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| Saturday, 01 January 2005 |
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The National Peace Council condoles with most who have become victims as a result of the natural disaster. The spontaneous outpouring of public assistance to the victims will be one sign of solidarity and hope to the victims. The response of those in positions of authority to this crisis will be of the utmost importance in assuring Sri Lankans of all ethnic communities that this is a country in which people are cared for and protected equally, states an NPC news release. The National Peace Council believes that in any major relief effort that is meant to cover all affected areas in the North East, it is important that the LTTE be brought in as a major actor. In addition the LTTE should be prepared to work with the government in the areas it controls. This calls for a new flexibility on both sides. Comparative international experience suggests that natural calamities offer potential for the establishment of interim structures in meeting the humanitarian needs of the people. Addressing the urgent needs of the people needs to be given first place. The dispute over power sharing between the government and LTTE must not impede their relief and rehabilitation efforts, the release adds. |
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