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Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has expressed confidence that the Government will work towards peace the nation has been yearning for in her new year message. Full text of the message is as follows:

The grave acts of violence now rampant in the North and East is cause for concern to all Sri Lankans.

The recent callous acts of crime during this festive season are not just in violation of the Ceasefire Agreement but display a total disrespect for religion and tradition.

This is the time for all peace-loving and right thinking people to unite and not fall prey to provocateurs.

I truly believe that it is only through political engagement that problems of extremism and fanaticism can be addressed.

I am confident President Mahinda Rajapakse and his Government will work towards this end and soon achieve the peace our nation has been yearning for. I also wish restraint is exercised by the authorities when countering acts of violence and that they ensure the safety of the civilian population in the North and East.

At times such as this, I can only wish for peace, a dignified peace for all our people in the new year. May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you.

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