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Rudrakumaran emerges
as Diaspora leader
The US-based Rudrakumaran the comparison does not stand because once since it was formed) that had been Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam
Viswanathan aka ‘Rudra’ has now the histories of the two conflicts are so dif- appointed to study and research matters (TGTE)!!"
emerged as the leader of the Tamil dias- ferent. But the LTTE always had their eyes relating to political issues. Intelligence sources said that ‘Rudra’ could
pora with a section of the NGOs backing fixed on what they wanted in the GOSL- ``In the away-from-the- main- table, and be planning long term strategy to exploit
his call for a referendum in Sri Lanka on LTTE negotiations that took place in 2002- informal discussions that ensued on the the division of Sudan to force UN interven-
the lines of the recent UN led referendum 2003," he said. subject, among the advisers of both sides, tion in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan govern-
in Sudan. Following the arrest in Malaysia "At the Hakone, Japan, meeting (2003) I recall that Rudrakumaran made a refer- ment is banking on ‘KP’ to woo the Tamil
and deportation to Colombo of LTTE one of the points discussed was a federal ence to the case of Sudan. And the reac- Diaspora as part of an overall strategy to
leader Velupillai Prabhakaran’s successor, undermine ‘Rudra’ , while seeking an un-
S. Pathmanathan aka ‘KP’ in early August derstanding with the Tamil National Al-
2009, various diaspora operatives had liance (TNA), which could help President
been trying to take over the leadership of Mahinda Rajapaksa to consolidate peace
the Tigers. ‘Rudra’ succeeded in overcom- won through military means.
ing all opposition. They said that the government had as-
sured KP’s North-East Rehabilitation and
Authoritative sources told The Sunday Is- Development Organization (NERDO) its
land that ‘Rudra’ had bolstered his position fullest support to implement welfare pro
primarily through the setting up of grammes in war devastated areas.
Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam Those living abroad could now throw their
(TGTE), which won the recognition by weight behind post-war recovery in North-
South Sudan, the newest country in the ern and Eastern Sri Lanka by getting in
UN system. touch with the NERDO without being de-
ceived by three or four diaspora groups
They said that some of the NGOs, which still promoted Prabhakaran’s macabre
had been supportive of the LTTE’s war, Eelam project in spite of having lost their
had raised the possibility of the UN step- military muscle, they said.
ping in to force Sri Lanka to agree for a It is no secret that ‘KP’ had been deeply in-
Sudan type referendum to divide the coun- volved in a desperate attempt with ‘Rudra’
try on ethnic lines. to force Sri Lanka to halt the offensive on
Ambassador John Gooneratne, formerly of the Vanni east front. While ‘KP’ had coop-
the Sri Lanka Government Peace Secre- erated with the government following his
tariat, said that ‘Rudra’ had referred to extradition to Colombo from Malaysia in
Sudan even during negotiations the LTTE constitutional structure for Sri Lanka. In tion was – Jeez, what kind of an idea is Aug. 2009, "Rudra’ had taken the upper
had with the then Premier Ranil Wick- fact, the GOSL side gave a very "learned" this?" hand in the battle for control of the dias-
remesinghe’s government in 2003. paper titled "Exploring a federal solution "In hindsight, my thought is – pora, it was pointed out.
based on internal self determination within Man! The self-appointed Prime Minister of the
Responding to several questions by The a united Sri Lanka," which outlined the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam
Sunday Island, the retired career diplomat, basic elements of a federal structure as This (TGTE), ‘Rudra’ had assured the diaspora
who had been involved in Wick- well as 16 principles which provided an Rudrakumaran guy that his project would pave the way for
remesinghe’s peace process said that su- overarching framework for discussion. Eelam in spite of the LTTE losing its con-
perficially one could see similarities with was no fool. He is, ventional military power in May 2009.
Sudan in the pre-May 2009 Sri Lanka situ- Gooneratne also said: "Anton Balasing- as the ‘Rudra’ had asserted that the TGTE could
ation where the LTTE had control over ham’s (read LTTE) response was that he create conditions necessary for foreign in-
some parts of the North and Eastern was not in a position to endorse an outline
Americans will say, tervention similar to that of UN managed
provinces. of a federal structure at that juncture. He one smart cookie. referendum in Sudan to pave the way for a
"Then a minority national group in conflict stated that such an issue had to be dis- new country in Southern Sudan, the
with the majority group, waging a war to cussed with the Political Affairs Committee sources said.
gain separate statehood. But, beyond that (which, incidentally, had not met even And he is now Prime Minister of the ....Cont On Page 17
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VILIFYING GENUINE REFUGEES
The arrival of 492 Sri Lankan Tamil The second concern shows a lack of illegal entry. to arrive, with a loss of one human life and
refugees has triggered a predictable wave knowledge of our immigration and refugee not by a luxury cruise ship from Mexico in
of xenophobia, not the least of which has laws. Already, Canada has a two-pronged How on earth can you expect a seven days?
come from our own Canadian politicians system; check the Immigration and prospective refugee, who is fleeing from
and some Sri Lankans. Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) that his or her country to save his or her life Please compare and contrast Mexico and
legislates the entrance of both immigrants and family’s, to apply for a visa in his or Sri Lanka with respect to human rights
Certain federal politicians and government and refugees. her country of persecution? violations before you vilify Tamil refugees
officials have decided to exploit this phobia from Sri Lanka. Did you folks ever wonder
of common people to gain votes and why there are no boatloads of Tamils from
cheap popularity with their sensational India or Singapore?
quotes such as: “We won’t allow Canada
to become a place of refuge for violent India has a much larger population of
criminals”; “We will not support those who Tamils who live with no fear of
want to create a two-tier immigration persecution. I am still not convinced that
system: one tier for law-abiding Sri Lanka’s president himself ordered the
immigrants who wait patiently in the army to commit human genocide, ethnic
queue, and a second, for criminals and cleansing, and murders of Tamils, who
terrorists who jump the queue.” surrendered holding white flags.
Let me address their first concern with Last year, I had an opportunity to interview
rhetorical questions. Isn’t this a preemptive some of the Tamil refugees who came on
criminalization of 492 men, women and Ocean Lady. I asked them‚ “Why did you
children prior to their trials without giving choose Canada as your destination? What
them any benefit of doubt? made you to undertake such a tedious,
torturous and risky travel by boat to
Do you Canada?”
really believe
The answer given by a father was, “I want
that all are There is a clear distinction and According to United Nations report‚ to live in a country where my sons won’t to
violent criminals, corresponding legal process for entering Asylum Levels & Trends in Industrialized be torched alive and my daughters won’t
including the Canada as an immigrant or as a refugee. Countries for 2009, here are the top six be gang raped only because they belong
children? Why not The queue for immigrants starts in their populations of origin of asylum applicants to a minority race.”
allow the home countries, but not for refugees. In to Canada: Mexico, 7,561; Hungary, 2,518; Can you name any country better than
other words, there is absolutely no queue Columbia, 2,292; Czech. Rep, 2,016; Canada that can pride itself on being a
immigration officials jumping by these boat people. China, 1,484; Haiti, 1,134. land of immigrants, refugees and
to determine who are Should we punish them for illegal entry Sri Lanka did not come in the top six committed to humanitarian values?
genuine refugees, (entering without proper documents, such countries. Total of asylum seekers of Sri
instead of branding as entry visas) in to our country? Lankan origin for 2009 to Canada is 825. Let us come together as fellow human
This number includes those who came by beings to help this unfortunate group of
them all as The resolution put forward during the 1951 the boat. fleeing people in their endeavor to find a
criminals? Refugee Convention, whose signatories Are we picking on these Sri Lankan Tamils country where basic human rights are
include Canada, clearly stipulates that just because they traveled to Canada by a respected.
asylum seekers cannot be penalized for decrepit cargo ship and took three months Sam Nalliah, M.Sc.
Cont Of Page 01... tor Anton Balasingham at Geneva (second should be viewed in the backdrop of ongo- pressed diaspora waiting long and impa-
round) talks in the early part of 2006, ing battle among various LTTE factions, tiently to reach Eelam.
Intelligence sources said that Rudraku- though the meeting hadn’t materialized. the sources explained. He made a valuable contribution to the
maran had earned the wrath of some of Sources said that ‘Rudra’ credentials Other contenders for LTTE leadership in- LTTE, that endeared him to Prabhakaran,
his former colleagues for seeking to exploit seemed impressive with leading role in for- clude the Global Tamil Front based in UK by coordinating lawyers in the defense of
his links with those in control of Southern mulating the Interim Self Governing Au- under Father S.J.Emmunuel living in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, assisting
Sudan (Sudanese Peoples Liberation thority (ISGA) in 2003. His father had been Rosendhal, Germany. Emmanuel, 77, had in Suresh Manikkavasagam trial in
Movement) for his advantage. They ac- a one-time Mayor of Jaffna representing been a former Vicar General of the Jaffna Canada and challenging US decision to
knowledged that ‘Rudra’s’contribution to the TULF. Catholic Diocese. name LTTE as a foreign terrorist organiza-
the LTTE could be second only to ‘KP’, ‘KP’ and ‘Rudra’ were fighting for su- tion under Federal law.
though various others were now trying to premacy with Norway-based Nediyavan’s Rudra’s technique, at the time he was the
re-assert themselves. Tamil Eelam Peoples’ Assembly making a International Legal Advisor and in charge Rudra’s main asset is the continuing rela-
strong bid to enhance its position. A recent of International & Diplomatic affairs of the tionships he maintains with UN and US of-
‘Rudra’ had represented the LTTE at statement attributed to Norwegian Minister LTTE prior to the TGTE, was to equate ficials. He never forgets to drop names to
Thimpu way back in 1985. The LTTE high Erik Solheim that Oslo could be Sri Kosovo and East Timor situations to Sri show his intimacy at encounters with Tamil
flyer stood in place for Chief LTTE negotia- Lanka’s dialogue partner with the diaspora Lanka. This was a healthy tonic to a de- intellectuals.
The Canadian Council for Refugees, Most refugee claimants are not detained Supplementary estimates[1] tabled in Par- passengers shows us that long-term de-
Amnesty International Canada, the Cana- on arrival in Canada, and those that are liament Tuesday reveal the huge cost of tention is completely unnecessary,” said
dian Tamil Congress and the International detained are usually released within a the government’s chosen response to the David Poopalapillai, National Spokesper-
Civil Liberties Monitoring Group ex- matter of days or weeks. In the case of MV Sun Sea arrivals. The Canada Border son, Canadian Tamil Congress. “Those
pressed their dismay today at the govern- the MV Sun Sea passengers, however, Services Agency expenses for the MV who arrived on the Ocean Lady in 2009
ment’s aggressive efforts to keep the the government has been demanding Sun Sea, which include the direct deten- have all being complying with their bail
passengers of the MV Sun Sea in deten- more proofs of identity than usual, invest- tion costs, come to over $22 million. The conditions – none of them have ab-
tion. As a result, men, women and chil- ing significant energy and resources in a costs for the Immigration and Refugee sconded. Keeping the Sun Sea passen-
dren seeking Canada’s protection have search for adverse information about the Board, largely for the detention reviews, gers locked up is unfair to them,
spent months deprived of their freedom, at passengers, advancing weak arguments come to $900,000. expensive for the taxpayer and serves no
significant cost to the taxpayer. for inadmissibility based on tenuous al- rational purpose.”
leged connections with the LTTE, vigor- These costs would be dramatically lower if
“Liberty is a fundamental right,” said Glo- ously opposing release by the Immigration the MV Sun Sea passengers had been A recently published evaluation of the
ria Nafziger of Amnesty International. “It and Refugee Board, and contesting or- treated by the government the same as Canada Border Services Agency deten-
can only be restricted only when ab- ders of release in the Federal Court, even other refugee claimants, and released as tion program reveals that costs have
solutely necessary and for as short a pe- in cases involving children. soon as their identity was reasonably es- been rising, there is a lack of consis-
riod of time as possible. Any such tablished. tency and there is inadequate consid-
restrictions should be in keeping with clear “We need to be fair in how we treat people eration of alternatives to detention.[2]
legal standards. And everything possible fleeing persecution,” said Wanda Ya- As high as the current costs are, they
should be done to avoid locking up chil- mamoto, CCR President. “Whether they would be even higher under the govern- See backgrounder for more informa-
dren. The government's approach to the arrive by land, air or sea, they should be ment’s anti-smuggling bill, Bill C-49, since tion.
detention of the Sun Sea passengers runs treated the same – singling out these it imposes mandatory one-year detention
counter to these fundamental human claimants for special harsh treatment for designated arrivals.
rights principles.” looks like discrimination.” “Earlier experience with the Ocean Lady
Colleen French, Canadian Council for David Poopalapillai, CT C 416-240-0078 or 905-781-7134
Refugees: 514-277-7223 ext. 1, 514-476-397 Roch Tassé, Coalition pour la surveil-
John Tackaberry, Amnesty Interna- lance internationale des libertés 613-241-5298
tional: 613-744-7667 ext. 236, 613-853-2142 civiles:
Backgrounder: Detention of ernment’s argument that it would suffer ir- and psychological scars. Moreover, some gration and Refugee Board did not con-
reparable harm if the women and children of them are of an education age and have sider those arguments very strong. Never-
refugee claimants from MV were released. In ordering the release, had no schooling for almost a year. Their theless, the government contested the
Sun Sea the Immigration and Refugee Board had prolonged detention could only aggravate Board’s order of release to the Federal
noted that the government was holding the their misery.”[1] Court. The Immigration and Refugee
The following are examples of cases issue of identity to a higher standard than * A journalist who worked in the LTTE Board had ordered the journalist released
where the Federal Court confirmed the Im- usual: normally, the government would controlled part of Sri Lanka was ordered on November 1, 2010. The Federal Court
migration and Refugee Board order of re- consent to release once the National Iden- released by the Immigration and Refugee confirmed heard the release order on 26
lease, contested by the government: tity Card was authenticated. The Court Board. The UNHCR identifies journalists January 2011, rejecting all of the govern-
highlighted the impact of detention on the as a group at risk of persecution in Sri ment’s arguments. Because of the gov-
* The Federal Court denied the govern- children affected: “Five young children are Lanka.[2] Although the journalist said he ernment’s aggressive efforts to prevent his
ment’s application for a stay in a case in- currently being detained and incarcerated is not a member of the LTTE, that his release, the journalist spent three extra
volving three mothers and their five with their mothers. They have already paper is not an LTTE paper and spoke months in detention, after he had been
children, detained while their identity was gone through a gruelling journey, which against the LTTE, the government is argu- granted his liberty.[3]
investigated. The Court rejected the gov- could leave them with severe emotional ing that he is an LTTE member. The Immi-
Blake’s statement in the first week of Feb- sacres. In earlier months there were mas- to human rights abuses. Unlike under
Cont of page 13... ruary 2011 holds the LTTE largely ac- sacres in the Kilinochchi area where terri- Bush the US’s humanitarian initiative flows
countable for the heavy killings during the fied civilians taking shelter in shallow sand from Obama’s humane thinking enunci-
The Rajapakses are vigorously sabotaging final days of the war ‘..The LTTE systemat- trenches were repeatedly bombed and ated in Hilary Clinton’s ‘you cannot lump
the international community’s genocide ically refused international efforts to allow killed. Horror stories of such brutality of the all terrorist together’. This view de-linked
crimes initiatives resorting to desperate those internally displaced persons to move death thirsty armed forces that circulated violence resisting ethnic cleansing and vio-
tactics enticing key officials in the UN and south’. This is a new story. Except for the widely led the terrified civilians to flee the lence by terrorists of the Jihardi type. En-
US for this project. Fearful of the genocide oft repeated ‘human shield’ version this advancing troopers East or North not lightened sections of the international
crimes implications following leaks of Am- novel ‘move south’ Blake story is not fea- South expecting the customary protection community also subscribe to this refined
bassador Patricia A Butenis confidential tured in any SL’s reports or Patricia’s re- of the militants from the murderous troops. thinking. Hence the continued enthusiastic
cable of 1 December 2010 entitled Sri port on the subject to Blake/State Blake is unaware of Rayappu’s drawing support for the genocide crimes initiatives
Lanka War-Crimes Accountability’ to Department. Rajapakse extracted a pay- the attention of the Lessons Learnt and of the international community. Usha’s "It
Robert Blake that is categorical on ‘Sri back from Blake; a statement to dilute the Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) to the is hoped that more and more countries in-
Lanka’s president Mahinda Rajapakse and criminality of the ‘in the loop’ officials ac- 146,679 people unaccounted for in Vanni. cluding India would be persuaded to work
his two brothers are war criminals’, countable for the massacres. Oral evi- This is too large a number for Blake to with the TGTE and also the GTF and other
Mahinda took extra-ordinary risks under- dence are surfacing of internally displaced blame the LTTE for this or their killing and Tamil organizations towards an ‘Indepen-
taking the US trip purely to extract a pay- returnees escaping death from the ad- the international community to be unaware dent Tamil Eelam’. (TamilCanadian: Jan
back from Blake in the form of statements vancing death thirsty armed forces firing of such killings if that had happened. So 24, 2011) is not in the horizon for Eelam
to counter Patricia’s findings in the report 20 to 30 rockets into the houses they who are the killers? Only independent war Tamils under a Delhi with a ‘as is’ leader-
to the State Department. According to a evacuated to escape death and avoided crimes tribunals will be able to find truthful ship. Only an authentic Indraji progeny
recent The Daily Mirror report Blake was a being entombed in their own house answers. emerging will be good for Tamil Eelam,
guest/partner ‘in the frolics’ at Mahinda’s ‘graves’. Some of those who thus escaped Such statements from Blake in the Obama Tamil Nadu and India.
‘Carlton House’ in Tangalle during his were amongst those who were pursued administration is bound to tarnish the good
tenure as ambassador in SL. and later killed in the Mullivaykkal mas- intentioned President Obama’s approach
Sri Lanka: Over 1.2 million affected as rains return to battered East
Heavy rains have lashed the North Central tanks have reached spill level, forcing au- house, furniture, cattle and crops,” said More than 500 irrigation tanks and anicuts
and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka for a thorities to open sluice gates sending huge Suresh Bartlett, World Vision Lanka’s Na- have been damaged and nearly 400,000
second time in two weeks, affecting over swathes of water into the already flooded tional Director. acres of paddy cultivation destroyed along
1.2 million people. Access to the affected areas. “We are appealing for USD 1 million to with thousands of acres of other crops. An
areas remains a major challenge with “The situation is very grave as the floods support the emergency relief and recovery estimated 75,000 wells are contaminated
most roads damaged and many regions have caused widespread destruction of in- programme in the affected areas,” said leaving more than 50,000 families without
still completely submerged. frastructure and livelihoods and some fam- Bartlett. Infrastructural damage is wide- safe water for drinking and cooking.
An added problem is that major irrigation ilies have lost all their possessions – spread and power supply has been cut off.
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