Sajith hits out at US-resolution

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The US- resolution on Sri Lanka filed at the UN Human Rights Council is a violation of the UN charter and an infringement of internal affairs of a country, UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Sharing his views on the Geneva resolution with the Daily Mirror, Mr. Premadasa said it violated article 2.4 of the UN Charter which said that all members of the UN should refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.

"Those countries that accuse Sri Lanka of violating human rights should look through a mirror and see to themselves the crimes that have been committed by their own armed forces,” the UNP Deputy Leader said.

He said all people in Sri Lanka should come together in countering this move irrespective of political, religious or communal differences.

However, he said it is the present government that had left room for the international community to act against Sri Lanka. Mr. Premadasa said the Sri Lankan government had missed a wonderful opportunity it had to put in place a reconstruction, rehabilitation plan for the North and to bring about reconciliation. (Yohan Perera)

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Comments - 37

TMA Monday, 12 March 2012 08:01 AM

This is definite blunder. But the appropriate way to impress the public

sam Monday, 12 March 2012 05:31 AM

Well said Sajith,You are a son of a great Sinhala leader in a party that was led by pro yanki colombo 7 people like Ranil, JRJ and even SWBandaranayake...

You will be selected as the leader of this country by Sri Lankans, but do not give in to Pro LTTE and NGO kakkass.. You have backbone just like your dad.

Cheers

Sam

P.Wijesekera Monday, 12 March 2012 05:57 AM

He The President should send Sajith Premadasa as the leader of the next delegation to the UNHRC in Geneva.

george Monday, 12 March 2012 06:17 AM

Guts?? ofcourse anybody in SL has guts and the will to say and act against not only USA, but any country onbehalf of our motherland.

mr Monday, 12 March 2012 06:40 AM

meka ithin anduvata kade yana bava api nodannavai....

Raja Monday, 12 March 2012 06:41 AM

Nobody brings any resolutions against LTTE. They are the ones who killed thousands of innosent people, monks and even infants. Sajith, you are a hero. We should come together irrespective of politics or religion.

Samosa Monday, 12 March 2012 06:46 AM

RW knows how to deal with these kind of things when it comes to international matters. He does not want to make any comments while the issue is being discussed in Geneva.

Anyone can make statements, but before we throw such statements, we need to see what we could do practically. We are just 20Million; we can't changed other countries. Whether we like it or not we have to accept the fact that we have to listen to so called big nations. That's how UN works.

Ajith Monday, 12 March 2012 06:47 AM

Sajith first talk about SL human rights and white van cases

Daavith Cameron Monday, 12 March 2012 07:45 AM

Huh! what a backbone! And we know what his great dad did when he was in power. No white vans then,only black nights.

Minnal Sri Monday, 12 March 2012 07:54 AM

Sajitj, please remember US resolution is not against our country but against our regime. US is certainly better than China with regard to human rights.

Gayan Samarasekara Monday, 12 March 2012 05:22 AM

Yes. But before that, Sajith Premadasa must be immediately expelled from UNP.

Nuzrath Anver Monday, 12 March 2012 08:04 AM

We should have united front against US. Let it be SLFP or UNP. Sri Lanka is our motherland. What they are trying to do is destroy the winners of War and prop up the looser. See what the jews did in wolrd war 1. They said lets war off to make peace and signed defeat for Germany , Autro and Hungrarian empire, Othman empire. Just because they wanted Palastine.

This shows us US wants to capture Sri Lanka. Because of its Strategic closeness towards shipping lane. US was never our ally . It is our Enemy.

Vinod Monday, 12 March 2012 08:11 AM

Sajith is a "gallery-only" politician. Probably one of the cheapest politicians in SL poliltics. I really hope he never becomes the leader of the UNP.

buffaloa citizen Monday, 12 March 2012 09:03 AM

RW does not have the Inland Revenue Department tapping at his front door. Now Sajith has to wash laundry for the ruling party.

J. Bos Monday, 12 March 2012 09:06 AM

Do you think RW can get the respect and votes from the SL public - the one's out of Colombo?

Ajith Monday, 12 March 2012 12:42 PM

No one can bring any resolutions against LTTE, because they are not legitimate government as well they have not signed all these international treaties.. They were branded by most countries as terrorist organization... If you start comparing the legitimate government with LTTE, either you are giving them a equal status, or putting our government to terrorist status.. Please dont be stupid....

N Monday, 12 March 2012 04:10 PM

yes, we know who's shopping for whom. Sajith What about the COL, Petrol?

udaralak Monday, 12 March 2012 05:31 PM

GOOD REPLY

upul Monday, 12 March 2012 05:34 PM

It is easy for some one who has no responsibility to play to the gallery.
Going against his party discipline is no sign of an aspiring future leader. He is an indisciplined politician. Stop calling him leader. He is not one.
His father did the same in 87-89 so obviously does not want any resolution.
Sajith the resolution is not against SL but the regime. SO to which party do you belong UNP or the SLFP

Kangaroo 2 Monday, 12 March 2012 03:50 AM

When you all are not looking in to these matters let outsiders do something at least ...........

union Monday, 12 March 2012 03:15 AM

Humanity is paramount then any legal formalities or UN charter. Any gross violation of human rights should not be tolerated.

Saman Jinadasa Monday, 12 March 2012 03:35 AM

USA gets all the shit due to world policing. It's natural the policeman gets the blame from perpetrators. Unless USA, the world is rediculed by Stupid Religeous groups, and also stupid ethnic groups in the world. Perpetrators get the membership of UN to do their blood thirsty actions. USA and all civilized world know it.

Ravindra Sandesh Monday, 12 March 2012 03:38 AM

Well said! you are a true patriot...!!!

raj Monday, 12 March 2012 03:25 AM

this statement proves the deep division within UNP since UNP leader Ranil asks its members to refrain from any comment on UNHR session. It is an indication, Sajit would eventually join with SLFP. We will have to wait and see.

raj Monday, 12 March 2012 03:27 AM

Tamils can live in the united country if the Sri Lanka proves that it did not commit any war crimes during the war. Behavior of the present is behavior of the future. If that so, if crimes have been committed at present, it will be repeated in the future as well.

Ranjith Monday, 12 March 2012 03:47 AM

It is obvious now who is fueling him to create problems within UNP.

ind Monday, 12 March 2012 03:58 AM

Sh..Your boss might get angry of hearing this !!

lankashantha Monday, 12 March 2012 04:01 AM

Last week UNP leader Mr.Ranil said no one to comment on Geneva event. So it comes to light that you are a ........

MY-RAJ Monday, 12 March 2012 03:03 AM

Leader of opposition ...have you got guts to make a such statement against US on behalf of your motherland..?

wonderboy Monday, 12 March 2012 04:10 AM

This is for local politics only. The resolution has no threat or use of force as in Art 2.4. Try something else. God help UNP.

Real peaceal Monday, 12 March 2012 04:28 AM

You are saying this because Ranil said 'no comment!' it doesn't look good for the party, sir!!

SL Monday, 12 March 2012 04:44 AM

Then how can you explain US action regarding Israel?

NF Monday, 12 March 2012 04:57 AM

Well said. Can we take Legal action agianst USA?

Barong Aiyya Monday, 12 March 2012 05:25 AM

Only yesterday this man playing the guitar at the Big Match.. Today he is playing again. This time, he is playing to the gallery in his big match against Ranil.Cant trust him, Putha.

Mifaz Monday, 12 March 2012 05:27 AM

Well said, even history shows that King Dutugemunu defeated north Elara. again and again ethnic issue raised. Situations will get worst in future.

Dinesh Monday, 12 March 2012 05:31 AM

@ My Raj He is not the opposition leader , and what he is trying to say is what the leadership request not to do.
What is he trying to do ??? entertain the media?

Ranjith Monday, 12 March 2012 05:32 AM

Yes you can. But USA is not SF or local opposition personnel.

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