Major General Shavendra Silva – People for Equality and Relief in Lanka

Sri Lanka outrage at UN over war general

By pearlaction | February 24, 2012 |

[AFP] Sri Lanka on Friday expressed outrage over the barring of one its army generals from a UN peacekeeping committee following allegations that he killed civilians during the island’s civil war. [Full Story]

UN role for Sri Lanka ex-army General Shavendra Silva

By pearlaction | January 27, 2012 |

[BBC] One of Sri Lanka’s most controversial diplomats, an ex-army commander, has got a senior post advising the UN secretary general, the government says. [Full Story]