[ad#200×200]Defence observers say fearing a military onslaught once devoid of civilians, the Tigers are using the situation to gain the sympathy of the international community and bring the wrath on the government,
Sept 14, Colombo: The United Nations in Sri Lanka said Sunday that its staffers have halted their withdrawal from war zones in Wanni in Sri Lanka after civilians protested against the move.
The decision has been taken after civilians gathered and protested outside aid agency offices in Kilinochchi, to stop the workers from leaving the region.
UN’s Colombo office spokesman Gordon Weiss said the withdrawal of staff had been suspended and they were awaiting instructions from UN Headquarters in New York. Read the Full Article