US, no interference in domestic affairs - JHU

Nadeesha WARNASURIYA

JHU Parliamentarians and their supporters gathered at Viharamaha Devi park, Colombo yesterday(01)protesting against American interference in the domestic affairs of Sri Lanka and their international propaganda to distort the country's image making allegations of war crimes and human rights violations.

The JHU questioned whether Americans are against the elimination of terrorism in Sri Lanka which brought misfortune to its people for more than three decades while the US itself has proclaimed a global war on terrorism.

"We are protesting against the action of the former US Ambassador Robert O Blake for bringing accusations of human rights violations against Sri Lanka and we are organizing worldwide protests. The USA was the hidden force in every war that took place in the world during the recent times. It is responsible for the crises in Afghanistan and in Iraq where thousands have been killed," said JHU parliamentary leader Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera. Meanwhile, Western Province Council Minister Udaya Gammanpila criticized the the actions of David Milliband and Hilary Clinton for supporting the LTTE underhand and further condemned US interference in the internal affairs of Sri Lanka, asking them to mind their own affairs.

Many JHU monks and supporters carrying placards and posters walked towards the US Embassy braving the heavy rains to handover a petition to the Embassy.