In brief
Closed
London-based International Alert closed its Colombo office in early July following a protest by local people after it sacked Programme Manager Frederica Jansz for writing an article in the Sri Lankan newspaper Sunday Times on the LTTE and refugees in Norway, without authorisation.
Commission
The civilian-appointed Sinhala Commission into the grievances of the Sinhalese people, has urged in its final report released on 18 July, the abrogation of the Indo-Sri Lanka agreement of 1987 which provides for the merger of northern and eastern provinces.
Abduction
Reports say that 25 Muslim fishermen abducted by the LTTE near Kaddaiparichchan in Trincomalee on 26 July were released two days later after a ransom of Rs 75,000 was paid.
Torture
The Geneva-based World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) says that WAJ Chaminda arrested by the Ja-Ela police on 6 August was tortured in custody. Mr Milroy who visited Mr Chaminda was beaten up.
Security
A new security measure to prevent LTTE infiltration, allows only three-day stay in Vavuniya for those arriving from the Vanni. People who wish to stay longer must obtain special permits from the security forces.
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