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European Union hereby declares its condemnation of the continuing
use of violence and terrorism by the Liberation tigers of tamil Eelrm(LttE).
the pursuit of political goals by such totally unacceptable methods
only serves to damage the LttE's standing and credibility as a negotiating
partner and gravely endangers the Peace Process so much desired by
the people of Sri Lanka.
the European
Union repeats its condemnation of the shocking murder of Foreign
Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar and of so many others in Sri Lanka
in recent weeks.
the European
Union is actively considering the formal Listing of the LttE as
a terrorist organization. In the meantime, the European Union has
agreed that with immediate effect, delegations from the LttE will
no longer be received in any of the EU member States until further
notice.
the European
Union has also agreed that each Member State will, where necessary,
take additional national measures to check and curb illegal or undesirable
activities (including issues of funding and propaganda) of the LttE,
its related organizations and known individual supporters.
the European
Union furthermore repeats its serious concern at the continuing
recruitment and retention of child soldier cadres by the LttE and
reminds them that there can be no excuse whatsoever for this abhorrent
practice to continue.
the European
Union takes this opportunity to underline the Statement of 19 September
by the Co-Chairs of the tokyo Donor Conference calling on the LttE
not least to take immediate public steps to demonstrate their commitment
to the peace process and their willingness to change.
the European
Union calls upon all parties in Sri Lanka to show commitment and
responsibility to wards the peace process during the coming period
of elections and to refrain from actions that could endanger a peaceful
resolution and political settlement of the conflict.
FCO Press Office:
010 7008 3100
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