Opposition MPs leave to rescue Sri Lankans held hostage in Myanmar, Russia

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By T.K.G. Kapila

Katunayaka, May 27 (Daily Mirror) - Three members of the Opposition left Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for Thailand for a diplomatic mission to rescue the 49 Sri Lankan youths and women who are forcibly held in the cyber camp of computer criminals in Myanmar and the Sri Lankan war heroes who are in the middle of the Russian-Ukraine war and bring them back to Sri Lanka.

These Opposition members went to Myanmar this morning for a 10-day visit to prepare a programme to get into negotiations with diplomatic officials and third parties.

This three-member group includes Opposition MPs such as lawyer Wasantha Yapa Bandara, J.C. Alawathuwala and Sujith Sanjay Perera.

They said that they are leaving for Myanmar to spend five days each and for Russia to launch this rescue operation.

These three members left for Myanmar and Russia with the letters containing the demands of the Chief incumbents of the three Buddhist chapters and the Leader of the Opposition and met with the Sangha leaders of Thailand and Myanmar and diplomatic officials of Russia.

This group left Katunayake Airport at 01.10 this morning on SriLankan Airlines flight UL-402 for Bangkok, Thailand.

Comments - 34

Eshan Monday, 27 May 2024 07:25 AM

Bunch of jokers. If they did not know there are a lot of behind the scene efforts underway currently via official government channels.

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Man Monday, 27 May 2024 10:56 AM

Yes, behind-the-scenes efforts to postpone elections and hold on to power, greedily without any mandate and sell whatever possible for commissions.

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Gt Monday, 27 May 2024 09:29 PM

@Man - Judging by your comments, looks like you are a another joker on the payroll of a 3rd party.

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Man Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:48 AM

@ GT; Distorted people like you feel so since there is an advantage by having tax evasions, etc. as Ranil paved the way and he is the hero unlike any other. Lunatics in asylums also believe like you and no difference and nothing to surprise. By the way, 6.9 M people paved the way to have the current situation.

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Senaka Monday, 27 May 2024 07:26 AM

Getting ready to bask in the glory of the efforts of others which is nearing fruition?

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Man Monday, 27 May 2024 10:58 AM

You mean, to hand over all the government assets for commissions and ignore due tax of their allies. Of course.

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Mahesh Monday, 27 May 2024 07:27 AM

Cheap propaganda stunt for narrow political objectives.

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Chang-hu Monday, 27 May 2024 07:41 AM

Hope they didn't forget to take all their shopping lists along.

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Rip Winkle Monday, 27 May 2024 08:26 AM

The height of absurdity! How many votes do these clowns hope to garner with this gimmick?

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Man Monday, 27 May 2024 10:42 AM

That would have been verified if Ranil released money for the local government elections and the results will dispel any doubt.

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Nihal S Monday, 27 May 2024 08:26 AM

Why the politicians need to be involved in countries where we have diplomatic missions to deal in such events representing the Government? I do not understand to logic here (or there is no logic)?

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Man Monday, 27 May 2024 11:03 AM

Dedication and honesty are the issue as sending warships to Red Sea is more important than providing security to SL fishermen of their livelihood. It's the logic that you cannot comprehend.

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Man Monday, 27 May 2024 11:03 AM

Dedication and honesty are the issue as sending warships to Red Sea is more important than providing security to SL fishermen of their livelihood. It's the logic that you cannot comprehend.

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Man Monday, 27 May 2024 11:03 AM

Dedication and honesty are the issue as sending warships to Red Sea is more important than providing security to SL fishermen of their livelihood. It's the logic that you cannot comprehend.

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Nihal S Monday, 27 May 2024 08:27 AM

Why the politicians need to be involved in countries where we have diplomatic missions to deal in such events representing the Government? I do not understand to logic here (or there is no logic)?

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Grace Monday, 27 May 2024 09:39 AM

When an election is nearing, our politicians' hearts become compassionate to people.

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Man Monday, 27 May 2024 11:05 AM

By distributing lands with deeds and rice for 2 months.

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Guppi Monday, 27 May 2024 09:52 AM

You can meet them at Patpong every night.

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Sue Kirthisinghe Monday, 27 May 2024 10:28 AM

Sajith is never happy unless he does what Ranil does. The Govt. had already initiated action to rescue the captive youth under official channels. So now, when they are successful, this stupid guy will take all the glory. That's what he always does, but thinks the educated people are not aware of his gimmicks. Unnecessary waste of money.

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Man Monday, 27 May 2024 10:47 AM

The government failed in any action for the release of those software engineers. Otherwise, it would have been a newsreel on that like land distribution to divert the North and East votes from Sajith to make him a looser rather than Ranil winning. No government money would have approved which is for his and his allies use.

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Joshua Monday, 27 May 2024 10:43 AM

Go and enjoy and come empty handed

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Last chance Monday, 27 May 2024 10:49 AM

They will come empty handed and will issue very big statements to show the general public that they have done so much to secure the release of SriLankan. What works in the back of the mind of these trio is the looming general election

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Man Monday, 27 May 2024 01:18 PM

It's your wish and pray to come with empty handed with no tangible results to put the beloved family members in grief for ever after the government being ineffective and produce tangible results.

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last chance Monday, 27 May 2024 04:12 PM

Man, it is not my wish it is what will happen, wait and see these crafty vagabonds stoop to any level to secure votes.

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Man Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:53 AM

@ Last chance; Nothing wrong to have a try and see to rescue them since the government is ineffective and more concerned of getting votes by distributing land, rice, etc. Another party collecting files and telling never-ending lies.

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madawa Monday, 27 May 2024 11:29 AM

They will have good rescue mission must have scheduled few good meeting with the third parties in Night clubs in BKK and Russia for sure,

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sumo Monday, 27 May 2024 11:51 AM

the expendables 5. The comedy begins.

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Gona Monday, 27 May 2024 03:53 PM

Jokers tour to fulfil Sajith gobbyas appetite.

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Vipula Monday, 27 May 2024 04:19 PM

Given the very defensive comments, one wonders if 'Man' is on the NPP payroll and working overtime to cover their nakedness?

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Man Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:56 AM

It is the aspiration of the grieved parties and I never trust that clan as they discourse one lie after another.

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Rajitha Monday, 27 May 2024 04:21 PM

Has the Man had too much beverage of the alcoholic type?

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Man Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:56 AM

I'm not that lucky have as you get, often.

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Buddhist Monday, 27 May 2024 10:26 PM

If they jump ship and join Ranil on their return or before the elections, then we can be sure that this trip will allow them to collect their bribes.

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Moh Sleiman Tuesday, 28 May 2024 05:20 AM

MY good friends in SRI LANKA .PLEASE find a way to kick RANIL and his STOOCHES out of POWER.These guys will never give up power till they loot the country to the last penny,These goons will go on holidays,as they know their time is up.

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