Low in substance, low in style
Continuing victimisation through
self-righteousness:
The Darusman Panel is grossly misleading about
the way in which surrendees were handled. It sneers at Government
figures for those in detention as former combatants, by claiming
that “The tally includes people who did not take part in fighting or
who were only recruited in the final weeks or days”.
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The tentative world of Darusman Panellists
Having now seen more of the report, I am
impressed by the skill with which the three Panellists have woven a
highly emotive narrative out of hearsay. It is noteworthy that they
rarely commit themselves, which suggests that they have not
abandoned all understanding of basic principles of evidence.
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The many personalities of ‘Kiki’ Darusman
One of the more astonishing features of the
Darusman Panel is the character of its chairman. I have in fact met
him, for he has participated in workshops organised by the Council
for Asian Liberals and Democrats, which I now chair.
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Sunday observer extra
Panel Report fails to recognize:
Terrorists, biggest violators of HR - Prof. Rohan Gunaratna
Prof. Rohan Gunaratna, an international counter
terrorism expert who has closely researched LTTE’s evolution and
it’s warfare says the UN report fails to recognize terrorists are
the biggest violators of human rights although it has recognised the
LTTE as a terrorist organisation.
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