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Calling the LTTE's and 'peace' activists' bluff

By Mango

As the LTTE's formal military demise hastens, the various NGOs, 'peace' activists and other 'useful idiots' are increasing their pressure on the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) to halt, slow-down or change tack the military offensive under the (reasonable sounding) pretext of caring for displaced & trapped civilians in the Wanni region. None of us wants Tamil civilians to be killed by either side during the fighting, especially by the advancing SLA.

Here's a great chance for the GOSL to call their bluff.

GOSL should immediately declare the following:

1. The GOSL is willing to work with these agencies to evacuate these unfortunate civilians, currently prevented from leaving the combat areas, into a safe neutral zone, well away from the fighting.

2. GOSL will demonstrate the facilities being set up such as running water, cooking facilities, shelter etc. We managed to do all of things during the tsunami, so we have the expertise and infrastructure already in place.

3. Announce this program via radio, TV and leaflet drops to the civilian population in the Wanni. This will put pressure on the LTTE.

Whatever happens, the GOSL wins.

If the LTTE refuses to cooperate, their mantra of 'caring for the Tamil people' will be shown to be hollow boast that it is.

If civilians are killed or injured during anticipated combat, GOSL can on each occasion remind the human rights lobby that the LTTE refused to evacuate them to a safe zone.

If the LTTE agrees to cooperate, there'll be fewer of civilians available to them to be conscripted to fight the advancing SLA.

If the NGOs agree to cooperate, the LTTE will be only able to voice their anger that 'their people' are being cared for during heavy combat. Not a very logical position.

If the NGOs refuse to cooperate, the GOSL can show that the NGOs only wish to criticise, probably support the LTTE and do not act in the best interests of the people they claim to represent, the dispossessed refugees and IDPs.

GOSL should be able to get this program set up and running within a month or so.

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