By: Peter Fribert
On Thursday, the people of Sri Lanka celebrated in the streets the victorious outcome of there 25 year civil war. Some felt that this was seen in good judgment but the United Nations felt that celebrating the outcome of there civil war was in poor taste. In response, they sent a representative: Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon.
Ban Ki-moon toured a displacement camp in Sri Lanka on Saturday. He visited portions of Manik Farm, a sprawling camp for internally displaced people in the country's north. Some in the camp had experienced fierce fighting in recent months, saying they did not believe at points that they were going to survive. These accounts show just how bloody and long the civil war was in Sri Lanka.
The United Nations is still not happy with Sri Lanka. The United Nations feel that the Sri Lankan government is not doing enough in providing enough aid and support for there country. Ban is also scheduled to meet with the President of Sri Lanka and his senior advisors later today.
According to CNN, "I hope my visit today can help begin a process of national recovery, renewal and reconciliation for all Sri Lankans," Ban said in a written statement issued Friday. "That is why I am here."
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