Security assured for LTTE delegation

“We will provide the necessary security for them to fly to Switzerland for talks scheduled to start on October 28 in spite of their provocations,” Government spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.

The Government said Saturday it will provide safe passage for Tamil Tiger officials travelling to Geneva for peace talks.
“We will provide the necessary security for them to fly to Switzerland for talks scheduled to start on October 28 in spite of their provocations,” Government spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.

LTTE political chief S. P. Thamilselvam was quoted as saying by the pro-LTTE Tamilnet website that attending talks would depend on the Government guaranteeing their security in the capital. The LTTE usually avoids travelling outside the Northeast, fearing they could be a target.

“We have accommodated them over the years. We will provide necessary security, although they have unleashed terror. even outside the northeast,” Rambukwella said. “We are a democratic Government and not a terrorist outfit.” (AP)