Wednesday, March 28, 2007

British MPs express concern over LTTE airpower

While 'unequivocally', condemning the aerial bombing by the LTTE on the Sri Lanka Air Force base in Katunayake, the members of the UK All Party Parliamentary Group (UKAPG) on Sri Lanka yesterday urged the British Government to fully implement the LTTE proscription in the country. "This provocative action really undermines the peace process and demonstrates the offensive air capability of the LTTE which undoubtedly poses a threat not only to the security of Sri Lanka, but to the entire South Asia region," it said in a statement.

The group said the use of ultra light aircraft which were difficult to detect on radar for carrying out bombings and possible suicide missions was a development which the international community should take note of.

"Undoubtedly international terrorist groups constantly adopt each others' tactics and this incident sets a dangerous precedent, which the UKAPG urges the British Government to take notice of," the statement said.

Courtesy - Daily Mirror

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