Archbishop Tutu’s Initiative For Sri Lanka Reconciliation

By S. Sivathasan -March 10, 2014

S. Sivathasan

Archbishop Tutu has placed his name and prestige for the cause of reconciliation in Sri Lanka. With motives that are purest, he invokes theUNHRC to add a cutting edge to the Resolution. Towards this end, he urges the setting up of an Independent International Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sri Lanka. Joining him from across the world with as much conviction and equal force are 38 other society leaders and institutions of standing. Prominent among them are three Tamils enjoying the confidence of their community acquired through means that are overtly legitimate. In addition, resident as they are among the people, they have a stake in the future of the Tamils and of the country. Justice CV Wigneswaran, Chief Minister Northern Provincial Council, Hon.R. Sampanthan, popularly elected Head of the Tamil National Alliance, the acknowledged leader of the Tamils and the indomitable Bishop Dr. Rayappu Joseph, who has won the trust of all Tamils Hindu and Christian.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Concerned individuals and organisations are urging the UNHRC to throw in its full weight and authority in the counsels of the world to mete out justice to the Tamils. The strategy chosen is a potent resolution having enough teeth. The occasion selected is the March session this year in Geneva. The target is identified as reconciliation in Sri Lanka. Quite correctly, the path is seen to lie in justice. The single way to lead the country to redemption is through justice. With these perceptions, fervent demand is for a resolution that is unequivocal. Looked forward to is a resolve and a commitment to an Independent International Inquiry.                          Read More