TNA leader and former US Secretary of State discuss problems afflicting the North-East

17 May 2016
TNA parliamentarian M A Sumanthiran was also present during discussions, which included talks on a political solution to the island’s ethnic question.
17 May 2016
Tamil National Alliance Leader R Sampanthan met with the former US Secretary of State Richard Armitage to discuss issues affecting Tamils in the North-East.
During the meeting Mr Sampanthan stressed the need for resolving the issues such as releasing civilian land currently under Sri Lankan military control, repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the release of political prisoners according to an official press release.
During the meeting Mr Sampanthan stressed the need for resolving the issues such as releasing civilian land currently under Sri Lankan military control, repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the release of political prisoners according to an official press release.
TNA parliamentarian M A Sumanthiran was also present during discussions, which included talks on a political solution to the island’s ethnic question.