Protest against Blake’s visit in Jaffna

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There was a minor protest held outside the American Center in Jaffna against the visit of Robert O. Blake. The Assistant Secretary of State is currently on a tour to Jaffna where he intends to meet community leaders and students. He was met by chants regarding his comments publicised on Wikileaks against Minister Douglas Devananda. (Jaffna Correspondent)

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Narayanan Peter Tuesday, 13 September 2011 11:15 AM

It is unwanted publicity for the visiting diplomats as his visit never favour the poor Tamils nor the Sinhalees. Tamils already wasted their souls by worshiping Ban Ki-moon, Sonia, Karunanithy and now Jeyalalitha. Blake try to be in the line. Beware!

RAJIV Tuesday, 13 September 2011 11:23 AM

Shame on these people. No self respect. Holding a board for petty political gain.

YURI Tuesday, 13 September 2011 11:57 AM

Oh its paid customers. its only job available in jaffna, other Jobs taken by Sri Lankans

Rajan Tuesday, 13 September 2011 06:22 PM

Courtersy to Mervyn. Well done Douglas you have learnt very well from your junior master.

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