Anti-LTTE protest in Geneva

SWITZERLAND: Hundreds of Sri Lankans - Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims protested against the LTTE opposite the UN office in Geneva while the peace talks were in progress at the International Conference Hall on Saturday.

The protestors including children, held placards and banners demanding the LTTE to stop recruitment of child soldiers, stop suicide bombings and stop the killing of democratic Tamils. Leaflets exposing the LTTE's atrocities were also distributed to passersby.

Organised by the Campaign Against Separatist Terrorism in Sri Lanka in Switzerland (CASTIS) the protest was backed by EPDP, PLOTE and EPRLF. Sri Lankans from Switzerland and London participated in this peaceful protest held from 2.00pm to 6.00pm.

The organisers said it was a gathering of all communities to protest against the LTTE since its actions affected everyone and not even the children were spared.

They said the LTTE must show their sincerity and commitment for achieving lasting peace by laying down arms and they must do this before making demands to the Government at the negotiating table.