Commenting on the recent Northern Provincial elections, the United States Embassy in Colombo reiterated the need for the abolishment of violence and intimidation to ensure effective administration.
Issuing a statement today, the US embassy called for accountability and justice stating,
“We remain concerned about reports of elections violence, and urge a transparent and independent investigation into the various attacks and that the perpetrators be brought to justice swiftly. Particularly the troubling reports of involvement by uniformed individuals in these acts. A process free of violence and intimidation in the Northern Province is required for greater civilian administration and to help further the reconciliation process four years after the war.”