JHU calls for national unity

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The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) yesterday called for greater national unity in order to bring deeper meaning to the loss of all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to end the war.

In a statement to mark the sixth-year since the war’s conclusion, the JHU said that the country was still experiencing the effects of the war since the 30-year conflict had caused severe damage to the economy and society.

However, the JHU said that the freedom and peace that had been achieved by the country could not be undermined under any circumstances.

The statement highlighted that the JHU and other national forces had made a valuable contribution during the height of the war to unite people against terrorism.

The JHU statement also recognised the important roles played by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, former heads and the entire armed forces and police in ending terrorism. The communiqué pointed out that 26,000 soldiers died in action while 24,000 were left injured or disabled and theirs and their families’ contributions should be valued. The JHU also called for remembrance of people from all communities who fought against terrorism.

They went on to state that the party believed the value of the soldiers’ sacrifice could be made more meaningful by maintaining unity within the country.

The JHU also emphasised the need for greater national unity, democracy and freedom for future generations. (WP)