Sri Lanka: Computer expert chooses evidence in camera

By Olindhi Jayasundere and Lakna Paranamanna | Daily Mirror
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Computer expert, Dr. Chathura de Silva invited by the Lesson Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) to ascertain whether the video clips telecast by Britain’s Channel 4, that showed Sri Lankan soldiers committing alleged war crimes were genuine or not, said that he wished to give evidence in camera.

Dr. de Silva, who is an Engineer and lecturer at the Moratuwa University Department of Computer Science, told the Lesson Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) that he wished to give evidence on camera as he feared for his life. Before the private submission was given yesterday, LLRC Chairman, C.R De Silva stated that de Silva was invited by the Commission to offer his expert opinion to ascertain the genuineness of the Channel 4 broadcast, which alleged that the Sri Lanka Army had killed innocent civilians.

De Silva said he was more than willing to give evidence but feared that it could be a threat to his life. He said that the university had also advised him to refrain from making a public statement to the commission owning to possible security threats.

The British TV channel alleged that Sri Lankan troops had executed captured LTTE cadres. The LLRC permits those who give evidence to the commission to make their submission either in camera or in public based on their preference.

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