The true story of people in Kepapilavu

I wish to respond to a recent newspaper article on the people of Kepapilavu written under a pseudonym, having visited Mullaitivu as well as spoken to the people of Kepapilavu last month.

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OPINION

Adele Balasingham’s war crimes :

Fostering LTTE suicide terrorism

Human Rights Watch (HRW) expressed its unequivocal view that suicide bombing is a crime against humanity. HRW also claims that the political elites, commanders, and those that organise, facilitate, and encourage these suicide attacks are likewise guilty of conduct that offends against prevailing norms of international criminal law.

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Media’s role important in combating child abuse - Minister Karaliyadda

Abuse of women is becoming a hot topic in the media and also among the public as we hear about these incidents daily. Child Development and Women’s Affairs Minister Tissa Karaliyadda believes that though there is an increase in such cases, the blaring publicity given to these incidents have blown this issue beyond proportion.

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