LLRC echoes the voice of our people: Cardinal

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The report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission is a result of in-depth study of the 30-year war based on evidence recored at sittings where a large number of persons, including those affected by the war, made representations.

This echoed the actual voice of the war-affected people, unlike the report of the Experts Panel appointed by the UN Secretary General, said Archbishop Most Rev. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith when conveying his blessings at the annual Yuletide Evening at Temple Trees on Thursday. The Archbishop said we should be pleased that the report is the outcome of our own efforts.

However, he said its recommendations are not solutions for all the conflict-related problems, though it helps us to find the way to a lasting peace. Further, he hailed the report as a document that contains opinions of a cross-section of the people that will lead to a fruitful dialog.

The Cardinal deplored the mindset of some who want to refer all problems and grievances to international organisations.

“Let’s forget the dark chapter, which was full of painful experiences. Let’s also give up the negative and defeatist attitudes and move forward towards progress while preserving our cultural identity,” the Cardinal stressed.

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