SLMC wants to represent Muslim interests at peace talks
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) yesterday threatened to pull out from future peace talks if it was not allowed to take part as a separate group representing Muslim interests.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the SLMC High Command on Friday night at the party headquarters, Dharussalam in Colombo.

SLMC leader Rauf Hakeem had pointed out that during the past seven rounds of peace talks they had taken part as government representatives and whenever there was a crisis for the Muslims they had come forward to look after their interests and therefore they should be given an opportunity to represent Muslim interests. He said that if the Muslims are not represented separately their interests would not be considered.

He said that the proposed interim administration would have full powers and if Muslim interests are not represented they would not be able to safeguards their rights.

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