{"id":201819,"date":"2019-05-20T18:24:08","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T12:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/?p=201819"},"modified":"2019-10-14T23:42:10","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T18:12:10","slug":"the-men-now-patrolling-joint-report-by-itjp-and-jds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/index.php\/the-men-now-patrolling-joint-report-by-itjp-and-jds\/","title":{"rendered":"The Men Now Patrolling: Joint Report By ITJP And JDS"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Easter Sunday 2019, a series of coordinated bomb blasts struck hotels and churches in Sri Lanka killing more than 250 people, including many tourists. The targets were churches in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa and five star hotels in the capital. The attacks are thought to have been suicide bombings carried out by a local Islamist group Lanka but Amaq News Agency<\/a>, a propaganda outlet for the\u00a0Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant<\/a>\u00a0(ISIL), later claimed responsibility. Following the attacks there was considerable fear and panic about whether all the perpetrators had been apprehended and the possibility of further bombings. As a result security was stepped up considerably.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The army is quoted by media sources as saying 10,000 troops were deployed in the wake of the tragic Easter Sunday bombings[1]<\/a>. As in the war period, these troops enjoy extraordinary powers to detain any suspect. The re-imposition of the Emergency Regulations confer on the army and police sweeping powers of search and seizure, detention or arrest of any person without a warrant or court approval[2]<\/a>. The Emergency Regulations are in addition to existing counter-terrorism legislation, overdue to be reformed to bring it in line with international standards[3]<\/a>. Worryingly, there has already been a proposal for an immunity provision from prosecution for the Sri Lankan military and especially intelligence services[4]<\/a>. Shockingly, this call comes from a number of senior military figures who were involved in the 2009 war and who have yet to be held accountable for the alleged war crimes they committed then.<\/p>\n

This is a short dossier examining the background of the army commanders currently in control of the deployment of thousands troops in Sri Lanka engaged in the search and seizure of homes and buildings, enforcing curfew and patrolling civilian areas. While the situation in Sri Lanka after the Easter bombings is extremely tense and more security is needed to prevent any further attacks, there is also a need to ensure that the Rule of Law is maintained and that the human rights of all are secured. This question is relevant because the current legal framework in Sri Lanka and the heightened security environment creates a situation where abuses of human rights may occur if there is not careful oversight and control of those who are responsible for the protection of civilians.<\/p>\n

Several of the army generals now in charge of deployments played a pivotal role as commanders in the final phase of the civil war in the north of the island when there were grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.\u00a0 Two are even named in the 2015 investigation report of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights[5]<\/a>. One was in charge of the \u201crehabilitation programme\u201d for Tamil suspected ex combatants, which the UN subsequently said constituted arbitrary detention. Two others were present as commanders in Haiti during the years when there was systematic child sexual exploitation by Sri Lankan peacekeepers there.<\/p>\n

DEPLOYMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the Easter Sunday bombings, an Overall Operations Command (OOC) of the army, navy and air force and the police was established on 29 April 2019, with Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, the Security Force headquarters \u2013 West (SFHQ-W) commander, as its chief[6]<\/a>. This new body reportedly has jurisdiction over the Western Province and Puttalam[7]<\/a>. It reports to the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne[8]<\/a>, who\u00a0was arrested in 2018 and released on bail, on charges of assisting an absconding naval officer who was a suspect in a court case regarding the abduction and enforced disappearance of 11 people in 2008-9. The Admiral was also alleged to have threatened a witness in the case[9]<\/a> and in statements contained in the court documents he is alleged to have given money to the absconding suspect who was at the time hiding from the police in naval headquarters[10]<\/a>. Astonishingly he is still serving as Sri Lanka\u2019s most senior security officer in 2019 and on 23 April was briefing diplomats in Colombo on the security situation after the bombings[11]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before this appointment, media reports say Major General Liyanage had already deployed 37 officers and 1,783 soldiers to provide security to churches and religious places in the Western Province[12]<\/a> and to do foot, vehicle and static patrols in all major cities and suburbs. Similar numbers of troops have been reportedly deployed by Major General Aruna Jayasekara, Commander of the Security Force Headquarters \u2013 East,\u00a0 by Major General Kumudu Perera in charge of the SFHQ-Wanni and by Major General Vijitha Ravipriya in charge of the the SFHQ in Kilinochchi and Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi in Jaffna and Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru in Mullaitivu SFHQ and elsewhere the SFHQ-Central and the 53 Division and the 58 Division[13]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

COMMANDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The profiles below focus only on the 8 military officers commanding troops on the streets, rather than the higher command structure where there are also alleged war criminals still serving[14]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Haiti<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two of the eight regional headquarters commanders were deployed in Haiti as deputy commanders of Sri Lankan peacekeeper units in the three years when a United Nations investigation later found there had been systematic rape and sexual exploitation of children by multiple Sri Lankan units in multiple locations between 2004 and 2007. A third officer was part of the Sri Lankan team sent to investigate the same allegations in 2007 when they became public. More than a decade later there has been no transparency or criminal accountability for the 125 soldiers repatriated from Haiti to Sri Lanka in 2007 in connection with these very serious allegations. To date not one soldier was held accountable or spent time behind bars despite the gravity of the allegations. We do not know how many of the officers in command positions from 2004-7 were investigated, disciplined or even retrained after serious crimes involving children occurred.<\/p>\n

Final Phase of War<\/strong><\/p>\n

At least three of the officers currently deploying soldiers were instrumental in the final phase of the war in Sri Lanka in 2008-9. These men commanded units that were responsible for alleged violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law (including attacks on civilian objects such as hospitals, churches and food distrubution points, summary executions, torture, sexual violence and enforced disappearance) as documented by the United Nations, and as such they should have been vetted for further positions in accordance with Sri Lanka\u2019s 2015 commitment to the UN Human Rights Council to screen and vet all public and security officials.<\/p>\n

\u201cRehabilitation\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the eight officials was in charge of the \u201crehabilitation\u201d of thousands of Tamils suspected to have been members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in a 2018 report described this \u201crehabilitation\u201d programme as amounting to illegal detention and recommended the Government of Sri Lanka apologise to those held and offer them reparations. To date, this has not happened.<\/p>\n

CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under UN Resolution 30\/1, Sri Lanka promised to vet and also hold accountable security officials involved in the 2009 war. This never happened. Now the officers profiled in this dossier are entrusted with enormous power over civilians once again even though they were previously in command of operations that failed to protect civilians in the war zone, failed to protect vulnerable children for whom they had a duty of care and in one case oversaw the arbitrary detention of suspects held illegally. This poses an enormous potential risk to rule of law.<\/p>\n

SUMMARY CHART OF ARMY OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF DEPLOYMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1<\/td>\nSFHQ-West[15]<\/a><\/td>\nMajor General Sathyapriya Liyanage<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

37 Officers and 1783\u00a0soldiers<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Task Force 3 in final phase of war; named in UN report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nSFHQ-East<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Major General Aruna Jayasekara<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

45 officers and 1136 soldiers<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2005 deputy commander UN peacekeepers in Haiti when there were child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) allegations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nSFHQ-Wanni[16]<\/a><\/td>\nMajor General Kumudu Perera<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

52 officers and 970 soldiers<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Investigating officer for child SEA allegations in Haiti 2004-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nSFHQ-KLN<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Major General Vijitha Ravipriya<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

10 Officers and 491 soldiers<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Task Force 8; named in UN report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nSFHQ-J<\/td>\nMajor General Darshana Hettiarrachchi<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

28 Officers and 454\u00a0soldiers<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Commissioner General of Rehabilitation, which UN says was illegal detention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nSFHQ-MLT<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Unknown number<\/td>\nMay have been involved in final phase of war \u2013 military intelligence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nSFHQ-Cen[17]<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Major General Laksiri Waduge<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Unknown number<\/td>\nPresent in frontline combat infinal war (PTK) in 2009.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n24 Division Commander<\/td>\nMajor-General L. Mahinda Mudalige<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Personally assumed operational command in Amapara region.<\/td>\n2nd<\/sup> in command of the 6th<\/sup> contingent of peacekeepers sent to Haiti, when troops were repatriated for alleged child SEA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n5006 total[18]<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

SATHYAPRIYA D. T. LIYANAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAREER<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>1984\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JOINED ARMY AS A CADET<\/p>\n

1985\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JOINED 1ST<\/sup> RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT OF SLAC[19]<\/a><\/p>\n

UNKNOWN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 SLAC 2ND<\/sup> IN COMMAND<\/p>\n

4 SLAC\u00a0 COMMANDING OFFICER<\/p>\n

TRINCOMALEE TOWN COMMANDANT<\/p>\n

DEPUTY GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING OF THE 55 INFANTRY DIVISION<\/p>\n

TRAINED IN PAKISTAN, INDIA, BANGLADESH, USA<\/p>\n

2008-9 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TASK FORCE 3<\/p>\n

As the UN report describing a Task Force: \u201cThis was an ad-hoc grouping put together for a specific task requiring a separate formation command. It was hierarchically equivalent to a division, but had the size of a strong brigade. It comprised a mixture of existing units \u2018borrowed\u2019 from other formations and new units that were raised by new recruitment during the rapid expansion of the army.[20]<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

31 JULY 2009\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GENERAL COMMANDING OFFICER 52 DIVISION[21]<\/a><\/p>\n

2011-12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CHIEF INSTRUCTOR DEFENCE SERVICES COMMAND\u00a0 AND STAFF COLLEGE[22]<\/a> AND AT SOME POINT COMMANDANT OF THE ARMOURED CORPS TRAINING CENTRE<\/p>\n

2014\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 64 INFANTRY DIVISION COMMANDER[23]<\/a><\/p>\n

AUG 2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MILITARY LIAISON OFFICER OF THE MOD[24]<\/a><\/p>\n

5 DEC 2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORP, REGIMENTAL COMMANDER[25]<\/a><\/p>\n

8 JAN 2017\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MASTER GENERAL ORDINANCE (MGO)[26]<\/a><\/p>\n

2018\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SFHQ \u2013 WEST, COMMANDER[27]<\/a><\/p>\n

26 APRIL 2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMANDANT OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE (SLAVF)[28]<\/a><\/p>\n

19 May 2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 INVOLVED IN PLANNING ARMY VICTORY CELEBRATIONS WITH ALLEGED WAR CRIMINAL SHAVENDRA SILVA[29]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FINAL WAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Given the battle locations of the unit under the command of Major General Liyanage during the final phase of the war, there is a reasonable probability that both him and men under his command were involved in the commission of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. These allegations have not been investigated credibly inside Sri Lanka over the last decade, but\u00a0 have been investigated by a number of UN bodies who found reasonable grounds to say the violations occured.<\/p>\n

At the very least, pending a criminal investigation, Major General Liyanage should have been vetted and screened before being appointed to any position. Vetting all public and security officials was one of Sri Lanka\u2019s commitments in 2015 to the UN Human Rights Council in Resolution 30\/1.<\/p>\n

Troops in 2019 being deployed by Major General Liyanage come from, among others, one unit involved in the 2009 war[30]<\/a>. This was the 8 SLSR under 58 Division \u2013 this unit was also under 58 Division in 2008-9 and instrumental in the final war in the north[31]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TASK FORCE 3 2008-9 WAR LOCATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

In operations which began in November 2008 and continued into December 2008, Task Forces 3 and 4 reportedly captured the Mankulam \u2013 Oddusudan A34 road and then moved to Thanniutti on the A9 highway[32]<\/sup><\/a>. Media sources confirm Task Force 3 at this point was led by Brig. Sathyapriya Liyanage who launched operations from west of the A9 highway[33]<\/a>. In late December 2008\/January 2009, reports say 632 Brigade, under Task Force 3 commanded by Liyanage, captured an LTTE air strip in Mullaitivu[34]<\/a>. During January 2009, Task Force 3 then advanced in a south to north direction[35]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Two analyses of the military strategy suggested that Task Force 3 was a pivotal part of the offensive by 55, 57 and 58 Divisions in January 2009[36]<\/a>. Indeed another writer commented on this article that \u201cTask Force 3 was the battlefield reserve until the 57th and 58th slowed down in the Tharmapuram-Visvamadu area. TF3 was then committed and the reserve role switched to the new Task Force 5\u2026\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Minstry of Defence\u2019s own situation reports say Task Force 3 was heading from Mullaitivu towards Vishwamadu around 19 January 2009[37]<\/a>. On 20 January, just as the No Fire Zone was announced, Task Force 3 was south of Vishwamadu and by 23rd<\/sup> January advancing with the 59 and 57 Divisions based at Mullaitivu[38]<\/a>.In February 2009, the MOD says Task Force 3 was south of the A35 road fighting from PTK town to Vishwamadu[39]<\/a>. All of this means the Task Force 3 was an integral part of the offensive which involved attacking the first \u201cNo Fire Zone\u201d which was located on the other side of the A35 road.<\/p>\n

Media reported that TF3 was the unit that discovered 4 LTTE submarines in late January[40]<\/a>. Indeed the accompanying map in the contemporaneous report of the local newspaper, the Sri Lankan Sunday Times, clearly shows the marking of the No Fire Zone which we know from the 2015 UN investigation report was repeatedly attacked by Sri Lankan artillery units.<\/p>\n

The United Nations OHCHR Investigation into Sri Lanka (OISL 2015, paragraph 88) report stated:<\/p>\n

\u201cThroughout late January and early February, the SLA continued to advance eastwards along the A35. Heavy fighting continued as the SLA advanced towards Puthukkudiyiruppu <\/a>(PTK) hospital. The shelling of the area in and around the first NFZ had become so intense with many casualties that the civilian population began to leave the area and head towards the Eastern coast, congregating on the barrier island to the south of Putumattalan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Without going into detail, the UN report concluded that: \u201cthe Sri Lankan Armed Forces used indirect-fire weapons, including artillery shells and MBRLs on the three NFZs and surrounding areas, causing widespread damage to civilian infrastructure and loss of civilian lives throughout the final phases of the armed conflict.(750)\u201d<\/p>\n

By late April, Task Force 3 is described as carrying out clearing operations in Kilinochchi and Oddusudan[41]<\/a>. It is unclear where Task Force 3 was in May 2009 as the war reached a climax but on 24 May 2009, Sathyapriya Liyanage is one of the main commanders whose picture is taken ceremoniously on the beach front[42]<\/a> given the significant role he played in the final phase of the war.<\/p>\n

Major General Aruna Jayasekara<\/strong><\/p>\n

Career<\/strong><\/p>\n

Officer number O\/60201<\/p>\n

24 OCT 1998-12 SEP 2001\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MAJOR IN COMMAND OF 4GW<\/p>\n

23 NOV 2002\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AHQ REP 23 DIV AND A LT COL[43]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NOV 2005\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DEPUTY CONTINGENT COMMANDER UN PEACEKEEPERS HAITI[44]<\/a><\/p>\n

2006-7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DEFENCE SERVICES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE<\/p>\n

2006\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 THE COMMANDER OF NAGARKOVIL BRIGADE[45]<\/a><\/p>\n

2007-8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UNKNOWN BUT INVOLVED[46]<\/a><\/p>\n

28 JUN 2009 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS OF THE ARMY[47]<\/a>, GEMUNU REGIMENT.<\/p>\n

18 JUL 2009-10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COLONEL, OPERATIONS COMMANDANT, COLOMBO[48]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2014 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE, DHAKA[49]<\/a><\/p>\n

14 OCT 2015\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DIRECTOR TRAINING[50]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

12 JUN 2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MADE A MAJOR GENERAL[51]<\/a><\/p>\n

10 OCT 2018\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COLONEL OF GEMUNU WATCH REGIMENT[52]<\/a><\/p>\n

20 NOV 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMANDER OF SFHQ-EAST<\/p>\n

BEFORE THIS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING (GOC) IN THE 22 DIVISION[53]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

HAITI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Major General Aruna Jayasekera was deployed in the third Sri Lankan contingent that went to Haiti on 3 November 2005[54]<\/sup><\/a>. An internal UN OIOS inquiry found there had been systematic child sexual exploitation of children from 2004-7 by the Sri Lankan contingents. As deputy commander of one of those contingents, Jayasekera should have been held accountable for the conduct of the troops under his command, which he was not. Until his role in the Haiti is credibly investigated and his role determined, he should not hold office.<\/p>\n

For more on Haiti see our earlier report with Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka<\/em>[55]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Major General Kumudu Perera<\/strong><\/p>\n

Career<\/strong><\/p>\n

5 MAR 1984\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JOINED ARMY<\/p>\n

16 NOV 1985\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMISSIONED AS 2 LIEUTENANT.<\/p>\n

2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 551 BDE<\/p>\n

2008-9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SLMA COMMANDER[56]<\/a><\/p>\n

19 JUL 2009\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 51 DIV. COMMANDER[57]<\/a> – ALSO COLONEL GENERAL STAFF 55 DIV.<\/p>\n

UNKNOWN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMANDED 55, 59 AND 22 DIVISIONS.<\/p>\n

FEB 2015\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PROMOTED TO MAJOR GENERAL, 55 DIVISION COMMANDING OFFICER.<\/p>\n

2016 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 22 DIV COMMANDER<\/p>\n

31 JUL 2017\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SFHQ-W COMMANDER[58]<\/a><\/p>\n

6 JUL 2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SFHQ-C COMMANDER<\/p>\n

27 MAR\u20131 SEP 2018\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COLONEL MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT[59]<\/a><\/p>\n

UNKNOWN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CHIEF OF STAFF AT THE OFFICE OF CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF<\/p>\n

HAITI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kumudu Perera was reportedly the officer sent to Haiti to investigate the allegations of child sexual exploitation from 2004-7 by a large number of Sri Lankan UN peacekeepers. Twelve years later there has been no transparency about the investigation process, no report has been published \u00a0and no soldier has been held accountable for the violations or is known to have spent time behind bars in connection with the violations[60]<\/a>.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Major General G. Vijitha Ravipriya <\/strong><\/p>\n

CAREER<\/strong><\/p>\n

2008-9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 571 BDE THEN TASK FORCE 8<\/p>\n

UNTIL 10 AUG 2011\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MINISTER COUNSELLOR DEFENCE, USA[61]<\/a><\/p>\n

2012\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ACTING MILITARY SPOKESMAN[62]<\/a><\/p>\n

2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DIRECTOR GENERAL GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMY\u00a0[63]<\/a><\/p>\n

9 JUN 2017\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BECOMES A MAJOR GENERAL[64]<\/a><\/p>\n

29 MAR 2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SFHQ \u2013 KILINOCHCHI COMMANDER[65]<\/a><\/p>\n

FINAL WAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colonel Ravipriya is named in the OHCHR Investigation report (para 119) as in charge of TASK FORCE 8. His unit was involved in assaults on PTK and Mullaivaikkal and as such he should have been vetted for office after the war and screened out of holding any public office. \u00a0Instead he has been promoted.<\/p>\n

571 BRIGADE IN 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n

Media reports say Ravipriya began as a senior brigade commander (571) of the 57 Division and contributed major victories for them with the capture of Akkarayankulam. The 572 Brigade also assisted by the 571 Brigade under the command of Colonels Bandara and G.V. Ravipriya respectively were instructed to capture Madhu in Mannar District. The 572 and 571 Brigades reported directly to Major General Jagath Dias \u2013 see ITJP\u2019s dossier on him[66]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ravipriya became Task Force 8 commander in the first quarter of 2008, operating initially under the 53 Division. The reports credit him for many military victories in Puthukudiyriuppu (PTK)[67]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ATTACK ON PTK TOWN <\/strong><\/p>\n

Task Force 8 was present in the advance on PTK in March 2009 according to media reports[68]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PRESENT IN MULLIVAIKKAL IN MAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>According to Kamal Gunaratne\u2019s book, The Road to Nandikadal<\/em>, \u00a0it was Colonel Ravapriya who brought him the news of the LTTE leader\u2019s death[69]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Media reports describe how Task Force 8 were operating on the bank of the lagoon adjacent to No Fire Zone 3[70]<\/a>.Media reports also put Col Ravipriya\u2019s unit advancing on Velliamullivakkal in late April 2009[71]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This means Task Force 8 was at the forefront of assaults from March to May 2009 when a wide range of alleged violations of IHL were committed by Sri Lankan forces.<\/p>\n

The significance of his role was acknowledged in an article in the Nation which named him with other top military figures as instrumental in winning the war[72]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ravipriya is one of a handful of senior officers rewarded for their contribution in 2009[73]<\/a>. In 2013, an article in a Sri Lankan newspaper actually raised concerns that he was one of the officers who might be targeted by a UN human rights investigation into the war[74]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAREER<\/strong><\/p>\n

6 MAR 1984\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JOINED ARMY, CORPS OF ENGINEERS[75]<\/a><\/p>\n

16 NOV 1985\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2ND<\/sup> LT SRI LANKA ENGINEERS REGIMENT<\/p>\n

1986\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SALIYAPURA – ADVANCED INFANTRY TRAINING COURSE CONDUCTED BY SPECIAL SERVICE GROUP (SSG) PAKISTAN ARMY[76]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1997-8 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GRADUATE OF THE DEFENCE SERVICES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE IN BANGLADESH<\/p>\n

2005\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MASTERS DEGREE IN \u2018CONFLICT RESOLUTION\u2019, COLOMBO.<\/p>\n

21 FEB 2012-28 JUN 2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF REHABILITATION[77]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2013-14 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NATIONAL RESILIENCE INSTITUTE, INDONESIA<\/p>\n

FEB 2015\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PROMOTED TO MAJOR GENERAL \u2013 23 DIVISION<\/p>\n

BEFORE JAFFNA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMANDER SECURITY FORCES – EAST<\/p>\n

1 APR 2017-19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JAFFNA SFHQ CO[78]<\/a><\/p>\n

REHABILITATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Commissioner General of the Rehabilitation programme for more than a year, Major General Hettiarachchi has yet to issue a public acknowledgement of wrongful imprisonment as directed by the United Nations[79]<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. On this ground alone he should not be holding an office where he has the potential to be responsible for wrongful detention.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Major General R.W.W.A. Dushyantha B Rajaguru<\/strong>[80]<\/a><\/p>\n

CAREER<\/strong><\/p>\n

SINHA REGIMENT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 INTAKE 20, DUE TO RETIRE 20 SEPT 2019.<\/p>\n

1996-2000\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10 SLSR<\/p>\n

2000-2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA.<\/p>\n

1992-5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6 SLSR<\/p>\n

2002-3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MADRAS UNIVERSITY, MSC IN STRATEGIC STUDIES<\/p>\n

2004-5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DSCSC<\/p>\n

2005-6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY, USA[81]<\/a><\/p>\n

2007-9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UNKNOWN<\/p>\n

UNCLEAR\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 31ST<\/sup> HEAD OF SRI LANKA MILITARY ACADEMY[82]<\/a><\/p>\n

2011-25 MAR 2012\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ASSISTANT MILITARY SECRETARY[83]<\/a><\/p>\n

2015-2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMANDANT, SRI LANKA MILITARY ACADEMY[84]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

17 DEC 2017\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMANDER SRI LANKA NATIONAL GUARDS (SLNG)[85]<\/a><\/p>\n

23 JAN 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BECOMES MAJOR GENERAL[86]<\/a>,<\/p>\n

2 MAY 2018\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COLONEL COMMANDANT MILITARY INTELLIGENCE[87]<\/a><\/p>\n

2017-2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMANDER SFHQ-MLT[88]<\/a><\/p>\n

MEDIA REPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n

There is only one reference left online, on a school website, suggesting Major General Rajaguru had an \u00a0active role in the 2009 war. All other references to his past activities appear to have been wiped off the Internet.<\/p>\n

\u201cOld Rajans Brig. Nirmal Dharmaratne and Brig. Dushyantha Rajaguru have
\nbeen promoted to the Rank of Major General of the Sri Lanka Army. They
\nboth played an active role on the battle front in the Eelam War IV.[89]<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

MAJOR GENERAL GALWADUGE JANAKA LAKSIRI WADUGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAREER<\/strong><\/p>\n

SINHA REGIMENT<\/p>\n

16 APR 1965\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DATE OF BIRTH[90]<\/a><\/p>\n

16 APR 1985\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JOINED ARMY<\/p>\n

APRIL 15, 2020 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RETIREMENT DUE DATE<\/p>\n

1 JAN 1996-6 JAN 1997\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2ND<\/sup> IN COMMAND 6SLSR<\/p>\n

15 NOV 1996-28 FEB 99\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADJUTANT OF REGIMENT, SLSR[91]<\/a><\/p>\n

6 MAR 1999-28 DEC 1999\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CO 7 SLSR<\/p>\n

20 MAR 2003-17 FEB 2005 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CO 8 SLSR<\/p>\n

APR 2008\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 HAITI[92]<\/a> CONTINGENT COMMANDER<\/p>\n

2009 WAR \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 SLSR (59 DIVISION) AND PRESENT IN PTK<\/p>\n

20 JAN 2009 PRESENT IN ALAMPIL NORTH 59 DIV[93]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2009\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMANDER IN IN WELI OYA[94]<\/a><\/p>\n

AUG 2009\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PROMOTED TO BRIGADIER[95]<\/a><\/p>\n

2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ALLEGED TO BE HAITI UN PEACEKEEPER CONTINGENT COMMANDER.<\/p>\n

APRIL 2016\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DG OPERATIONS, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF[96]<\/a><\/p>\n

2018\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CO 52 DIVISION, SFHQ-JAFFNA[97]<\/a><\/p>\n

13 APR 2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMMANDER SFHQ-CENTRAL[98]<\/a><\/p>\n

FINAL WAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most entries regarding his war sevice in 2009 appear to have deliberately been removed offline. However, in March 2009 a media report described Laksiri Waduge coming under fire near PTK town[99]<\/a>. The significance of his role in the 2009 war was acknowledged in an article in the Nation which named him with other top military figures as being instrumental in winning the war[100]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MAJOR GENERAL L MAHINDA MUDALIGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAREER<\/strong><\/p>\n

STAFF NO O\/60451 SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY; <\/strong>RETIREMENT DUE 9 MARCH 2020<\/p>\n

1986\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SALIYAPURA – ADVANCED INFANTRY TRAINING COURSE CONDUCTED BY SPECIAL SERVICE GROUP (SSG) PAKISTAN ARMY[101]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1987\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PHOTO SHOWS HIM INSPECTING NEW RECRUITS AT TRAINING INSTITUTE AS A SECOND LIEUTENANT.<\/p>\n

1997\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6SLLI<\/p>\n

1999-2002 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4SLLI<\/p>\n

2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2ND<\/sup> IN COMMAND OF THE 6TH<\/sup> CONTINGENT OF PEACEKEEPERS SENT TO HAITI WHEN TROOPS WERE REPATRIATED FOR ALLEGED CHILD SEA[102]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2015\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 59 DIV GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING<\/p>\n

2018\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24 DIVISION COMMANDER IN EAST[103]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Haiti \u2013 photo from his facebook page<\/strong><\/p>\n

HAITI<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the recent deploments in the East of Sri Lanka Major General LM Mudalige has been the officer in charge but he has yet to be held accountable for his failure to prevent systematic child sexual exploitation by his men serving as peacekeepers in Haiti in 2007[104]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[1]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cNearly 10,000 soldiers were being deployed across the Indian Ocean state to carry out searches and provide security for religious centres, the military said.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/world\/asia\/sri-lanka-warns-of-imminent-terror-attacks-as-death-toll-is-revised-down-by-100-20190426-p51hdb.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Same number cited by Reuters: https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-sri-lanka-blasts-prayers\/guarded-by-soldiers-defiant-sri-lankan-muslims-pray-for-peace-idUSKCN1S20X4<\/strong><\/p>\n

[2]<\/strong><\/a> Sri Lanka Army troops given powers under Emergency Regulations begin mobile patrols, static duties, vehicle checks & searches, Colombo Page, 25 April 2019, <\/strong>http:\/\/www.colombopage.com\/archive_19A\/Apr25_1556168223CH.php<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

SEE for more detail: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.cpalanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/QA_SoE.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

[3]<\/strong><\/a> Sri Lanka had promised the international community it would bring its main piece of counter terrorism legislation, the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), in line with international standards. There was a moratorium on using the PTA for some time but in the last 6 months since the constutional coup of Octobr 2018, we understand from Sri Lankan lawyers that scores of people have been detained using the PTA.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[4]<\/strong><\/a> Sri Lanka president accepts proposal to legalise impunity (VIDEO)<\/strong><\/a>, 5 May 2019,<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.jdslanka.org\/index.php\/news-features\/politics-a-current-affairs\/882-sri-lanka-president-accepts-proposal-to-legalise-impunity-video<\/strong><\/p>\n

[5]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cAccording to maps compiled by the Defence Ministry, Task Forces 2, 3, 4 and 8 were particularly involved in the final weeks of the conflict. According to the Ministry of Defence website, the following were Commanders of Task Forces: Brigadier Rohana Bandara (Task Force 2); Brigadier Sathyapriya Liyanage (Task Force 3); Colonel Nishantha Wanniarachchi (Task Force 4); Colonel G.V. Ravipriya (Task Force 8).\u201d OISL para 119.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[6]<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Joint Operations Command set up in Colombo under Maj.Gen Sathyapriya Liyanage, 29 Apri 2019, NewsIn Asia, <\/strong>https:\/\/newsin.asia\/joint-operations-command-set-up-in-colombo-under-maj-gen-sathyapriya-liyanage\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

[7]<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Media reports say Rear Admiral W.A.S.S Perera of the Navy, Air Vice Marshal W.L.R.P Rodrigo of the Air Force and Superintendent of Police L.K.D Anil Priyantha will function as Coordinating Officers of respective services and the Police in the OOC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall Operational Command, Colombo Established with Immediate Effect, 29 April 2019, <\/strong>http:\/\/www.colombopage.com\/archive_19A\/Apr29_1556557522CH.php<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Some reports say it answers to the Chief of Defence Staff – <\/strong>http:\/\/www.hirunews.lk\/215435\/tri-forces-and-police-establish-a-joint-operation-command<\/strong><\/a> and http:\/\/www.dailynews.lk\/2019\/04\/30\/local\/184238\/overall-operational-command-colombo-established\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

But others say to the army Commander https:\/\/newsin.asia\/joint-operations-command-set-up-in-colombo-under-maj-gen-sathyapriya-liyanage\/<\/strong><\/p>\n

[8]<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cRear Admiral W.A.S.S. Perera of the Navy, Air Vice Marshal W.L.R.P. Rodrigo of the Air Force and SP L.K.D. Anil Priyantha function as OOC Coordinating Officers of the Navy, Air Force and Police respectively and the OOC functions under the Chief of Defence Staff.\u201d Says Army assists Batticaloa church to hold feast, Daily News, 2 May 2019, <\/strong>http:\/\/dailynews.lk\/2019\/05\/02\/local\/184402\/army-assists-batticaloa-church-hold-feast<\/strong><\/a> Also http:\/\/www.hirunews.lk\/215435\/tri-forces-and-police-establish-a-joint-operation-command<\/strong><\/p>\n

[9]<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>https:\/\/www.newsfirst.lk\/2018\/12\/05\/cds-ravindra-wijegunaratne-released-on-bail\/<\/strong><\/a> and https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2018\/nov\/29\/sri-lankas-most-senior-military-official-in-court-over-civil-war-abductions<\/strong><\/p>\n

[10]<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 Statement by Lt Cmdr Galagamage Laksiri to court, presented on 31 May 2018.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[11]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cCommander of Defence Services, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne has briefed the envoys about the methodology of explosions, the identification of culprits and the arrests taken place. He also mentioned the strong possibility of links with international terrorists.\u201d https:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/54584\/president-admits-to-lapses-on-part-of-sri-lankan-defence-authoritie<\/strong><\/p>\n

[12]<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 Specic places named are: <\/strong>in Negombo, Colombo, Ratmalana, Dehiwala, Kolonnawa, Rajagiriya, Maharagama, Talangama, Chilaw, Marawila, Kalpitiya, Talawila, Eluwankulama, Dummalasooriya, Kurunegala, Kurana, Kuliyapitiya, Nikaweratiya, Potuhera, Polgahawela, Wariyapola, Galle, Hiniduma, Gintota, Hirimbura, Dewata, Weligama, Matara, Aturaliya, Akuressa, Kotapola, Horagoda, Balapitiya, Panapitiya, Godapitiya, Kapuwatta, Beruwala, Alutgama, Polkotuwa, Kalutara, Ingiriya, Gurugoda, Rambukkanagama, Kegalle, Rambukkana, Bulathkohupitiya, Warakapola, Yatiyantota, Dummaladeniya, Mawanella, Kotiyakumbura, Ruwanwella, Aheliyagoda, Balangoda, Kahawatta, Tunkama, Udawalawa, etc<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Army launches island-wide patrols and search missions to ensure security<\/strong>, Aderana, 25 April 2019. http:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/54627\/army-launches-island-wide-patrols-and-search-missions-to-ensure-security<\/strong><\/p>\n

[13]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cIn the meantime, troops of 58 Division conducted cordon and search operations in the general areas of Darga Town, Aluthgama, Weligama and Red Cross housing scheme in Moratuwa last morning (2) and arrested eight suspects with a stock of sim cards, forged National Identity Cards, swords, along with eight suspects. Suspects were handed over to the Police.\u201d According to http:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/54858\/security-forces-round-up-more-suspects-as-island-wide-search-ops-continue<\/strong><\/p>\n

[14]<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0See for example, ITJP\u2019s dossier on Shavendra Silva, the current Chief of Army Staff:\u00a0 http:\/\/www.itjpsl.com\/reports\/shavendra-silva<\/strong><\/p>\n

[15]<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 143 BDE under 14 Division; 12 Division in Hambantota; 8 Gemunu Watch in Moneragala. <\/strong><\/p>\n

According to: <\/strong>http:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/54858\/security-forces-round-up-more-suspects-as-island-wide-search-ops-continue<\/strong><\/a> and http:\/\/www.dailynews.lk\/2019\/05\/03\/local\/184573\/ntj-t-shirts-bank-slips-mysterious-blood-collecting-syringes-among<\/strong><\/p>\n

[16]<\/strong><\/a> Involving 20 Gajaba Regiment of 662 BDE.http:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/54858\/security-forces-round-up-more-suspects-as-island-wide-search-ops-continue<\/strong><\/p>\n

[17]<\/strong><\/a> \u00a09SLSR, 23GR, 18GW and 3 SL National Guard troops of 121 and 122 BDES of 12 Division involved, and \u201c11 Division troops in Kandy under the SFHQ-Cen in the past couple of days have been conducting cordon and search operations in the general areas of Kandy, Nawalapitiya, Gampola, Peradeniya, Akurana, Katugastota, Madawala and other areas on the directions of the General Officer Commanding, 11 Division of the SFHQ-Cen\u201d,\u00a0 according to http:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/54858\/security-forces-round-up-more-suspects-as-island-wide-search-ops-continue<\/strong><\/p>\n

[18]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/54627\/army-launches-island-wide-patrols-and-search-missions-to-ensure-security<\/strong><\/p>\n

[19]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.dailynews.lk\/2018\/04\/02\/features\/147205\/appreciations-02-04-2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

[20]<\/strong><\/a> OISL para 119<\/strong><\/p>\n

[21]<\/strong><\/a> Lt Gen Jayasuriya makes his first visit to Jaffna after assumption of office, MOD, 31 July 2009.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[22]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/dscsc.lk\/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=19<\/strong><\/p>\n

[23]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/defence.pk\/pdf\/threads\/sri-lanka-assures-support-to-raise-bangladesh-womens-corps-unit.340168\/<\/strong><\/p>\n

[24]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.sundaytimes.lk\/article\/1007670\/indian-ndc-delegation-visits-colombo<\/strong><\/p>\n

[25]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/alt.army.lk\/slac\/regimental-commander-colonel-commandants?<\/strong><\/p>\n

[26]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.pressreader.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

[27]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.airforce.lk\/news.php?news=3597<\/strong><\/a> and http:\/\/www.airforce.lk\/afsc\/news.php?id=3597<\/strong><\/p>\n

[28]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/major-general-sathyapriya-liyanage-new-slavf-commandant<\/strong><\/p>\n

[29]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.dailymirror.lk\/print\/front_page\/\u2018Decade-of-Peace\u2019–commemoration-from-May-19-to-22\/238-167342<\/strong><\/p>\n

[30]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cIn the same manner, 222 Brigade troops prioritizing national security concerns also carried out simultaneous cordon search operations in the general areas of Wan Ela and Serunuwara. Following items were recovered during those operations: 2 Air rifles, 5 swords, 3 suspicious motor bikes, 1 locally-made rifle, a map of the ancient Seruwawila Buddhist temple. Troops arrested two suspects in this connection. 5 Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) and 22 VIR troops of the 222 Brigade participated in this operation which lasted for more than six hours.
\nMeanwhile, troops of 8 SLSR in the 58 Division and the Security Force Headquarters \u2013 West (SFHQ-West) in combined cordon and search operations in the general area of Kotiyakumbura, Kegalle found 11 petrol bombs, 2 Walkie-talkies, 16 Passports, 9 knives, 12 mobile phones, 4 WiFi routers, 2 Hand Grenades, 8 Hand Axes, 3 Swords, 1 Nanchakku, 1 Binocular, 1 GPS and the trouser of an Army-like desert combat kit. Several suspects were arrested by the Army and handed over to the Police for further investigations.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/search\/top\/?q=Mahinda%20Mudalige<\/strong><\/p>\n

[31]<\/strong><\/a> \u201c<\/strong>On 5th June 2008 the Battalion was detached from the 58 Division and was attached to the 57 Division to operate in Palampiddi and actively participated in capturing Kalmadu, Nochchikulam, Marathamadu, Navi and Palamodai. After consolidating control of the area the Battalion advanced along the A9 road up to Puliyankulam and led the battle in capturing Mathiyamadu and Nedunkerni. Later, the Battalion actively took part in the operations that resulted in liberating Muthiyankadu and in the process succeeded in capturing terrorist training camps, factories, farms, machinery and weapons. A submarine construction site and a submarine test facility was also capture during the operations conducted in Udayarkattukulam\u2026..<\/strong> At the final stages of the ‘Wanni Humanitarian Operation’ the Battalion operated along the A35 road in Mullaitivu, Chundikulam, Championpattu and Chalai. In the operations conducted to liberate the North and East from cruel clutches of terrorists 2 officers and 84 other ranks of the Battalion made the supreme sacrifice making the total number of members of the Battalion to have laid their lives since the inception of the battalion, 7 officers and 188 other ranks. \u201c Regimental webpageAt the end of the Humanitarian Operation the Battalion was relieved from its duties at Chalai in Mullaitivu and in 1st December 2009 moved to Thunukkai to be placed under command to the 653 Brigade of the 65 Division and took over duties from the 6 SLSR. <\/strong><\/p>\n

[32]<\/strong><\/a> Ahmed S Hashim book, When CounterInsurgency Wind, Page 158. <\/strong><\/p>\n

ALSO: \u201cThe first confrontation of the Task Force 3 reported 2.30 PM when the infantrymen confronted with a group of terrorists in the Vannivilankualm area, in the West of Mankulam junction. According to the battlefield reports troops have found 2 bodies of slain LTTE cadres along with two T-56 riffles.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

MOD Situation Reports on 03rd Nov 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cApart from the main battlefronts, Army Task Force 3 is gaining domination over A-9 road from Panikkankulam to Mankulam and towards the East of the road.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

MOD Situation Reports on 12th Nov 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTF-3 troops close-in on Mankulama: LTTE faces major setback- Mullaittivu. Task Force -3 troops inducted west of the A-9 trunk road off Mankulama in the western Mullaittivu battlefront have commenced marching towards the strategically important Mankulama junction, since dawn today (Nov 16).\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

MOD Situation Reports on 16th Nov 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTroops overrun Mankulama: LTTE flee amidst heavy casualties- Mullaittivu.Troops of the task Force-3 flanked west of the A-9 main road at Vannivilankulama\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

MOD Situation Report on 17 November 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTroops of Task Force 3 operating east of Mankulam have gained total control over the Olumadu Village reaching to a significant stage in the Wanni liberation operation this evening (Nov 25).\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

MOD Situation Report on 25 November 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTerrorists take heavy beating: scores killed, many injured – Kilinochchi\u2026.At the Mullaittivu battlefront, TF -2 troops continuedconsolidating liberated territory east of the A-9 trunk road. Separately, troops of the TF-3 have reportedly met with intermittent LTTE resistance while advancing in general area east of Olumadu, security sources added.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

MOD Situation Reports on 12th December, 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

[33]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cTF III was commanded by Brig. Sathyapriya Liyanage launched operations from Vannivilankulam, west of A-9. It was the second fighting formation to manoeuvre along with west-east axis across A-9. The first was Task Force II (TF II) commanded by Brig. Rohana Bandara. Although TF II launched operations in June 2008, it was TF III which first overran an LTTE base on A-9. TF I was yet to reach A-9. Having completed operations on the western flank with the liberation of Pooneryn, TF I was positioned about ten kilometres west of Paranthan, while the 57 Division continued to consolidate its position at Kokavil, 12 km south of Kilinochchi on A-9 road. The LTTE overran Kokavil detachment in July 1990 during Ranasinghe Premadasa\u2019s presidency. The base fell due to the army\u2019s failure to move reinforcements to save two platoons commanded by Lt. Saliya Upul Aladeniya.TF III captured an armour plated truck during the battle for Mankulam. Swarnam and his elite bodyguards fled leaving the vehicle behind when TF III troops fired at it.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/slwaronterror.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/tigers-retreat-on-all-fronts.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cHaving commenced operations from the Vannivilankulam in November 2008, Brigadier Liyanage commanded his troops to capture key junction town Mankulam on the A-9 road, Olumadu and Ampakamam in the East of A-9 road.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/archives.dailynews.lk\/2009\/06\/03\/supstory.asp?id=s01<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>Task Force III the fifth offensive Division added to the Wanni operation was led by the keen Army officer Brigadier Satyapriya Liyanage. They marched southwards from Murukkandi to Mankulam on the A-9 Road upto Ampakamam and Puthukudiyiruppu West after capturing Olumadu on the Mankulam Mullaitivu Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Valient men who led ground troops, Sunday Observer, 15 May 2011, <\/strong>http:\/\/archives.sundayobserver.lk\/2011\/05\/15\/victory.asp?id=s06<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>In support of the overall ground forces effort, Lt. Gen. Fonseka launched Task Force III under Brigadier Satyapriya Liyanage to move across the A9 road from the west to the east.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

REVISITED: November 201 http:\/\/slwaronterror.blogspot.com\/2016\/11\/ 14\/17 Muhamalai debacles and Elephant Pass triumh. 1 Nov 2016.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[34]<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 \u201cSubsequent to continuous offensive operations conducted by the troops of the 632 brigade commanded by Lieutenant Colonel SUBHASHANA WELIKALA operating under the Task Force-III commanded by Brigadier SATHYAPRIYA LIYANAGE, captured the LTTE runway in the jungle area about 2 km east of oldKANDYroad south of IRANAMADU.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zzNwfKLUf30 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>The main LTTE runway situated east of Iranamadu Tank was captured by the 63-2 Brigade of the Task Force 111 commanded by Brigadier Sathyapriya Liyanage.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nation.lk\/2009\/01\/18\/militarym.htm<\/strong><\/p>\n

[35]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cThe Task Force II under the command of Brigadier Rohana Bandara, Task Force III under the command of Brigadier Satyapriya Liyanage and Task Force IV under the command of Colonel Nishantha Wanniarachchi are heading in a South to North direction capturing all these assets of the LTTE.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Desperate Tigers intensify terror, 1 February 2009, Sunday Observer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[36]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cWith LTTE defences concentrated against the 57th, 58th, and 55th divisions, the smaller TF3, TF2, and TF4 advanced rapidly from the south, with TF4 striking in the direction of Puthukkudiyiruppu. The LTTE had to choose. If it withdrew down the A35 \u2014 thus losing Vishvamadu and Theravikulam rapidly to the 57th and 58th divisions \u2014 it would also lose much of the coast between Mullaitivu and Chundikulam, along with its Sea Tiger bases. If it withdrew from the southern part of the triangle, its defences on the A35 would be soon outflanked. In the event, it looks like the LTTE chose the latter option. TF3, TF2, and TF4 advanced rapidly towards Puthukkudiyiruppu and the A35. The Tigers had chosen to hold the coast instead of the jungle.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/blacklightarrow.wordpress.com\/2009\/01\/26\/the-advance-to-mullaitivu-phase-2\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sri Lanka Army (SLA) will soon deploy Task Force 3 (TF3) to the Wanni theater of battle which is getting heated up by the day. TF3, which is raised with both offensive and defensive capabilities in mind, will mostly likely be deployed in areas recaptured recaptured by the army\u2019s 57 and 58 divisions. Deployment of TF3 will no doubt increase SLA\u2019s ability to defend a possible LTTE counterattack similar to the unceasing waves.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Army to deploy Task Force 3 to Wanni battlefront, 27 Oct 2008, http:\/\/defencenet.blogspot.com\/2008\/10\/army-to-deploy-task-force-3-to-wanni.htm<\/strong><\/p>\n

[37]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cLTTE underground fuel storage found \u2013 Dharmapuram. Troops of 58 Division while conducting further consolidating operations in Dharmapuram area, Mullaittivu, have found 300 fuel barrels which had been buried by the LTTE terrorists this morning, 19 January. TF-3 troops confront with terrorists; 4 LTTE bodies found \u2013 Mullaittivu.\u00a0 Troops of Task Force 3 (TF3) heading towards Viswamadu have confronted with a group of LTTE terrorists in general area northeast of Ampakamam in Mullaittivu during the day hours today, 19 January.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>MOD <\/strong>Situation Reports on 19th January, 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

[38]<\/strong><\/a> \u201c<\/strong>Army Task Force 2 & 3 give heavy beating to LTTE \u2013 Mullaittivu. Sri Lanka Army Task Force 2 soldiers operating east of the Udayarkattukulam tank and the Task Force 3 soldiers operating south of the Vishvamadukulam tank, in the Teravil-Odduddan forest reserve have been engaged inheavy confrontations with the terrorists since this morning (Jan 20). According to the latest battlefield reports, troops of 6 Vijayaba Infantry Regiment (6 VIR) belonging to the Task Force 2 have sprung an ambush targeting the terrorists detected in the East of Udayarkattukualm around 8 AM. During subsequent search, troops have found 4 bodies of slain LTTE cadres, 1 T-56 riffle and a motor vehicle.Elsewhere, troops of 8 Sinha Regiment (8 SR) of the Task Force 2 have captured a terrorists base around 8.10 AM. Battlefield reports revealed that 5 well fortified overhead bunkers and a hut were found in the captured base. The Task Force 3 troops have confronted a group of terrorists detected south of Vishvamadukulam area around 8.40 AM. Three bodies of slain LTTE cadres along with three T-56 riffles have been found during subsequent search.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MOD Situation Reports on 20th January, 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cAir Force jets, helicopter gunships continue raids at LTTE positions- Mullaittivu. SLAF jets and MI-24 helicopter gunships continued air sorties at identified LTTE resistance positions in support of the advancing 59 Div, 57 Div and TF-3 troops at Mullaittivu, today (Jan 23).\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MOD Situation Reports on 23rd January, 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

[39]<\/strong><\/a> \u201c<\/strong>Army 59 Division breaches LTTE strongholds south of Puthukkudiyiruppu. Sri Lanka Army 59 division soldiers operating West of Nanthi Kadal lagoon yesterday (Jan 31) breached the LTTE’s heavily fortified defence south of Puthukkudiyiruppu, reveal battlefield reports.Clashes continue south of A-35 The Sri Lanka Army 57 Division, Task Force 3, Task Force 2 and Task Force 4 deployed south of A-35 road (Paranthan- Mullaittivu) continued to engage terrorists’ pockets from Visuamadu to Puthukkudiyiruppu areas yesterday (Jan 31).\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MOD <\/strong>Situation Reports on 01st February, 2009.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[40]<\/strong><\/a> LTTE\u2019s secret weapons uncovered in final push, 1 Feb 2009, <\/strong>http:\/\/www.sundaytimes.lk\/090201\/News\/sundaytimesnews_05.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

And \u201ctroops of 4 CLI of the 631 Brigade attached to the Task Force 3 made this recovery\u201d https:\/\/lrrp.wordpress.com\/2009\/01\/30\/mullaitivu-debacle-to-victory\/<\/strong><\/p>\n

[41]<\/strong><\/a> \u201c<\/strong>TF 3 finds more LTTE military items \u2013 Kilinochchi. Troops of Task Force 3 (TF-3) continuing search and clearing operations in recently liberated areas in Kilinochchi uncovered more military items left behind by the fleeing terrorists.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MOD Situation Reports on 19th April<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cTF-3 uncovers more LTTE war materials \u2013 Oddusuddan. Troops of Task Force – 3 (TF-3) engaged in continuous search and clear operations in recently liberated areas have uncovered more military items left behind by the fleeing terrorists yesterday, 24 April.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MOD Situation Reports on 25th April, 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

[42]<\/strong><\/a> Army sounds end of battle, 24 May 2009, Sunday Observer, <\/strong>http:\/\/archives.sundayobserver.lk\/2009\/05\/24\/spe01.asp<\/strong><\/a> and https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fJChv9Qr9S0<\/strong><\/p>\n

[43]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.peaceinsrilanka.lk\/negotiations\/slmm-027<\/strong><\/p>\n

[44]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.island.lk\/2005\/11\/24\/news15.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

[45]<\/strong><\/a> This article is about an army officer named Major Indika Walisundara, who died in Muhamalai FDL. This website was operated probably by an army unit, during the war time
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/lrrp.wordpress.com\/2018\/08\/01\/%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%9C%E0%B6%A7%E0%B7%92-%E0%B6%B6%E0%B6%82%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%A9%E0%B7%8F-%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B7%83\/<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nIn the sixth paragraph it says:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“By 2006, Major General Sanath Karunaratne was in charge of Muhamalai defence. Colonel Shantha Dissanayake was the Muhamalai brigade commander.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Colonel Aruna Jayasekara worked as the commander of Nagarkovil Brigade<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>while Colonel Ruwan Kulatunge was the commander of Eluthumadduval Brigade.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

[46]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cThree Brigadiers who courageously led the troops in the massive thrust to capture Wanni – Shavendra Silva, Prasanna de Silva and Chagie Gallage were promoted to the rank of Majors General this week. In addition 46 Colonels were promoted as Brigadiers. They are: D.R. Mayadunne, Tissa Jayasuriya, D.M. Gunesekara, K.P. Wickramasinghe, K.C. Gunawardene, D.D. Dias, D.S. Weeman, D.I. Karunaratna, D.S. Weerasekera, R.P. Rowell, C.S. Wanniarachchi, W. Kariyawasam, A. Kariyakarawana, A.S. Ranasinghe, U.K. Hettiarachchi, Sarath Ambewa, S.K. Senadhira, Aruna Jayasekera, Ralph Nugera, Nishantha Wanniarachchi, Sudath Perera, Laksiri Waduge,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Athula Koddipilli,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>G.V. Ravipriya, <\/strong>Athula Galagamage, Raj Ranawaka, S. Dissanayaka, I.P.Ranasingha, C.M. Kodituwakku, P.R. Seneviratna, B.A. Sudasingha, M.Kulatunga, Suraj Bangsajayah, T.J. Nanayakkara, Janaka Mohotti, R. Wanigasuriya, K.P.D. Perera, A.D.Silva, Mahinda Weerasuriya, Athula Hennadige, M.J. Seneviratna, C.D. Gunawardene, Wasantha Kumarapperuma, V.K. Jayasingha, E.G. Jayakody And K.P. Sumanapala.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nation.lk\/2009\/08\/02\/militarym.htm<\/strong><\/p>\n

[47]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.nation.lk\/2009\/06\/28\/militarym.htm<\/strong><\/p>\n

[48]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.island.lk\/2009\/07\/18\/news26.html<\/strong><\/p>\n

[49]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/ndclibrary.selevenit.com\/index.php\/research_paper\/paper_list\/all\/740<\/strong><\/p>\n

[50]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/colombogazette.com\/2015\/10\/14\/chinese-military-delegation-discuss-training\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

And <\/strong>https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.lk\/sri-lanka-honours-united-nations-peacekeepers\/<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>https:\/\/www.parliament.lk\/uploads\/documents\/paperspresented\/performance-report-srilanka-army-2015.pdf<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>http:\/\/www.defence.lk\/sinhala\/sn.asp?fname=20150715_02<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

[51]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.pressreader.com<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.sundaytimes.lk\/160612\/columns\/mp-status-only-for-rajapaksa-in-japan-197227.html<\/strong><\/p>\n

[52]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/maj-gen-jayasekera-new-colonel-regiment-gw<\/strong><\/p>\n

[53]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/major-general-aruna-jayasekera-takes-over-new-commander-security-forces-east<\/strong><\/a> and http:\/\/archives.dailynews.lk\/2002\/11\/25\/sec02.html<\/strong><\/p>\n

[54]<\/strong><\/a> FIRST CONTINGENT OF GEMUNU WATCH FLIES TO HAITI,\u00a0 <\/strong>http:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/first-contingent-gemunu-watch-flies-haiti<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 which says: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cThe UN contingent consists of 35 Officers and 527 Other Ranks from GW and 14 Officers and 174 Other Ranks from Service and Support Regiments\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[54]<\/strong> http:\/\/www.island.lk\/2005\/11\/24\/news15.html<\/strong><\/p>\n

[55]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/itjpsl.com\/assets\/press\/haiti-FINAL.pdf<\/strong><\/p>\n

[56]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.wikiwand.com\/en\/Sri_Lanka_Military_Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n

[57]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.nation.lk\/2009\/07\/19\/militarym.htm<\/strong><\/p>\n

[58]<\/strong><\/a> New Major General appointed as Commander -Security<\/strong><\/p>\n

Force, Wanni, July 31, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/220.247.224.39\/PrintPage.asp?fname=Houses_for_deserving_families_in_Wanni_20190418_01<\/strong><\/p>\n

[59]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/major-general-kumudu-perera-new-mir-colonel-regiment-assumes-office<\/strong><\/p>\n

[60]<\/strong><\/a> Controversy over Haiti charges, 11.08.2007 The Daily Mirror by Sunil Jayasiri.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

“On October 30, a special team had arrived to Haiti from the New York UN Headquarters in order to<\/strong><\/p>\n

conduct an inquiry into this allegation and informed Sri Lanka to send a probe team to Haiti. On<\/strong><\/p>\n

October 6, a top level team of four senior officers, a female brigadier, a doctor and a lawyer<\/strong><\/p>\n

including Mohanthi Peiris, Chief Legal Officer of the Sri Lanka Army and Brigadier Kumudu Perera<\/strong><\/p>\n

were sent to the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince.\u201d https:\/\/lrrp.wordpress.com\/2007\/11\/09\/heavy-casualties-abort-muhamalai-offensive\/<\/strong><\/p>\n

[61]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/slembassyusa.org\/archives123\/embassy-of-sri-lanka-coordinates-student-washington-visit-for-project-common-bond-2\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/washdiplomat.com\/index.php?option=com_content&id=8131:december-2011&Itemid=439<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/slembassyusa.org\/topstories\/ambassador-jaliya-wickamasuriya-second-from-left-meets-with-members-of-the-sri-lankan-community-in-raleigh-north-carolina-including-left-to-right-smantha-muthukumarana-lalith-perera-jayantha\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brigadier-ravipriya-a9884424\/<\/strong><\/p>\n

[62]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.dailymirror.lk\/article\/court-of-inquiry-wasnt-appointed-to-implicate-the-officer-army-21938.html<\/strong><\/p>\n

[63]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/42254\/annual-peacekeeping-meeting-to-be-held-in-colombo<\/strong><\/p>\n

[64]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SLForces\/photos\/a.210276946154979\/228559520993388\/?type=1&theater<\/strong><\/p>\n

[65]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.dailynews.lk\/2019\/03\/30\/local\/181720\/kilinochchi-commander-assumes-office<\/strong><\/p>\n

[66]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.itjpsl.com\/assets\/ITJP_Jagath_Dias_dossier-final.pdf<\/strong><\/p>\n

[67]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/archives.dailynews.lk\/2009\/06\/03\/supstory.asp?id=s01<\/strong><\/p>\n

[68]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cMeanwhile, 53 Division\u2019s 68-1 Brigade under Lt. Col. Lalantha Gamage and Task Force VIII\u2019s 68-1 Brigade under Lt. Col Subashana Welikala, are advancing on Pudukudyirippu East.Task Force VIII demolished the LTTE\u2019s two kilometre long earth barricade south of Puthkudyiruppu on Tuesday (24), and forged ahead despite heavy resistance. \u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nation.lk\/2009\/03\/01\/militarym.htm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>The 1Gajaba Regiment and 4 Vijayaba Infantry Regiment attached to the Task Force VIII also joined hands with the 58 Division troops in securing the entire Puthukudiyiruppu junction having entered the Puthukudiyiruppu junction from the South of A-35 road.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Troops marching on to LTTE\u2019s last terrain, 8 March 2009, Sunday Observer.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Task Force 8 troops operating under the command of Colonel G.V. Ravipriya cut off the links the LTTE had to Puthukudiyiruppu through the A-35 road.\u201d,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Troops encircle over 200 Tigers, Daily News, 2 April 2009. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTask Force VIII captured about a 1.5 km area on the Paranthan- Mulaitivu road from West to East on March 21. With this, heavy fighting erupted, as they continued to advance from there.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

REBEL\u2019S LAST DITCH STAND, 28 March 2-09, The Nation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>TF 8 joined Vanni Liberation in February 2009 from Puthukudiyiruppu south.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u201c 13 March 2012,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Lankan Army to come up with its own film, https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/sri-lankan-army-to-come-up-with-its-own-film\/article2988547.ece<\/strong><\/p>\n

[69]<\/strong><\/a> KG iv <\/strong>http:\/\/asianmirror.lk\/news\/item\/19103-controversial-revelation-by-maj-gen-gunaratne-army-given-warnings-on-possible-us-air-strike<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cq: who gave you the news?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a: colonel ravipriya told me “sir, we killed prabhakaran in the last assault”. it was unbelievable. i asked lalantha gamage to confirm it. he went in and ten minutes later caled me to confirm\u2026.all those stories are rubbish. prabhakaran died on may 19, 2009, at around 9.30 in the morning. he was not killed by the commandos or snipers. he died during the operation by two groups of eight of the 4th vijayabahu infantry regiment. he was not captured alive. we did not know he was hiding in the mangroves. we shot the terrorists in the mangroves. we found his body afterwards. that is it<\/strong><\/p>\n

[70]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cAs there was no access for them towards the shore the 59 Division troops under the command of Brigadier Prasanna Silva and the Task Force VIII under the command of Colonel G. V. Ravipriya who were operating in the Western bank of the Nanthikadal lagoon were alerted about a possible attempt by the LTTE to breach the defence lines in the Western bank of the Nanthikadal lagoon. <\/strong><\/p>\n

With this information the 59 Division troops and the Task Force VIII troops were ready to face any eventuality by Saturday night. It was around 1.20 a.m. on Sunday morning when troops detected some Tiger boats were heading towards the Wester edge of the lagoon. As troops were hundred percent sure that the boats arriving towards them were not civilians they directed fire towards them destroying them.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Grand Finale, 22 May 2009, Daily News.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

[71]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cMeanwhile, troops of the Air Mobile Brigade of 53 Division and 17 GW under Lt. Col. Kitsiri Kottewatte, belonging to Task Force VIII led by Col. G.V. Ravipriya, along with the troops of 4 Vijayaba Regiment (VR), were advancing along the A-35 route towards Wellamullawaikal, where LTTE leaders were tipped to be staying.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

Biggest hostage rescue in military history, The Nation, 26 April 2009. <\/strong><\/p>\n

[72]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cThree Brigadiers who courageously led the troops in the massive thrust to capture Wanni – Shavendra Silva, Prasanna de Silva and Chagi Gallage were promoted to the rank of Majors General this week. In addition 46 Colonels were promoted as Brigadiers. They are: D.R. Mayadunne, Tissa Jayasuriya, D.M. Gunesekara, K.P. Wickramasinghe, K.C. Gunawardene, D.D. Dias, D.S. Weeman, D.I. Karunaratna, D.S. Weerasekera, R.P. Rowell, C.S. Wanniarachchi, W. Kariyawasam, A. Kariyakarawana, A.S. Ranasinghe, U.K. Hettiarachchi, Sarath Ambewa, S.K. Senadhira, Aruna Jayasekera, Ralph Nugera, Nishantha Wanniarachchi, Sudath Perera, Laksiri Waduge,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Athula Koddipilli,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>G.V. Ravipriya, Athula Galagamage, Raj Ranawaka, S. Dissanayaka, I.P.Ranasingha, C.M. Kodituwakku, P.R. Seneviratna, B.A. Sudasingha, M.Kulatunga, Suraj Bangsajayah, T.J. Nanayakkara, Janaka Mohotti, R. Wanigasuriya, K.P.D. Perera, A.D.Silva, Mahinda Weerasuriya, Athula Hennadige, M.J. Seneviratna, C.D. Gunawardene, Wasantha Kumarapperuma, V.K. Jayasingha, E.G. Jayakody And K.P. Sumanapala.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nation.lk\/2009\/08\/02\/militarym.htm<\/strong><\/p>\n

[73]<\/strong><\/a> Wanni war heroes given military honours and<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> their service appreciated, The Island.http:\/\/www.island.lk\/2009\/05\/30\/news11.html<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>\u201cThe roles of Heads of Task Force One (Brig Rohana Bandara), Task Force 2 (Brig Satyapriya Liyanage and Task Force 8 (Col GV Ravipriya, who actually killed Prabhakaran) too will be probed by such an investigation.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indian defence analyst identifies possible witch-hunt targets, 23 March 2013, The Island, http:\/\/www.island.lk\/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=75408<\/strong><\/p>\n

[75]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/new-jaffna-commander-major-general-hettiarachchi-assumes-office<\/strong><\/p>\n

[76]<\/strong><\/a> Seen in photograph.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[77]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.bcgr.gov.lk\/news.php?id=184<\/strong><\/p>\n

[78]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/slwaronterror.blogspot.com\/2017\/08\/in-absence-of-monument-for-ipkf-in-india.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/new-jaffna-commander-major-general-hettiarachchi-assumes-office<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.cimicjaffna.com\/Cimicnews_2017_03_31.php<\/strong><\/p>\n

[79]<\/strong><\/a> A\/HRC\/39\/45\/Add.2\u00a0 23 July 2018,<\/strong><\/p>\n

UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on Sri Lanka\u2019s \u2018rehabilitation\u201d programme.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cPara <\/em><\/strong>87. The Working Group recommends that the Government of Sri Lanka undertake the following measures in relation to the rehabilitation of ex-combatants\u2026.. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

(b) Ensure that those who are currently detained and have previously been detained at the centre receive public acknowledgement of wrongful imprisonment and compensation and\/or guarantees of non-repetition, including the immediate cessation of harassment and surveillance by the authorities of the detainees and their families.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

[80]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/alt.army.lk\/slsr\/former-centre-commandant?<\/strong><\/p>\n

[81]<\/strong><\/a> LinkedIn<\/strong><\/p>\n

[82]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/brigadier-rajaguru-assumes-office-31st-slma-commandant<\/strong><\/p>\n

[83]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.parliament.lk\/uploads\/documents\/paperspresented\/performance-report-srilanka-army-2011.pdf<\/strong><\/p>\n

[84]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.defence.lk\/PrintPage.asp?fname=Army_to_Army_Staff_Successfully_Concludes_in_New_Delhi_20160123_01<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/31303\/chinese-military-delegation-reviews-diyatalawa-project<\/strong><\/a> and https:\/\/webcache.googleusercontent.com\/search?q=cache:cxfECk04EPUJ:https:\/\/alt.army.lk\/slma_joomla\/index.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D352%26Itemid%3D50+&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au&client=safari<\/strong><\/p>\n

[85]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/new-slng-colonel-regiment-assumes-office<\/strong><\/p>\n

[86]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/alt.army.lk\/slsr\/content\/major-general-rwwadb-rajaguru-rwp-rsp-usp-ndc-psc-felicitated-regimental-centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

[87]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/new-mic-colonel-commandant-major-general-rajaguru-assumes-office<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Also https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/mic-26th-anniversary-day-reveres-memory-fallen-war-heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n

[88]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/alt.army.lk\/sfhqmlt\/content\/conducts-another-wednesday-training-programme<\/strong><\/a> and as such he is command of <\/strong>https:\/\/alt.army.lk\/sfhqmlt\/organization<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

[89]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.dharmaraja.org\/other.php?id=802<\/strong><\/p>\n

[90]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/alt.army.lk\/sfhqcentral\/commander<\/strong><\/p>\n

[91]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/alt.army.lk\/slsr\/former-adjutant-of-the-regiment<\/strong><\/p>\n

[92]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cMeanwhile, the commander of the Sri Lankan contingent, Laksiri Waduge, thanked the Haitian people “for their cooperation and hospitality,” while he congratulated his troops for their “professionalism”.\u201d <\/strong>http:\/\/www.sl-unlimited.com\/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2236<\/strong><\/a> Sri Lankan troops in Haiti honoured<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Also http:\/\/www.asiantribune.com\/node\/1034<\/strong><\/p>\n

[93]<\/strong><\/a> This post says Waduge was 593 deputy commander in 2009 January 20 and was planning the Alampil attack.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>http:\/\/ahasgawaa.blogspot.com\/<\/strong>2012\/04\/<\/strong>blog-post.html<\/strong><\/p>\n

[95]<\/strong><\/a> Promoted Aug 2009: \u2018<\/strong>Forty six Colonels have also been promoted to the rank of Brigadier considering their seniority and the contribution to the Wanni battle. Colonels C.V. Ravipriya Nishantha Wanniaarachchi, Mahinda Weerasoriya, Ralph Nugera, Athula Koddippili, Sudath Perera, Shantha Dias, Suraj Bansajaya and Laksiri Waduge, who were directly involved in the Wanni Operation, are among those promoted to the rank of Brigadier\u2026\u2019 http:\/\/archives.sundayobserver.lk\/2009\/08\/02\/fea02.asp<\/strong><\/p>\n

[96]<\/strong><\/a> http:\/\/www.ocds.lk\/more_details.php<\/strong><\/p>\n

[97]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.pressreader.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

[98]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.army.lk\/news\/new-central-commander-assumes-duties-0?fbclid=IwAR0I4XfCYR3DqVOIrjbAKxlKvZJiXkcNaz5nw1wQ2pk0Yb3D5E0m8nPVhew<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cGeneral Officers Commanding of 11 Division and 12 Division, Commanders of 111 Brigade, 112 Brigade, 121 Brigade, 122 Brigade and Commanding Officers of under Command Battalions were there to greet him on the occasion.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

[99]<\/strong><\/a> \u201c<\/strong>When Col. Laksiri Waduge rushed to the scene, to evacuate the injured, his vehicle came under LTTE fire.\u201d,<\/strong> FALL OF LAST TIGER BASTION IMMINENT, The Nation, 1 March 2009.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[100]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cThree Brigadiers who courageously led the troops in the massive thrust to capture Wanni – Shavendra Silva, Prasanna de Silva and Chagi Gallage were promoted to the rank of Majors General this week. In addition 46 Colonels were promoted as Brigadiers. They are: D.R. Mayadunne, Tissa Jayasuriya, D.M. Gunesekara, K.P. Wickramasinghe, K.C. Gunawardene, D.D. Dias, D.S. Weeman, D.I. Karunaratna, D.S. Weerasekera, R.P. Rowell, C.S. Wanniarachchi, W. Kariyawasam, A. Kariyakarawana, A.S. Ranasinghe, U.K. Hettiarachchi, Sarath Ambewa, S.K. Senadhira, Aruna Jayasekera, Ralph Nugera, Nishantha Wanniarachchi, Sudath Perera, Laksiri Waduge,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Athula Koddipilli,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>G.V. Ravipriya, Athula Galagamage, Raj Ranawaka, S. Dissanayaka, I.P.Ranasingha, C.M. Kodituwakku, P.R. Seneviratna, B.A. Sudasingha, M.Kulatunga, Suraj Bangsajayah, T.J. Nanayakkara, Janaka Mohotti, R. Wanigasuriya, K.P.D. Perera, A.D.Silva, Mahinda Weerasuriya, Athula Hennadige, M.J. Seneviratna, C.D. Gunawardene, Wasantha Kumarapperuma, V.K. Jayasingha, E.G. Jayakody And K.P. Sumanapala.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nation.lk\/2009\/08\/02\/militarym.htm<\/strong><\/p>\n

[101]<\/strong><\/a> Seen in photograph.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[102]<\/strong><\/a> See ITJP report on Haiti, also <\/strong>Lankaenews at\u00a0 <\/strong>http:\/\/www.lankaenews.com\/news\/5257\/si<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.island.lk\/2007\/06\/09\/news13.html<\/strong><\/p>\n

[103]<\/strong><\/a> https:\/\/www.newsfirst.lk\/2019\/05\/01\/politicians-driver-arrested-in-samanthurai\/<\/strong><\/p>\n

[104]<\/strong><\/a> \u201cDaily Mirror, 2 May 2019: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cA contingent of armed security personnel consisting of the Army, STF and Police were hastily deployed in the Sainthamarudhu region.The greater part of the security personnel were from the Sri Lankan army. The Amparai district is manned by the 24 Division. Initially raised in 2009 as Task Force \u2013 3 for combat in the Wanni, it was upgraded as a full-fledged division in 2013.24 division is the \u201cyoungest\u201d division in the Sri Lankan Army. Troops from 241 and 242 Brigades of the 24 division were transported in the Kalmunai- Savalakkadai \u2013 Sainthamarudhu \u2013 Maalihaikkaadu areas. The 24 division General Officer Commanding(GOC), Major -General Mahinda Mudalige personally assumed operational command\u201d. Battle of Sainthamaruthu, Daily Mirror, 2 May 2019,<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.dailymirror.lk\/news-features\/Battle-of-Sainthamaruthu-Zahran\u2019s-family-members-dead-in-Sainthamaruthu-skirmish-between-security-fo\/131-166282<\/strong><\/p>\n

(by International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) w<\/em>ith Journalists For Democracy In Sri Lanka<\/span><\/i><\/i> (JDS)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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