Sanction terror groups that challenge sovereignty – President at 2005 World summit in New York
[September 16, 2005 - 3.30 GMT]  

“The engagement of armed groups for peace should not be done at the expense of the capability for democratic governance of a sovereign State” President Chandrika Kumaratunga yesterday appealed to the Nations of the World to sanction groups that undermine States that respect internationally accepted laws and norms. Speaking yesterday at the ‘2005 World Summit’ or the High Level Plenary Meeting of UN General Assembly in New York Kumaratunga said “We must act together as a UN system to support and strengthen States that are addressing terrorist challenges comprehensively. This would form an essential part of the mission of the UN for the next decade.

Full text of President Kumaratunga’s address;

 

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Last Updated Date: September 16, 2005 - 3.30 GMT