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| Friday, 9 July 2004 |
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LTTE denies involvement in attack The LTTE yesterday denied involvement in Wednesday's suicide bombing in Kollupitiya that killed four police personnel. The LTTE said the suicide attack was "one of the operations of some elements who are working to disrupt peace efforts". "We strongly condemn this act, which could confuse the people who are hoping for peace and disrupt the prevailing peaceful environment," the LTTE said in a statement. President Chandrika Kumaratunga said late Wednesday that the LTTE made their denial through Norway and promised to uphold the ceasefire that is in place since February 2002. Canada's Foreign Minister Bill Graham on Wednesday condemned the bomb attack. "No person or group has claimed responsibility for this deplorable act," Graham said in a statement. "I urge all parties to refrain from casting blame while an investigation is under way. "I urge all parties to reinvigorate their efforts to create the conditions necessary to restart formal peace talks. "On behalf of all Canadians, I extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families." Meanwhile, Amnesty International said the Tigers were increasingly using threats and violence to recruit children. "The fact that the Tigers have started a new wave of child recruitment is alarming," Amnesty said in a statement Wednesday. "If the armed conflict were to resume, these children would likely be among the first to die." |
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