Mar 24, Colombo: Head of the ICRC delegation in Colombo Toon Vandenhove called on Army Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka this morning at the Army Headquarters.

During the meeting with the Army Chief, Vandenhove focused on several issues that are related to the ICRC operations in un-cleared areas in Wanni. The ICRC official requested the Commander to appoint a specific Army officer in Wanni to directly liaise with the ICRC whenever the need arises.

Fonseka in response to the ICRC request reiterated the continued assistance given to the ICRC at all times without denying access to anywhere in the Wanni whenever the ICRC wanted.

Commander elaborating on the general security situation and ongoing military operations for liberation of civilians in Wanni advised the ICRC offcial to directly get in touch with Major General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander at the Security Forces Headquarters, in Wanni in case any assistance is needed.