Intellectuals to urge Govt. Follow procedures of 13th Amendment
February 15, 2014
Several renowned academics and intellectuals are planning on informing the government of the negative consequences that may be felt from the international community, if the government does not follow the procedures of the 13th Amendment.
Several ministers and academics are preparing to confront the government if the 13th Amendment is not completely followed by the government as they believe that Sri Lanka would not be able to withstand international pressure that it would result in.Following a meeting presided over by Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara, held at his ministry, several ministers including Rajitha Senaratne, Reginald Cooray and Douglas Devananda as well as a few Members of Parliament such as Wasantha Senanayake, Ramesh Pathirana came to a common agreement to confer with government in this regard.
Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka and Tamara Kunanayagam, who represented Sri Lanka in the previous UN human rights conventions in Geneva, were also present at the meeting along with Dr. Kumar Rupesinghe, Victor Ivan and a large host of academics attended the meeting.They discussed extensively regarding the upcoming UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in March and how another resolution against Sri Lanka would affect the country economically, as well as how Sri Lanka should face another resolution.
Minister Nanayakkara stated that all ideas and suggestions made at the meeting would be documented and a report would be presented to the President shortly.
February 15, 2014 
Several renowned academics and intellectuals are planning on informing the government of the negative consequences that may be felt from the international community, if the government does not follow the procedures of the 13th Amendment.Several ministers and academics are preparing to confront the government if the 13th Amendment is not completely followed by the government as they believe that Sri Lanka would not be able to withstand international pressure that it would result in.Following a meeting presided over by Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara, held at his ministry, several ministers including Rajitha Senaratne, Reginald Cooray and Douglas Devananda as well as a few Members of Parliament such as Wasantha Senanayake, Ramesh Pathirana came to a common agreement to confer with government in this regard.
Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka and Tamara Kunanayagam, who represented Sri Lanka in the previous UN human rights conventions in Geneva, were also present at the meeting along with Dr. Kumar Rupesinghe, Victor Ivan and a large host of academics attended the meeting.They discussed extensively regarding the upcoming UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in March and how another resolution against Sri Lanka would affect the country economically, as well as how Sri Lanka should face another resolution.
Minister Nanayakkara stated that all ideas and suggestions made at the meeting would be documented and a report would be presented to the President shortly.
