LatestWhile Sri Lanka “celebrates” 70 years of independence from British colonial rule this month, its sovereignty is being threatened as never before since gaining independence in 1948 – tempting one to remark that Sri Lanka is celebrating ‘independence in chains’. US-Sri Lanka naval exercisesThe U.S. is also seeking to deepen ties with the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN). “The question arises as to why the government of Sri Lanka is committing its highly professional and respected armed forces to someone else’s anticipated battle, most likely against a longstanding friend of Sri Lanka, and to what end?” asks Kurukulasuriya. While Naseby’s disclosures have been welcomed by most people in Sri Lanka, the government has been muted in its response. He adds: “National reconciliation will never be possible unless tangible measures were taken to disprove lies propagated against Sri Lanka.

Source: Sunday Times February 05, 2018 02:03 UTC