Anton Balasingham Quotes

Sri Lanka, Journalist
March 4, 1938 – December, 14, 2006.

Anton Balasingham Stanislaus ( known as Anton Balasingham) was a Sri Lankan Tamil journalist, rebel and chief political strategist and chief negotiator for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a separatist Tamil militant organisation in Sri Lanka.

Even if the issues discussed transcend the confines of the text of the original truce, they cannot be construed as amendments.

Anton Balasingham
- Issues
- Amendments
- Truce
It would serve no meaningful purpose if we enter into a recriminatory debate, making accusations and counter-accusations against each other over the abuses of the truce.

Anton Balasingham

On our part we have pledged that there will be no acts of violence. At the same time we want the government of Sri Lanka to ensure there shouldn't be any violence perpetrated against innocent civilians and the LTTE.

Anton Balasingham
The agenda is one line, but there are one thousand matters to discuss (on the ceasefire).

Anton Balasingham
- Matters
- Line
- Discuss
It is an unfortunate personal tragedy. However, when compared to the vast ocean of the collective tragedy faced by my people, my illness is merely a pebble. I am deeply sad that I am crippled by this illness, unable to contribute anything substantial towards the alleviation of the immense suffering and oppression of my people.

Anton Balasingham
The government has agreed to implement a clause in the agreement in relation to the paramilitary groups. This is a good sign.

Anton Balasingham
As far as the Liberation Tigers are concerned, I can assure you that we are seriously and sincerely committed to peace and that we will strive our utmost to ensure the success of the negotiations.

Anton Balasingham
We are deeply pleased that the government has agreed to the smooth implementation of the cease-fire agreement.

Anton Balasingham

On our part we have given our assurance there will be no act of violence by the L.T.T.E. against government forces.

Anton Balasingham