EU officials voice concern at ‘humanitarian crisis’ in Sri Lanka

EU officials voice concern at ‘humanitarian crisis’ in Sri Lanka
Posted on January 27th, 2009 | Sri Lanka News

EU officials told Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama of their concern at the “humanitarian crisis” in the north of the country, especially “the rising civilian casualties in the conflict zone.” EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner underlined that “international standards must be respected” and that unrestricted access be provided for the UN and humanitarian agencies, the EU Commission said in a statement.