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Sinhala trade unions accuse govt of planning to sell SL airlines to 'LTTE funded' company

Accusing the government of planning to sell Sri Lankan Airlines to a company 'operation with LTTE Funds', Sinhala trade unions have threatened industrial action if the deal goes ahead. 

In a press conference today, representatives of Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya, vowed to take action if such a sale should occur, claiming to have seen a Cabinet paper detailing the plans. 

The trade unions are believed to be closely associated with the Sri Lankan Freedom Party (SLFP), the Adaderana reported. 

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