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January - 3 
President Maithripala Sirisena in an interview on January 3 said that Government would not act in haste for setting up a special court on allegations of violations of human rights in the last stages of the civil war, reports Colombo Page. Answering questions on the status of implementation of a reso
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President Maithripala Sirisena in an interview on January 3 said that Government would not act in haste for setting up a special court on allegations of violations of human rights in the last stages of the civil war, reports Colombo Page. Answering questions on the status of implementation of a resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in October on accountability, Mr. Sirisena, replied “What should be done first was to evaluate what had happened during the war. Only after ascertaining the situation would subsequent steps become necessary. We have not been ordered to do anything. The government would do whatever is necessary. The implementation should be a collective exercise.”
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January - 6 
Ministry of Defense in the statement on January 6 said that the security forces and intelligence agencies were on full alert on the possibility of any groups having links with the Islamic State (IS) or emergence of IS in the country, reports Colombo Page. The Statement said "Security forces and
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Ministry of Defense in the statement on January 6 said that the security forces and intelligence agencies were on full alert on the possibility of any groups having links with the Islamic State (IS) or emergence of IS in the country, reports Colombo Page. The Statement said "Security forces and all intelligence wings wish to give a categorical assurance that they are on full alert to the possibilities of such links or emergence of IS groups round the clock as it is the prime responsibility of the security forces and national intelligence."
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January - 9 
Army Commander Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva speaking to media in Kandy city of Kandy District on January 9 said that there will be no threat to national security, reports Colombo Page. He said that on the instructions of President Maithripala Sirisena maximum attention has been paid to the
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Army Commander Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva speaking to media in Kandy city of Kandy District on January 9 said that there will be no threat to national security, reports Colombo Page. He said that on the instructions of President Maithripala Sirisena maximum attention has been paid to the national security and there is no room for terrorism to raise its head once again in the country. The Commander also gave an assurance that he would do everything possible for the welfare of all disabled War Heroes and family members of fallen ones.
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January - 9 
Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on January 9 presented in Parliament a resolution for the appointment of the Constitutional Assembly for formulating a new Constitution for Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The Resolution for the appointment of the Constitutional Assembly presented by the PM
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Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on January 9 presented in Parliament a resolution for the appointment of the Constitutional Assembly for formulating a new Constitution for Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The Resolution for the appointment of the Constitutional Assembly presented by the PM moved in the House at a special session and thereafter the House adjourned until January 12, 2016. The Resolution, proposes establishing a Committee of Parliament referred to as the 'Constitutional Assembly' which shall consist of all Members of Parliament, for the purpose of deliberating, and seeking the views and advice of the People, on a new Constitution for Sri Lanka, and preparing a draft of a Constitution Bill for the consideration of Parliament in the exercise of its powers under Article 75 of the Constitution.Meanwhile, President Maithripala Sirisena January 9 while addressing the Parliament stressed that the country's Constitution needs to be changed to suit the present era for the development of the country, reports Colombo Page. He said “Sri Lanka must draft a constitution which fulfills the needs to eliminate poverty and to achieve prosperity through economic development and to strengthen unity among all ethnic and religious groups. The constitution must be flexible and it must evolve to reflect the timely needs and the aspirations of the people and to be compatible with the changing cultures to suit the era."
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January - 24 
President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at an event at Puthukkudiyiruppu town in the Mullaitivu District on January 24 promised to resolve unemployment issue in the North, reports Colombo Page. The President said the Government is set to launch many new investment projects in the North where the peo
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President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at an event at Puthukkudiyiruppu town in the Mullaitivu District on January 24 promised to resolve unemployment issue in the North, reports Colombo Page. The President said the Government is set to launch many new investment projects in the North where the people are struggling with unemployment and poverty. He added that many local and foreign investors have come up with investment plans for the North to help resolve the burning issue of unemployment among the youth in the North.
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January - 29 
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on January 29 expressed hope that Sri Lankan Government will abide by the commitment it made to the UNHRC when it co-sponsored the UN resolution, reports Colombo Page. Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said “The UN Chief remains hopeful t
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on January 29 expressed hope that Sri Lankan Government will abide by the commitment it made to the UNHRC when it co-sponsored the UN resolution, reports Colombo Page. Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said “The UN Chief remains hopeful that the Sri Lankan Government stands by its commitments and fully implements the resolution
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January - 31 
President Maithripala Sirisena in an interview with the Al Jazeera news agency said that there were no allegations of war crimes at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, only allegations of human rights violations, reports Colombo Page. Rejected the allegations apparently contra
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President Maithripala Sirisena in an interview with the Al Jazeera news agency said that there were no allegations of war crimes at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, only allegations of human rights violations, reports Colombo Page. Rejected the allegations apparently contradicting key findings from a UN investigation into the country's civil war, released in September 2015, the President said "I must say very clearly there is no allegations regarding 'war crimes', there were war crimes allegations during the early stages. But at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, mainly in the proposals presented in September, there were no 'war crimes' allegations against us. They contained allegations of human rights violations only. When you consider the facts surrounding the allegations of human rights violations, we are committed as a member of the United Nations, to implementing the main points and proposals."
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February - 1 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while addressing the Commonwealth Parliamentarians' Association Regional Seminar for Members of Parliament in Colombo on February 1 said that the Government will not deviate from the Geneva resolution on reconciliation and accountability in any way, reports Da
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while addressing the Commonwealth Parliamentarians' Association Regional Seminar for Members of Parliament in Colombo on February 1 said that the Government will not deviate from the Geneva resolution on reconciliation and accountability in any way, reports Daily News. "Our whole approach is reconciliation and accountability. We are not talking about accountability without reconciliation or reconciliation without accountability. How do you achieve it, this is a task, on one hand you want to know what happened and who was responsible, and on the other hand we want to get on with your future," he said.
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February - 4 
Addressing the Nation on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of Independence Day at the Galle city of Galle District on February 4, President Maithripala Sirisena said that the biggest challenge faces today is to build harmony through a process of reconciliation bringing about co-existence and
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Addressing the Nation on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of Independence Day at the Galle city of Galle District on February 4, President Maithripala Sirisena said that the biggest challenge faces today is to build harmony through a process of reconciliation bringing about co-existence and national understanding, reports Colombo Page. The President said "During the past 68 years, the country failed to solve those issues and furthermore the country failed to address the post conflict issues that should have been solved after elimination of terrorism in May 2009. The Government did not take the required steps after the defeat of the terrorism in 2009, and in January 2015, the people gave me the mandate to fulfill that task and now we have to take effective steps to build reconciliation and harmony and coexistence between the communities."
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February - 7 
Nation (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, who was touring Jaffna District on February 7, said that the charges leveled against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) prisoners should be resolved through the court and it is a responsibility of the Sri Lankan Governmen
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Nation (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, who was touring Jaffna District on February 7, said that the charges leveled against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) prisoners should be resolved through the court and it is a responsibility of the Sri Lankan Government, reports Colombo Page. He made this remark in response to a request made by the Northern Province Chief Minister C. V. Wigneswaran asking the UN to intervene and release the LTTE suspects in remand custody.
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February - 9 
Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein issuing a media statement on February 9 in Colombo at the conclusion of his four-day visit to Sri Lanka said that Sri Lanka must confront and defeat demons of past by creating institutions that work, ensuring accountability, r
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Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein issuing a media statement on February 9 in Colombo at the conclusion of his four-day visit to Sri Lanka said that Sri Lanka must confront and defeat demons of past by creating institutions that work, ensuring accountability, reports Colombo Page. He said "I, for my part, will do all in my power to help that come about, and will continue to offer the services of my Office to accompany Sri Lanka through this very difficult process."
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February - 10 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a statement on February 10 criticized the appointment of former Army Commander and Democratic Party leader Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as a Member of Parliament (MP), reports Colombo Page. The statement said "The Sri Lankan government's appointment to parli
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a statement on February 10 criticized the appointment of former Army Commander and Democratic Party leader Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as a Member of Parliament (MP), reports Colombo Page. The statement said "The Sri Lankan government's appointment to parliament of the former army chief whose forces were implicated in widespread abuses contradicts pledges to investigate alleged war crimes."On February 9, the United National Party (UNP) of Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe appointed Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka to Parliament as a nationalist member for a seat vacated by the death of an incumbent.
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February - 10 
Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence Pablo de Greiff on February 10 said that Sri Lanka should not be hasty in trying to meet its commitments to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in regard to issues of transitional justice, reports Dai
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Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence Pablo de Greiff on February 10 said that Sri Lanka should not be hasty in trying to meet its commitments to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in regard to issues of transitional justice, reports Daily Mirror. He said “There is no country that can accomplish all this is a short period of time. Sri Lanka has embarked on an ambitious process that should not be prepared, let alone implemented, in haste.”
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February - 12 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking to reporters after his visit to the Lord Krishna Temple at Guruvayur in Kerala state of India on February 12 said that that the Government was not averse to international participation in the accountability mechanisms, reports Colombo Page. He said that f
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking to reporters after his visit to the Lord Krishna Temple at Guruvayur in Kerala state of India on February 12 said that that the Government was not averse to international participation in the accountability mechanisms, reports Colombo Page. He said that foreign observers were welcome to participate in the discussions related to Sri Lankan war crimes, but a final judgment on the cases will be made by Sri Lanka's judicial system.
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February - 15 
European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council on February 15 said that it will closely follow Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues, reports Colombo Page. The Council said the EU will follow closely Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues and in establishing a cre
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European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council on February 15 said that it will closely follow Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues, reports Colombo Page. The Council said the EU will follow closely Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues and in establishing a credible process of transitional justice, accountability, and reconciliation.
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February - 22 
General Secretary of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) V. Anandasangaree urged President Maithripala Sirisena to grant an amnesty to the Tamil prisoners held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) utilizing such a provision in the 1987 Indo-Lanka Accord, reports Colombo Page on February
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General Secretary of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) V. Anandasangaree urged President Maithripala Sirisena to grant an amnesty to the Tamil prisoners held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) utilizing such a provision in the 1987 Indo-Lanka Accord, reports Colombo Page on February 23. The TULF leader points out that the Indo-Lanka Accord says "The President of Sri Lanka will grant a general amnesty to Political and other prisoners now held in custody under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and other Emergency laws, and to combatants as well as to those persons accused, charged and/or convicted under these laws."
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February - 24 
Amnesty International in its 2015-2016 annual assessment of human rights around the world on February 24 said that although new Government has brought constitutional reforms and promises of improved human rights protection many human rights challenges remain, reports Colombo Page. The report said th
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Amnesty International in its 2015-2016 annual assessment of human rights around the world on February 24 said that although new Government has brought constitutional reforms and promises of improved human rights protection many human rights challenges remain, reports Colombo Page. The report said the new Government in Sri Lanka brought constitutional reforms and promises of improved human rights protection. However, many human rights challenges remained, including persistent use of arbitrary arrest and detention, torture and other ill-treatment, enforced disappearances and deaths in custody, and a long-standing climate of impunity for these and other violations.
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February - 25 
Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera while delivering a speech at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington DC on February 25 said that Sri Lanka is totally committed to implement the United Nations (UN) Resolution to address the accountability during the last phase of the war, repo
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera while delivering a speech at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington DC on February 25 said that Sri Lanka is totally committed to implement the United Nations (UN) Resolution to address the accountability during the last phase of the war, reports Colombo Page. He said, "Our government is totally committed to the successful implementation of this resolution, not because of any desire to appease international opinion, but because of our conviction that Sri Lanka must come to terms the past in order to forge ahead and secure the future the Sri Lankan people truly deserve."
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February - 26 
In a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena, the General Secretary of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) V. Anandasangaree urged the President to immediately release two fasting Tamil prisoners, who were arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in 2009 and jailed since then, as t
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In a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena, the General Secretary of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) V. Anandasangaree urged the President to immediately release two fasting Tamil prisoners, who were arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in 2009 and jailed since then, as their condition has become grave, reports Colombo Page on February 27. Anandasangaree said he visited the Anuradhapura prison, where the two Tamil prisoners, Mathiarasan Sulaxan and Ganeshan Dharshan are being detained, and collected some very genuine information sufficient enough to release the two under fast, without any delay. The TULF leader says the detainees appeared to be very feeble and needed to be admitted for medical treatment but they have refused medical attention.
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February - 27 
Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wigneswaran has sought India's intervention to set up a federal Government system in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page on February 28. Describing how India intervened to rescue the Tamil people when they lived in a politically ver
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Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wigneswaran has sought India's intervention to set up a federal Government system in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page on February 28. Describing how India intervened to rescue the Tamil people when they lived in a politically very dangerous environment, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that India will intervene this time also to accommodate his request. He further said that the then Government accepted the 13th Amendment to the Constitution brought about by the 1987 Indo-Lanka Accord because of India government's pressure. As a result of that Amendment, at least the North and East got two provincial councils albeit without the power, he added. Claiming that after the end of the war, the Tamil people have been caught in a storm again, Chief Minister Wigneswaran said India has understood that a federal Government is the only political solution for the Tamil issue.
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March - 2 
Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera in his address at the meeting of the Governing Council of Community of Democracies in Geneva on March 2 said that the Government was in the process of repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and introducing a new counter-terrorism legislation that
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera in his address at the meeting of the Governing Council of Community of Democracies in Geneva on March 2 said that the Government was in the process of repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and introducing a new counter-terrorism legislation that is in line with contemporary international practices, reports Daily Mirror. He said that the Government, under President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s leadership, had been working closely with the international community, resurrecting strained relations with the United Nations and other traditional partners.
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March - 6 
Alarmed by the rising underworld activities in capital Colombo and other areas, President Maithripala Sirisena on March 6 ordered the Police and security forces to take stern actions under a joint plan to control the underworld crimes which are raising their heads recently in the country, reports Co
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Alarmed by the rising underworld activities in capital Colombo and other areas, President Maithripala Sirisena on March 6 ordered the Police and security forces to take stern actions under a joint plan to control the underworld crimes which are raising their heads recently in the country, reports Colombo Page. Police launched special security measures similar to those implemented during the civil war including special raids, snap road blocks and random checks on vehicles.
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March - 10 
Minister Sarath Fonseka, the war time commander of the Sri Lanka Army, on March 10 said in Parliament that an international probe should be conducted as stipulated in the Geneva resolution, reports Daily Mirror. He “We should not shy away from any investigation. We should not resent foreign pa
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Minister Sarath Fonseka, the war time commander of the Sri Lanka Army, on March 10 said in Parliament that an international probe should be conducted as stipulated in the Geneva resolution, reports Daily Mirror. He “We should not shy away from any investigation. We should not resent foreign participation. Political interference during the last stages of the war had caused the country to face the ‘white flag issue’. The white flag charges could have been avoided if the political leadership who tried to grab credit for the war victory handled the military operations effectively. An investigation has to be done on the white flag issue so that people could know the truth.”
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March - 10 
Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein presenting his annual report to the 31st session of UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on March 10 said that Sri Lanka must promptly investigate and adequately address past human rights violations to prevent any recurre
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Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein presenting his annual report to the 31st session of UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on March 10 said that Sri Lanka must promptly investigate and adequately address past human rights violations to prevent any recurrence of conflicts, reports Colombo Page. He said "Failure to prevent human rights violations weighs unbearably on victims and is profoundly destabilizing for States. There are important lessons in this respect for Sri Lanka, which is on its own journey towards accountability, reconciliation and durable peace."
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March - 11 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on March 11 saidthat work on drafting the new Constitution would begin in May after the report of the Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reforms (PRCCR) will be handed over in April, reports Daily Mirror. He said “When we brought in the 20th
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on March 11 saidthat work on drafting the new Constitution would begin in May after the report of the Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reforms (PRCCR) will be handed over in April, reports Daily Mirror. He said “When we brought in the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, everyone was not in agreement about the electoral system. We are holding discussions with the main political parties on the electoral system. But we will consider the recommendations of the Public Representations Committee before taking a decision on this.”
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March - 12 
President Maithripala Sirisena on March 12 handed over 701 acres of land to 700 original land-owners during a ceremony held at Nadeshvar College in Jaffna District, reports Colombo Page. At the ceremony, organized by the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J), the owners of 490.91 acres of la
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President Maithripala Sirisena on March 12 handed over 701 acres of land to 700 original land-owners during a ceremony held at Nadeshvar College in Jaffna District, reports Colombo Page. At the ceremony, organized by the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J), the owners of 490.91 acres of land in Kopai, 210.07 acres in Thelippalai and separate 6.2 acres from Jaffna Nadeshvar College premises received the title deeds. Accordingly, 650 families in Thelippalai and 50 families in Kopai were endowed with their rights for their homelands. Consequently, all lands in Kopai which were under the control of security forces have been released. Also, the Nadeswara Maha Vidyalaya in Thelippalai which had been using by the security forces during the time of war was released for the education of the children in the area and the proprietorship was bestowed to the Principals of the school after 25 years.Meanwhile, the Government Information Department said that Government will commence the next phase of the resettlement of Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) in the Eastern Province from Sampur on April 1, reports Colombo Page on March 14. Governor of Eastern province Austin Fernando has directed the Muttur Divisional Secretary to begin preparations for the resettlement of the remaining displaced persons in Sampur immediately. The Governor has expressed hope that the resettlement program could be completed with the relocation of Navy's Vidura camp on March 31. The Navy has also released the Sampur Madya Maha Vidyalaya premises. Arrangements have been made to re-open the school for educational purposes.
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March - 21 
President Maithripala Sirisena addressing the 32nd Provincial Chief Minister's Conference in Hikkaduwa town in Galle District on March 21 said that he supports devolution of power through the new Constitution to provinces within a united Sri Lanka to develop the country, reports Colombo Page. He
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President Maithripala Sirisena addressing the 32nd Provincial Chief Minister's Conference in Hikkaduwa town in Galle District on March 21 said that he supports devolution of power through the new Constitution to provinces within a united Sri Lanka to develop the country, reports Colombo Page. He said devolution of power instead of centralizing it is the practice of developed nations and distributing power is effective in terms of democracy, independence, human rights and fundamental rights.
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March - 24 
Ex-President and National Unity and Reconciliation Office Chairperson Chandrika Kumaratunga on March 24 said that discussing the circumstances that led to the violence that took place in the North as well as what took place during the war was essential if we are to move forward with the reconciliati
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Ex-President and National Unity and Reconciliation Office Chairperson Chandrika Kumaratunga on March 24 said that discussing the circumstances that led to the violence that took place in the North as well as what took place during the war was essential if we are to move forward with the reconciliation process, reports Daily Mirror. She said “The truth is essential for coping with loss and the pain that accompanies such loss. Some political elements try to prevent the people from learning the truth, especially with regard to the Tamil people during the conflict and the end of the war. They try to create division in the society.”
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March - 28 
States (US) Ambassador Atul Keshap speaking at a reception held on board the US Naval Ship USS Blue Ridge in Colombo Port on a goodwill mission on March 28 appreciated the vision of Sri Lankan people for peace, reconciliation, unity and democracy, reports Colombo Page. He said “The ship is her
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States (US) Ambassador Atul Keshap speaking at a reception held on board the US Naval Ship USS Blue Ridge in Colombo Port on a goodwill mission on March 28 appreciated the vision of Sri Lankan people for peace, reconciliation, unity and democracy, reports Colombo Page. He said “The ship is here because as Americans we respect and appreciate the values that the Sri Lankan voters voted for in the two elections of January 8 and August 17 of last year. We appreciate the vision of the Sri Lankan people for their country to be a reconciled, peaceful, unified, prosperous, and free democracy that can be a pillar of stability and prosperity for the entire Indo-Pacific region. We appreciate very much the vision of the Sri Lankan people and the American people are reciprocating."
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March - 29 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe addressing a Seminar on Constitutionalism held for the Members of Parliament at the Water's Edge in Colombo on March 29 said that the Government hopes to adopt the new Constitution before the 70th Anniversary celebrations of the Parliament in 2017, report
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe addressing a Seminar on Constitutionalism held for the Members of Parliament at the Water's Edge in Colombo on March 29 said that the Government hopes to adopt the new Constitution before the 70th Anniversary celebrations of the Parliament in 2017, reports Colombo Page. He said that the Parliament will have the opportunity to celebrate the 70th anniversary in 2017 and he hopes to have an opportunity to approve a new Constitution that is approved by the citizens of the country before that.
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March - 30 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera addressing a meeting of the collective of the families of missing persons in Akkaraipattu in Ampara District on March 30 said that the Government will ratify the United Nations Convention on Enforced Disappearances when the Parliament endorses it withi
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera addressing a meeting of the collective of the families of missing persons in Akkaraipattu in Ampara District on March 30 said that the Government will ratify the United Nations Convention on Enforced Disappearances when the Parliament endorses it within the next few months, reports Colombo Page. The Minister said the Government has signed the Convention and it will be presented in Parliament within the next two or three months. The Minister has told the families that the era of missing persons will be eradicated forever from the country.
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March - 31 
Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi on March 31 said that the discovery of haul of arms at two locations in the North will not adversely affect the demilitarization of former war zones, reports Colombo Page. When The Hindu asked whether the latest development came as a surprise to him, the De
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Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi on March 31 said that the discovery of haul of arms at two locations in the North will not adversely affect the demilitarization of former war zones, reports Colombo Page. When The Hindu asked whether the latest development came as a surprise to him, the Defense Secretary asserted "Not at all. On the contrary, this only shows the efficiency of the national security system. We take them on the merit of the incident."
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April - 1 
Commissioner for Missing persons Maxwell Paranagama while replying to questions by the media at the conclusion of the inquiries of the Commission held at Vavuniya District said that Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP), People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) and Eelam Peop
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Commissioner for Missing persons Maxwell Paranagama while replying to questions by the media at the conclusion of the inquiries of the Commission held at Vavuniya District said that Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP), People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) and Eelam People's Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) were answerable for missing persons, reports Daily News on April 2.
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April - 2 
Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran in an interview at his residence in Colombo on April 2 blaming the Government for adopting a dominating, domineering and hegemonic attitude towards the Northern Province, reiterated his call for a federal structure, reports Colombo Page. He said &quo
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Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran in an interview at his residence in Colombo on April 2 blaming the Government for adopting a dominating, domineering and hegemonic attitude towards the Northern Province, reiterated his call for a federal structure, reports Colombo Page. He said "One of the primary things that we are mentioning to the government is that the structure of the constitution is faulty. If you have a unitary constitution, the power will be in the hands of one community. The unitary constitution is structurally faulted. We would like to have a federal constitution."
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April - 3 
Mahinda Rajapaksa on April 3 said that priority should be given to achieve reconciliation within the SLFP before trying to achieve it in the country, reports Daily News. "But before everything, reconciliation should be first be achieved within the SLFP. The way SLFP organisers were dismissed an
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Mahinda Rajapaksa on April 3 said that priority should be given to achieve reconciliation within the SLFP before trying to achieve it in the country, reports Daily News. "But before everything, reconciliation should be first be achieved within the SLFP. The way SLFP organisers were dismissed and shuffled we have suspicion whether reconciliation could be achieved with the SLFP," he said. He said the previous government led by him did much to achieve peace and reconciliation after the war victory by building houses for the displaced, roads and other infrastructure in the North and East to promote peace and reconciliation. Rajapaksa said it was due to their services that the people in the South and North were able to move about freely in any part of the country.
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April - 4 
Northern Province Governor Reginald Cooray said he believes that Mahinda Rajapaksa will not cause a split within the SLFP, reports Daily News. Cooray said that the former President knows best the damage which can cause to the party through division and added that he was confident Rajapaksa will not
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Northern Province Governor Reginald Cooray said he believes that Mahinda Rajapaksa will not cause a split within the SLFP, reports Daily News. Cooray said that the former President knows best the damage which can cause to the party through division and added that he was confident Rajapaksa will not make any adverse moves which create a major split within the SLFP. He added that President Maithripala Sirisena did not assume SLFP leadership by force and it was former President Rajapaksa who had handed over the party reins to the President voluntarily. Cooray stressed that factions will not help the party and only unity will assist it to go forward with new vigour and become victorious at future elections. Party members and activists reacting to Cooray's speech said that the SLFP hierarchy should first stop criticizing Rajapaksa to unite the party. They also pointed out several shortcomings and urged Cooray to inform the party hierarchy to rectify them.
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April - 4 
Police reports and health records show that the use of drugs in North is rapidly rising, the Northern Province Health Minister Dr. P. Sathyalingam said, reports Colombo Page on April 5. The official said the reason for the increasing drug use in the former war zone is that even though the war was ov
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Police reports and health records show that the use of drugs in North is rapidly rising, the Northern Province Health Minister Dr. P. Sathyalingam said, reports Colombo Page on April 5. The official said the reason for the increasing drug use in the former war zone is that even though the war was over, the problems people are facing have not been resolved yet. Deaths of relatives, disappearances and missing, hopelessness, family problems and economic difficulties are the main reasons for people to resort to drugs, the Provincial Health Minister said. Dr. Sathyalingam told the BBC although his ministry has taken steps to introduce several programs aiming at minimizing the drug use among the people in the Province, they cannot be implemented by his ministry alone. While touring the Northern Province recently President Maithripala Sirisena said that the rise in drug use is more dangerous than the use of weapons. He said the government has launched several programs aimed at minimizing the drug use in the North.
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April - 5 
Minister of Law and Order Sagala Ratnayake told the Parliament on April 5 that the Government has taken measures not to allow any room to form extremist Muslim organizations in the country, reports Colombo Page. According to the Minister, creating a religious dialogue and awareness with the coordina
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Minister of Law and Order Sagala Ratnayake told the Parliament on April 5 that the Government has taken measures not to allow any room to form extremist Muslim organizations in the country, reports Colombo Page. According to the Minister, creating a religious dialogue and awareness with the coordination of Muslim politicians, religious leaders, Ministry of Education, Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs and civil organizations such as All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulma (ACJU) and National Shoora Council are the key measures the Government has taken in order to dissuade the Muslim community from joining in extremist activities.
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April - 6 
Chairman of Northern Province Council Secretariat Kandiya Sivagnanam speaking at an occasion in Jaffna District said that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will never raise its head again in the North without its slain leader V. Prabhakaran, reports Colombo Page. He said the LTTE's struggl
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Chairman of Northern Province Council Secretariat Kandiya Sivagnanam speaking at an occasion in Jaffna District said that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will never raise its head again in the North without its slain leader V. Prabhakaran, reports Colombo Page. He said the LTTE's struggle was waged according to one individual's opinion and with his death there is no one to resurrect the terrorist organization although there are LTTE members in other countries. But it is not possible to organize another armed conflict in an environment without the guidance of the slain leader.
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April - 7 
President Maithripala Sirisena speaking a delegation of German South Asia Parliamentary Group at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on April 7 said that Sri Lanka is totally committed to safeguarding national security as well as regional security, reports Colombo Page. The President told the de
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President Maithripala Sirisena speaking a delegation of German South Asia Parliamentary Group at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on April 7 said that Sri Lanka is totally committed to safeguarding national security as well as regional security, reports Colombo Page. The President told the delegation that the foreign policy of the Government is based on the principle that the relationship with one country should not have any adverse impact on another country. He further said that his intention is to get the approval of the Parliament to the proposed new Constitution that would ensure all the communities live in peace and contentment.
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April - 8 
Northern Provincial Council (NPC) Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran presenting a Resolution on the Constitutional Reforms to the NPC on April 8 has proposed to set up two States in the country, one by merging the Northern and Eastern Provinces and the other by merging the seven other Provinces, report
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Northern Provincial Council (NPC) Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran presenting a Resolution on the Constitutional Reforms to the NPC on April 8 has proposed to set up two States in the country, one by merging the Northern and Eastern Provinces and the other by merging the seven other Provinces, reports Daily News. The Chief Minister further proposed to declare Muslim majority Districts within the Eastern Province as an autonomous region, and a similar autonomous region for Estate Community. The Resolution is to be handed over to Opposition Leader and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan. Wigneswaran observed no community should feel inferior to another community despite whether they belong to the majority or minority. He stated the need of a federal system to ensure proper power devolution in the country in a manner that everybody gets equal rights. The resolution also proposes a separate State Parliament for the North and the East. The legislation made by the central government should be directed to State Parliament and autonomous regions before implementation.
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April - 10 
Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D. M Swaminathan in a statement on April 10 said that Northern Provincial Council (NPC) has become a “no action - talk only” scenario depriving the legitimate basic needs of the Tamil Community, reports
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Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D. M Swaminathan in a statement on April 10 said that Northern Provincial Council (NPC) has become a “no action - talk only” scenario depriving the legitimate basic needs of the Tamil Community, reports Daily Mirror. Responding to Northern Province Chief Minister C. V. Vigneswaran’s letter informing him of the Provincial Councils decision to reject a project to construct 65,000 houses, the Minister wrote that funds provided by the Central Government for the development of the Northern Province was not being spent despite the fact that there was a serious need for development in the Province for housing, livelihood, infrastructure, agriculture, fisheries and industrial economic activities.
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April - 12 
Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi on April 12 said that the Security Forces will not take back the lands in the North as some groups have alleged, reports Colombo Page. The Defense Secretary said "We will continue the acquisitions started earlier but we will not acquire any new land.&q
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Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi on April 12 said that the Security Forces will not take back the lands in the North as some groups have alleged, reports Colombo Page. The Defense Secretary said "We will continue the acquisitions started earlier but we will not acquire any new land." He explained that the about seven, eight years ago the land have been acquired for national security, for example, the land needed for the Palaly airport or the Kankasanthurai Harbor except that no new land has been acquired.
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April - 15 
Opposition Leader and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan while participating in a discussion in Jaffna District expressed hope that the proposed new Constitution would allow the merger of North and East and a federal rule to distribute power to provinces within a unitary state, repor
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Opposition Leader and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan while participating in a discussion in Jaffna District expressed hope that the proposed new Constitution would allow the merger of North and East and a federal rule to distribute power to provinces within a unitary state, reports Colombo Page on April 16. The Opposition Leader, pointing out that the present Government is more inclined to allow a federal solution which does not divide the country, has asked the members of the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) representing TNA not to engage in actions that will sabotage the Government's resolve.
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April - 18 
Opposition Leader and major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan raised serious concerns about the Government's housing project for war-torn North and East, reports Colombo Page on April 19. In a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena, the Opposition Leader said that
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Opposition Leader and major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan raised serious concerns about the Government's housing project for war-torn North and East, reports Colombo Page on April 19. In a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena, the Opposition Leader said that several concerns have been raised with regard to irregularities in the tender process, the cost of the houses and the durability of the pre-fabricated houses as well as the environmental unsuitability of the proposed steel houses. The TNA leader said that experts have pointed out that the pre-fabricated houses will not last for more than 10 years. He pointed out that for the conflict affected communities in the North and East, a house is not merely a means of shelter, but an inextricable part of their culture that is passed down to generations.
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April - 20 
Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA), a leading public policy research and advocacy think tank in Sri Lanka in a report "Dynamics of Sinhala Buddhist Ethno-Nationalism in Post-War Sri Lanka", released on April 20 said that seven years after the end of the war Sri Lanka continues to remain
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Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA), a leading public policy research and advocacy think tank in Sri Lanka in a report "Dynamics of Sinhala Buddhist Ethno-Nationalism in Post-War Sri Lanka", released on April 20 said that seven years after the end of the war Sri Lanka continues to remain a deeply divided society, reports Colombo Page. The report said that the empirical evidence from the four waves of the 'Democracy in post-war Sri Lanka', a public opinion survey conducted by Social Indicator; the survey research arm of CPA corroborates this ground reality. The CPA says the Sri Lankans are polarized along ethnic lines on key questions related to governance, and the task of promoting reconciliation between the island's diverse communities has been identified by the current administration as a key priority.
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April - 20 
National Organizer of Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe on April 20 said that the true intention of the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) was to pave the way for a Tamil State under the guise of a Federal State, reports Daily Mirror. He said “In the past, based on language i
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National Organizer of Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe on April 20 said that the true intention of the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) was to pave the way for a Tamil State under the guise of a Federal State, reports Daily Mirror. He said “In the past, based on language issues, former president Chandrika Kumaratunga also attempted to introduce a federal state system to the country, but it was defeated by them. The initiatives taken by the NPC based on the language issue violates the Constitution, and this could act as a barrier for the country’s peace and reconciliation process. All they want is more power and they have done nothing for Tamil people in the North by the funds provided to them.”
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April - 22 
General Secretary of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Minister Duminda Dissanayake at a media briefing held at the SLFP headquarters on April 22 warned that stern action would be taken after the May Day rally against those who breach party discipline, reports Colombo Page. He said that the party would
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General Secretary of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Minister Duminda Dissanayake at a media briefing held at the SLFP headquarters on April 22 warned that stern action would be taken after the May Day rally against those who breach party discipline, reports Colombo Page. He said that the party would take disciplinary action after this May Day, if there are any including the provincial councilors and organizers of the SLFP who disregard the party's Constitution or breach discipline to attend the May Day rally organized by the Joint Opposition in Kirulapone. Further, the Minister said that the SLFP Central Committee has directed all members to attend the SLFP May Day rally held in Galle.
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April - 23 
President Maithripala Sirisena on April 23 said that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) should be restructured as a clean political party and that there would be many obstacles during the said restructuring process, reports Daily Mirror. The President said that despite the obstacles he faced as the
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President Maithripala Sirisena on April 23 said that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) should be restructured as a clean political party and that there would be many obstacles during the said restructuring process, reports Daily Mirror. The President said that despite the obstacles he faced as the Chairman of the SLFP, he would take every possible step to strengthen the party. “Today, a new government is not what the people need. They need us to solve problems that have become a burden to them. To achieve that, every politician should put his/her personal political agendas aside and give priority to the people,” he said.
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April - 23 
The Joint Opposition on April 23 said that it would commence its May Day procession from Shalika Grounds in Narahenpita as planned despite the cancellation of the reservation of the Ground, reports Daily Mirror. Joint Opposition MP Dinesh Gunawardana said they had paid the due amount to Sri Lanka Tr
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The Joint Opposition on April 23 said that it would commence its May Day procession from Shalika Grounds in Narahenpita as planned despite the cancellation of the reservation of the Ground, reports Daily Mirror. Joint Opposition MP Dinesh Gunawardana said they had paid the due amount to Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) to which the ground belongs and that the Police also had granted them permission to commence the procession there. Mr. Gunawardana said some officials of the SLTB who did not know the political history had cancelled the reservation and said that those officials would have to change their decision soon.
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April - 24 
Colombo Pageon April 25 reported that NPC Chairperson C.V.K. Sivagnanam said that the demand for federalism should not be misinterpreted as separatism. Mr. Sivagnanam said “Our demand for federalism should not be misconstrued as something in favor of separatism. Let the Central government shar
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Colombo Pageon April 25 reported that NPC Chairperson C.V.K. Sivagnanam said that the demand for federalism should not be misinterpreted as separatism. Mr. Sivagnanam said “Our demand for federalism should not be misconstrued as something in favor of separatism. Let the Central government share power with all the States or Provinces uniformly. We expect other Provinces to fall in line with us so that we all can have greater powers."
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April - 24 
Opposition parties on April 24 said that the Government must act on a bill passed by Tamil National Alliance (TNA)-controlled Northern Provincial Council (NPC) calling for a merger of the North and East into one Tamil speaking federal unit, reports Colombo Page. Leader of the National Freedom Front
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Opposition parties on April 24 said that the Government must act on a bill passed by Tamil National Alliance (TNA)-controlled Northern Provincial Council (NPC) calling for a merger of the North and East into one Tamil speaking federal unit, reports Colombo Page. Leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF), Wimal Weerawansa stressed that the Government must act against the bill presented by the Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran on April 23 and passed by a majority vote. Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) parliamentarian Vijitha Herath also said "Racism will resurface as a result of this action, both Tamil and Sinhala extremist groups will use this resolution to their advantage and ignite racism. It does not encourage reconciliation, but it stands to encourage separatism and disharmony."
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April - 25 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) while commending the Government of Sri Lanka on its efforts to build trust among communities on April 25 urged Government to publicly state plans for implementation of United Nations (UN) resolution, reports Colombo Page. The HRW said that as the next UN discussion in June a
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) while commending the Government of Sri Lanka on its efforts to build trust among communities on April 25 urged Government to publicly state plans for implementation of United Nations (UN) resolution, reports Colombo Page. The HRW said that as the next UN discussion in June approaches, it is critical for the Government to confirm publicly the steps it has taken toward delivering on its promises.
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April - 27 
Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi said that former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders were arrested in relation to discovery of a stock of explosives and a suicide jacket in the North, reports Colombo Page on April 28. The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) recently arreste
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Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi said that former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders were arrested in relation to discovery of a stock of explosives and a suicide jacket in the North, reports Colombo Page on April 28. The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) recently arrested former LTTE leader Ram and his assistant Nagulan, and LTTE intelligence leader in the East Kalaiarasan in connection with the recovery of a suicide kit, four claymore mines, three parcels containing around 12kg of TNT, 2 packets of 9mm ammo (100 bullets) and 2 battery packs used to detonate the claymore mines.
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April - 27 
Malaysian authorities on April 27 deported a Sri Lankan national for allegedly having links to the terror group Islamic State (IS), reports Colombo Page. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said the 42-year-old Sri Lankan who worked as a closed-circuit television technician in the K
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Malaysian authorities on April 27 deported a Sri Lankan national for allegedly having links to the terror group Islamic State (IS), reports Colombo Page. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said the 42-year-old Sri Lankan who worked as a closed-circuit television technician in the Klang Valley was arrested on April 22 for issuing death threats against the Sri Lankan President and Prime Minister via Facebook.
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April - 27 
President Maithripala Sirisena at a meeting with newspaper editors and media heads on April 27 said that the Government is setting up an accountability mechanism for alleged war crimes and human rights violations during the final phase of the war, reports Daily News. He said “When the UNHRC Co
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President Maithripala Sirisena at a meeting with newspaper editors and media heads on April 27 said that the Government is setting up an accountability mechanism for alleged war crimes and human rights violations during the final phase of the war, reports Daily News. He said “When the UNHRC Commissioner visited the country; he focused his attention on three main areas, namely expediting resettlement, inquiring into cases of disappearance and strengthening the judicial process. We are currently working on those areas.”
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April - 27 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on April 27 called for a probe on the alleged illegal occupation of civilian lands by the military in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. Responding to the accusation that the Leader of Opposition and TNA, R. Sampanthan entered an Army camp in Kilinochchi by fo
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on April 27 called for a probe on the alleged illegal occupation of civilian lands by the military in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. Responding to the accusation that the Leader of Opposition and TNA, R. Sampanthan entered an Army camp in Kilinochchi by force, TNA parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran said that there is "lot of hype" on the incident describing it as "an unauthorized forcible entry by the Leader of the Opposition into an Army Camp". The Opposition Leader has been accused of entering the Sri Lanka Army's Gajaba Regiment camp at Paravipanjan area in the center of Kilinochchi town in the North with a group of party legislators including MP Sumanthiran. Addressing media briefing Sumanthiran said the area has been occupied by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) for some time. He said there were 84 families who were displace from the area as a result of army's occupation.
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April - 28 
Media Secretary of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media Nimal Bopage through a press release on April 28 notified the media that it was unlawful and unethical to use the term “Joint Opposition” to describe a certain number of parliamentarians from the Government, working with other oppos
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Media Secretary of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media Nimal Bopage through a press release on April 28 notified the media that it was unlawful and unethical to use the term “Joint Opposition” to describe a certain number of parliamentarians from the Government, working with other opposition parliamentarians, reports Daily News.
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April - 28 
Minister of Ports and Shipping Arjuna Ranatunga speaking at an event held in Kandy District on April 28 said that the Joint Opposition is attempting to destroy the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), reports Colombo Page. Minister Ranatunga said "My country is more valuable for me than the party, I
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Minister of Ports and Shipping Arjuna Ranatunga speaking at an event held in Kandy District on April 28 said that the Joint Opposition is attempting to destroy the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), reports Colombo Page. Minister Ranatunga said "My country is more valuable for me than the party, I am supporting the leaders of this country."
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April - 29 
Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wignewaran on April 29 said that the recent resolution adopted to propose a federal system was not aimed at dividing the country but to unite it, reports Daily Mirror. He said, “The country is not divided by a Federal system as claimed by some people.
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Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wignewaran on April 29 said that the recent resolution adopted to propose a federal system was not aimed at dividing the country but to unite it, reports Daily Mirror. He said, “The country is not divided by a Federal system as claimed by some people. Politicians have reiterated for years that a federal system leads to division of the country and the people have been forced to believe that. This system is being practiced in several countries such as India, America, Canada and Switzerland.”When asked if it was reasonable to demand an independent administration for the Northern Province, Mr. Wigneswaran said “The resolution had been drafted so that power could be devolved to every province. Why is it wrong for the Tamil people to get their things done in Tamil? Tamil people should be allowed to do their things in Tamil while the Sinhalese are allowed to do their things in Sinhala. The ethnic problem was created after Sinhala language was made the official language in 1956. If a solution was needed to the problem, Tamils and Sinhalese should be allowed to do their things in their own languages.”
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May - 1 
former President Mahinda Rajapaksa while speaking at the May Day rally of the Joint Opposition at Kirulapone Lalith Athulathmudali Stadium on May 1 said that they are never ready to stop the struggle they have launched against the government as the government is the common enemy, reports Daily News.
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former President Mahinda Rajapaksa while speaking at the May Day rally of the Joint Opposition at Kirulapone Lalith Athulathmudali Stadium on May 1 said that they are never ready to stop the struggle they have launched against the government as the government is the common enemy, reports Daily News. Rajapaksa said “I regret that the SLFP is now in the bosom of the elephant betraying the ideals of SLFP founder S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike. Bandaranaike formed the SLFP with the assistance of five social forces. But, the present leader brought the SLFP to the embrace of the elephant. As an outcome of this situation, the SLFP is now in danger of losing its identity as a political party.”
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May - 1 
Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne while speaking at the May Day rally organized by National Movemfor Democracy at Hyde Park ground in Colombo on May 1 said that the currGovernmwill not collapse despite attempts by the Mahinda Rajapaksa faction to bring it down, reports Daily News. The Minister said
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Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne while speaking at the May Day rally organized by National Movemfor Democracy at Hyde Park ground in Colombo on May 1 said that the currGovernmwill not collapse despite attempts by the Mahinda Rajapaksa faction to bring it down, reports Daily News. The Minister said “We are with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesighe and PresidMaithripala Sirisena today, not because we want to build the UNP or SLFP government, but, to build the country. I challenge Mahinda that there won’t be an election till 2020, and this governmcannot be toppled to suit anybody’s whims and fancies. It will take a set of strong people to do so. Those people are now with us.”
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May - 3 
Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan in a message to mark the World Press Freedom Day, on May 3 called on the Government to take all steps necessary to investigate the killings of journalists and bring the perpetrators of those crimes to justice, reports Colombo Page. He said "It is no secret that p
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Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan in a message to mark the World Press Freedom Day, on May 3 called on the Government to take all steps necessary to investigate the killings of journalists and bring the perpetrators of those crimes to justice, reports Colombo Page. He said "It is no secret that previous regimes have overlooked serious incidents of intimidation and violence against journalists including the killing of media personnel in Sri Lanka. As such, I call upon the present government to take all steps necessary to investigate all such incidents and bring to justice perpetrators of crimes both past and present in Sri Lanka."
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May - 7 
Nations (UN) Human Rights (HR) Expert Juan E. Mendez on May 7 said that torture still continues in Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror. Mendez told reporters in Colombo that he had found credible evidence of detainees being tortured and disappearances since the end of the war in May 2009. He heard betwe
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Nations (UN) Human Rights (HR) Expert Juan E. Mendez on May 7 said that torture still continues in Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror. Mendez told reporters in Colombo that he had found credible evidence of detainees being tortured and disappearances since the end of the war in May 2009. He heard between 16,000 and 22,000 people had gone missing during the conflict and its immediate aftermath. “The current legal framework and the lack of reform within the structures of the armed forces, police, attorney-general’s office and judiciary perpetuate the real risk that the practice of torture will continue,” he warned.
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May - 12 
State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene at a media briefing in Colombo on May 12 said that this year giving priority to reconciliation efforts will mark the end of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war with a cultural show instead of a military parade, reports Colombo Page. The Ministe
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State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene at a media briefing in Colombo on May 12 said that this year giving priority to reconciliation efforts will mark the end of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war with a cultural show instead of a military parade, reports Colombo Page. The Minister said the National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2016 will be held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the War Memorial in Battaramulla on May 18. The event will be followed by a cultural show at the Independent Square in Colombo. The Government also said the people affected by the war are free to commemorate their dead but events hailing the defeated LTTE would not be permitted.
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May - 18 
President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at the national ceremony to commemorate war heroes, held on May 18 at the War Hero Monument in the Parliament premises in Colombo said that the Government is committed to strengthen the national reconciliation in order to prevent another war, reports Colombo P
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President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at the national ceremony to commemorate war heroes, held on May 18 at the War Hero Monument in the Parliament premises in Colombo said that the Government is committed to strengthen the national reconciliation in order to prevent another war, reports Colombo Page. The President said"The new government is now working for fulfilling the responsibility to prevent another war in the country through strengthening of the national reconciliation. It is not an easy task to unite the hearts of the people while fulfilling of the responsibilities of a post-conflict era after ending the war physically. Politicians, war heroes and the people of the entire country should get together to strengthen the reconciliation process."
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May - 31 
National Peace Council, an independent and nonpartisan organization working towards peace in Sri Lanka in a press release said that credibility of transitional justice mechanisms is essential and has called for a credible mechanism to probe the fate of the 20,000 persons who went missing during the
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National Peace Council, an independent and nonpartisan organization working towards peace in Sri Lanka in a press release said that credibility of transitional justice mechanisms is essential and has called for a credible mechanism to probe the fate of the 20,000 persons who went missing during the ethnic conflict, reports Colombo Page on June 1. The Council requested the Government to publicize the draft legislation and give an adequate opportunity for public feedback on the proposed legislation prior to passage into law in Parliament.
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June - 1 
Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reforms (PRCCR) appointed by Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe to seek public opinion on the proposed constitutional reforms handed over its report to the Speaker of Parliament June 1, reports Colombo Page. The 20-member Committee which began obt
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Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reforms (PRCCR) appointed by Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe to seek public opinion on the proposed constitutional reforms handed over its report to the Speaker of Parliament June 1, reports Colombo Page. The 20-member Committee which began obtaining public suggestions for a new Constitution on January 18, also officially handed over the report to the public. The Chairman of the Committee Attorney Lal Wijenayake said "The most significant reforms public wanted were the democratization of the state and for national reconciliation. That was the common demand from the South to the North of this country.”
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June - 12 
President Maithripala Sirisena in an exclusive interview in Colombo on June 12 reiterated his stance that there will be no foreign judges in the domestic mechanism which is to be established to probe the alleged war crimes and human right violations during the three-decade long conflict with the Lib
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President Maithripala Sirisena in an exclusive interview in Colombo on June 12 reiterated his stance that there will be no foreign judges in the domestic mechanism which is to be established to probe the alleged war crimes and human right violations during the three-decade long conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. The President said "We don't need foreign judges. We can resolve any problem within the country without foreign intervention. If necessary, we can obtain foreign technical support, but without commitments or conditions attached." A similar declaration to have no foreign judges was also made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesighe when he addressed senior Army officers at Temple Trees on May 27.
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June - 12 
President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at a special event in the Vavuniya District on June 12 said that the Government is ready to hear the voice of the people and protect the rights of people living in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. President Sirisena declared open a water scheme tha
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President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at a special event in the Vavuniya District on June 12 said that the Government is ready to hear the voice of the people and protect the rights of people living in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. President Sirisena declared open a water scheme that will provide clean drinking water to 1500 families in the area. The water filtration system was constructed in the premises of the Bo Gas Wewa Army camp for the use of people. He also distributed water filters to 100 families affected by the kidney disease. The President also launched a program to construct houses for the disease affected families who did not have a permanent home and awarded scholarships to children of those families.Meanwhile, Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Wigneswaran during a meeting with the British High Commissioner in Colombo James Dauris, who was visiting Jaffna District on June 10 said that he is slowly losing confidence in the Government as he is yet to receive a response from the Government to the proposals he presented including a proposal to endorse a federal system for the Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page.
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June - 13 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on June 13 urged Sri Lankan Government to abide by the directives issued by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on arrests and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and take measures to revoke the draconian Act, reports Colombo Page. HRW said &qu
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) on June 13 urged Sri Lankan Government to abide by the directives issued by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on arrests and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and take measures to revoke the draconian Act, reports Colombo Page. HRW said "The Sri Lankan government should abide by National Human Rights Commission guidelines on arrest and detention while taking urgent steps to repeal the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA)."
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June - 25 
Sri Lanka Campaign for Peace and Justice, a global non-partisan movement, issuing a statement on June 25 urged the Army to release the records of the people surrendered to the security forces at the end of the war in 2009, reports Colombo Page. The statement said it has been almost seven years since
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Sri Lanka Campaign for Peace and Justice, a global non-partisan movement, issuing a statement on June 25 urged the Army to release the records of the people surrendered to the security forces at the end of the war in 2009, reports Colombo Page. The statement said it has been almost seven years since the conclusion of Sri Lanka's civil war and there are still many questions that remain unanswered as to what happened to the many hundreds of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘surrendees', as well as the thousands of Tamil civilians, who were taken into the custody of the Army at the end of the war and whose whereabouts remain unknown.
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June - 27 
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on June 27 said that steps taken by Sri Lanka encouraging but transformative process will take time, reports Colombo Page. He said "Overall, the Human Rights Council should be encouraged thus far by the steps that the Governme
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Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on June 27 said that steps taken by Sri Lanka encouraging but transformative process will take time, reports Colombo Page. He said "Overall, the Human Rights Council should be encouraged thus far by the steps that the Government of Sri Lanka has taken to implement some of the key commitments made in Resolution 30/1, and the consultations and preparations now underway to further elaborate and design the transitional justice mechanisms. Nonetheless, the establishment of full transitional justice mechanisms will be needed to provide a comprehensive response to past human rights violations and ensure that they do not recur."
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June - 29 
Norway in a statement to the 32nd session of the United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on June 29 called on the Sri Lankan Government to adhere to the UN resolution and include international judges and lawyers in the recommended judicial mechanism to investigate the allegations of war
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Norway in a statement to the 32nd session of the United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on June 29 called on the Sri Lankan Government to adhere to the UN resolution and include international judges and lawyers in the recommended judicial mechanism to investigate the allegations of war crimes, reports Colombo Page. The statement said "We acknowledge the progress that has taken place in implementing the resolution since its adoption in October last year. We are aware that there is political opposition to the government's initiatives to implement the resolution and that concessions need to be made in order to achieve progress. Nevertheless, we see the need to keep the momentum from the government's side. We encourage Sri Lanka to work hard to keep the tight time schedule for the process on the new constitution. It is further our expectation that Sri Lanka adheres to OP 6 in the resolution, regarding the planned judicial mechanism to investigate allegations of violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, and of the importance of participation in the judicial mechanism of Commonwealth and other foreign judges, defense lawyers and authorized prosecutors and investigators."
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July - 8 
President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at a ceremony on July 8 at the Panaduratown in Kalutara Districtreiterated that he will not allow any foreign court, judge or organization interfere into the internal administration and judiciary in the country in future as well, reports Colombo Page. He said
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President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at a ceremony on July 8 at the Panaduratown in Kalutara Districtreiterated that he will not allow any foreign court, judge or organization interfere into the internal administration and judiciary in the country in future as well, reports Colombo Page. He said "Though whatever views are expressed in various places regarding bringing of foreign judges and establishing of foreign military courts to take actions against the so called human rights violations during the period of war, it will not be allowed."
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July - 9 
Army said that the security of Jaffna Peninsula has not been reduced by any means and is being maintained for the safety of the public, reports Colombo Page on July 10. Commander Security Force Jaffna SF (J) Major General Mahesh Senanayake has said that there has not been any reduction in the numbe
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Army said that the security of Jaffna Peninsula has not been reduced by any means and is being maintained for the safety of the public, reports Colombo Page on July 10. Commander Security Force Jaffna SF (J) Major General Mahesh Senanayake has said that there has not been any reduction in the number of camps or the troops and the Army Camps are maintained in the required locations for the safety of the public. "The camps are there but the lands which are not essential, have been handed over to the people," he has said assuring that there is no reason to entertain an unnecessary fear. He said that after another five or ten years the Governmwould decide on the matter following an analysis of the requirement.
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July - 20 
Governor of Northern Province Reginald Cooray addressing a media briefing held in Colombo on July 20said that the recent clash between two groups of students at the University of Jaffna has stirred up both North and South and some extremist groups are attempting to inflame situation instead of calmi
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Governor of Northern Province Reginald Cooray addressing a media briefing held in Colombo on July 20said that the recent clash between two groups of students at the University of Jaffna has stirred up both North and South and some extremist groups are attempting to inflame situation instead of calming it, reports Colombo Page. The Governor said some media outlets in the North broadcast the incident as an attack by the Sinhala students with the mediation of the Army while in the South it is described as an attack by the Tamil Students and the reports create tension in both North and South.
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July - 20 
President Maithripala Sirisena while opening the newly-built Sri Lanka-German Technical Training Institute in Kilinochchi Districton July 20 said that all educational institutions, including universities and vocational training centers should act as reconciliation centers and reconciliation should b
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President Maithripala Sirisena while opening the newly-built Sri Lanka-German Technical Training Institute in Kilinochchi Districton July 20 said that all educational institutions, including universities and vocational training centers should act as reconciliation centers and reconciliation should be included as a subject in the school curriculum, reports Daily Mirror. Commenting on the clash between two factions of students occurred at the University of Jaffna, President Sirisena expressed his deep concerns and said “The Sinhala Buddhists will be able to live happily only after the concerns of other communities are resolved and the first step is to acknowledge that the people in the North also have grievances. With the introduction of a new constitution, we hope to unite the divided communities without in any way dividing the country.”
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August - 7 
Chief Minister (CM) of Northern Province C.V. Wigneswaran addressing the Tamil Peoples’ Council in Jaffna District on August 7 said that accountability for the war crimes committed in the last phase of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war must be established before the Government formul
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Chief Minister (CM) of Northern Province C.V. Wigneswaran addressing the Tamil Peoples’ Council in Jaffna District on August 7 said that accountability for the war crimes committed in the last phase of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war must be established before the Government formulates a new constitution, reports Daily Mirror. Wigneswaran said that the constitution planned by the Government will not be drafted to the Tamils’ satisfaction unless accountability issues were satisfactorily addressed prior to that.
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August - 21 
Ministry of Defense on August 21 assured that no Army Camp has been removed from the Eastern Province, reports Colombo Page. The Defense Ministry issuing a statement dismissed a report published on the Sunday Divaina newspaper in this regard saying the report is totally false and based on fabricated
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Ministry of Defense on August 21 assured that no Army Camp has been removed from the Eastern Province, reports Colombo Page. The Defense Ministry issuing a statement dismissed a report published on the Sunday Divaina newspaper in this regard saying the report is totally false and based on fabricated information. The newspaper report quoting the Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi said the Government has decided to withdraw 64 army camps stationed in the Eastern Province. It said that there were 162 army camps in the East at the beginning of 2016 and it has been decided to reduce the number to 98 by 31 August. The report added that 30 camps have already been removed.
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August - 28 
Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera while addressing a gathering in Point Pedro in the Northern Province on August 28 said that the new draft Constitution could be presented in Parliament by mid-November, reports Daily Mirror. He said “We hope to be able to present the Constitution in
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera while addressing a gathering in Point Pedro in the Northern Province on August 28 said that the new draft Constitution could be presented in Parliament by mid-November, reports Daily Mirror. He said “We hope to be able to present the Constitution in parliament before the next budget. We have been busy creating or placing a foundation for a new Sri Lanka based on the three pillars of democratization, reconciliation and development. It is time to come to terms with the fact that Sri Lanka is a multi-racial, multi-religious, multi-lingual country.”
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August - 29 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera in a startling revelation said that the leaders of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) paid money to a defence official of the previous Government to obtain safe passage out of the country, reports Colombo Page on August 30. Minister Samaraweera sa
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera in a startling revelation said that the leaders of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) paid money to a defence official of the previous Government to obtain safe passage out of the country, reports Colombo Page on August 30. Minister Samaraweera said over 200 LTTE members, who have paid an official of the Ministry of Defense and left the country during the last week of the war in May 2009, are now listed as missing persons. The Foreign Minister said several prominent LTTE leaders were among those who bought their way out. The Minister said an investigation is underway into the matter and the newly established Office of the Missing Persons (OMP) will be able to disclose the information on them.
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August - 31 
Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne at the weekly Cabinet news briefing on August 31 said that international community are no longer insisting on credible domestic inquiry with the participation of foreign judges, reports Daily Mirror. “Not only had the unity government restored democracy, the r
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Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne at the weekly Cabinet news briefing on August 31 said that international community are no longer insisting on credible domestic inquiry with the participation of foreign judges, reports Daily Mirror. “Not only had the unity government restored democracy, the rule of law, independence of the judiciary and introduced the concept of good governance but it had restored Sri Lanka’s dignity, prestige and self respect within the global community which was on the verge of branding Sri Lanka as a pariah State. This is why President Maithripala Sirisena is being invited by world leaders for official visits and highly prestigious world summits like the G-7 and commended at international forums as a champion of democracy and a fighter against corruption,” the minister said.
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September - 7 
Shafqat Malik, Additional Inspector General (AIG) of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), on September 7 said that IEDs have become the most common weapon to be used by militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. Around 70 per cent of terrorist attack
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Shafqat Malik, Additional Inspector General (AIG) of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), on September 7 said that IEDs have become the most common weapon to be used by militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. Around 70 per cent of terrorist attacks in KP have involved the use of IEDs, he said, informing that 5,228 incidents of IED blasts took place from 2009 to 2015 in the Province. Another 210 cases have already been recorded this year. Malik further suggested, “The government needs to establish an inspectorate to keep a check on factories that are using explosive material for commercial purposes”.
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September - 25 
Referring to the Ezhuka Tamil (Rise Up Tamils) protest march and rally held in Jaffna District by the Tamil People's Council led by the Chief Minister of Northern Province C. V. Wigneswaran, State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene on September 25 said that the Government will not yield to ex
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Referring to the Ezhuka Tamil (Rise Up Tamils) protest march and rally held in Jaffna District by the Tamil People's Council led by the Chief Minister of Northern Province C. V. Wigneswaran, State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene on September 25 said that the Government will not yield to extremism in the North, reports Colombo Page. Government will be receptive to the issues of the Tamil people in the North and East and work towards finding solutions but will not yield to the extremism, Ruwan Wijewardene said.
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September - 29 
Secretary to the Ministry of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs, V. Sivagnanasothy in a statement said that Army will release 454.2 acres of lands to the people in Jaffna District, reports Colombo Page on September 30. Sivagnanasothy said the Ministry of Defense
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Secretary to the Ministry of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs, V. Sivagnanasothy in a statement said that Army will release 454.2 acres of lands to the people in Jaffna District, reports Colombo Page on September 30. Sivagnanasothy said the Ministry of Defense has identified an extent of 454.2 acres of land in Tellippalai D.S. Division to be released before end of 2016 as an initial phase. According to the Ministry Secretary land to be released includes: 83.70 Acres in Kankasanthurai West, 15.68 Acres in Kankasanthurai Central, 28.20 Acres in Kankasanthurai North, 77.20 Acres in Thaiyiddy East, and 249.24 acres in Thaiyiddy North.
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September - 30 
Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on September 30 condemned the conduct of Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran, reports Daily News. The Minister said: “We totally condemn the political theatrics performed by Wigneswaran under the theme of Dhamilayani N
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Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on September 30 condemned the conduct of Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran, reports Daily News. The Minister said: “We totally condemn the political theatrics performed by Wigneswaran under the theme of Dhamilayani Negitivu-(Lets Rise Tamils) is aiming to gain cheap political publicity. Wigneswaran is attempting to create disunity among Sri Lankans by trying to spread communalism and racism, while the government of consensus is making great efforts to reconcile the country. His conduct doesn’t reflect the voice or the opinions of the country’s Tamils, as extremism is not a common thing among the Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim and other communities.”
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October - 1 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while meeting New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key at Government House in Auckland on October 1 said that the counter-terrorism law will replace Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Daily Mirror. "I think by next week the first draft of the count
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while meeting New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key at Government House in Auckland on October 1 said that the counter-terrorism law will replace Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Daily Mirror. "I think by next week the first draft of the counter-terrorism law, which will be placed in the Prevention of Terrorism Act, will be available for discussion," he said. Prime Minister Wickremesinghe hopes by next March all these things will be behind Sri Lanka. He said it's a quite open society these days, where fear is no longer a factor.
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October - 2 
Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wigneshwaran said that a conspiracy is being hatched up to assassinate me and put the blame on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Daily Mirror on October 3. He said "I denounced the building of Buddhist temples arbitrarily in the Nort
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Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wigneshwaran said that a conspiracy is being hatched up to assassinate me and put the blame on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Daily Mirror on October 3. He said "I denounced the building of Buddhist temples arbitrarily in the Northern Province. A hate-campaign is going on in the South against me misquoting me as saying that Buddhist temples should not be built in the North and that Sinhalese should not live here and they should be evicted from North, are utter lies. The majority of people have a mindset that we should not express our grievances and we have to accept meekly whatever given to us. I hear that a plot has been designed in the South to kill me and put the blame on the LTTE."
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October - 4 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) General Secretary Mavai Senathirajah asked to arrange full security for Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wigneswaran after alleged death threats, reports Colombo Page on October 5. In a letter to the Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan, he requested the party to d
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) General Secretary Mavai Senathirajah asked to arrange full security for Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wigneswaran after alleged death threats, reports Colombo Page on October 5. In a letter to the Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan, he requested the party to discuss the alleged death threats to Northern Province CM with the Government and arrange full armed security for him. The Chief Minister has recently charged that elements in the south of plotting his murder and put the blame on the LTTE.
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October - 5 
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe on October 5 stated that SAARC risks becoming defunct or irrelevant if member countries do not address the "core" issue of cross-border terrorism, Times of India reports. "Cross-border terrorism is on the table. SAARC has to look a
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Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe on October 5 stated that SAARC risks becoming defunct or irrelevant if member countries do not address the "core" issue of cross-border terrorism, Times of India reports. "Cross-border terrorism is on the table. SAARC has to look at it and discuss what has happened (cancellation of the SAARC meet). How we are going to handle it ... SAARC has to decide on two issues — cross-border terrorism and areas in which we can work together. If we don't do it, there is no future for SAARC," he said. He was talking to reporters after meeting India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
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October - 7 
Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on October 7 said that the demand by the Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C. V. Wigneswaran for a federal solution to Tamil ethnic issue in the new Constitution is irrelevant since it is the Parliament that makes a Constitution, reports Colombo Page. He
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Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on October 7 said that the demand by the Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C. V. Wigneswaran for a federal solution to Tamil ethnic issue in the new Constitution is irrelevant since it is the Parliament that makes a Constitution, reports Colombo Page. He said "Anyone is free to air their views but the Constitution making process is the work of parliament. All of us in this House can express our views to the committee."
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October - 10 
Jayampathi Wickramaratne, who is a member of the Steering Committee on Constitutional Reforms, on October 10 said that the Steering Committee on Constitutional Reforms would submit a report to the Constitutional Assembly (CA) in two weeks outlining the progress in the Constitution-making process, re
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Jayampathi Wickramaratne, who is a member of the Steering Committee on Constitutional Reforms, on October 10 said that the Steering Committee on Constitutional Reforms would submit a report to the Constitutional Assembly (CA) in two weeks outlining the progress in the Constitution-making process, reports Daily Mirror. “The six steering committees appointed by the CA are still deliberating on the main subjects such as the State, Sovereignty, Executive Presidency, Electoral System, the Territory of the Republic, Human Rights and Fundamental Rights of the people, devolution of power and so on. The first draft will be made after the CC discusses them preceded by the discussions at the sub committees and the public dialogue carried out countrywide," he said.
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October - 22 
Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing a religious event at Gangodawila aea in Nugegoda in Colombo District on October 22 said that Sri Lanka needs a new Constitution since the war, which prevailed for the past 30 years in the country has ended and changes suitable for the post-war era need t
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Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing a religious event at Gangodawila aea in Nugegoda in Colombo District on October 22 said that Sri Lanka needs a new Constitution since the war, which prevailed for the past 30 years in the country has ended and changes suitable for the post-war era need to be made for the country to go forward, reports Colombo Page. He added that formulating a new Constitution cannot be done alone and it needs the support from each and every one. He said that some clauses in the Constitution need to be changed or new clauses need to be added to suit the post-war time, especially to meet the aspirations of the young people and to do away with old draconian laws enacted during the war time.
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October - 31 
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on October 31 handed over 100 houses newly constructed by the military to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Jaffna in Northern Province and released another 454 acres of land that was seized by the military in war time to the original owners, reports Co
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Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on October 31 handed over 100 houses newly constructed by the military to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Jaffna in Northern Province and released another 454 acres of land that was seized by the military in war time to the original owners, reports Colombo Page. President Sirisena vested with the public the Kankasanthurai, Keeramalai, Nallinakkapuram village, consisting of 100 houses, which is constructed under the first phase of the project to resettle 971 families in 31 welfare centers in Jaffna. The President said that the Government is committed to prepare a new constitution that strengthens national reconciliation considering the views and proposals of all ethnic groups.Speaking of the deaths of the two students of the Jaffna University, the President expressed sorrow and said their deaths are a hurdle in Sri Lanka’s path to reconciliation and such incidents should not take in any part of the country.
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November - 1 
The Human Right Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) said that based on the statistics at the Commission's disposal, the Commission recognizes torture to be of routine nature that is practiced all over the country, mainly in relation to police detentions, reports Colombo Page on November 1. In a repo
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The Human Right Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) said that based on the statistics at the Commission's disposal, the Commission recognizes torture to be of routine nature that is practiced all over the country, mainly in relation to police detentions, reports Colombo Page on November 1. In a report submitted to the United Nations (UN) Committee against Torture (CAT) for the review of the 5th Periodic Report of Sri Lanka, the HRCSL said the complaints received by the Commission illustrate that torture is routinely used in all parts of the country regardless of the nature of the suspected offence for which the person is arrested.While the number of complaints of torture has been declining in the last three years from 600 complaints in 2013, the Commission has received 420 complaints in 2015 and 208 so far this year. The HRCSL said the prevailing culture of impunity where those accused of torture is concerned is also a contributing factor to the routine use of torture as a means of interrogation and investigation.
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November - 2 
Cabinet spokesman, Health Minister Rajitha Harischandra Senaratne on November 2 said the underworld gang "Aava" active in the North was a creation of former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and certain top military officers, reports Daily Mirror. He said though there may be some ration
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Cabinet spokesman, Health Minister Rajitha Harischandra Senaratne on November 2 said the underworld gang "Aava" active in the North was a creation of former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and certain top military officers, reports Daily Mirror. He said though there may be some rationale to use them against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during the war, in the peace time they are only a bunch of criminals and thugs who should be apprehended at once and brought before the law. The Minister Senaratne said it was obvious that the same officials who fed and bred them were once again active and instructed the terror group to create troubles and disrupt peace in the North for their political advantage. “For a moment you can justify the action taken by former Defense Secretary and military officers to form this underworld group because the LTTE was also an illegal terror group. But why it is active in the peace time? What they expect by creating a fear psychosis among the civilians in the North?” he questioned and added all members of the Aava group were Tamils.Minister Senaratne dismissed the suggestion that this underworld group was a creation of the Tamil Diaspora and said Aava was active in the North during the war and the armed forces were aware of that and added he could even reveal the name of the Brigadier who acted as the god father of the ‘Aava group’ during the war. The Defense Ministry has given clear instructions to the police and intelligence services to apprehend them as early as possible and take legal action against them, he said.
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November - 6 
No one should entertain any fears about the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) because it is not a party striving to divide the country, said TNA and Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan in Jaffna on November 6, reports Daily News. He was addressing a meeting held to mark the launching of a newspaper named Ka
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No one should entertain any fears about the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) because it is not a party striving to divide the country, said TNA and Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan in Jaffna on November 6, reports Daily News. He was addressing a meeting held to mark the launching of a newspaper named Kalai Kadeer started by Nadeshapillai Vidyadaran of the unregistered Tamil National Liberation Front comprising former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) members. Sampanthan said even though certain people in the south were somewhat reluctant to visit the north fearing a tense situation, they should visit the North without fear as there is no such problem. He said the TNA had no truck or connection whatsoever to certain unlawful acts taking place in the North today. Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Vigneswaran said he had to seek extra security from the government against threats to his life because he had been misreported by certain sections of the media. He said he had to seek extra protection because the media in the South had misreported him saying he had ordered the removal of Buddhism and Buddha statues from the North.
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November - 6 
The people in the south do not have to fear another unrest in the North, the opposition leader R. Sampanthan assured, reports Colombo Page on November 7. Such a fear of unrest can be seen among the people of the South preventing them coming to the North but it should not be so, the leader of main Ta
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The people in the south do not have to fear another unrest in the North, the opposition leader R. Sampanthan assured, reports Colombo Page on November 7. Such a fear of unrest can be seen among the people of the South preventing them coming to the North but it should not be so, the leader of main Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), added. The Opposition Leader said the TNA is not a party attempting to split the country and therefore, so no one should have a fear about his party.
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November - 7 
Sri Lanka's Police chief Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera on November 7 stated combating terrorism is not an easy task and cooperation of law enforcement agencies under different jurisdictions is essential, reports Colombo Page. "Although Sri Lanka is now free from conve
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Sri Lanka's Police chief Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera on November 7 stated combating terrorism is not an easy task and cooperation of law enforcement agencies under different jurisdictions is essential, reports Colombo Page. "Although Sri Lanka is now free from conventional terrorism, we are very much mindful of the threat of its citizens joining foreign terrorist organizations. It was recently revealed that a Sri Lankan national was killed in Syria in the year 2015," IGP Jayasundera said.
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November - 8 
President Maithripala Sirisena warning the public that various organizations are engaged in movements to create turmoil and instability in the country said the public should be aware of these elements, reports Colombo Page on November 9. The President said that various conspiracies are being launche
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President Maithripala Sirisena warning the public that various organizations are engaged in movements to create turmoil and instability in the country said the public should be aware of these elements, reports Colombo Page on November 9. The President said that various conspiracies are being launched in the country to create disunity among Sinhala and Muslim people and tension in the public.
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November - 8 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on November 8 that we have reached consensus to a great extent on power devolution, reports Daily News. “Within the UNP [United National Party] too there are members who have come from Provincial and Local Government. And both the main parties have memb
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on November 8 that we have reached consensus to a great extent on power devolution, reports Daily News. “Within the UNP [United National Party] too there are members who have come from Provincial and Local Government. And both the main parties have members who have served as chief ministers. Their views were also taken into account. We have also discussed the issue with the TNA [Tamil National Alliance (TNA)] and together we have looked into the shortcomings of Local Government and where power should and shouldn’t be dissolved,” explained the Prime Minister.He added that the six sub committees appointed to look into various issues ranging from fundamental rights, public finance, law and order and power devolution between the centre and peripheral government would soon submit their reports. “These reports will be openly discussed at by the Constitutional Assembly and All Party Steering Committee to come to a consensus. No one has a clear majority within parliament or within their own parties as several groups contested together. So we all have to work together to move forward,” he said. The Prime Minister insisted that most agreed on the fundamentals and it was only now a question of how it would be implemented. “This is not a Maithripala Sirisena or Ranil Wickremesinghe Constitution. This Constitution should be accepted by the people and we will take it to them and win their support,” the Prime Minister said.
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November - 9 
The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a proposal to allocate 88 million rupees (592,906 U.S. dollars) to purchase more lands in the former war-torn north, to settle hundreds of families displaced by the civil conflict, Daily News reports on November 10. Cabinet spokesperson Rajitha Senaratne said that
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The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a proposal to allocate 88 million rupees (592,906 U.S. dollars) to purchase more lands in the former war-torn north, to settle hundreds of families displaced by the civil conflict, Daily News reports on November 10. Cabinet spokesperson Rajitha Senaratne said that steps have been taken to resettle 462 families in the north, and as there are less state lands in Jaffna, it was proposed that private lands to the extent of 20 perches for each family is purchased. He said that 971 families still lived in welfare centres in the Jaffna District and 682 families of them did not own any lands.
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November - 10 
President Maithripala Sirisena, in an interview with The Hindu published on November 11 stated that solving problems of Tamils is my obligation. He said, “A vast majority — about 90 per cent of the people — in the north voted for me. They have confidence in me that I will solve the
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President Maithripala Sirisena, in an interview with The Hindu published on November 11 stated that solving problems of Tamils is my obligation. He said, “A vast majority — about 90 per cent of the people — in the north voted for me. They have confidence in me that I will solve their problems. So it is not only my responsibility, but also my obligation to solve their problems.” He also said, “The new programme for national reconciliation is being implemented. It is a major initiative for reconciliation among Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Malay, Burgher and other communities to ensure coexistence and harmony. It is essential to strengthen reconciliation in order to prevent occurrence of another war in the country.”
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November - 11 
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Minister Mahinda Amaraweera stated on November 11 that the government will focus its attention on certain extremist groups trying to propagate racism among the communities in order to disrupt the reconciliation process. “The government will not act in a biased m
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Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Minister Mahinda Amaraweera stated on November 11 that the government will focus its attention on certain extremist groups trying to propagate racism among the communities in order to disrupt the reconciliation process. “The government will not act in a biased manner in favour of any particular ethnic group when taking decisions. Some extremists from the Sinhala and Muslim communities are trying to trigger ethnic clashes. Therefore, everyone should be vigilant against such manipulations,” Minister Amaraweera said. “The government shall arrest any saboteurs and those spreading religious extremism via Social Media, Minister Amaraweera added. “Everyone should be vigilant and understanding in such situations. If, by any chance, any injustice occurs to any ethnic group, no one should seek solutions through violence but discussions,” he said.
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November - 15 
Further, Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R Sampanthan on November 15 said that the new Constitution should be enacted with the confidence of the maximum possible people in the country and the maximum number of political parties, Colombo Page reports. The Oppo
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Further, Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R Sampanthan on November 15 said that the new Constitution should be enacted with the confidence of the maximum possible people in the country and the maximum number of political parties, Colombo Page reports. The Opposition Leader said for the first time the President and the Prime Minister from two different political parties have come together to frame a new constitution. The new Constitution will be approved in the parliament by a two third majority and it has to be approved by the people at a referendum. The new Constitution will be enacted through the support of the two major political parties in the country and it will be done in a transparent manner Sampanthan said adding that all contents will be discussed in parliament and in the public domain. "Everybody will have an opportunity to express their views, to plead their views and everything will be transparent," he said.
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November - 15 
Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka on November 15 said that 38 members of the ‘Aava gang’ have been arrested so far, reports Daily News. The founder of the group, Kumares Rakkinan Vinothan alias Aava is in remand custody at present. Investigations against six are underway while lega
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Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka on November 15 said that 38 members of the ‘Aava gang’ have been arrested so far, reports Daily News. The founder of the group, Kumares Rakkinan Vinothan alias Aava is in remand custody at present. Investigations against six are underway while legal action has been taken against the rest. “Some have been released on bail while some were fined on conviction. Some are still in remand custody,” he said. He said that there are 62 members in the group. Police are looking for the rest of the members including eight top leaders of the ‘Aava group’ in Jaffna. The group is currently led by a new leader. The minister said this group so far had not engaged in terrorist activities but in taking ransom, looting, threatening and assaulting people and university students in areas like Jaffna, Kopay, Manipay, Chunnakam, Chavakachcheri and several other areas in the Northern Province. It has also committed crimes on contract and also acted to fulfill the needs of the criminals of a grave nature they met in remand custody after coming out of custody. The minister said this group had been formed after a conflict between two peer groups at a ceremony held at the Kanneiamman Kovil in Induveil in 2011. A group of youths got together under Aava to take revenge from their rivals. However, they were later engaged in many crimes using motorcycles and swords, he said. “The members are well to do as they are seemed to be funded by their relatives living overseas,” Minister Ratnayaka said adding that every one of them owned modern motorcycles. The first sword of the group believed to be Brazilian had been brought to Sri Lanka from South India. The Aava group members have taken it to blacksmiths to make similar swords for them,” he said. The minister said it is also revealed that they had attacked a blacksmith who refused to make the swords.
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November - 15 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that ‘freedom’ was the ‘oxygen’ we all survived on in order to enjoy the democracy we live in, Daily News reports on November 16. He stressed that ‘racism’ has always led to ‘freedom’ being taken away and as
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that ‘freedom’ was the ‘oxygen’ we all survived on in order to enjoy the democracy we live in, Daily News reports on November 16. He stressed that ‘racism’ has always led to ‘freedom’ being taken away and asked that we step up to stop extremist Buddhists, Muslims and Tamils from spreading such hatred. He also explained that it was only a small minority who were trying to spread racism and hatred and that they did not represent the views of all.
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November - 15 
State Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardena on November 15 said that there is no military backing for the ‘Aava group’ in Jaffna, but investigations are on to find out whether those who left the Army have joined it. The state minister said one of the three persons arrested for their alleged
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State Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardena on November 15 said that there is no military backing for the ‘Aava group’ in Jaffna, but investigations are on to find out whether those who left the Army have joined it. The state minister said one of the three persons arrested for their alleged involvement with ‘Aava’ was an Army deserter. “It is clear that the Aava group is a motorcycle gang operating in the North. The group is harassing the people and involved in extortion. The Army does not want to maintain such a group. However, the statement of Minister Rajitha Senaratne is also not wrong as a former Army personnel who left the Army had worked with this group. We are now investigating to find out whether those who left the army have been working with this group,” he said.
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November - 15 
The Sri Lankan Government has said that its work on the draft counter terrorism legislation to replace the current Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) is progressing with the technical assistance of United Nations (UN) agencies, Colombo Page reports on November 16. Presenting Sri Lanka's 5th Perio
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The Sri Lankan Government has said that its work on the draft counter terrorism legislation to replace the current Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) is progressing with the technical assistance of United Nations (UN) agencies, Colombo Page reports on November 16. Presenting Sri Lanka's 5th Periodic Report submitted to the 59th Session of the Committee against Torture (CAT) under the International Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Sri Lanka said the technical assistance has been obtained to ensure the draft legislation adheres to the international norms and standards.
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November - 16 
Co-Cabinet spokesperson Minister Gayantha Karunathilake addressing the weekly Cabinet briefing at the Parliamentary Complex on November 16 said cabinet this week had discussed attempts being made by extremist groups to spread racial hatred in the country in a bid to destabilise the government, repor
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Co-Cabinet spokesperson Minister Gayantha Karunathilake addressing the weekly Cabinet briefing at the Parliamentary Complex on November 16 said cabinet this week had discussed attempts being made by extremist groups to spread racial hatred in the country in a bid to destabilise the government, reports Daily News. The President, Prime Minister and Cabinet were keeping an eye on these developments and were taking action to nip them in the bud, he added. He further added that in such an environment, these forces posed not only a security threat but also a threat to the reconciliation process and that the Security Forces too were on alert with regard to these conspiracies. Minister Karunathilake asked that the media and people report incidents in a sensitive manner in order to not further inflame ethnic tensions in the country.
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November - 16 
President Maithripala Sirisena on November 16 said the use of given freedom and democracy, to achieve narrow political gain or to spread racism and religious differences, is an obstacle to the future development of the country, reports Daily News.
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President Maithripala Sirisena on November 16 said the use of given freedom and democracy, to achieve narrow political gain or to spread racism and religious differences, is an obstacle to the future development of the country, reports Daily News.
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November - 17 
Leader of opposition in Parliament R. Sampanthan of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said in Parliament on November 17 that the government needs to work with the elected representatives of the people in the North and Eat, Daily News reports. He said it should formulate a comprehensive programme of
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Leader of opposition in Parliament R. Sampanthan of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said in Parliament on November 17 that the government needs to work with the elected representatives of the people in the North and Eat, Daily News reports. He said it should formulate a comprehensive programme of work for the North and East. For the first time in the history of this country, the political parties substantially representing the Tamil people, particularly the North and the East of the country will be a party to the constitution making process,” Sampanthan added. “This would enable the realization of the future vision for this country which was enunciated in the budget speech of the Finance Minister,” he said.
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November - 18 
Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakshe on November 18 told parliament that some groups were attempting to disrupt the country by labeling the ‘Aava group’ in Jaffna, as a LTTE group, Daily News. The ‘Aava group’ in Jaffna is just a criminal group and such groups are common t
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Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakshe on November 18 told parliament that some groups were attempting to disrupt the country by labeling the ‘Aava group’ in Jaffna, as a LTTE group, Daily News. The ‘Aava group’ in Jaffna is just a criminal group and such groups are common to all ethnic groups in the country.
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November - 20 
Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakshe said there was no intention to incite racism behind his recent statement that several Sri Lankans have gone to Syria to join the Islamic State (IS), Colombo Page reports on November 21. He said he wanted to draw the attention to a dangerous situation that coul
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Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakshe said there was no intention to incite racism behind his recent statement that several Sri Lankans have gone to Syria to join the Islamic State (IS), Colombo Page reports on November 21. He said he wanted to draw the attention to a dangerous situation that could be risen by hiding the facts and decided to disclose the facts regarding the IS rebels. Justifying his statement the Justice Minister said the even the international media in foreign countries publish the information related to individuals joining the IS in order to suppress the terrorist acts. However, some websites are publishing false news reports and causing damage to the independence of the country's judiciary as well eroding the confidence of the public in the judicial system, the Minister pointed out. The Justice Minister charged that a small number of journalists are using the situation to spread false news reports and create a media mafia. The Minister had informed the Parliament on November 18 that 32 well-educated Sri Lankan Muslims of four families have joined the IS in Syria.Earlier, the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka (MCSL) had strongly objected to the statement made by the Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe in Parliament regarding the Muslim community. Issuing a statement on November 19, MCSL president N M Ameen had said Minister's statement implies that 32 Muslims have joined the IS recently. "We strongly object to this misplaced statement. The facts given by the Honorable Minister were reported in the media more than one year ago when a Sri Lankan combatant died fighting with ISIS. There have been no new reports of any others involved since this was reported last year," he pointed out. "It is believed that one family had gone to Syria to provide humanitarian support to the war wounded and refugees. Some of the men are alleged to have joined or forced to join the fighting forces of ISIS. The Muslim community, including the Muslim Council, Jamiathul Ulema and other organizations cooperated with the government in identifying the families to provide the necessary support for the intelligence agencies to investigate. Those who have gone to Syria as quoted by Hon. Rajapakshe include women and children." he said. Ameen said the Minister's statement comes at a very opportune time to certain extremist elements bent on tarnishing the image of the Muslim community for reasons only best known to them. "The Muslim community is seriously alarmed about the re-emergence of the racist campaign that was carried out by extremist Buddhist monks since the end of the war in 2009. Many youth too have started social media campaigns against the Muslim community. The statements made by the Hon Minster would only help to disturb peace and promote the interests of certain vested interests to destroy our country. We urge the Hon Minister and the Government to investigate this and take appropriate action. We urge the government to take immediate steps to halt all form of extremism and restore peace and harmony for all Sri Lankans," the MCSL President said.Meanwhile, President Maithripala Sirisena gave instructions to the law enforcement agencies and security services to arrest those who incite racism and religious extremism in the country and take legal action against them, Colombo Page reports on November 20. President Sirisena instructed the Inspector General of Police and Chiefs of Security Forces at the Security Council meeting at the President's Official Residence in Colombo to take all, who incite racism, in to custody and produce before courts under the existing law.
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November - 23 
Northern Province Chief Minister (CM), C.V. Wigneswaran, said on November 22, the gangsters who call themselves the ‘Aava’ group operating in the North is ‘politically-motivated and army-assisted’, reports Daily Mirror. He told a news conference in Colombo that the group did
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Northern Province Chief Minister (CM), C.V. Wigneswaran, said on November 22, the gangsters who call themselves the ‘Aava’ group operating in the North is ‘politically-motivated and army-assisted’, reports Daily Mirror. He told a news conference in Colombo that the group did not originate from among the Tamil community per se. Wigneswaran said he was speaking to the media on behalf of his Tamil People's Council formed with the backing of the Jaffna-based civil society to advocate the rights of Tamils. He said the Police had been directed to get to the bottom of this problem.
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November - 24 
Highways State Minister Dilan Perera, addressing the media on November 24 at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headquarters in Colombo said that SLFP wants new Constitution modeled on 1972 one, reports Daily News. He said that Constitutions cannot be formulated to convince any particular party or c
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Highways State Minister Dilan Perera, addressing the media on November 24 at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headquarters in Colombo said that SLFP wants new Constitution modeled on 1972 one, reports Daily News. He said that Constitutions cannot be formulated to convince any particular party or community.
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November - 25 
Co-Existence, Dialogue and Official Languages Minister Mano Ganesan referring to the arrest of youth in Jaffna District said that arrests will no longer be made under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Daily News on November 25. He said “All arrested suspects of the 'AAVA Gangs
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Co-Existence, Dialogue and Official Languages Minister Mano Ganesan referring to the arrest of youth in Jaffna District said that arrests will no longer be made under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Daily News on November 25. He said “All arrested suspects of the 'AAVA Gangsters' will be removed from under the PTA and charged under normal law.”
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December - 12 
Sri Lanka’s internal war which ended in May 2009 had cost the country around USD 200 billion according to India’s former National Security Adviser (NSA) and Foreign Secretary, Shivshankar Menon, reports Colombo Gazette on December 13. In his book ‘Choices: Inside the Making of Indi
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Sri Lanka’s internal war which ended in May 2009 had cost the country around USD 200 billion according to India’s former National Security Adviser (NSA) and Foreign Secretary, Shivshankar Menon, reports Colombo Gazette on December 13. In his book ‘Choices: Inside the Making of India’s Foreign Policy’, Menon says that this estimate does not include the “opportunity cost” to Sri Lanka which was once the fastest growing and the most open economy in South Asia. About deaths, the veteran Indian diplomat turned security expert says that between 1983 and 2009, 80,000 to 100,000 people, including combatants from both sides, lost their lives. Among them were 30,000 to 50,000 civilians, 27,693 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, 23,790 Sri Lankan Army personnel, and 1,155 men of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF).The final stages of the war had created a little over 300,000 refugees or Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The war had also left 1.6 million land mines in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. But the real casualty of the war was Sri Lanka’s composite society, something that the LTTE and Sinhala chauvinism are “equally responsible for”, Menon says. “Sri Lanka’s democracy was flawed by disappearances, killings, torture, detention, and widespread human rights abuses committed by all sides in the war. Civil-military relations were skewed, Sinhala society was militarized, and the brutalized remnants of Tamil civil society were leaderless, without direction or hope. Nor was there any sign of an attempt to come to terms with the legacy and result of the war, to undertake real reconciliation,” he observes grimly. Menon points out that LTTE ‘chief’ Prabhakaran had left his Sri Lankan Tamil community “gutted and brutalized” by his war.
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December - 12 
Sri Lankan Parliament will have a three-day debate in January (2017) on the proposals for constitution making, Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella said on December 12, reports Daily News. Kiriella said that six subcommittees had worked out proposals and they would be debated in Parliament on Janua
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Sri Lankan Parliament will have a three-day debate in January (2017) on the proposals for constitution making, Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella said on December 12, reports Daily News. Kiriella said that six subcommittees had worked out proposals and they would be debated in Parliament on January 9-11. "This is the first time in Sri Lanka that a constitution making process has been underway under the glare of media. Earlier, it was not open to the media. The general public can see what we do," he said. After the debate, the views of respective political parties will be taken up for consideration in drafting the new constitution.Report adds that Sri Lanka sponsors the resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in September last year (2015) to work out a political solution to the country's Tamil national question. In the UNHRC session scheduled for March next year (2017), Sri Lanka's case is listed to be taken. Therefore, the Government is bent on showing some progress in constitution making this year (2016), in coincidence with the first anniversary of President Maithripala Sirisena in office.
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December - 14 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Government will deliver on its promises next year, reports Colombo Page on December 15. The Premier said "With the parliamentary elections in August 2015, we created the National Government. And we gave it a period for it to stabilize. I think that
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Government will deliver on its promises next year, reports Colombo Page on December 15. The Premier said "With the parliamentary elections in August 2015, we created the National Government. And we gave it a period for it to stabilize. I think that has taken place now. We also prepared a new policy framework. We had incurred a heavy national debt, there was adverse publicity for Sri Lanka, and human right was a big issue - all those have been resolved. We have sort of created the stability and cleared the way. Now, next year is when we have to deliver on our promises, which will also help us to consolidate this arrangement."
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December - 19 
Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C. V. Wigneswaran at a media briefing held on December 19 at the Jaffna Library in Jaffna District said that Government should implement without delay the pledges made regarding the Tamil people while entering into pacts, reports Daily Mirror. He said that, in 2
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Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C. V. Wigneswaran at a media briefing held on December 19 at the Jaffna Library in Jaffna District said that Government should implement without delay the pledges made regarding the Tamil people while entering into pacts, reports Daily Mirror. He said that, in 2009, the then President of Sri Lanka had made a promise to Ban Ki-moon that the Government would undertake to ensure the welfare of the Tamil people in future. "It is good to examine whether the present government has honoured these pledges. Another pact had been signed in Geneva and it is relevant to examine whether what was contained in that pact for the betterment of the Tamil people has been implemented. A third describes how our country should change by 2030 and what should be done for the people. It is prudent for the government to show what changes they would make and what they intend doing for the people. What has to be done in accordance with all these pacts has not been done, and that had led to various problems. If what needed to be done had been done, we could forge ahead in peace and harmony," he said.
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December - 28 
State Minister of Child Affairs Vijayakala Maheswaran during a ceremony at the Kilinochchi District Secretariat said if Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Prabhakaran had been living today he could have become the Prime Minister of the country, reports Daily Mirror on December 29. &ldquo
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State Minister of Child Affairs Vijayakala Maheswaran during a ceremony at the Kilinochchi District Secretariat said if Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Prabhakaran had been living today he could have become the Prime Minister of the country, reports Daily Mirror on December 29. “The Vadamarachchi area was renowned for Education. LTTE leader Prabhakaran was from Valvettithurai. Compared to all of our presidents none could hold a candle to Prabhakaran’s leadership. If he had been living today, he could have been the Prime Minister or a Parliamentarian,” she said.
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December - 30 
President Maithripala Sirisena, in the wake of Provincial Councils defeating the Development (Special Provisions) Bill, on December 30 told a group of United National Party (UNP) backbenchers that Development (Special Provisions) Bill will be re-presented with Amendments, reports Daily News. The Pre
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President Maithripala Sirisena, in the wake of Provincial Councils defeating the Development (Special Provisions) Bill, on December 30 told a group of United National Party (UNP) backbenchers that Development (Special Provisions) Bill will be re-presented with Amendments, reports Daily News. The President had told them that he would discuss with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and finalise Amendments to the Bill. About 30 UNP backbenchers met the President at the Presidential Secretariat for a special discussion on the current political developments.
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December - 31 
President Maithripala Sirisena on December 31 assured the Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters that the proposed new constitution will not include any clauses harmful to the country and it will not create division, reports Daily News. President Sirisena noted this when he called on the t
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President Maithripala Sirisena on December 31 assured the Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters that the proposed new constitution will not include any clauses harmful to the country and it will not create division, reports Daily News. President Sirisena noted this when he called on the two prelates in Kandy. The President also assured that the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country will not be compromised and there will be no threat to Buddhism. President Sirisena said the new constitution will be drafted taking aboard views from all stakeholders and it will not happen without the blessings of the Mahanayake Theras.
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