Take advantage of the opportunity- US to SL

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The United States on Monday called on the Sri Lankan government to take advantage of the opportunity to expand efforts toward greater reconciliation by working with the newly elected Northern Provincial Council.

Issuing a statement the US Department of State said, “now that the people of Sri Lanka have chosen provincial councils to represent their interests, it is incumbent upon the Government of Sri Lanka to support the new civilian leadership of the provinces.”

It also congratulates the people of Sri Lanka on their successful elections in three provinces on September 21. These polls were a historic first for the Northern Province since the end of decades of civil war in 2009.

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Comments - 24

aza Wednesday, 25 September 2013 01:33 AM

US should first ,investigate the malpractice they have done in middle east and killings of thousands of innocent civilians in IRAQ and Afgan

sach Wednesday, 25 September 2013 09:14 AM

yeah american media and they nicely control what they would publish. These are the ppl who is controling world media.

And between there were journos in SL war as well, if thats what u meant

kumar Wednesday, 25 September 2013 07:02 AM

Sri Lankan Government is always taking advantage on the situation. That is why they always create racial tension between the communities.

Nanda Wednesday, 25 September 2013 03:55 AM

Shehan, you have all the qualities to become a politician who do not want to solve this issue.

BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 25 September 2013 03:33 AM

The war in the ME is in full view of the public and journalists.

BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 25 September 2013 03:30 AM

The northern elections and the conduct of the same is not benevolence of the MR government nor the sinhalese, it has been forced upon by the international community.

BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 25 September 2013 03:29 AM

Good good, because all the patriots here are of the weerawansa type i.e. promising to fast unto death and then eating lemon puff on the sly.

Rohan Wednesday, 25 September 2013 02:59 AM

Are Ealam Tamils equal to Indian Tamils in the Central Province and other Tamils living in Western and Uva Province?

abeyro Wednesday, 25 September 2013 01:50 AM

USA helped us to get rid of floating armories of LTTE. They will now help us to get rid of floating thoughts of all Sri Lankans to "live happily ever after".

Shehan Wednesday, 25 September 2013 01:36 AM

If Tamils want peace and prosperity in Sri Lanka that is only through co existing with Sinhalese.... Bringing your international masters and kith and kin to intimidate Sinhalese will only make Tamils in Sri Lanka deprived of peace... Tamils are narrow minded, full of revenge and arogant where as Sinhalese forget the past and forgive... If you think it is a weakness you are simply mistaken... Your international orgasms only lead Sri Lanka to a state like Iraq... Sinhalese will still go to that state and will not bow down... If any one dream of Sudan style separation, that is when the last patriot is killed.

idroos2002 Tuesday, 24 September 2013 07:45 AM

pls US we don need u even for our good shu up

Flatwhite Wednesday, 25 September 2013 12:15 AM

Why are you all of a suddenly so cute.All these times USA has been critical of SL and please note the current regime and the president made it possible holding elections in the North and east after 30 years and the result was clearly shown in North the tamils selected TNA and it was fair to the fullest and where is your comments saying rigged,Military involved,Rajapaksa is authoritian and rigged the votes. Shut up your mouth now and levae SL alone. Tamil dispora now should clean toilets in the west not protesting.

tomsamusa Tuesday, 24 September 2013 10:06 PM

Stinky lankan leadership need USA to keep them on check to prevent ongoing genocide of Eelam tamils

kumaraya Tuesday, 24 September 2013 05:23 PM

The President of Brazil has accused the United States of spying in Brazil and human rigths violations in her opening address at the U.N.. Read the BBC, Drudgereportr and other media

bandara Tuesday, 24 September 2013 11:21 AM

yeah you need them only for Green card to escape when not in power

Kumaraya Tuesday, 24 September 2013 11:15 AM

What advise can we give you, Uncle Sam in return?

chena Tuesday, 24 September 2013 11:07 AM

Don't you understand because we(Tamils) have "No Hope" in this country.

ANTON Tuesday, 24 September 2013 09:36 AM

ADVANTAGE NUMBER ONE

JAYALALITHA WILL SHUT HER BLESSED MOUTH.

Suq Madique Tuesday, 24 September 2013 09:35 AM

The US would love if we were still at war so this false concern is really just a sham.

PERERA Tuesday, 24 September 2013 08:12 AM

ok master

unchikun Tuesday, 24 September 2013 08:02 AM

In effect what Uncle Sam says is "not to mess around with the NPC". Well said.

No Hope Tuesday, 24 September 2013 07:48 AM

Why is this Basted country always interfere with others matters.

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