US asks Sri Lanka to turn page, reach out to Tamils - Hindu

Washington (IANS): As Colombo declared victory against the Tamil Tiger rebels, the US asked Sri Lanka to turn the page on its past and engage Tamils to create a political arrangement that protects the rights of all its citizens "This is an opportunity for Sri Lanka to turn the page on its past and build a Sri Lanka rooted in democracy, tolerance and respect for human rights," State Department spokesman Ian Kelly told reporters on Monday.

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"Now is the time for the government to engage the Tamils, Sinhalese and other Sri Lankans to create a political arrangement that promotes and protects the rights of all Sri Lankans," he added. Welcoming the end of fighting, Mr. Kelly said the US was relieved that the immense loss of life and killing of innocent civilians appears to be over.

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