NAFSO intervention on Peace Building after the Easter Sunday terror
Human Right activities, both
Christians and Islamic religious leaders, members of the general public, youth
and intellectuals in Negombo and met at the training center of the National
Fisheries Solidarity Movement.
51 People
participated for this discussion and following decisions have been taken
At a time like this maintaining a
high cooperation along with the Security Forces, and also providing a letter to
the Police Authority to take measures to
ensure security for the Muslim Population.
Here along with the letter of request
was also made to have a discussion with Mr. Deshabandu Thennakon who is the
acting Police superintendent.
The Peace and Harmony of Negombo
and surrounding area was to be maintained by not allowing any harm or danger
towards the Islamic people due to the attack.
This committee was able to
prepare three letters and present it
Letters was addressed to His
Excellency the President, Inspector-General of Police in the Western Province
and Cardinal of the Catholic Church,
mentioning the peace and harmony should be maintained due to the Prevailing
Situation.
In order to increase the
protection of the Islamic community and also from the due to the functioning of
terrorist’s groups it was mentioned to increase the time Duration of Curfew.
A few more other places were also
mentioned and presented to the officials other than the places that were
already supplied with as per that time
Encouraging the Islamic Community
to display White flags and Sympathizing Banners in front of Mosques and Muslim
Houses.
Distributing a Handout that
includes about Reconciliation and Peace during the Funeral of the people who
died in the attack at the Katuwapitiya Church.