News24 1 month ago

Sri Lanka lifting mines

Colombo - The government has stepped up clearing mines in former rebel-controlled areas in northern Sri Lanka in an operation aimed at resettling 159 000 war refugees before the end of January, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said on Thursday. Full Article at News24

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  3. Ultimately, as appropriate, (they should) bring to justice those who are found guilty
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