Will consider UN request

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In response to the UN Panel visiting Sri Lanka to meet the LLRC, the government said today that any requests made by the UN will be considered.

“ If a formal request is made by the UN Panel to visit Sri Lanka, the government will consider it”, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Bandula Jayasekara told Daily Mirror.

Sri Lanka earlier said that visa will not be granted to the UN Panel appointed by the UN General Secretary to investigate alleged violations of international law during the war. (DS)

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Comments - 32

idroos2002 Saturday, 18 December 2010 01:10 PM

Thats why raj we need not worry also vijay nambiar is the laision officer between GOSL and UN

citizen1 Sunday, 19 December 2010 06:59 AM

We should call it the 'farce unto death' as death in his case seems to be elusive.

citizen1 Sunday, 19 December 2010 06:58 AM

The puppet strings you mistake for a backbone..

Amara Sunday, 19 December 2010 05:22 AM

Possible to add another storey or two to his mansion

YURI Sunday, 19 December 2010 04:17 AM

Yes He will send the country to Hell with oneway ticket.. no worry he is good at it. Only Sri Lankan with BackBone

Senator Sunday, 19 December 2010 03:31 AM

According to BBC, our Foreign Ministry said yesterday that visas would be granted to UN panel members.

Silva Sunday, 19 December 2010 02:11 AM

Ban kimoon will not let Mahinda down.
Also he cannot offend India (his son in law being an Indian).
He must be having something up his sleeve.

Lanka mawa Saturday, 18 December 2010 09:18 PM

Some of you kalu Suddas please wake up.The western world do not care about us,Behind our back they call us Pakis.At least people like WW do something for the country instead of some arm chair Pantits.

Chandana Saturday, 18 December 2010 09:09 PM

Finaliy GOSL accepting the truth.

YURI Saturday, 18 December 2010 07:55 PM

They making some extra Fuff... this time for everyone

YURI Saturday, 18 December 2010 07:53 PM

who said we have backbone- dont you understand joke :-)

n.sethupathy Saturday, 18 December 2010 04:51 PM

This seems to be a good move.Whatever said and done,srilanka should show its stand tha t means we are still a democratic country.

Jumbo Saturday, 18 December 2010 03:35 PM

Wishful thinking of a patriot

Yehiya-Doha Saturday, 18 December 2010 03:18 PM

I remember When Dr. Colvin visited to one book shop in England to buy the constitution of Sri lanka. The same answer of salesman is suit to your foreign policy.

Desmond Saturday, 18 December 2010 02:27 PM

Dont read too much! This is a good tactical move. We must learn to give and take. Finally, Sri Lanka will win!

pissu balla Saturday, 18 December 2010 01:31 PM

Very well said.

Moon Saturday, 18 December 2010 03:12 AM

What a come down

FIRAZ ANVER Saturday, 18 December 2010 01:02 PM

Aiyooo! What happened to the Sovereignty of Sri Lanka. Will there be another "Lemon Puff" demonstration in front of the UN Embassy.

raj Saturday, 18 December 2010 12:01 PM

India mgiht get worried if India in any way contributed crime against humanity in Sri Lanka.

Trutham Saturday, 18 December 2010 09:28 AM

Thats good.., now you start understanding the world.., good process of political civilisation. In future, you will have to consider many more like this, without much choice.

dhana Saturday, 18 December 2010 08:38 AM

The final result will be an endorsement of LLRC`s findings by the UN. UN cannot do anything more than this. Thanks to MR`s far sightedness in handling the issue.

sam Saturday, 18 December 2010 07:19 AM

YES, PEOPLE ABROAD CANNOT BE FOOLED, LIED TO OR THREATENED LIKE THEY DO IN MOTHERRRR LANKA.

sam Saturday, 18 December 2010 07:10 AM

may be blowing some other's whistle for personal enrichment.

Hemantha Saturday, 18 December 2010 06:00 AM

WW start hunger strike immediately.

FRANNY Saturday, 18 December 2010 05:46 AM

IF NOTHING HAPPENED DURING THE WAR WHY WORRY ABOUT THEM COMING TO SRI LANKA AND TOURING OUR PRADISE ISLAND - THE TRUTH CANNOT BE HIDDEN

apelankawe Saturday, 18 December 2010 05:32 AM

So now Weeravansa will do a 'fast unto death' in front of the foreign ministry???

Kelby Saturday, 18 December 2010 04:29 AM

Srilanka can't hide behind China or India. Eventuality will take it's turn.

Bluff Bluff Saturday, 18 December 2010 03:59 AM

Where are the fast-unto-death whistle blower?

Minister Saturday, 18 December 2010 03:53 AM

Change of hearts at the 11th hour. Good for the future of this country!

perumal Saturday, 18 December 2010 03:46 AM

yes, eating the humble pie, after undergoing all insults!

iam Saturday, 18 December 2010 03:22 AM

what happend to the backbone?

raj Saturday, 18 December 2010 03:16 AM

tanks 4 channel 4 making changes

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