Sri Lanka’s main opposition demanded the military vacate private land that it was occupying, whilst welcoming President Sirisena’s commitment to returning government seized lands.
Speaking to Agence France Presse Tamil National Alliance MP MA Sumanthiran, said,
“We welcome this as a very positive development but our stand is that the military must vacate all private lands they are occupying.”
The president told AFP on Sunday that land would be given to displaced civilians by the middle of the year.
Sirisena promises all IDPs to be given back land within 6 months (03 Jan 2015)
Speaking to Agence France Presse Tamil National Alliance MP MA Sumanthiran, said,
“We welcome this as a very positive development but our stand is that the military must vacate all private lands they are occupying.”
The president told AFP on Sunday that land would be given to displaced civilians by the middle of the year.
Sirisena promises all IDPs to be given back land within 6 months (03 Jan 2015)