Only An International Independent Investigation Can Secure Truth And Accountability – GTF To South Africa And Switzerland
“GTF emphasised that only an international, independent investigation can secure truth and accountability, as recommended by the UN Panel of Experts in their report, in order to lay the foundations for meaningful reconciliation between all communities in Sri Lanka. In this regard, GTF will continue to engage internationally until justice is served.” says Global Tamil Forum.
Suren Surendiran GTF
Global Tamil Forum (GTF) delegation led by Rev Father S J Emmanuel met with officials from the Republic of South Africa and Switzerland on 23rd and 24th September 2012, respectively, as part of the its on-going engagement with international governments to highlight the enduring persecution of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka.
Issuing a press statement GTF media spokesman Suren Surendiran says “ GTF reiterated that we believe in achieving a negotiated political settlement for decades long national conflict through a process of dialogue and engagement. In this respect we are encouraged that as reported in the media recently, the Indian Prime Minister has emphasised the urgency to President Rajapaksa in achieving lasting political solution to the Tamil national question.
