SL calls on remaining banned entities to renounce violence, separatism

22 November 2015 11:09 am - 10 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Explaining the move to lift the ban on several earlier proscribed organisations and individuals, the foreign ministry today urged the remaining banned entities to make public commitments condemning violence and renouncing separatism in order for de-proscription of those entities.

By a gazette extraordinary issued on Friday, the government lifted the ban on several outfits and individuals previously thought to have been working for the LTTE. On March 21, 2014, 16 organizations and 424 individuals were proscribed under the UN Act No: 45 of 1968. But the latest gazette notification bans only eight organizations and 155 individuals.

“We hope that other groups and individuals make similar public commitments condemning violence and renouncing separatism in addition to other necessary measures. Then they too can be considered for de-proscription and join other formerly proscribed organisations, both in the North and South, who have successfully entered the democratic mainstream and are now working for the betterment of Sri Lanka,” the ministry said in a statement.

“The initial proscription process was conducted in haste and was not subject to a rigorous process of assessment and verification. Many of the listed organisations had never condoned violence or terrorism. Some of the proscribed individuals were even dead at the time of proscription - including one individual who died 8 years prior to the proscription,” the ministry said.

It also said that over the last six months, law enforcement and intelligence agencies have conducted a comprehensive and careful review of the proscribed organisations and individuals. “The review process concluded that there was no intelligence or evidence justifying the listing of eight organisations and 267 persons,” it said.

“As a result of this review, our law enforcement and intelligence services are now able to target their resources more efficiently and focus their energy on genuine threats improving the security of all Sri Lankans. Furthermore, since the new Government came to power with a mandate for democracy, good governance, rule of law, accountability and reconciliation many listed groups made public statements expressing their commitment to a united, undivided Sri Lanka in global forums.”

The statement also said that as per it’s legal obligations, the Government will annually review and update the list of proscribed persons.

Comments - 10

Dd Sunday, 22 November 2015 05:21 PM

Ane Yes yes, they will listen. Make some milk bottles to feed the innocent Cubs.

Sapu Sunday, 22 November 2015 06:03 PM

The govt has sucesfully stopped Pro-LTTE elements and winning the support of many internation Tamil organizations

sene Sunday, 22 November 2015 06:04 PM

MR fans can shout about LTTE returning but what the current govt is doing will stop LTTE from returning ever

K.senarathne Sunday, 22 November 2015 06:05 PM

The govt has been very succesful in stopping a LTTE return

PPP Sunday, 22 November 2015 06:08 PM

Sinhala racists are still shouting at the govt! LOL what the govt is doing will unite divided Sinhala and Tamils

YAMAYA Sunday, 22 November 2015 06:32 PM

Gamarala and bulls eating grasses puting country in to mess

Warr Sunday, 22 November 2015 07:00 PM

The govt has succesfully destroyed any chance of LTTE reviving overseas

sene Sunday, 22 November 2015 09:01 PM

Are you eating grass to insult your president and be blind to his intelligent policy?

T_T Sunday, 22 November 2015 09:06 PM

They have no choice as SL tamils and TNa support unity

chimpa Sunday, 22 November 2015 09:18 PM

Yes, Gov. took the inertial step to carve out a separate state in the near future. Good.

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.

SL calls on remaining banned entities to renounce violence, separatism

Comments - 10

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

With IMF boost, Ranil will target 2024 Presidential poll

Wokeism: The Transgender and Drag Queen Conversation

How Lanka’s National anthem was amended due to superstition

Import of South Indian eggs: Sri Lanka walks on Indian eggshells

Wokeism: Is it destructive, or are you afraid of change? A response

Defeat in Ananthapuram Battle denoted the LTTE’s end

Wokeism: A Weapon of Mass Destruction?

Most Viewed in News

SL no longer deemed bankrupt: RW

SL Rupee appreciates against USD

USD121 Mn from first tranche of IMF loan received to SL, paid to India

How Lanka’s National anthem was amended due to superstition

SL Rupee appreciates further against USD

Sri Lanka becomes first in Asia to have its governance come under IMF scrutiny

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Prez stresses need to keep Indian Ocean free of Taiwan issue

Mississippi tornado kills 26 and brings devastation to US state

No plans to dissolve Dept. of Civil Security: Sagala

Condoms sold actively across the country

MIRROR CRICKET

Revenge on Thomian minds as they face Royal in Mustangs Trophy encounter today

Sangakkara recommended Viyaskanth as net bowler for Rajasthan team

New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka to sweep Test series

Williamson, Nicholls double tons put New Zealand on top in second Test

Dasun confident of claiming series whitewash

Royal do the double on hapless Thomians

Revenge on Thomian minds as they face Royal in Mustangs Trophy encounter today

CR & FC Centenary Rugby 7’s from March 31