Catholic Bishops Assembly of Sri Lanka yesterday asked the LTTE to allow the civilians to reach the more secured areas from Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu.

Issuing a special statement Catholic Bishops pointed out that the civilians should not be used as human shields in the ongoing war in Northern region.

The Bishops said they are seriously concerned over the hapless situation faced by the displaced people who are still living in uncleared areas.

Catholic Bishops said despite the arrangements made by the government to deliver all the necessities to the displaced people in the rebel held areas, some food stocks are not reaching the people due to the disturbances by the LTTE.