A group of former LTTE child soldiers, who have undergone rehabilitation and vocational training after laying down arms, were presented with overseas work visas by Sri Lankan authorities at a ceremony held at a temple here.
Amidst chanting of religious hymns, seven young ex- LTTE cadres, in their late teens or early 20's, accepted the work permits and documents for Malaysia and received blessings from the temple priest ahead of a new beginning in their lives. Attired in jeans and sporting neat hair-cuts, the former rebels were watched by the other devotees with interest at the Vinayagar Tamil temple yesterday. Read more ...
Friday, September 4, 2009
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