Over crowded prisons need for remedial action
Chairman of the Central Committee of the
Prisoners' Welfare Association T. S. Rajapakse has drawn timely
attention to the pathetic conditions within Prison by his article
"Prisons or Well Holes" appeared on CDN 01/08/06 - Truly the
situation is such that Prisons are "bursting at the seams."
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Developing prejudices through education
Since its inception practically, the Government
has had to handle a relentless series of assaults by the Tigers.
Contrary to the myth spread by both the LTTE and its sympathizers in
the opposition, the response has generally been admirable, combining
commensurate military responses with a firm commitment to a
negotiated settlement.
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Continuation of the unwise intent to keep the Tamil question
unresolved
Kethesh represented the future so many fine Sri
Lankans are struggling to build pluralistic, respectful of human
life and human rights, deeply democratic. His life stands as a
symbol of what is good and right in the country.
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