Sri Lanka’s Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka reiterated that the armed forces were not collectively responsible for war crimes stating,
“We don’t need to worry about human rights as we are facing allegations due to certain isolated incidents. No one can point fingers at the military as a whole and I take responsibility for the collective conduct of the military.”
Speaking to the Sundayleader, Mr Fonseka further added,
“In fact it is my greatest pride and glory that I was able to give leadership to win the war”.
Speaking at a separate event Fonseka reiterated that the military will not be withdrawn from the north and east.
Addressing media at Kiribathgoda hospital, Fonseka said,
“We will not give in to pressure from Northern Province Chief Minister CV Wigneswaran."
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