Don't let the murder
of 17 aid workers go unpunished
Testimonies
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Action contre la Faim would like to thank all those people, organizations and partners who have given us their support at this difficult time and who are still sending us proof of their sympathy and encouragement.
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“[...] I offer my condolences to the victims and strongly urge the authorities to do everything possible to apprehend the perpetrators of this crime and bring them to justice.”
Bill Clinton
“[...] The Commission urges the Sri Lankan authorities to immediately and absolutely enquire into these murders and to give the assurance that they will do everything in their power to ensure a secure humanitarian space in the country [...]”
European Commission
“[...] This tragedy, unique in history, demonstrates to everyone that you are peace combatants and that there is a heavy price to pay for that. It is the NGOs’ honour to be on the front lines [...]”
Jacques Attali
“[...] I offer my total solidarity to “ACF”, which works throughout the world in difficult conditions on behalf of the poorest people, and I do pay tribute to their work. It is hoped that this tragedy will be clarified and Justice be done. I call on both parties to stop acts of violence which daily cause numerous civilian victims and resume talks in order to reach a political settlement to this conflict which is tearing Sri Lanka apart.”
Mr Philippe Douste-Blazy
Former Foreign Minister, France
Ex-collaborator of the victims
- Fabrice CARBONNE, ex-Head of Base in Trincomalee
Support letters
7 August 2006
8 August 2006
9 August 2006
6 August 2007
- Sir John Holmes (UN general under secretary for humanitarians affairs and emergency aid coordinator)
Condolences
