Hilary Rajakarunanayake, Editor – Sri Lanka, Asian Tribune
Colombo, 18 May, (Asiantribune.com): The Sri Lanka Government now officially confirmed that LTTE leaders Prabhakaran, Pottu Amman and Soosai were shot and killed by the Armed Forces this morning when they attempted to flee in an ambulance, Army sources officially confirmed.
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Can Sri Lanka unite at last,
Can Sri Lanka unite at last, or will this be the start of another wave of hit a run terrorist attack's across the country.it would be nice to see the whole of Sri Lanka live in peace.And people who have fled abroad return home and live in peace.
Innocent Civilians in North
Innocent Civilians in North can be free now!
Triple gem blessing to the
Triple gem blessing to the President and our Armed forces for bringing us peace and freedom within our country.
and special thanks to Hilary Rajakarunanayake, and to the Asian Tribune- for being just and unbiased.
Thanks all, those who voiced their concern for our country and for peace....rather than spewing hatred and filth through the Internet.
SLHAWK1980
A concerned Medical Officer from Colombo , Sri Lanka
This is the time for elders
This is the time for elders in all communities in Sri Lanka to ensure that in future no Guns or Bombs will be used solve the differences. We have seen what happened to JVP as well as LTTE in recent times. We need to be mindful and extend our hands in every possible way to both innocent Tamilians as well as Soldiers who sacrificed everything to be peaceful again.
As a nation have we earned
As a nation have we earned our peace?
The devisiveness that was created for the survival of the LTTE is no more.
according to Buddhism it is now the time to show compassion
to those who have lost everything, and they are mostly from
the North and East of the country.
We are not sinhalese nor are we tamils nor muslims we are sri lankans.
to me there is no joy but sadness
we should never let this happen again.
Sarath At last we can take
Sarath
At last we can take a deep breath of relief. Now no need to fear anybody who fled aborad can come and live in peace and harmony. Now the perioid of hit and run is over.
Why don't we all help the
Why don't we all help the diaspora supporters of LTTE to have a eelam in Canada, Germany or Norway?
By the way, at the same time, we Sri Lankans have a huge task of rebuilding the lives of about 250,000+ of our own people, who now in Vanni. Most of them are in a bitter condition having lost at least one of their kith and kin.
We should immediately look forward to rebuilding their lives.
Oh god, How long we have
Oh god, How long we have waited to here this great news!Guys, many thanks for you to taking part in expressing views on behalf of the patriot Sri Lankans!
Its time to help the
Its time to help the diaspora (ex-terrorists) to create their ellam dream in Canada and the UK. I wish they do so in the UK as its an ideal climate for them to create their dream ellam with the British PM even as their prime supporter, not forgetting Mr Milliband and his band of 'Yes Minister' followers.....
Dear Eelam f_ckers world
Dear Eelam f_ckers world wide,
We have f_cked your leader and his bullshit gang. You also really wanna to have f_cked from us? then come to Sri Lanka!!!
While we congratulate the
While we congratulate the President and the armed forces for getting rid of terrorism from our country, I wish to thank Asian Tribune for the opportunity given to us (Sinhalese and Tamils as well as other communities of Sri Lanka) to share our thoughts and have peaceful exchanges of opinions.
There is more to be done to restore democracy and build the lives of the affected people and let us utilise this medium to contribute to the succcess of such endeavours.
I pray for peace and harmony amongst all Sri Lankans. Let this be the last time we hear bad news.
Again, thank you Asian Tribune.
Some people here question
Some people here question about the future of SriLanka, going forward.
I would like to point out, just 4 years ago we were about to devide this island and hand over a piece to the rebels those are dead now. Back then there were so many skeptics and the SriLankan president and his patriots were called hawks.
Today the very same people are raising the doubts and looking for how to best reap the benefits of the sacrifices made by the armed forces.
Why don't we put our faith on the president and wait?
Westerners who believed LTTE
Westerners who believed LTTE propaganda, OPEN YOUR EYES NOW , see the pictures of dead LTTE leaders, If forces used heavy weapon how on the earth they can even see Charles Anthony's face. If they shattered the innocent civilians then those body's could have been in pieces. Isn't this enough proof for you! Remove your fake generosity and find no more excuses not to help a small nation!
This is the best news of the
This is the best news of the war. The poll conducted by Asian Tribune never gave weight to Prbhakaran’s cowardice to run away in an ambulance to be killed by the forces. Most thought he will take his infamous cyanide he cultured his outfit to take is his process of death. Even to shot him was on the cards. But to flea and getting killed is utter shame for a guy who got thousands of his followers to take cyanide capsule and dies. Still this morning one should read Sunday leader still coughing for the LTTE trying to portray sufferings of the Tamil people in the hands of government forces. This LTTE mouth piece never had it enough to mislead otherwise sensible people. What Lasantha Wickramathunge did in deals, these guys are now doing in the open.
The duplicity of the west was properly analysed in an article elsewhere. While preaching Pakistan not taking a firm stand on the terrorists and getting them to invade terrorist stronghold more than 800,000 people have been displaced. However, in Sri Lanka it was only collateral damage as put by Israelis when they invaded Gaza. However, Sri Lanka Army should be given the credit for their tactical manures to get most of the civilians from the clutches of LTTE out of harms way. We salute the forces, the Defence Secretary and President for their commitment, determination and skilfulness in facing the terrorists the way they did.
Some are saying why not the government allowed international agencies to the war zone. This is how America, England, France and Norway tried to sling mud at the government. However, few would dare to look back and see what these NGO, INGO and other international agencies have been doing in Tiger areas all this time. When so many lethal weapons were stockpiled in the tiger controlled area, how on earth these international agencies were silent. They did not even whisper when their aid was diverted to weapons and ammunition. Then most of the Aid and money poured by Tiger Diaspora was going to building bunkers, trenches, submarines, uniforms and other war materials, the international agencies did nothing but help tigers with more lethal knowledge of warfare. How can Sri Lankan government take any of these agencies to confidences that are eager to help the LTTE in anyway?
Then why don’t these LTTE sympathisers see how well the ordinary Tamil is looked after in their territory. While the kith and kin of Tiger leadership lead a comfortable life others did not have basic livelihood. INGOs operating in these areas did not see this disparity. LTTE did not put any of their resources for the welfare of Tamil people, but beamed through the international agencies that government is not supplying the basic need. The government got into this catch 22 situation and went on to supply all basic services, schooling, medical services and other public needs even food. Even the terrorists who are launching attacks on the government forces were fed and taken care by the government.
What ever Sunday Leader or other foul mouths say, if the average Tamil Tamils lived well in the LTTE controlled area, the government would not have had a case.
Finally we are free from
Finally we are free from Terrorism from our soil.
1)Our thanks to our gutsy President and his political and military leaders. Our deep appreciation to the military. You make us proud with your dedication, bravery and sacrifice.
2) Do not let our guards down. We should continue to be vigilant,alert and safeguard ourslves. The Diaspora are humiliated in defeat- they may try a few tricks.
3)We have to be magnanimous and help the tamil civilians who were victims of LTTE terror. In helping them we will feel good ourselves while building interracial trust.
4)Continue to work in deflecting any ongoing obstacles and criticism by the West.
5) Work towards enlighting and converting at least some of the Tamil diaspora to sanity.
6)Foster development of North and East. How about getting the LTTE loving Tamil Diaspora to invest in rebuilding and development projects? They were responsible for ruining their race and destroying Sri Lanka. They have an obligation to take actions to repair.
But it is time for all peace loving Sri Lankans to be proud and celebrate!!!! The mighty LTTE has been crushed. A true case of Mission Accomplished!!!
A very valid and pertinent
A very valid and pertinent question has been raised in this thread. Can Sri Lanka unite at last, or will we be subjected to hit and run attacks, etc. The answer lies in how quickly and adroitly Prez Rajapakse can resolve all the problems that were very well exploited by certain militant groups. Prez Rajapakse will be making a huge blunder if he simply assumes that there are no more issues to resolve. It was certain festering issues and discriminatory policies that made it possible for the Tamil militant groups to become what they became. Unless Prez Rajapakse has the foresight and statesmanship required to quickly resolve the issues that gave birth to alienation, militancy, etc., very likely problems, etc., will re-surface. Therefore, time is of the essence. And for his own good and for the good of the country, we hope Prez Rajapakse does not rely too heavily on his mostly incompetent advisors on how we should proceed to create re-conciliation, etc.
Hmm! Hmm! The introducer of
Hmm! Hmm! The introducer of suicide bombers to the terrorist world, he must be in hell by now receiving severe punishments for the crimes committed on his own people. Brainless Creature
What would Erik Sollheim of
What would Erik Sollheim of Norway do? I would like to hear him say something. All those who were assasinated by Prabaharan will be watching from heaven.
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