Japanese envoy brings breath of fresh air

The Sri Lankan Government should allow greater access for international organisations and NGOs to visit IDP camps in order to make the process more transparent, suggested Japanese Special Envoy, Yasushi Akashi speaking at a media briefing yesterday.

He said although the conditions in the newly established IDP camps are far from perfect, the government is doing its best to cope with the situation.

“The sudden arrival of more than 100,000 civilians is mind boggling by any standard and Sri Lanka with its limited resources is doing its best to cope with it. That’s why we have decided to give a donation of US$ 4 million,” the Japanese peace envoy said. Commenting on his meetings with IDPs Akashi said the biggest issue they face is the separation of family members. Read more ...