'Humanitarian Operation Factual Analysis timely'

Sarath MALALASEKERA

The report titled "Humanitarian Operation Factual Analysis" published by the Defence Ministry is timely and contains a detailed account as to why the Humanitarian Operation conducted by the Armed Forces was just, said Senior Attorney-at-Law Upali Denaratne.

The report serves the necessary purpose of clearing all doubts as to the necessity of the Humanitarian Operation conducted under the unwavering political leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The report reveals the barbarity with which the LTTE conducted its terror-campaign killing thousands of innocent men, women and children as well as numerous religious dignitaries and moderate Tamil and Sinhala political leadership.

Senaratne said that together with the invaluable documentary titled "Lies Agreed Upon" the Sri Lankan Government has come up with a response that should debunk much of the false accusations and harmful propaganda carried out by elements that are determined to tarnish the image of Sri Lanka.

The effort made and the commitment shown by Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, is praiseworthy. In the midst of mounting malicious propaganda Defence Secretary Rajapaksa's attempt is not only an attempt to defend himself, but more importantly, his Armed Forces and the entire country, Senaratne said.

The international community should take a more objective and impartial stand on the malicious and unsubstantiated accusations levelled against the country, as External Affairs Minister Prof. G L Peiris pointed out, Senior Attorney Senaratne added.