The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara responded that investigations into the killing of Lasantha Wickrematunge and other crimes are progressing, with the Government facilitating independent judicial and prosecutorial processes while avoiding comments that could affect arrests. He stated that cases allegedly obstructed under previous administrations are now being pursued diligently. On Rohingya refugees, he said they are being treated humanely and in accordance with the law, with the relevant Minister expected to provide further details.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Thank you, Hon. Rauff Hakeem, for raising these issues. Regarding Mr. Lasantha Wickrematunge’s death and other crimes, justice will be done; investigations are progressing. We respect the independence of the Judiciary, the Attorney-General and prosecuting authorities, and we facilitate the process. Many cases were blocked by previous regimes; now there is no such block. Matters are being attended to diligently and expeditiously. I cannot speak further as it may affect apprehending culprits.
¶ 02 On the Rohingya refugees, the Hon. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs is here. We are treating them humanely according to the law; the Minister will elaborate. As for your comments about the IMF being the Government’s darling—that is your politics. Continue with that. - [Interruption.]
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