Martin McGuinness today met the Tamil Tigers and urged them to take the path of peace.



"Today`s meeting was the primary purpose of my visit to Sri Lanka," he explained.

"In January, I visited the country and met the President and his senior Minister and officials.

"I also met Tamil representatives and Tamil members of Parliament.

"Unfortunately, I was not able to travel to the north to meet the LTTE directly at that time for logistical reasons. I therefore welcome the opportunity to engage directly with the leadership of the Tamil Tigers.

"During my meeting, I urged the LTTE leadership to re-engage in the stalled negotiations and pointed out the need to build a credible peace process as an alternative to the escalating conflict.

"I was able to share with the Tamil leadership the experiences of the Irish peace process and emphasised the need for courageous political leadership in the search for a honourable accommodation from which all sides will benefit."

The former Sinn Fein Education Minister was visiting as five people, including four members of the security forces, were killed in an explosion at an army checkpoint in the north-eastern city of Trincomalee.

Sri Lankan Army Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe blamed Tamil Tiger rebels for detonating explosives placed in a three-wheel taxi.

"The reality is that, just as in Ireland, there can be no military victory and that the only alternative to endless conflict is dialogue, negotiations and accommodation.

"Sinn Fein will continue to play any role that we can to assist the peace process in Sri Lanka."

Source http://www.utvlive.com/newsroom/inde...?id=74838&pt=n

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RIRA/CIRA not in my name "They are traitors to the island of Ireland” Martin McGuinness

"All people are entitled to full cultural and social equality" Mary Lou McDonald

"Republicans recognise that we have a journey to travel in developing our own understanding of unionism." Gerry Adams

Sinn Fein - ruining revolutionary struggles across the world.

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It is then we'll see the rising of the moon.

Duff - if it involves killing people, he's for it.

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I can assure you Duff does not want to see people killed. But unfortunatly as long as the British remain in Ireland, the potential for war remains.

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Duff, do you believe that all PSNI employees ought to be killed?

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RIRA/CIRA not in my name "They are traitors to the island of Ireland” Martin McGuinness

"All people are entitled to full cultural and social equality" Mary Lou McDonald

"Republicans recognise that we have a journey to travel in developing our own understanding of unionism." Gerry Adams

They are part of the crown forces. They are legitamite targets. I dont care where they come from or what religion they are.

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It is then we'll see the rising of the moon.

Does this mean you think they all should actually be killed?

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RIRA/CIRA not in my name "They are traitors to the island of Ireland” Martin McGuinness

"All people are entitled to full cultural and social equality" Mary Lou McDonald

"Republicans recognise that we have a journey to travel in developing our own understanding of unionism." Gerry Adams

Factual,
Please stop your obsession with this. I find it slightly Barneyish.

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"John Bull has got his hand down your pants and his fist around your bollox and you can't see it."

I believe their position is wrong that is why I press on the point.

I think it is very important to be clear on this.

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RIRA/CIRA not in my name "They are traitors to the island of Ireland” Martin McGuinness

"All people are entitled to full cultural and social equality" Mary Lou McDonald

"Republicans recognise that we have a journey to travel in developing our own understanding of unionism." Gerry Adams

Disgusting. These are the times I feel like transfering my support to the IRSP and 32CSM.

The Tamils have a right to national self determination.

After Michael Collins signed the treaty he almost immediately started attempting to destabalise the Northern statelet.


Martin should remember not all states have armies as powerful as Britains.