We, the signatories of this statement, strongly condemn both the
Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
(LTTE) for their callous disregard for the safety and welfare of civilians
trapped in the crossfire in Mullaitivu. We demand the GOSL and the LTTE
immediately prioritise the safety of these quarter million civilians to
prevent the humanitarian catastrophe that has begun to unfold in northern
Sri Lanka.