Catholic Church to go to UNHRC seeking international probe

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Colombo, April 22 (Daily Mirror)- The Catholic Church is planning to present a proposal to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) through several foreign governments and international organizations to initiate an international investigation into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks with a view to mete out justice to the victims of those attacks.

Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith revealed this to the BBC Sinhala Service yesterday in a statement marking the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks which took place on April 21, 2019.

He accused the past and the present governments that they have failed to reveal the conspiracy behind the Attacks or the masterminds of it, despite five years having lapsed.

In the context of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa having failed to keep his verbal promise to mete out justice to the victims, now he has reposed trust on the written pledges given by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the Jathika Jana Balawegaya/ National People’s Power (NPP) on the matter, Cardinal said.

He pointed out that Ranil Wickremesighe who was the Prime Minister at the time of the Easter Sunday mayhem is the President of the country now, the then DIG for the Colombo North Deshabandu Tennakoon who was described by the Presidential Commission on the terrorist attacks to have acted as a mere messenger, without delivering his duties is the Inspector General of Police (IGP) today and the Nilantha Jayawardena, the then SIS director who failed to prevent the carnage, despite prior warnings by the Indian intelligence services is the second in command in the Police Department today.

He questioned whether one can expect justice under such a situation.

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Jagath Monday, 22 April 2024 10:57 AM

The only person who courageously spoke the truth , albeit late , was former President Sirisena . Now, his life in danger.

Crab Monday, 22 April 2024 01:45 PM

Yes. The person who helped MR and then GR to come to power

Ruwan Sanjaya Monday, 22 April 2024 02:26 PM

But once he said UNHRC intermittence to our country is not right at all with regard to human rights violations in previous regimes

Buddhika Ratnayake Monday, 22 April 2024 04:28 PM

Being a Buddhist, I have a strong respect for this Cardinal for his courage, bravery and straightforward behaviour towards corrupt politicians.

Tissa Fernando Monday, 22 April 2024 06:39 PM

Theit truth is what they think as truth. No matter what the real truth is. This person is trying to destroy the country. He was very silent when LTTE was bombing and killing thousands of civilians. In fact a lot of people believe that he supported LTTE.

Ram Tuesday, 23 April 2024 10:33 AM

Tissue Were were you when sri lankan forces killed many tamil civilians during last 30 years. Specially many churches were attacked by land and air and killed many hundreds civilians. You also taking only one side storey.

Nobody Monday, 22 April 2024 10:59 AM

This guy is a joke.. no better than a politician. He apparently knows the mastermind behind the attack but never tell the name to anyone. Can’t he let the people who lost loved ones to mourn and move on.. why drag this and inflict pain on those people for his personal gain.

Ian Bertus Monday, 22 April 2024 02:15 PM

Dont show your stupidity. This Government is suppressing the investigation. So what will happen to anyone who reveals the mastermind?

Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 23 April 2024 09:36 AM

Yes, it is like , I know who did it but I won't tell you.

Mk Tuesday, 23 April 2024 11:45 AM

You are spot on. If he knows the mastermind, he has to reveal it. Otherwise he is also helping to hide things.

Dee Monday, 22 April 2024 11:19 AM

So your new NPP government also you don’t trust? LoL!

Jules Monday, 22 April 2024 11:31 AM

God helps only genuine people.

Daniel Monday, 22 April 2024 12:11 PM

Where is the much hyped " internal mechanisms" which Prof.G.L.Peiris and now Ali Sabry eloquently brag about at every UN session.

No Justice Monday, 22 April 2024 12:14 PM

The Tamil speaking people have been asking for an international probe for the genocidal wars that were carried out on them since the independence. Nothing happened. Here too, mark my words- nothing will happen. RIP.

Wolf Monday, 22 April 2024 01:48 PM

This man has led his flock up a gum tree and is crying foul now.

Jabilo Monday, 22 April 2024 02:38 PM

God, truth and justice have no bounds. Anything can happen.

Mahila Monday, 22 April 2024 02:42 PM

(Part I) Daniel, "Where is the much HYPED “INTERNAL MECHANISMS" which Professor G. L. Peiris and now Ali Sabry eloquently brag about at every UN session!!!!!!!!!!!!?" They hyped to such GREAT EXTENT, IN EXPLAINING THE INTRICATE SYSTEM, the HYPING, Caused CONTRACTIONS AND EXTENSION of the Lower ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, SYSTEM HAS COLLAPSED INTERNALLY AND CANNOT BE EXTRICATED TO BE USED!!!??? Apparently, all medical experts have recommended the ONLY WAY to EXTRICATE the PROFOUND SYSTEM, IS OPEN abdominal surgery SO THAT, THE SYSTEM COULD BE GONE THROUGH, STUDIED, COMPREHENDED, to be IMPARTED, to New Judicial Body for Implementation!!!??? That’s the delay! The concern and reason, they are unable to move forward, is the consideration of Luxman’s AGE, and medical considered view is that surgery proposed is resulting in big setback, which is delaying!!! (TBC)

Mahila Monday, 22 April 2024 02:58 PM

(Page II) The alternative is to explore the possibility of retrieving the material content, at an AUTOPSY!!?? That may take some time, and such internal mechanisms, must await the retrieval methodology of Internal Mechanisms!!!??? Medicos are HOPEFUL patience would be the Key and PREVAIL!!!??? What’s the HURRY?? No Loss or gain!!!???Dead cannot be made alive NOW or 50 years hence!!!??? None can blame, GLP, Mahendra or anyone in the government, because, if SANER COUNSEL PREVAILED, as GLP makes exhaustive, persuasive requests so often, THERE WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN ANY HYPE by GLP at all!!??? Then, wouldn’t be facing DIRE DILEAMA AT ALL!!??? EVERYTHING WOULD HAVE BEEN SWEET, “TICKETY BOO”, GLP wouldn't have to have HYPED, problem never occasioned. GLP, gentleman he is, had the “INTERNAL MECHANISM” ‘GOING’ long ago!!?? THE MATTER POSITIVELY RESOLVED, MANY Moons’ ago!?

TruthTrue Monday, 22 April 2024 04:07 PM

Nowadays, the world seems to be dictated by those who wield power, with organisations like the UN, ICJ, UNCHR, and many others appearing to be subservient to it. This unfortunate reality is undeniable, and it's crucial not to disregard it. The recent conflict in Gaza serves as a stark illustration of this truth

Nandika Bandara Monday, 22 April 2024 04:32 PM

This regime seems to have serious conflicts of interest regarding the investigations. Without a regime change, justice cannot be expected for this crime. The last resort now is an international probe.

maha Monday, 22 April 2024 08:37 PM

This is the only option available for the justice.

melville perera Tuesday, 23 April 2024 08:41 AM

In spite of int'l appeals and thousands killed every day since Oct. 7th Israel's mass murdering leader worse than HITLER has asked the UN which includes the UNHRC to go to hell another step for cheap publicity by this ageing joker or showing off his religious power

Dilshan Perera Tuesday, 23 April 2024 11:18 AM

At least carry out capital punishment on the main terrorist Ibrahim Naufer and Saharan Hashims wife.. #executenauferibrahim

Navi Tuesday, 23 April 2024 08:04 PM

Why ? Did Michelle Bachelete let Malcom Ranjith down the first time around?/ Appears, Malcom has lost faith in prayer. Also, appreciate if Malcom bring it to the UNHRC notice that 14 year old Ms. Emanuela , a resident of the Vatican City who disappeared a several years ago that Investigation was still pending but everybody in the Vatican in the know. Also the death of ex Vatican banker Robert Calvi ? UNHRC has many more Intl probes to conduct where there was Vatican connection. The 01st Genocide of Catharis in Languedoc, Desimation Knight Templars, alleged Mafia money chanelled to Lech Walesa, the trade Unionist of Gadansk Shipyard in Poland to topple the that Govt, ....... ect....to name a few....

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