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February - 1 
The Head of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM), an ally of Sri Lanka's governing United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA), Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera says that the Government should not hold discussions on finding a political solution with the major
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The Head of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM), an ally of Sri Lanka's governing United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA), Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera says that the Government should not hold discussions on finding a political solution with the major Tamil political party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) reports Colombo page. He blamed TNA for representing the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideology of separatism and pushing for Tamil Eelam. He also demanded for the legal action against TNA as well as immediate action against the comments made by some of the government ministers who have defecting from the main opposition United National Party (UNP).
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February - 3 
In less than three years after the war, Sri Lanka has resettled 98 percent of the nearly 300,000 war-displaced people in the North, Sri Lanka's Minister of Resettlement Gunaratne Weerakoon said
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In less than three years after the war, Sri Lanka has resettled 98 percent of the nearly 300,000 war-displaced people in the North, Sri Lanka's Minister of Resettlement Gunaratne Weerakoon said
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February - 3 
Sri Lankan Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that nobody can say that the Government does not have a proposal to be presented to the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to find a solution to the ethnic issue. The Government
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Sri Lankan Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that nobody can say that the Government does not have a proposal to be presented to the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to find a solution to the ethnic issue. The Government’s proposal will be presented to the PSC. President Mahinda Rajapaksa will abide by the final decision taken by the PSC. Further, he added that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has never stated to date that it will refrain from participating in the PSC.
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February - 5 
Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) parliamentarian KD Lal Kantha blamed Tamil National Alliance (TNA) of using the power devolution issues to achieve their political objectives. He said that devolving land and police powers to provinces un
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Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) parliamentarian KD Lal Kantha blamed Tamil National Alliance (TNA) of using the power devolution issues to achieve their political objectives. He said that devolving land and police powers to provinces under the 13th will never solve the national issue of the country and no result can be expected from the measure. He further blamed the western colonial occupation for creating disunity among the Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities in order to achieve their political and economic objectives, has said the Tamil National Alliance, the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), India and the Sinhala parties in the South prevented amity among the people.
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February - 5 
Opposition and United National Party (UNP) Leader of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on the people to rally to safeguard democracy in the country reports Colombo Page. Government has failed to establish democracy, the opposition parties w
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Opposition and United National Party (UNP) Leader of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on the people to rally to safeguard democracy in the country reports Colombo Page. Government has failed to establish democracy, the opposition parties would work towards it together with the people. He further stated that democracy; law and order have collapsed in the country while there was no independent police, public service, electoral system or free education and health services. He asserted that democracy plus is the need of hour, which will in turn help to find a solution to 13 plus policy.
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February - 5 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 5 said that the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) was the best forum to resolve the national question and asked all parties to participate in the PSC rather than relying on imported solutions and
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 5 said that the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) was the best forum to resolve the national question and asked all parties to participate in the PSC rather than relying on imported solutions and foreign influences reports Sunday Observer. The President cautioned against conspiracies and propaganda of terrorists based overseas aimed at destabilizing the motherland. “They hope to achieve in Sri Lanka certain results similar to those in some other countries. The fuel for this struggle in Sri Lanka comes from separatism which is active in foreign lands.” He told the nation that the country would neither benefit by trying to please selfish groups, nor implementing the proposals of extremist groups. The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) has said that all are responsible for this problem. Therefore, we have already started implementing what was in the Commission report. He also addressed various issues like economic and agricultural development along with future challenges and expectations.
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February - 6 
In a move for future solidarity, the Government of Sri Lanka on February 6 implemented a programme to make Sri Lanka trilingual and every child of the country should learn Sinhala, Tamil and English to accomplish this mission reports Daily News. Spea
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In a move for future solidarity, the Government of Sri Lanka on February 6 implemented a programme to make Sri Lanka trilingual and every child of the country should learn Sinhala, Tamil and English to accomplish this mission reports Daily News. Speaking in Tamil, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa pointed out that he has never forgotten the Motherland though a certain segment is engaged in a futile attempt to deter the ongoing development drive by resorting to various tactics.
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February - 6 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran on February 6 said that the Government is telling one thing to India and another thing to Sri Lanka regarding a solution to the ethnic problem and accused the Government of not finalizing
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran on February 6 said that the Government is telling one thing to India and another thing to Sri Lanka regarding a solution to the ethnic problem and accused the Government of not finalizing a date for discussions with the TNA, reports Colombo Page. He restated that a fair political solution was a pre-condition for the reconciliation, equity and peace of the country and therefore, TNA is demanding self-Government. The statement came after the incident when Government Spokesman and Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella accused the TNA of dragging its feet without making a final commitment.
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February - 6 
The scepticism over the implementation of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) still persist in the minds of various political parties. Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said that regardless of the statements by President Mahinda Rajapaksa
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The scepticism over the implementation of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) still persist in the minds of various political parties. Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said that regardless of the statements by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the recommendations made by the LLRC, has not yet been implemented. The LLRC in its report released to public in December 2011 recommended several measures to achieve national reconciliation.
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February - 6 
United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Tissa Attanayake calls on the Government to implement the recommendations made by the LLRC without delay, Colombo Page reported on February 7. He added that Government needed political consensus on it and
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United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Tissa Attanayake calls on the Government to implement the recommendations made by the LLRC without delay, Colombo Page reported on February 7. He added that Government needed political consensus on it and implementing the LLRC recommendations were more important than trying to re-convene an All Party Conference to discuss the ethnic issue.
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February - 7 
Commenting on the charges by Tamil national Alliance (TNA) of heavy militarization in the north and insisting that the troops “are maintaining absolutely essential presence” and there would be sizeable military presence to ensure that the “past does
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Commenting on the charges by Tamil national Alliance (TNA) of heavy militarization in the north and insisting that the troops “are maintaining absolutely essential presence” and there would be sizeable military presence to ensure that the “past does not revisit,” the Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa completely rejected the charges as “unfair assessment".
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February - 8 
A Canadian Tamil man on February 8 pleaded guilty in a United States district court to charges of conspiring to provide material support to Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a proscribed organization in
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A Canadian Tamil man on February 8 pleaded guilty in a United States district court to charges of conspiring to provide material support to Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a proscribed organization in the U.S. The United States State Department in 1997designated the LTTE as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and the LTTE therefore may not legally raise money or procure equipment or materials in the United States.
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February - 9 
In a launching ceremony of a DVD- The RUTHLESS- LTTE’s Final Crimes Against Humanity, Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Director General Lakshman Hulugalle said that this video is not for the political gain, but to give a correct understandin
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In a launching ceremony of a DVD- The RUTHLESS- LTTE’s Final Crimes Against Humanity, Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Director General Lakshman Hulugalle said that this video is not for the political gain, but to give a correct understanding about the experiences of the Tamil community of the North and East during the war period reports Daily News. Interestingly, this video is produced by the Defence Ministry, includes facts and evidence supplied by the Tamil people relating to the war along with the identity of the real perpetrators of atrocities against them.
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February - 9 
Sri Lankan opposition party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country is in need of the establishment of democracy plus to address issues faced by it reports Colombo Page. He also announced series of protests to be held under the People's Movement
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Sri Lankan opposition party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country is in need of the establishment of democracy plus to address issues faced by it reports Colombo Page. He also announced series of protests to be held under the People's Movement against Lawlessness.
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February - 9 
Sri Lanka's opposition United National party (UNP) has agreed with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on the issue of non- participation in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) proposed by the Government. The news came a day after TNA and UNP disc
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Sri Lanka's opposition United National party (UNP) has agreed with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on the issue of non- participation in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) proposed by the Government. The news came a day after TNA and UNP discussed the issue on February 9 at parliamentary complex. Rejecting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa call to participate in PSC, the opposition parties UNP, TNA and the Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) have decided to ignore President's call.
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February - 9 
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 9 has dismissed the lawsuit against a former General of Sri Lanka Army Shavendra Silva, filed by the relatives of two Sri Lankan Tamils alleging war crimes, reports Co
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The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 9 has dismissed the lawsuit against a former General of Sri Lanka Army Shavendra Silva, filed by the relatives of two Sri Lankan Tamils alleging war crimes, reports Colombo Page. The court dismissed the lawsuit on the ground that Silva is currently serving, and is an accredited diplomat entitled to immunity from civil jurisdiction in the United States under federal statute and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Major General Silva was instrumental in the military capturing several former LTTE strongholds including the Mannar Rice Bowl, Nachchikudha, Devils Point, Pooneryn, Kilinochchi, Elephant Pass, Vishvamadu and Puthukudiyiruppuan.
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February - 12 
Leaders of several religious and civil society condemned Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s statement which devalued the LLRC report and described it as a pre-emptive, image tarnishing and anti-Sri Lanka statement.
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Leaders of several religious and civil society condemned Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s statement which devalued the LLRC report and described it as a pre-emptive, image tarnishing and anti-Sri Lanka statement.
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February - 12 
Two high ranking officials of United States’ Department of State arrived in Sri Lanka on February 12. The visit is viewed as a crucial step by the US Government in its preparation to support a United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) resolution th
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Two high ranking officials of United States’ Department of State arrived in Sri Lanka on February 12. The visit is viewed as a crucial step by the US Government in its preparation to support a United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) resolution that will ask Sri Lanka to take more concrete actions on the accountability issue and implementing the recommendations put forward by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC). The 19th session of the UNHRC will be held from February 27 - March 23.
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February - 13 
US delegates in Sri Lanka confirmed their support to a very straight forward resolution against Sri Lanka to be tabled at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions later this month to pressure the Sri Lankan government to take prompt m
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US delegates in Sri Lanka confirmed their support to a very straight forward resolution against Sri Lanka to be tabled at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions later this month to pressure the Sri Lankan government to take prompt measures to implement the recommendations made by the Lessons Learnt And Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) and address the accountability issues.
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February - 13 
US official ruled out an international investigation into the alleged war crime charges at this time and said that instead the US would focus on the UNHRC resolution.
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US official ruled out an international investigation into the alleged war crime charges at this time and said that instead the US would focus on the UNHRC resolution.
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February - 14 
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said the LLRC report contains constructive proposals for advancing reconciliation and reconstruction. He added that it is critical now to implement the recommendations of LLRC.
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Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said the LLRC report contains constructive proposals for advancing reconciliation and reconstruction. He added that it is critical now to implement the recommendations of LLRC.
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February - 14 
Chief Government Whip and Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena showed his disagreement over United Sates (US) attempt to force the Sri Lankan Government to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commi
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Chief Government Whip and Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena showed his disagreement over United Sates (US) attempt to force the Sri Lankan Government to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) report, when the Government has already taken the necessary steps to do exactly that step by step. He blamed US’s failure to defeat the Taliban for nine years as the main reason behind their attitude as they are not willing to accept Sri Lanka’s victory over terrorism.
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February - 14 
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a person with suicide vest in Galle on February 14. According to the Police, the suspect is an ethnic Tamil resident of Badulla. He was a former cadre of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and h
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The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a person with suicide vest in Galle on February 14. According to the Police, the suspect is an ethnic Tamil resident of Badulla. He was a former cadre of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and has been posing as a Muslim while working at the resort where the suicide vest was found.
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February - 15 
Norwegian Postal Authority, Posten Norge, on February 15 issued an apology to the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Oslo, E Rodney M Perera, for the recent issuance of LTTE stamps in Norway. However, Norwegian Authority also cleared that the LTTE stamps are n
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Norwegian Postal Authority, Posten Norge, on February 15 issued an apology to the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Oslo, E Rodney M Perera, for the recent issuance of LTTE stamps in Norway. However, Norwegian Authority also cleared that the LTTE stamps are not related to any official Norway postal stamps issued by his institution.
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February - 15 
Sri Lanka Army has appointed the Court of Inquiry (COI) to inquire into the observations, made by the LLRC in its report on alleged civilian casualties during the final phase of the humanitarian operations and probe as regards Channel-4 video footage
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Sri Lanka Army has appointed the Court of Inquiry (COI) to inquire into the observations, made by the LLRC in its report on alleged civilian casualties during the final phase of the humanitarian operations and probe as regards Channel-4 video footage irrespective of its authenticity.
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February - 15 
The Secretary to the External Affairs Ministry K. Amunugama said that Sri Lanka is disappointed on the fact that US to support a resolution against Sri Lanka in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva to be held between Febr
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The Secretary to the External Affairs Ministry K. Amunugama said that Sri Lanka is disappointed on the fact that US to support a resolution against Sri Lanka in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva to be held between February 27-March 23.
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February - 17 
Director General (DG) of the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Lakshman Hulugalle on February 17 said that the Human Rights Watch (HRW) is promoting pro-LTTE propaganda, reports Daily Mirror. In an attempt to defend announcement made by the a
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Director General (DG) of the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Lakshman Hulugalle on February 17 said that the Human Rights Watch (HRW) is promoting pro-LTTE propaganda, reports Daily Mirror. In an attempt to defend announcement made by the army appointing a five-member Court of Inquiry (COI) to investigate allegations that its forces had committed serious violations of the law of war, Lakshman Hulugalle criticized Human Rights Watch (HRW) for leveling COI to be an another Government delaying tactic in the face of mounting international pressure.
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February - 17 
Hulugalle, further, said that they have been against Sri Lankan from the beginning and the government is doing everything for the betterment of all Sri Lankans. “Even when the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) was established to loo
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Hulugalle, further, said that they have been against Sri Lankan from the beginning and the government is doing everything for the betterment of all Sri Lankans. “Even when the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) was established to look in to these allegations, they had a negative approach and criticized it,” Hulugalle said. Earlier, the HRW charged that the announcement made by the Army appointing a five-member Court of Inquiry to investigate allegations that its forces committed serious violations of the law of war appears to be another Government delaying tactic in the face of mounting international pressure.
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February - 20 
Sri Lankan Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that certain elements are trying to create unrest in the country using non-existent 'issues'. They are trying to incite people into violence as these elements are acting according to priva
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Sri Lankan Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that certain elements are trying to create unrest in the country using non-existent 'issues'. They are trying to incite people into violence as these elements are acting according to private and foreign agendas and trying their best to realize the Diaspora's objectives; they are jealous of Sri Lanka and the Government for eradicating terrorism, achieving peace and developing the country reports Daily News. He appealed people to be far sighted and must participate in the development drive.
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February - 20 
The Sri Lankan ministerial delegation attending the 19th sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) beginning on February 27 has left for Geneva, Switzerland on February 20 reports Colombo Page. Sri Lanka has to face a resolution th
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The Sri Lankan ministerial delegation attending the 19th sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) beginning on February 27 has left for Geneva, Switzerland on February 20 reports Colombo Page. Sri Lanka has to face a resolution that is to be presented against the country at the UNHRC sessions. The Sri Lankan delegates are External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris, Plantation Minister and President's Special Human Rights Envoy Mahinda Samarasinghe, Ministers Nimal Siripala De Silva and Anura Priyadarshana Yapa.
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February - 21 
Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on February 21, instructed his Ministry officials to work with United Nations (UN) agencies, INGOs and NGOs on a joint Action Plan of Assistance for the Northern Province in 2012 reports Daily News. The a
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Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on February 21, instructed his Ministry officials to work with United Nations (UN) agencies, INGOs and NGOs on a joint Action Plan of Assistance for the Northern Province in 2012 reports Daily News. The action plan is intended to identify the priority activities, which must be undertaken during 2012, and to facilitate international assistance, so that the people of the Northern Province can recover, rebuild and return to a normal life. Agriculture, shelter, livelihoods, fisheries, water and sanitation, electricity, education, health and nutrition and banking will be the key areas that would be focused on.
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February - 22 
The opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe on February 22 termed Government plan to propose National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP) at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva next week, without discussing it in the parlia
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The opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe on February 22 termed Government plan to propose National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP) at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva next week, without discussing it in the parliament as a violation of the Constitution.
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February - 23 
A letter sent by the Sri Lankan mission to UNHRC member states and other sections of the world community says. “Sri Lanka categorically states that at no time has the Government or its mission in Geneva, ever worked with representatives of the United
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A letter sent by the Sri Lankan mission to UNHRC member states and other sections of the world community says. “Sri Lanka categorically states that at no time has the Government or its mission in Geneva, ever worked with representatives of the United States on any Resolution whatsoever. It further says, “It is incorrect and misleading to create such an impression that Sri Lanka was consulted, has cooperated or in any other manner been part of such a process”. The letter came in response to a purported email, which suggested Sri Lanka Government working collaboratively with US diplomat on the accountability issue and the implementation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission’s Report.
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February - 23 
Chief Government Whip, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has told the parliament that the Government was prepared to discuss the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission ( LLRC) report in the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) and asked the United Natio
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Chief Government Whip, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has told the parliament that the Government was prepared to discuss the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission ( LLRC) report in the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) and asked the United National Party (UNP) to propose names to the PSC.
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February - 23 
Construction, Engineering Services, Housing & Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa asked people across the island to protest against the UNHRC resolution and show their solidarity with Government, on February 27, the day 19th session of the Uni
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Construction, Engineering Services, Housing & Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa asked people across the island to protest against the UNHRC resolution and show their solidarity with Government, on February 27, the day 19th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) are to begin in Geneva, Switzerland.
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February - 23 
Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on February 23 said that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) will have to answer for the human rights violations carried out by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists, if it participates in
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Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on February 23 said that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) will have to answer for the human rights violations carried out by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists, if it participates in the UN Human Rights Council's sessions in Geneva. He further said that the Government has received reports that relatives of Tamil politicians who were killed by the LTTE have already left for Geneva and the TNA which represented the LTTE will have to provide an answer to them.
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February - 24 
The Sri Lankan delegate, External Affairs Minister Prof G.L Peiris, to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva said that resolving the grievances of Sri Lanka’s communities after the conflict, is an exclusively internal mat
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The Sri Lankan delegate, External Affairs Minister Prof G.L Peiris, to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva said that resolving the grievances of Sri Lanka’s communities after the conflict, is an exclusively internal matter and that the issue could be resolved by Sri Lanka independently reports Daily News. Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) is one of the steps adopted for a domestic approach to resolve this issue. The delegation explained that the LLRC process was opened to the public and that it represented the opinions of diverse population groups within the country.
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February - 25 
Nearly 8,000 people, including 550 children below the age of 10, were killed in the Northern area during a final offensive to crush Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May 2009, the census department said on February 25, The Hindu reports. Ano
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Nearly 8,000 people, including 550 children below the age of 10, were killed in the Northern area during a final offensive to crush Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May 2009, the census department said on February 25, The Hindu reports. Another 6,350 people went missing, the department said in an 80-page report. The report described the 7,934 deaths in the Northern Province in 2009 as being due to “extraordinary circumstances”, but did not identify those responsible or whether Tiger combatants were included in the statistics. The census report said 6,858 people were killed in the first five months of 2009 when fighting peaked just before the military claimed victory in its no-holds-barred offensive. The census did not cover Security Forces killed in the war zone, but the military had previously said 6,000 personnel were killed in the final stages of the war. The department had carried out the census between June and August 2011, but disclosed the figures only over the weekend. The figures are in stark contrast to estimates by international rights groups, which say up to 40,000 civilians perished in the final months of the civil war and have heavily criticised Sri Lanka's treatment of civilians.
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February - 26 
An unnamed senior Sri Lankan diplomat alleged that various LTTE front organizations scattered around the world are knitting themselves together in a 'human rights' shield. He made this allegation following a 'human rights' conference held in Brampton
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An unnamed senior Sri Lankan diplomat alleged that various LTTE front organizations scattered around the world are knitting themselves together in a 'human rights' shield. He made this allegation following a 'human rights' conference held in Brampton, Ontario on February 18-19 by the 'Centre for War Victims and Human Rights of Canada' in collaboration with several organizations working together to further the LTTE ideology. He further said that this was an exercise to drum up support for anti-Sri Lanka effort, at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva, USD 25,000 was handed over to Fr. Emmanuel and USD 5,000 was allegedly set aside to pursue the case against Maj. Gen Shavendra Silva in the US.
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February - 26 
Brigadier Hettiarachchi also said that rehabilitation authorities are to implement a comprehensive post monitoring system to help cadres who had reintegrated into the mainstream society. “Under the new system the authorities will not only look into t
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Brigadier Hettiarachchi also said that rehabilitation authorities are to implement a comprehensive post monitoring system to help cadres who had reintegrated into the mainstream society. “Under the new system the authorities will not only look into their activities but also into their problems. We have reports in some areas that their own people are still reluctant to welcome them into society”, he added.
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February - 26 
Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brigadier Dharshana Hettiarachchi said that 931 former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres undergoing rehabilitation would be reunited with their families before the end of this year, reports Sunday O
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Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brigadier Dharshana Hettiarachchi said that 931 former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres undergoing rehabilitation would be reunited with their families before the end of this year, reports Sunday Observer. According to the Rehabilitation Ministry, of the 11,700 cadres who had surrendered, 10,375 have been reunited with their families after the completion of the rehabilitation process. Over LKR 750 million has been allocated for rehabilitation this year.
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February - 28 
Main opposition United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Tissa Attanayake claimed that Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe in his speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva had agreed to implement the demands being ma
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Main opposition United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Tissa Attanayake claimed that Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe in his speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva had agreed to implement the demands being made by the UNHRC and US; contradicting to Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa's stand that the Government would not bow down to the UNHRC reports Colombo Page. Attanayake said the Government could have avoided all these issues had it implemented the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC).
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February - 28 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 28 said that the Protest in North and East along with other parts of country on February 27, irrespective of all differences, against a resolution before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva against Sri Lanka
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa on February 28 said that the Protest in North and East along with other parts of country on February 27, irrespective of all differences, against a resolution before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva against Sri Lanka proved that ruthless terrorism was defeated without rousing racist passions by the State, according to Daily News. The President also stated that the international community does not have a genuine desire to build unity among peoples of this country.
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February - 29 
A group of 52 Sri Lankan asylum seekers deported from the UK arrived in Sri Lanka on February 29, reports Colombo Page. The British Foreign Office said that they are sending people back to Sri Lanka only when the British government and the courts are
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A group of 52 Sri Lankan asylum seekers deported from the UK arrived in Sri Lanka on February 29, reports Colombo Page. The British Foreign Office said that they are sending people back to Sri Lanka only when the British government and the courts are satisfied that an individual does not need protection. This flight is the third such flight of deportees arrived from the UK.
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February - 29 
According to Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington, a US federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa noting that President Rajapaksa is immune from lawsuit as a sitting Head of State reports Daily News. The co
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According to Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington, a US federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa noting that President Rajapaksa is immune from lawsuit as a sitting Head of State reports Daily News. The court noted that Head of State immunity is a well-established legal principle in the United States.
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February - 29 
Sinhala National and Buddhist Organizations have commenced collecting one million signatures for a petition demanding the abolition of 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which in turn will abolish all power devolution measures and bring state back t
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Sinhala National and Buddhist Organizations have commenced collecting one million signatures for a petition demanding the abolition of 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which in turn will abolish all power devolution measures and bring state back to total unitary nature. The organizers of the campaign named 'This is the Last Chance' will hand over the petition with one million signatures to President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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February - 29 
Sri Lankan Government has released LKR 300 million to the Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms to provide loans up to a maximum of LKR 250, 000 to the rehabilitated former LTTE combatants to start their own employment. The reintegrated cadre
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Sri Lankan Government has released LKR 300 million to the Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms to provide loans up to a maximum of LKR 250, 000 to the rehabilitated former LTTE combatants to start their own employment. The reintegrated cadres have received vocational training as a part of the rehabilitation process to enable them to be self-employed.
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February - 29 
The lawsuit alleged human rights abuses occurred during the Sri Lanka-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTEE) conflict, and attempted to hold President Rajapaksa responsible. The case was brought by Bruce Fein, an attorney who has been accused of wor
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The lawsuit alleged human rights abuses occurred during the Sri Lanka-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTEE) conflict, and attempted to hold President Rajapaksa responsible. The case was brought by Bruce Fein, an attorney who has been accused of working closely with the pro-LTTE Diaspora in the United States.
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*Data till , April 25, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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