Government rejects Channel 4 canard
The attention of the Government of Sri Lanka has been drawn to a news
item telecast on Channel 4 television in the UK which is also available
on the internet which depicts Sri Lankan Force allegedly committing
atrocities against Tamils, said a statement issued by the Foreign
Affairs Ministry.
"The Government of Sri Lanka strongly and unequivocally denies the
allegations contained in the video footage telecast on Channel 4.
This footage is diabolical and there is absolutely to truth in its
concocted story which is based on this footage. The Government of Sri
Lanka is of the view that the purpose of the video is evidently
orchestrated by LTTE front organisations.
This is a deliberate and sinister attempt to cause embarrassment and
bring disrepute to the Government of Sri Lanka in order to disturb the
post conflict developmental and rehabilitation phase," it said.
At a time when the Government of Sri Lanka is focusing on the
reconciliation and healing process and rebuild the country, the contents
of this video appear to be deliberately intent on tarnishing the sincere
efforts and commitment of the Government of Sri Lanka, the statement
further added.
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