Shavendra’s appointment undermines accountability efforts: Canada

20 August 2019 02:16 pm - 5 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The appointment of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as the Army Commander undermines reconciliation and accountability efforts in Sri Lanka, the Canadian High Commission said today.

In a tweet, the Canadian High Commission said it was deeply concerned by the appointment of the new Army Commander.

“Canada is deeply concerned by Lt. General Silva’s appointment as Army Commander in Sri Lanka, despite credible allegations of gross human rights violations against him during the war. His appointment undermines reconciliation and accountability efforts,” it said.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 5

Dalu Banda Tuesday, 20 August 2019 02:41 PM

Currently world has few burning problems and the appointment of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as the Army Commander of Sri Lanka is one of that

Ramal Tuesday, 20 August 2019 03:41 PM

Let. Gen. Shavindra Silva is a hero and played a pivotal role in eradicating terrorism in Sri Lanka.

Mason Tuesday, 20 August 2019 06:00 PM

wasn't he eradicating civilians, or did I misunderstand that

Panditha Gunatilake Tuesday, 20 August 2019 06:30 PM

Copy that.

mp Tuesday, 20 August 2019 07:53 PM

Why Canada should have concern over matters of SL?

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Shavendra’s appointment undermines accountability efforts: Canada

Comments - 5

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

Religion: Not for public debate

Driving into Colombo’s money spinning car parks!

The runaway prophet?

Veil of uncertainty covering naked truth behind death of schoolgirl

Unwanted attention

Lurking predators make some temples unsafe for novice monks

Reforming abortion law in Sri Lanka

Most Viewed in News

Afghan team offers special meal to Sri Lankan team

Professionals from 14 categories required to register with IRD from today

It was not Dinesh who caused delay for Ajahn Brahm Thera at BIA but Nimal Siripala de Silva

Several arrested for smashing Green Lanka building in Nawam Mawatha

SL origin Barrister, 34, becomes youngest ever minority ethnic Crown Court judge in UK

Sweden registers sex as sport-- Will host first-ever European sex championship ?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Student from Detention centre who appeared for O/L Exam, escapes

NPP’s petition demanding free and fair LG Poll reserved for order

Sex education should be included in school curriculum: Diana

Death of Assistant Manager of VTA in custody Seven PNB officers arrested

MIRROR CRICKET

Kohli holds firm against Australia in WTC final thriller

Shanaka plays down pressure of World Cup qualifiers as team leaves for Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka named unchanged squad for World Cup qualifiers; Mathews misses out

Cummins sparks India collapse in WTC final

Kohli holds firm against Australia in WTC final thriller

Shanaka plays down pressure of World Cup qualifiers as team leaves for Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka youth netball coach confident of whipping South Korea

Major Club T20 Semi Finals