US concerned over Jaffna attack

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The US Embassy in Colombo has expressed its concern regarding the reports of an attack on the residence of an electoral candidate, supporters, and members of a domestic elections monitoring NGO in Jaffna on Thursday.

Issuing a statement, the embassy said, “the attack should be transparently and independently investigated, and the perpetrators involved should be brought to justice swiftly.”

The statement also called on all parties to refrain from violence and observe a peaceful, open and transparent electoral process – one that is free, fair and credible and allows for the full expression of the voters to select democratically the representatives of their choice.

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sach Friday, 20 September 2013 09:48 AM

if some one in SL fart, US would be concerned. :D hello loku aiye!

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Cyril Friday, 20 September 2013 10:16 AM

Doing the damnedest best to please its man-Friday in the region. Shame, Shame!

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Thomas Friday, 20 September 2013 10:28 AM

DEMOCRACY AT PLAY IN SRI LANKA

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Randev Friday, 20 September 2013 10:45 AM

Rightfully so..if citizens do not get protection here and opportunities afforded only to ass-lickers then the whole ought to be concerned..and we appreciate it all.

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Anil Friday, 20 September 2013 11:05 AM

Good one

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Sujee Friday, 20 September 2013 05:02 PM

Please do not fart - US would be concerned!

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Chaminda Tilakumara Saturday, 21 September 2013 06:27 AM

US should be more concerned about the civilians killed by drone attacks carries out by their own Security forces.

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Ari Saturday, 21 September 2013 07:05 AM

This is repugnant and disgraceful - for a foreign embassy to get involved in internal matters of a country in this manner. What kind of diplomacy is this?

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sixth Saturday, 21 September 2013 10:23 AM

why only on Jaffna attack.
what about other areas.
US is fishing in troubled water.we hate you for this

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MGR Saturday, 21 September 2013 11:50 AM

us why are you so consern about north. what about other areas .

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