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by lalith | May 12, 2009 at 09:31 pm
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UN Security Council refuses to discuss killing in Sri Lanka
New York, May 12 : Top diplomats from Britain and France were rebuffed Monday when some UN Security Council members refused their request to discuss the fighting in Sri Lanka, which killed more than 400 people during the past weekend.
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Foreign Ministers David Miliband of Britain and Bernard Kouchner of France were also joined by Austria's Michael Spindelegger, the federal minister for European and international affairs, to protest inaction by the 15-nation council at UN headquarters in New York.
"We are more than shocked, we cannot support the way in this particular place while people are suffering and dying," Kouchner told reporters, showing his indignation.
When asked which council members opposed their request, Miliband said, "We can only speak for ourselves. Others can speak for themselves."
"We are clear, this is an issue that the UN Security Council should address, it involves major civilian loss of lives and distress," Miliband said. "It does have ramifications for the region. We as European members of the UN Security Council, we believe that the issues belong here."
Both Miliband and Kouchner said they were ready to tell council members "what they have seen" in Sri Lanka, but apparently they were not allowed to.
As a rule and unless a crisis is already on the council's agenda, a majority of nine council members have to approve a new issue be put on the agenda of discussion. Some council members have opposed discussion over matters they consider domestic matters.
Miliband and Kouchner were in Sri Lanka a fortnight ago. They did try to pressure the Govt. of Sri Lanka into entering a ceasefire and into allowing the international media to the war zone.
The Government of Sri Lanka did not agree to their proposals. No sane Government in a similar situation would. After having fought a bloody war with the most ruthless terrorists in the world, who have been banned by 33 countries so far, it is hard to think why Sri Lanka would agree to aceasefire, especially when its troops are a few kilometers and days away from ending it.
Whatever is reported, it is time for us to understand that going into a fierce combat zone is not like going to a Mardi Gras. If Prabhakaran can hold onto thousands of civilians as his shield, what guarantee would he give the international media? In addition, he is well known for breaking promises.
Sri Lanka was under the British for a long period. They were the catalyst of this problem by making use of the divide and rule system. The situation in Sri Lanka is an internal matter. As quite correctly pointed out by China, Russia etc, leave Sri Lanka to solve its own problem.
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at 22:10 on May 12th, 2009
7.000 dead,
13000 wounded
250.000 displaced and
hundreds killing everyday is no reason to stop this war??????
Of course, China and Russia being the main weapon suppliers to Sri Lanka will loose millions.
Russia must have thought about the clusterbomb purchase orders placed by Sri Lanka.
The world was there when Israel killed 512 Palestinians in Gaza. But 7000 Tamils killed in 4 months is an internal problem?
Enough evidences against the Sri Lankan government for shelling on civilians and hospitals!
at 22:20 on May 12th, 2009
B12n since, this is a public form i will offer my kindness. If you are showing stats then, ask yourself why the ciilians are dying? WHy is LTTE Prabhakaran hiding & ordering his LTTE cadres to fire upon the fleeing civilians & forcing the civilians to fire against the SL forces. Also, every civil war or wars, innocence of ppl will die but, u seem to support LTTE? SL civilwar is an INTERNAL problem. It's only an external problem bc, of LTTE disporsa making false statements to western goverments.
at 23:02 on May 12th, 2009
Why civilians are dying?
The government of Sri Lanka and LTTE failed to keep the peace.
The current offensive is started by the gov knowing that there are many civilians living.
I m aware of civilians not allowed to flee by the LTTE.
This is not an excuse to the government to shell and bomb these innocent people.
If minority Tamils killed by majority 100% army then it is not an internal problem. Tamil Diaspora incl me lived many years in sri lanka under LTTE/ARMY and we still have relatives in sri lanka and we know how LTTE and Army handles.
The point I’m trying to make is. Thousands of civilians are being killed to get some LTTE. These people do not participate in this war. It is LTTE against GOV.Accusing the gov doesn't mean that I'm LTTE supporter.
"very civil war or wars, innocence of ppl will die"
And one thing is for sure. You didn't loose any relatives and family this year. But I and many Tamils lost many of their relatives in recent months. Sometimes entire family is wiped out by bombs and shells.
You can’t expect me to close my eyes and ignore the horrible things going on in Sri Lanka.
Read this, and don't tell me this is not true!!!
at 00:02 on May 13th, 2009
"You didn't loose any relatives and family this year."
You want to bet? Then how about last year? and year before last? You want to bet how many of our friends had died from bombs? Do you even know how many suicide bombs and claymores and parcel bombs went off in Colombo and Gampaha district last year alone?
"I m aware of civilians not allowed to flee by the LTTE."
If you are in fact aware of this, then you must be also aware of what LTTE does when they try to flee?
What do you think of the good doctor in NFZ who uses a satellite phone (borrowed from the good LTTE) to inform foreign media and HRW about the numbers who die in NFZ? The one who never says LTTE had shot civilians and he had to take care of those injuries?
So you think this good doctor's information is correct eh? How convenient.
at 23:55 on May 12th, 2009
"7.000 dead,
13000 wounded"
LTTE cadres fighting with guns in their hands die, that cannot be helped, sad though it is. SL Army also die and get wounded every day.
Difference is, the dead Army persons cannot be converted to civilian status since they fight in uniforms.
Keep shouting lies, don't think it will get you anywhere.
at 02:06 on May 13th, 2009
These figures I gave you come from UN reports.
"LTTE cadres fighting with guns in their hands die, that cannot be helped, sad though it is. SL Army also die and get wounded every day."
True, army and LTTE "choose" to fight!
Difference is, the dead Army persons cannot be converted to civilian status since they fight in uniforms.
7000 LTTE killed??
Defence.lk In jan only 1300 LTTE still alive! How can you kill 7000?
Who keeps shouting lies!!
at 02:15 on May 13th, 2009
You gave the figure not me :-)
Can you direct me to the source of this UN report please?
at 04:29 on May 13th, 2009
I m sure a smart person like u can find the reports.
Second thought...
You are reporting from Sri Lanka. I don't think the gov will allow you see that kind of reports! Sri Lanka gov has the total control over the media in SL!!
at 13:24 on May 13th, 2009
"You are reporting from Sri Lanka."
Have you never heard of a thing called a proxy site?
Please give me the source, I'm not playing games.
at 03:39 on May 13th, 2009
"True, army and LTTE "choose" to fight!"
A small correction. Last 1-2 months LTTE choose only to run , dragging the civilian hostages along.
.Agent.
at 23:31 on May 13th, 2009
Well u may also know that LTTE bringing the civilians to the war by forcing. Even UN was claimed that there staff has forcefully drag to fight with Forcess. So when u dont have man power early and now u put innocents to frontline and hidding is what LTTE does always. So tell now who is lieing?
at 22:12 on May 12th, 2009
I agree, the divide and rule was part and parcel of the British policy throughout their empire. In Sri Lanka the British deliberrately gave weightage to the minorities to offset the influence of the majority.
at 01:27 on May 13th, 2009
"...divide and rule was part and parcel of the Britis..."
That is true. But British left the Islanad 60 years ago. Are the minorities made up completely of morons who don't realize this even after this many years? Lame excuses like chauvinism and racism are not valid reason for conducting terrorism.
As you sow so shall you reap. Pity that so many lives lost because of this.
.Agent.
at 03:17 on May 13th, 2009
UNSC will react when the situation will out of control.And in this there is non involvent of US or any western power so why they will bother to interfere, let the innocents die.
at 03:48 on May 13th, 2009
Right now, we need a doctored video from the Terrorist Supporters.
Is there anybody who can upload one?
at 04:21 on May 13th, 2009
I think you missed my replies on your "doctoring" replies. Please read them first!
at 05:16 on May 13th, 2009
Why are you getting all agitated? I made a general statement.
at 08:23 on May 13th, 2009
LOL...!
The rabbit jumps out when you beat the bush long and short, Lalith :-))
BTW," do I look like a terrorist supporter"?.. :-)
.Agent.
at 10:52 on May 13th, 2009
I have been following this story with interest. The comments are very good. Overall, I think b12n by saying
I m sure a smart person like u can find the reports.
is bluffing.
If he is the originator of the figures, he must follow it up with confirmation if requested.
at 14:20 on May 13th, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H28dZj2CvQY&feature=channel_page
at 18:08 on May 13th, 2009
The UN security counsel can not discuss the case because China and Russia are vetoing it with their Veto Power. Simple.
Why the UN needs to be reformed and the Veto power of the five need to be abolished.
In this case they work in favour of the Sri Lanka Government as they do when the US vetoes any resolutions against Israel, however down the road they could very well work the other way around as well.
Why Justice and equal right as well as human right need to be universal to all.
at 03:34 on May 14th, 2009
We are talking about a Terrorist Organisation here, operating in US, Europe and Australia. This is very serious because they are linked to other terrorists networks as well.
Government of Sri Lanka has declared No Fire Periods in two occations asking for civilians to be released. LTTE did not.
LTTE would be stupid to release any civilians when they are trapped in a corner with no way to go. Simple.
LTTE is a group who send Children to fight. US and Europe should be ashamed for not helping the 100,000+ who are living in difficult conditions under government control areas due to not having enough facilities. Instead of pointing fingers, why don't they help. No one has stopped them to help any person outside the NFZ. Simple
For those who are not aware of, number of tamils living in Government Control areas, mainly Colombo and Nuwaraeliya, now East is more than 5 times compared to 300-400,000 tamils lived under LTTE.
LTTE fought a war for over 30 years. What has they done to the people living with them?
Shame on the people who are supporting LTTE without thinking how and what they have done during last 30 years to tamil people.
Shame on all sri lankan governments in the past for not protecting these poeple who were under the LTTE for so many years.
What an easy money making machine about to be distroyed for the goodness of humanity!!!
at 12:43 on May 20th, 2009
As far as I am concerned, it is totaly up to us-"The sinhalese" and "Tamils" to deal with our internal matters and not a coward like David Milibad of UK to poke fingers in our INTERNAL matters....Butt off !!!!!