Based on details given by relatives, we have recorded over 4000 disappearances and dozens of detainees..!!!

Govt 'not aware' of LTTE detainees


Minister says he is not aware of LTTE suspects being detained without charges
National Languages and Social Integration Senior Minister in Sri Lanka says that he is not aware of Tamil Tigers suspects detained without charges for longer periods.
Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara requested to provide a reports of LTTE suspects detained in military camps so that the government can take appropriate action.

"If we are provided with a report whether there are suspects in Boossa camp without being charged, we will check with the police and release them if no charges against them," he told BBC Sandeshaya after a meeting in Temple Trees with foreign journalists.

Human rights campaigners have, meanwhile, said that it is 'a joke' that the government is asking other to provide reports of those in government custody.

Dr Vickramabahu Karunaratne, the leader of the Left Front, and advisor to the Committee for the Defence of Political Prisoners of told BBC Sandeshaya that a detailed list is available, if necessary.

"Based on details given by relatives, we have recorded over 4000 disappearances and dozens of detainees," he added.


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