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The recent disclosures by Channel 4 have shed new light on the truth behind the tragic events of the Easter Sunday attacks, Former President Maithripala Sirisena said.

He also called for an international probe into the disclosures made by the British TV channel.

According to Sirisena, the reality of what actually happened during the attacks differs from the initial perception. He expressed feeling harassed for four years in connection to this issue, emphasizing the significance of Channel 4's findings in bringing about a fresh perspective on the matter. (Yohan Perera)

 

 


  Comments - 30

  • Sandy Thursday, 14 September 2023 11:28 AM

    First you pay the price for being too incompetent.

    Joseph Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:20 PM

    That does not absolve you from your responsibility as President for failing to prevent it having information in advance

    DD Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:33 PM

    When SIRA brings the BAILA beat, the dance floor opens for business. Want to bet no one will show up? It seems like these are the 'SUNSET' days for SLFP.

    R.M. Palitha Ratnayake - (attorney-at-law) Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:41 PM

    Sirisena it is Ok and accepted but I have the voice cut you and Basil had prior to the Easter Sunday Attacks after that you went to Singapore to enjoy holidays with your family and did not even to come to SL soon after the attacks. All these hidden facts also will come out with Channel-4 findings.

    Gaston Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:44 PM

    Pay the 100 million to the victims you loon

    Rev. Fr. Vijith Mark Anthony Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:46 PM

    Mr. Sirisena, yes everything will come to light, but what will happen to the court verdict on you. When are you going to pay and settle the balance sum to the victims' families and affected peoples' families. You cannot escape and slip away Mister.

    Chryshan Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:46 PM

    At least now you know the reason when Rajapakses told you not to invite concerned people to security Council and not to take action when you got the warning of Easter attack. You were clue less of the extent of disaster planned.

    Prof. Vijith Janz Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:48 PM

    We got to know that in the next election you will join Ranil and as promised you will be made our Prime Minister. For that you are struggling to gain a good name, but it has been spoilt badly among the public putha... You play double games also with Ranil and Mahinda.

    Lt. Col. J.M.R. Ratnayake Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:50 PM

    When Channel 4 drama is staged in SriLankan courts will you come as a first witness and express facts about Mahinda, Gota and Basil?

    Wimal WW Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:52 PM

    Do you have a Medical Certificate from the Singapore Hospital you got treatment? Hope you may have all the bills for luxury items you purchased in Singapore along with your family. Ha...Ha... Ha... don't conn man we are not keeping flowers on the ears like you.

    Anthony Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:57 PM

    Giving excuses will not get you Scot free in paying the fine which has been implemented on you.

    No relief for you Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:58 PM

    Channel 4 confirms the fine imposed on you, even though you claim to be in Singapore at the time of Bomb blast. Channel 4 news will not give any relief for you.

    You never know Thursday, 14 September 2023 01:02 PM

    Is he becoming an American mole? He is being cleared by this rogue CH4 video. Did US influence this video to come out?

    Abd Thursday, 14 September 2023 01:35 PM

    But it happened during his reign,he wanted to show off that, he is a non-racist,so stupidly he went out of the way to achieve it, so many incidents happened during his period, for example,starting with release of girl who vandalized Sigiriya, and urinating on ancient stupa by some eastern university students, deliberate damaging on Mawanella statues, revelation of Wanathavilluwa armory and his unusual interference ,and many more incidents ,MS ‘s special care to some unreliable Muslim leaders offering higher positions, all these are facts led to mayhem, beyond all,this diabolical liar swore, he was not informed in advance

    Kumara Thursday, 14 September 2023 01:51 PM

    It is quite puzzling! Why did not you call for international probe when you were President?

    Gn Thursday, 14 September 2023 01:54 PM

    He knew about it, he was in Singapore wasn't he when it happened,any people got text msg warnings about possible attack, they did nothing to warn the public... they wanted casualties to gain votes

    Cherath Thursday, 14 September 2023 01:55 PM

    It's not in the nature of Sirisena to jump at things, rather he would come up with a witty quip, laugh at his own jokes and walk away. This most probably was exactly what happened when he received the tip from Indian secret service of the impending attack. Realising his stupidity later, he is pointing his finger at everyone but himself.

    Mahila Friday, 15 September 2023 02:44 AM

    Best course of action, GET HIM OUT OF POLITICS!!!? GOOD RIDDANCE OF BAD RUBBISH - though a Past President!! SHAME!!??

    Kulesh Thursday, 14 September 2023 02:00 PM

    And he did not sense it all these years? what's his IQ?

    marci peyres Thursday, 14 September 2023 02:30 PM

    The grinning fox will never leave politics. Perhaps, his begging bowl is still half empty! When will Sri Lanka get rid of these corrupt politicians!

    hapun Thursday, 14 September 2023 02:51 PM

    Are you trying to get away from the mass murder? Not so fast, MyThree. You were in it too when you went to Singapore. Never did anything to protect the innocent victims. All you cared about was how to protect yourself.

    Angry Themis Appuhamy a Farmer from Polanaruwa Thursday, 14 September 2023 03:03 PM

    Mythiripala Aiya, you being a GS became a President of SriLanka and made enough wealth for your 10 generations. In your area, there are 23 schools which they don't have proper class rooms, no toilets, no teachers.... did you think anything about this? You went behind for millions behind Mahinda and got caught for the Terrorist Attackers net and again made in billions. The curse from Polonnaruwa people will be there forever for you, your family and your dam brothers.

    Angry Thursday, 14 September 2023 03:06 PM

    You are responsible for 267 innocent lives and around 600 people still suffering without proper cure. You also have children, why did you betray SL poor innocent for the sake of money Sirisena?

    Proud Boy Thursday, 14 September 2023 03:50 PM

    The irony is that you knew about it but you took -off overseas. You wanted to destabilise RW so were complicit.

    Seeduwage Siriyawathie Thursday, 14 September 2023 04:28 PM

    What is Pambaya is talking about now? refund all of your pat and current Pin Padi's to poor people for medicine! Did you vote for Rambuk Polla?

    ANNECUNT Thursday, 14 September 2023 08:09 PM

    Thank you channel 4 for the exposure

    ANNECUNT Thursday, 14 September 2023 08:12 PM

    Please also expose how the economic criminals looted our money and put 22 million in hunger and made children faint at school

    KD Friday, 15 September 2023 07:19 AM

    Channel 4 video done by Ranil and Maitri to absolve themselves of the blame and responsibility. And most people fell for it.

    A Grama Sevaka Friday, 15 September 2023 10:57 AM

    Truth was that although Rajapaksas may have been behind the Easter Attack in 2019, in spite of warnings over 90 times from the Indian Intelligence Service (RAW) and Pakistani Intelligence Service (ISI), the then-president did not take any action to prevent it, and was on a shopping spree with his family in Singapore during Easter 2009 and did not return immediately after informing him about the attack. President Sirisena was not fit enough to be even a Grama-Sevaka of a remote village.

    Sirisena me Friday, 15 September 2023 01:33 PM

    As you were aware of the culprits behind the attack you should have told the world about it at the inception. Why did you wait for so long and until Channel 4 documentary was out to start babbling. Now no amount of blah blah is going to acquit you from paying the 100 mil to the victims.


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