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Patriotic Sri Lankans are with the President and the Security Forces:
Condemns the UNHRC resolution
There were series of protests held today (27 Feb) across the
island against the UNHRC resolution to be brought against Sri Lanka. These
protests were held by the patriotic people to pledge their solidarity to His
Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Government and the valiant Sri
Lankan Security Forces.
The main protest out of the series of protests against the UNHRC
resolution on Sri Lanka was held near the Fort Railway station. A mammoth crowed
was seen marching and protesting on the streets in Colombo Fort.
The people in Chilaw also shouted slogans and held placards
condemning the actions of Western nations condemning the US-backed UNHRC
resolution.
Meanwhile thousands of patriotic people in Jaffna also took to
streets on today (Feb 27) to pledge their solidarity also to His Excellency the
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Government and the valiant Sri Lankan Security
Forces.
Similar protests were held in all cities of the country and it
was observed that many clergy, community leaders and people from all walks of
life protesting against the resolution to be brought against Sri Lanka at UNHRC
summit today (27).
While attending the 19th session at the UN Human Rights Council
summit a short while ago, the Plantation Minister and President's Special Human
Rights Envoy Mr. Mahinda Samarasinghe said "There is no need for a resolution on
Sri Lanka calling for the implementation of the LLRC's recommendations as this
is already being done by the Government ".
Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe also reminded the UNHRC council
that the LLRC obtained statements in a transparent manner and hence are
verifiable. This is unlike the UN Expert Panel report which took statements from
individuals behind closed doors ensuring twenty years of anonymity to those
providing claims, he added.
He also said that the government has already begun the
implementation of the LLRC in areas such as rehabilitation of former LTTE
cadres, demining, detention of suspects, land issues, implementation of the
language and a national consensus on the legitimate aspirations of all the
communities in Sri Lanka.
Minister also stated that the recommendations of the LLRC will
be implemented by the Government in a systematic manner.