Tigers Demand Inquiry
Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels have called for an investigation into the overseas arrest and subsequent repatriation of their new leader. But, I am not sure who is going to listen to this demand. At least, not the SriLankan Government.
The government announced on Friday that Selvarasa Pathmanathan had been returned from an Asian nation. Some reports suggested he had been arrested in Thailand, but the rebels say he was abducted in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.
The Tigers urged the international community to ensure his safety. “We call upon the international community to become involved in this matter in order to assure the safety and security of Mr Pathmanathan according to international standards, and to facilitate access to legal representation,” their statement said.