons. Otherwise, local and foreign forces which work against the interests of the country can make an issue out of this situation and it for their ends,” he said.

Mr. Herath said that these are issues to be considered in coincidence with the international human rights day in December. (Kelum Bandara)

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Comments - 16

Zouk Fernando Sunday, 12 December 2010 11:05 AM

Oh.......... please mind your own business Herath & co.

YURI Sunday, 12 December 2010 11:12 AM

Well This is today booming Biz in Sri Lanka, Dont you see in the Street. why do the yhave to do that. Go back to bed to get better dream

dsr-neckar Sunday, 12 December 2010 11:24 AM

We do not want know who are in rehabilitation centers. But want to make sure that everybody get rehabilitated including DNA leaders and supporters.

Prabath Sunday, 12 December 2010 12:55 PM

Well said Mr. Herath. This must be stopped and investigated immediately and the culprits from the top should be imprisoned.

Percy Mnadawala Sunday, 12 December 2010 01:51 PM

Mr. Herath - Thank you for raising a voice for the voiceless and helpless innocent people of this country.

THOMAS Sunday, 12 December 2010 02:35 PM

DNA has become democratic & calling for justice. When they were part of GOSL, they just closed their eyes , whatever happened around the country

A Harsh Sunday, 12 December 2010 04:02 PM

Probably ask SF, he may have some clue, how come your party does not know, they too were part of the elimination of terrorism

sanjeayan Sunday, 12 December 2010 10:34 PM

After two years!! This question?? This is the biggest joke!!! Too late!! … Thousands already perished!!!

Anchorage Monday, 13 December 2010 12:17 AM

New membership drive? eh.

strawberry Monday, 13 December 2010 03:05 AM

well done vijitha

ind Monday, 13 December 2010 03:36 AM

DNA now has taken over the duties of TNA. Well done DNA for showing your true colours. Thanks once again !!!!!

SINHALAYA Monday, 13 December 2010 05:23 AM

Mr.Herath is this your genuine reqst or Your International Invicible hand's reqst.? be watchfull...

cracko Monday, 13 December 2010 07:13 AM

I guess you have no immediate relative in there!

Hash Monday, 13 December 2010 08:14 AM

What happened to the petition that all of you signed for the same cause? You guys will do anything for cheap publicity.

tissa Monday, 13 December 2010 09:25 AM

Talking about human rights, eh? During your terror period innocents got killed in thousands and the victims were not allowed for respectable last rights, is it the type of Human Rights Vijitha is talking about?

Zouk Fernando Monday, 13 December 2010 12:10 PM

Nope I never had brainwashed killer machines in my family.

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