Frustrated families of the disappeared protested outside a Tamil National Alliance meeting in Kilinochchi.
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| Photograph: Tamil Guardian |
Calling for action on confirming the fate of the disappeared the demonstrators also criticised the Tamil National Alliance for lack of action on the issue.
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Demonstrators held banners with slogans, such as “Don’t bail out Sri Lanka form the international community” and “Are you requiring our children for getting your votes only?”
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The demonstrations were carried out by the Organisation of Missing Relations and Vavuniya Citizen’s Committee.
Armed police prevented protesters from entering the meeting hall.
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