|
|
 |
 |
|||
There is a strong possibility that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam will be included in the list of organisations to be banned under the anti terrorism Act 2000 passed by the British Parliament, diplomatic sources revealed. The anti terrorism Act 2000 passed by the British Parliament in last August is to come into effect on February 19 and the British Home Office is preparing a list of organisations to be proscribed under it. For over a decade, London has been a stronghold of LTTE fundraising and propaganda in Western Europe, which has a significant population of, expatriate Tamils. Their monetary contributions are said to form a significant portion of the LTTE’s earnings, and channelled to buy arms against the Sri Lankan Government. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan Government has emphasised that the LTTE is qualified to be banned under this law on all counts. The Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has also said that with the enactment of the new law, the U.K would have no excuse not to ban the group. Such a decision to ban LTTE would definitely be a huge diplomatic victory for Sri Lanka Government, sources said. "Moreover it would discredit the LTTE and curb their activities on UK’s soil". Though the LTTE supporters vehemently condemn the fact that outlawing LTTE could affect both its propaganda network and fundraising capabilities, and will undoubtedly strangle the LTTE’s functioning in western Europe.
|
Related Articles:
|
Contact Information: Send mail to 