ICRC scaling down ops

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The ICRC said that the scaling down of its operations in Sri Lanka will commence from November 29 with the closing down of its Mannar office.

The Sri Lankan government last week asked the ICRC to scale down its operations in the country. Head of Delegation ICRC in Sri Lanka, Yves Giovannoni however said in a statement that the decision to close down Mannar office was taken in September.

Mr. Giovannoni also said “I do not foresee the ICRC continuing for a prolonged period of time with a major set up as during the years of conflict. The direct consequences of the conflict are gradually and fortunately disappearing.”

However, he said that the corresponding timelines still have to be determined to this end, depending on the humanitarian needs as well as the possible administrative and logistical delays that it will inevitably entail. This is due to be discussed soon with the relevant authorities in accordance with our dialogue based on mutual consideration, he added. (Daily Mirror online)

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Comments - 11

Ryan Tuesday, 23 November 2010 11:43 AM

As they lost their blood relations last year.

Speed Tuesday, 23 November 2010 12:39 PM

Well Said !

Srinath Gunaratne Tuesday, 23 November 2010 01:13 PM

Bye bye
Never again.

resplendant Tuesday, 23 November 2010 01:34 PM

Good one ! No wonder their boss was seen crying

Fair N Square Tuesday, 23 November 2010 01:43 PM

Vacation time is over for many NGO overseas employees. Look for another country that has conflict and add fuel to fire, so you guys can extend another vacation.

pd Tuesday, 23 November 2010 02:50 PM

ha ha well said

PD Tuesday, 23 November 2010 03:09 PM

Yes, we have got rid of their relations. They also can go home now.

Ravi Tuesday, 23 November 2010 03:17 PM

have you any idea how much of good they have done to our country ?

TMA Wednesday, 24 November 2010 04:38 AM

They should never come back & help us even during times of natural disasater. Let's C how we cope with it, without begging them

Kumar Wednesday, 24 November 2010 05:02 AM

Srinath, You mean even at the time of natural disaster. When it comes to you only you will realize.

gUL fERNANDO Wednesday, 24 November 2010 06:50 AM

Do UNP has any claims about the withdrawal?

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