9 March 2011 06:00 pm
The European Union Heads of Mission are deeply concerned by the election related violence reported in the country, according to a statement released by the Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
“The EU Heads of Mission based in Sri Lanka are deeply concerned by the pre-electoral violence in Sri Lanka which has already caused two deaths and numerous injured. The EU believes that a peaceful environment is an essential pre-requisite for free and fair elections,” the statement said.
The EU requests the parties contesting the upcoming local government polls to act in peaceful and equitable manner. “The EU Heads of Mission call on all Parties in Sri Lanka to support a peaceful environment where the people of Sri Lanka can chose their political leadership in a free, fair and unbiased election.” (DS)