COLOMBO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan government on Monday said that while it will investigate certain crimes which took place during the war between Tamil Tiger rebels and the military, it will not agree to a war crimes probe.
Government spokesman Dr. Rajitha Senaratne told reporters in the Northern Jaffna town that if there is a war crimes probe then the Tamil Tigers, also known as the LTTE, must also be investigated.
"Who do we investigate in the LTTE? Are there any leaders? We will go for a good settlement," the Minister said.
He said that the main objective of the government is to ensure the final settlement following 30 years of war, gives equal status to all Sri Lankans.
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