The breakaway LTTE faction, headed by ‘Colonel’ Karuna,
has been accommodated in an ongoing ICRC programme to enhance respect for
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) among combatants in Sri Lanka.
Before Karuna broke away from the Tigers in March 2004,
the ICRC had conducted IHL classes for the LTTE.
Well informed sources said that the TMVP, which obtained
political recognition early this year, would benefit from the ICRC
recognition.
Corruption, negligence
accusations against
Negombo base hospital
The Western Province Health Director’s Office has received
several complaints against the top administration of the Negombo Base
Hospital-a premier health institution regarding the death of six
infants and cut injuries to four ...
