24.8.2008
Catholic
Bishops Assembly of Sri Lanka today asked the Tamil Tigers
to allow the civilians to reach the more secured areas
from rebel held Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu.
Issuing
a special statement Catholic Bishops have pointed out
that the civilians should not be used as human shields
in the ongoing war in Northern region.
The
Bishops said they are seriously concerned over the hapless
situation faced by the displaced people who are still
living in rebel held areas.
Catholic
Bishops said despite the arrangements made by the government
to deliver all the necessities to the displaced people
in the rebel held areas, some food stocks are not reaching
the people due to the disturbances by the rebels.
According
to the Bishops’ statement thousands of people are
still living in the area without a proper house or adequate
nutrition as well as water.
Catholic
Bishops assembly urged the Sri Lankan government and the
Tamil Tigers to pay more attention to safeguard the displaced
persons.
CP