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<\/a>Releasing private lands in the North and East was a key campaign promise by President Sirisena. The President renewed it last month in his desperate attempt to draw the support of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA).<\/p>\nThe letter has been signed by 47 displaced persons from the North and East, and endorsed by 132 concerned individuals and organisations.<\/p>\n
Many of the displaced communities from the North, are also currently facing great hardship due to the recent floods, resulting in further displacement, damage to property and possessions, and a complete destruction of their paddy lands and loss of livelihoods, the PARL said.<\/p>\n
The full letter, written to the President, is as follows:<\/p>\n
To: President Maithripala Sirisena<\/p>\n
Cc. Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe & Leaders of Political Parties<\/p>\n
Keep the Presidential Promise \u2013 release land by 31st December 2018<\/strong><\/p>\nOn the 4th of October 2018, The Presidential Media Division reported that \u201cPresident Maithripala Sirisena instructed the authorities to complete the process of releasing the lands in the North and East Provinces to their original owners, before December 31st, after resolving all the issues\u201d , at a meeting of the Presidential Task Force to monitor development projects conducted in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.<\/p>\n
We, whose lands have been taken away from us forcibly and are still suffering immensely nearly ten years after the end of the war, demand that you keep this promise and ensure that authorities abide by instructions you gave them several months ago.<\/p>\n
We also demand that the Prime Minister and leaders of all political parties and alliances support this fully and demand that the President implement this decision.<\/p>\n
We appreciate that the government has released some occupied lands to different communities in the last several years, but are deeply disappointed that there has been inadequate resettlement assistance and other restrictions and obstructions they have faced which have hampered their resettlement.
\nTo assist you, we attach a short briefing and summary of 15 cases (not exhaustive) that was submitted to the government on 29th August 2018, by the People\u2019s Alliance for Right to Land (PARL) after a discussion on land held at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute on 21st August 2018, where representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also participated. We also attach the submission made by PARL in relation to land in July 2018, with regard to Reparations Act, before the Act was enacted.<\/p>\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n
Displaced Community Signatures;<\/strong><\/p>\n1. A. Benedict Croos \u2013 Mannar
\n2. A. Yogarany – Neethivaan Mukaam
\n3. A.L.M. Mispahu – Azraf Nagar, Oluvil, Addalaichenai, Ampara
\n4. I. Akila – Keerimalai
\n5. I. Rishab \u2013 Palamunai
\n6. I. Saraswathy – Urumpirai
\n7. I. Tharmarajiny – Urumpirai
\n8. I. Vithusha – Urumpirai
\n9. Jayananthini Kunaraththinam – Kilinochchi
\n10. K. Diroshan Croos \u2013 Mullikulam
\n11. K. Kokulan \u2013 Ampara
\n12. Kamsananthini Kunarathnam – Kilinochchi
\n13. Kunarthnam Thiruniraichchelvi – Kilinochchi
\n14. M. Mithushayini – Mallakam
\n15. M. Vellimayil \u2013 Sinthu Centre
\n16. M.A.A. Figurado – Mannar
\n17. M.B. Hakeem \u2013 Ampara
\n18. Malika – Kilinochchi
\n19. N. Inpanayagam – Urumpirai
\n20. N. Janusha – Mallakam
\n21. N. Reji Salo \u2013 Mullikulam
\n22. N. Vimala \u2013 Urumpirai
\n23. Punchirala Somasiri \u2013 Ragamvila, Panama
\n24. R. Ajantha – Ampara
\n25. R. Anushan – Urumpirai East, Puliyady
\n26. R. Dilakshana – Urumpirai East, Puliyady
\n27. R. Nilushayini \u2013 Ampara
\n28. R. Rawha Banu \u2013 Chilavathurai
\n29. R.F. Ramila Banu – Chilavathurai
\n30. S. Bandara \u2013 Ragamvila, Panama
\n31. S. Gunawathi \u2013 Ragamvila, Panama
\n32. S. Janany \u2013 Ampara
\n33. S. Kirushanth \u2013 Urumpirai
\n34. S. T. Kandeepan \u2013 Amban, Kudaththanai
\n35. S. Uthayasivam – Chundikulam
\n36. S. Vinitha – Urumpirai East, Puliyady
\n37. Selvi \u2013 5th Vaajkkal, Kilinochchi
\n38. T. Abisha – Urumpirai East, Puliyady
\n39. T. Jeevitha – Urumpirai East, Puliyady
\n40. T. Jeyachithra \u2013 Urumpirai North
\n41. T. Kirusonth – Urumpirai
\n42. T. Latha – Neethivalaakam
\n43. T. Selvarani – Urumpiray
\n44. T. Thadshayini – Urumpirai
\n45. T. Thushanth – Urumpirai East, Puliyady
\n46. Vaasini – Kilinochchi
\n47. Vathani \u2013 Paravippanjan, Kilinochchi<\/p>\n
Endorsed by;<\/p>\n
Individuals<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Abdul Cader Mohamed Rumaiz
\n2. Ajita Kadirgamar
\n3. Anberiya Hanifa
\n4. Angelica Chandrasekeran
\n5. Anithra Varia
\n6. Anthony Jesudasan
\n7. Anuka Vimukthi De Silva
\n8. Anushaya Collure
\n9. B. Gowthaman
\n10. Buddhima Padmasiri – Attorney-at-Law
\n11. Caryll Tozer \u2013 Women\u2019s Rights Activist
\n12. Channaka Jayasinghe
\n13. Chintaka Rajapakse
\n14. Chulani Kodikara
\n15. Deanne Uyangoda
\n16. Deekshya Illangasinghe
\n17. Dharini Udugama
\n18. Dilan Ramanayake
\n19. Dinushika Dissanayake \u2013 Attorney-at-Law
\n20. Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu
\n21. Emil van der Poorten – Supporter of human and civic rights
\n22. Florine Marzook
\n23. Geethika Dharmasinghe – Liberation Movement
\n24. Godfrey Malarnesan – Maatram Foundation
\n25. Godfrey Yogarajah
\n26. Herman Kumara
\n27. Hyshyama Hamin
\n28. Ian Ferdinands
\n29. Ishara Danasekara
\n30. Isuru Perera
\n31. Jake Oorloff
\n32. Jansila Majeed \u2013 Women\u2019s Action Network, Mullaitivu
\n33. Jena Jeyakanthi \u2013 Mannar
\n34. Jerat Jeyamala \u2013 Activist, Puthukudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu
\n35. Joanne Senn
\n36. Johathas Manomani – Activist, Puthukudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu
\n37. Josap Marisasikala \u2013 Activist, Alampil, Mullaitivu
\n38. Juwairia Mohideen
\n39. K. Nihal Ahamed
\n40. Kalani Subasinghe
\n41. Kasinathan Thavampihai – Activist, Puthukudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu
\n42. Keerthiseelan Kethusa \u2013 Activist, Uduppukkulam, Mullaitivu
\n43. Kumaran Nadesan
\n44. Lakmali Hemachandra – Liberation Movement
\n45. Lal Wijenayake – General Secretary, United Left Front
\n46. Linus Jayatilake \u2013 President, United Federation of Labour
\n47. Lucille Abeykoon
\n48. Lydia Gitanjali Thiagarajah
\n49. Mahaluxmy Kurushanthan
\n50. Mahendran Thiruvarangan – Lecturer (Probationary) – English Literature, University of Jaffna
\n51. Mario Gomez
\n52. Marisa de Silva
\n53. Megara Tegal
\n54. Nicola Perera – University of Colombo
\n55. Nilshan Fonseka
\n56. P. Selvaratnam
\n57. P.M. Mujeebur Rahman (LLB)
\n58. P.N. Singham – Maatram Foundation
\n59. Padma Pushpakanthi
\n60. Parakrama Niriella – Janakaraliya Cultural Foundation
\n61. Prof. Ajit Abeysekera
\n62. Prof. Kumar David
\n63. Prof. S. Ratnajeevan H. Hoole \u2013 Jaffna
\n64. Rajaledsumi \u2013 Women\u2019s Rights Activist, Batticaloa
\n65. Rajmohan Priyatharsini \u2013 Activist, Mankulam, Mullaitivu
\n66. Raseekka Nisa – Development Centre, Thanneeroottu, Mullaitivu
\n67. Rev. Bro. Thobias
\n68. Rev. Fr. G. J. G. Croos (Nehru) \u2013 Mannar
\n69. Rev. Fr. Jeyabalan Croos
\n70. Rev. Fr. M.V.E. Ravichandran
\n71. Rev. Fr. Nandana Manatunga
\n72. Rev. Fr. Sarath Iddamalgoda
\n73. Rev. Fr. Terrence Fernando
\n74. Rev. Fr. V. Yogeswaran
\n75. Rev. Sr. Chandra
\n76. Rev. Sr. Goretti Leon
\n77. Rev. Sr. Jenita
\n78. Rev. Sr. Jeyam
\n79. Rev. Sr. Nichola
\n80. Rev. Sr. Noel Christine Fernando
\n81. Rev. Sr. Rasika Pieris HF
\n82. Rev. Sr. Rita SCJM
\n83. Rev. Sr. Virgin
\n84. Rt. Rev. Dr. Daniel S. Thiagarajah – Jaffna Diocese, Church of South India
\n85. Ruki Fernando
\n86. Ruvini Jayaratne
\n87. Sabra Zahid
\n88. Sahira Lahir
\n89. Sampath Samarakoon
\n90. Sandun Thudugala
\n91. Shenali De Silva
\n92. Shreen Saroor
\n93. Srinath Perera – General Secretary, Free Trade Union Centre
\n94. Sugath Priyantha Rajapasha – Sramabimani Kendraya
\n95. Sunanda Deshapriya – Sri Lanka Brief
\n96. Swasthika Arulingam
\n97. Tanuja Thurairajah
\n98. Tehani Ariyaratne<\/p>\n
Organisations<\/strong><\/p>\n99. Alliance Development Trust (ADT)
\n100. Association for Friendship and Love (AFRIEL) Youth Network
\n101. Centre for Justice and Change (CJC), Trincomalee
\n102. Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA)
\n103. Centre for Social Concerns, Ja-Ela
\n104. Child Development Initiative
\n105. Child Vision Sri Lanka
\n106. District Fisheries Solidarity (DIFSO), Ampara
\n107. District Fisheries Solidarity (DIFSO), Jaffna
\n108. Hashtag Generation
\n109. Human Elevation Organization (HEO), Ampara
\n110. Human Rights Organisation (HRO), Kandy
\n111. INFORM Human Rights Documentation Centre
\n112. International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES)
\n113. Law and Society Trust (LST)
\n114. Mannar District Fisheries Organization
\n115. Mannar Women’s Development Federation (MWDF)
\n116. Movement for National Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR)
\n117. Mullaitivu District Fisheries Organization
\n118. Muslim Women\u2019s Development Trust (MWDT), Puttalam
\n119. National Fisheries Solidarity Organization (NAFSO)
\n120. Northern Muslims’ Forum (NMF)
\n121. Panama-Paththuwa Surakeeme Sanvidhanaya, Panama
\n122. People’s Movement Against Port City
\n123. Praja Abilasha Land Rights Network
\n124. Rural Development Foundation
\n125. Rural Workers Organization, Jaffna
\n126. Savisthri National Women’s Movement
\n127. Sri Vimukthi Fisher Women Organization
\n128. Trincomalee District Fisheries Organization
\n129. Voice of Trincomalee
\n130. Women for Justice and Peace in Sri Lanka
\n131. Women’s Action for Social Justice Network
\n132. Women’s Action Network (WAN)<\/p>\n
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