President calls for unity against terror
The assassination of Minister D. M. Dassanayaka
deserves the most vehement and unequivocal condemnation by all those
who respect democracy, desire peace and value human life. His
assassination in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE is yet another
example of its continued commitment to terror and violence to
achieve its separatist goals, and absolute contempt and disregard
for human values and the policies and practices of democracy.
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PM says Govt always for peace negotiations
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayaka told
Parliament yesterday that the Government is always committed to
conduct peace negotiations to restore peace. He said the LTTE is not
the one and only representative of the Tamil people. "Therefore, we
are willing to go for discussions as a responsible Government with
any organisation and party if they are very keen on solving the
problems of Tamils. He said the LTTE still has an opportunity to
join the peace negotiations."
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MPs to get appropriate security - Speaker
Speaker W. J. M. Lokubandara told Parliament yesterday that every
Member of Parliament would be provided with security, based on a clear
evaluation of the threats they are exposed to, this will also include
weapons and the necessary vehicles.
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