Sri Lankans protest against LTTE atrocities in Geneva

Hundreds of Sri Lankans gathered opposite the United Nations office in Geneva to protest against the atrocities committed by the LTTE in Sri Lanka.

Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims living in Switzerland and London carried placards and banners against the brutality of LTTE and distributed leaflets to the people as the government and the LTTE were holding talks at the nearby Geneva International Conference Hall. The protesters screamed slogans against the killing of democratic Tamils, recruitment of child soldiers and suicide bombings.

A protester told the Sunday Observer that it was a gathering of all communities to protest against the LTTE since the LTTE atrocities affected everyone including children. He said the LTTE must lay down arms and display their sincerity towards achieving lasting peace.

(BJ)