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NTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study is two-fold. One is to develop
public confidence in the peace process using a set of s
unchanged with each wave. The other is to use a set o
economic and political developments in order to gauge pu
and conflict, which by definition will change from one wave
Such information, collected over a period of time, will pro
useful barometer of the Sri Lankan public’s opinions, and
are given due importance and incorporated into the policy
SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
The survey is carried out using a structured questionnai
interviews amongst a randomly selected sample of 1600
administrative districts, excluding the North due to the
region. Data is weighted to reflect the actual ethnographic
the sample was surveyed.
This is the twenty seventh wave of the PCI study, which
publication presents only the top-line results of the Novem
The results of these twenty seven waves offer us data f
public opinion regarding key issues, ranging from percep
political developments. The results are subject to a 3% mar
** This particular wave of the PCI used a snowball sampl
the Eastern province and the Tamil community that part
using the same sampling technique. The Tamil commun
districts of Ampara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee as well as f

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-fold. One is to develop a numerical indicator of the level of
rocess using a set of standardized questions, which remain
other is to use a set of questions related to recent social,
nts in order to gauge public opinion on the situation of peace
ill change from one wave to another.
a period of time, will provide civil society and policy makers a
an public’s opinions, and ensure that such collective opinions
rporated into the policy debate.
a structured questionnaire administered through face-to-face
selected sample of 1600. This survey was conducted in 20
the North due to the security situation prevailing in that
t the actual ethnographic composition of the districts in which
of the PCI study, which was first conducted in May 2001.This
line results of the November 2007 survey.
n waves offer us data for a comparative study on changing
es, ranging from perceptions on war and peace to current
s are subject to a 3% margin of error.
I used a snowball sampling technique to select the sample in
mil community that participated in the survey were selected
ue. The Tamil community were chosen from the Eastern
Trincomalee as well as from the city of Colombo.
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CONTENTS
• I
NTRODUCTION
• KEY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELO
• FINDINGS AT A GLANCE
• P
EACE
C
ONFIDENCE
I
NDEX
(PCI)
T
OP
-L
INE
R
ESULTS
IMPORTANT ISSUES
SOLUTIONS
CONFIDENCE
INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
CURRENT SECURITY CONDITION
• POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS
HUMAN RIGHTS
COST OF LIVING
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND INFORMATION
THE STATE AND CORRUPTION
MAHINDA RAJAPAKSE
MILITARY CAPACITY
UNP AND FEDERALISM
ALL PARTY REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE
THAMILCHELVAN
SNAP POLLS
• ANNEX

ex
01 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS 02 08 (PCI) 15
15
16
18
T 22
ON 25
TS
27
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INFORMATION 48
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COMMITTEE 68
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EY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPM
2007
• Releasing its first public statement since its establishmen Group of Eminent Persons (IIGEP) on June 11 observed on Human Rights had made little noticeable headway in in last year.-Daily Mirror, June 12, 2007
• The Armed Forces destroyed a number of satellite retaliatory attacks, Army Commander Lt.Gen Sarath Fon June 12, 2007
• The UK on June 12 called for an early resumption of dir expressed serious concern over the deteriorating human on the LTTE would not be lifted as long as it engaged in te
• The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) h for Police officers..-The Island, June 14, 2007
• Just a day after Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa Colombo Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle on June 13 countering the statement made by Prime Minister Ratna the eviction stating that there was no need to express r Tamils were sent to Vavuniya after getting their ‘verbal co consent in Vavuniya. -Daily Mirror, June 14, 2007
• The independence of Sri Lanka’s judicial institutions has b of the UN Human Rights Council which began proceedin from Geneva. -Daily Mirror, June 14, 2007
• The UN office in Colombo on June 13 expressed its con accusations made against its staff in the international med Rajapaksa-Daily Mirror, June 14, 2007
• Cabinet spokesman Anura Priyadharsana Yapa on June Wickremanayaka’s expression of regret over the inciden Mirror, June 15, 2007
• For the first time in the history of the war, it has been di ordered to kill Velupillai Prabhakaran and finish off the LT by Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse.–The Island, Ju
• Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan has u executive power to invite the United Nations to set up Lanka, to investigate and verify serious human rights abus 16, 2007
• After the last Presidential election in November 2005 th recorded over 100 percent increase in CFA violations by Island, June 17, 2007
• A briefing by a government delegation at the UN Hum exchange of words between the Ministerial team and N violations in Sri Lanka. -–Daily Mirror, June 18, 2007
• Sacked UPFA Ministers Mangala Samaraweera and Sripath 19 by crossing over to the Opposition benches, shortly b The Island, June 20, 2007
• India has once again reiterated the need for political dialo conflict while ruling out any support for the LTTE. –Daily
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nt since its establishment in February, the International Independent P) on June 11 observed that the Presidential Commission of Inquiry noticeable headway in investigations since its inception in November 007
a number of satellite camps of the LTTE around Thoppigala in ander Lt.Gen Sarath Fonseka told The Island on June 11..-The Island,
early resumption of direct negotiations with the LTTE. Dr. Howells the deteriorating human rights situation while reiterating that the ban as long as it engaged in terrorism.-The Island, June 13, 2007 of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched a series awareness programmes ne 14, 2007
ry Gotabhaya Rajapaksa justified the eviction of Tamil lodgers from andopulle on June 13 added more controversy to the issue by by Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake over the weekend on as no need to express regret over the move and insisted that all 300 er getting their ‘verbal consent’ in Colombo and subsequently written r, June 14, 2007 judicial institutions has been a subject of scrutiny at the fifth session il which began proceedings on Monday, according to reports received
14, 2007 ne 13 expressed its concern regarding what it termed as groundless f in the international media by Defence Ministry Secretary Gatabhaya 2007 dharsana Yapa on June 14 announced that Prime Minister Ratnasiri regret over the incident was the official government position. -Daily
f the war, it has been disclosed that the Sri Lankan military has been aran and finish off the LTTE once and for all.This statement was made
Rajapakse.–The Island, June 15, 2007 General Irene Khan has urged President Mahinda Rajapakse to use his nited Nations to set up a strong human rights field operation in Sri erious human rights abuses committed countrywide. –The Island, June
n in November 2005 the Scandinavian truce monitoring mission has ase in CFA violations by government security forces and police. –The
egation at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) saw a heated Ministerial team and NGOs who raised concerns of human rights irror, June 18, 2007 Samaraweera and Sripathy Sooriyaarachi shocked the House on June sition benches, shortly before noon, after making brief statements. –
e need for political dialogue in Sri Lanka as a solution to the ongoing ort for the LTTE. –Daily Mirror, June 22, 2007 vestigation Department arrested former Air Force Squadron Leader , allegedly in connection with the ongoing probe into the recent spate ings. –Daily Mirror, June 22, 2007
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• President Mahinda Rajapaksa warned senior party membe parliament if the present crisis created by the crossovers the SLFP (Mahajana Wing). –Daily Mirror, June 23, 2007
• A deeply concerned Sri Lankan government is likely to d pipeline to the LTTE amidst growing evidence that the Chinese manufactured equipment. –The Island, June 24, 20
• An all out effort by the LTTE to boost its fighting stre civilians. –The Island, June 25, 2007
• A powerful claymore mine, weighing 20 kilos, was found Devale Road, Obeysekerapura.–The Island, June 27, 2007
• The Army is conducting the final stage of the humanitaria - –The Island, June 27, 2007
• Peace broker Norway said today it was ready to help re Lanka if the warring parties sought its help.–Daily Mirror,
• Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels and a breakaway faction s recruiting children as soldiers, despite pledges to the con July 3, 2007
• The Government on July 4 claimed to have made a majo saga with the arrest of at least 10 new suspects apart fr Gajanayake, another airman and four police officers. –Dai
• The Government on July 5 said that Norwegian Speci invited to visit LTTE controlled Killinochchi.–The Island, Ju
• The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) and the Kilinochchi on July 4 and today even as there seemed between Government troops and the rebels in the North
• The Karuna faction has been listed in a new report on c Secretary General Ban Ki Moon next month. –Daily Mirro
• The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has received suspected Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) or Ka report said –Daily Mirror, July 10, 2007
• The Government has decided to grant a monthly ker Samurdhi families shortly. –The Island, July 10, 2007
• The recent clashes between the EPDP and the Karuna Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) came to an end on July 11 a confrontations in future. –Daily Mirror, July 11, 2007
• President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a special message on Jul Thoppigala from Tiger clutches.–Daily Mirror, July 12, 200
• Chief Secretary of the Eastern Provincial Council and Abeyweera was shot dead by an unidentified gunman at h Mirror, July 17, 2007
• An Urgent Bill calling for fresh Local Government electio to Parliament tomorrow as the government prepares to of the year. –Daily Mirror, July 18, 2007
• The much anticipated MoU between the UNP and the Parliamentary Complex on July 19 with both parties vowi other political forces. –Daily Mirror, July 20, 2007
• A depleted Parliament on July 19 approved the holding Batticaloa district as President Mahinda Rajapaksa vowed Government elections in the East by the end of the year.–
• There will be no premature dissolution of parliament Pre public meeting at Nawalapitiya. –The Island, July 22, 2007
• Twenty nine Sri Lankan Tamil nationals are on hunger s London opposing moves by the British authorities to d sources from London told the Daily Mirror. –Daily Mirror

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ned senior party members last night he would be forced to dissolve eated by the crossovers was aggravated with more dissidents joining y Mirror, June 23, 2007
overnment is likely to draw China’s attention to a clandestine arms owing evidence that the group has acquired a sizeable quantity of t. –The Island, June 24, 2007 o boost its fighting strength in the Wanni has triggered a flight of 07
hing 20 kilos, was found by the Borella Police on June 26 in Skanda
he Island, June 27, 2007 stage of the humanitarian operation, to completely liberate the East.
y it was ready to help revive talks to end two decades of war in Sri ht its help.–Daily Mirror, July 2, 2007
d a breakaway faction seen allied to the government, are both still spite pledges to the contrary, UNICEF said on July 2. –Daily Mirror,
ed to have made a major breakthrough in the abduction and killing 0 new suspects apart from the former Air Force officer Nishantha four police officers. –Daily Mirror, July 5, 2007 d that Norwegian Special Envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer has not been
illinochchi.–The Island, July 6, 2007 sion (SLMM) and the LTTE were holding crucial discussions in even as there seemed to be no let up in the escalating violence the rebels in the North and East. –Daily Mirror, July 5, 2007 ed in a new report on child recruitment, to be handed over to UN next month. –Daily Mirror, July 9, 2007
n (SLMM) has received complaints of harassment and extortion by lai Pullikal (TMVP) or Karuna faction members in the east, an SLMM , 2007 to grant a monthly kerosene subsidy of 75 rupees to 1,439,000 sland, July 10, 2007 e EPDP and the Karuna faction also known as the Thamil Makkal to an end on July 11 as both leaders agreed to ‘work, avoiding
irror, July 11, 2007 a special message on July 11 congratulated the troops on capturing Daily Mirror, July 12, 2007
Provincial Council and senior government servant H.M. Herath unidentified gunman at his office in Trincomalee last evening. –Daily
ocal Government elections in the Eastern Province will be presented overnment prepares to hold local polls in the region before the end , 2007 ween the UNP and the SLFP (Mahajana Wing) was sealed at the 9 with both parties vowing to usher in a new era with the support of ror, July 20, 2007 9 approved the holding of fresh Local Government elections in the ahinda Rajapaksa vowed to complete Provincial Council and Local t by the end of the year.–Daily Mirror, July 20, 2007 olution of parliament President Mahninda Rajapakse yesterday told a The Island, July 22, 2007 ationals are on hunger strike at a controversial detention centre in British authorities to deport them back to Sri Lanka tomorrow, aily Mirror. –Daily Mirror, July 23, 2007
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• All local and international NGOs engaged in developmen Eastern Province have been told by the Government restricted, a top Government official said.. –Daily Mirror,
• A JVP politician representing Tissamaharama PS has been The Island, July 26, 2007
• The Supreme Court on July 26 granted leave to proc petitions on the eviction of Tamil lodgers from Colombo for November 28. –Daily Mirror, July 27, 2007
• New charge sheets have been served by the UNP on its r Daily Mirror, July 30, 2007
• A young Tamil trainee journalist was shot dead in Jaffna complete his media diploma course. –Daily Mirror, Augus
• The CWC on August 2 decided to resign from the gov Parliament from next week. –Daily Mirror, August 3, 2007
• The Government on August 6 said there was no room mission to Sri Lanka as such a move would be an infrin Daily Mirror, August 7, 2007
• The LTTE is said to be pressurizing International N operating in rebel controlled areas of the Wanni to c purposes in the area through the Tamil Rehabilitation O 2007
• The TMVP (Karuna faction) on August 8 assured it woul the holding of a free election and fair poll at the local November. –Daily Mirror, August 9, 2007
• Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seekers in the UK are at risk of a landmark ruling by a British tribunal.. -–Daily Mirror, Au
• Human Rights and Disaster Management Minister Mahind foreign agencies indulging in ‘quiet diplomacy’ and said i government informed about the abductions and disapp Island, August 10, 2007
• The EPDP, a party in the ruling coalition, said on August 1 Council elections in the East unless the government put resolution of the national question. -–Daily Mirror, Augus
• The Navy and LTTE Sea Tigers were involved in a fierce resulting in the death of at least 12 Tigers and injuries Mirror, August 14, 2007
• Youth fleeing the LTTE and surrendering to the Human languish in the Jaffna prison instead of undergoing prop mechanism for such a purpose, Human Rights sources in 15, 2007
• Chief Government Whip and senior minister Jeyaraj Fer Under Secretary of Humanitarian Affairs, who visited Sri by the LTTE to carry out a mudslinging campaign worldw August 16, 2007
• The Sea Tiger leader, Thillaiyampalan Sivanesan alias Soo Deputy Cheliyan consequent to a long running dispute leader, Pottu Amman–The Island, August 19, 2007
• The government over the weekend stated a mass recru police force in the Batticaloa district with more than 50 Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (Karuna faction) confirming that i -–Daily Mirror, August 20, 2007
• Transparency International (TI) has expressed surprise committee to look into the COPE report which trig corruption in Sri Lanka.. -–Daily Mirror, August 21, 2007

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engaged in development projects in the newly captured areas in the ld by the Government that their work in these areas would be icial said.. –Daily Mirror, July 27, 2007 samaharama PS has been arrested on a charge of child molestation. –
granted leave to proceed with three fundamental rights violation il lodgers from Colombo by police, in June, and fixed the next hearing , July 27, 2007 rved by the UNP on its reformist MPs who joined the government.. –
was shot dead in Jaffna on August 1 just a month before he was to se. –Daily Mirror, August 2, 2007
to resign from the government and occupy opposition benches in ily Mirror, August 3, 2007 said there was no room for inviting a UN human rights monitoring ove would be an infringement on the sovereignty of the country.–
ssurizing International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) reas of the Wanni to channel funds to be used for development e Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) –Daily Mirror, August 9,
ugust 8 assured it would give its fullest support and cooperation for nd fair poll at the local government in the East, scheduled for mid-
t 9, 2007 in the UK are at risk of torture if returned to Sri Lanka, according to unal.. -–Daily Mirror, August 10, 2007 agement Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe on August 9 warned against iet diplomacy’ and said in future all those agencies should keep the abductions and disappearances of those working for them. –The
oalition, said on August 12 that it would not contest future Provincial ess the government put forward a power devolution package for the n. -–Daily Mirror, August 13, 2007 were involved in a fierce battle off the eastern seas on Sunday night t 12 Tigers and injuries to 3 sailors, a navy spokesman said. -–Daily
rendering to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) in Jaffna have to tead of undergoing proper rehabilitation as the government has no uman Rights sources in the North revealed.. -–Daily Mirror, August
nior minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle hit out at Mr. John Holmes, UN Affairs, who visited Sri Lanka last week accusing him of being bribed slinging campaign worldwide against the Government. -–Daily Mirror,
palan Sivanesan alias Soosai, is believed to have been replaced by his a long running dispute between him and LTTE Intelligence Wing , August 19, 2007
end stated a mass recruitment drive of Tamils and Muslims to the trict with more than 500 applications being received and the Thamil faction) confirming that in the future its cadres may also be recruited.
has expressed surprise at moves by Parliament to appoint another OPE report which triggered serious discussion on public sector Mirror, August 21, 2007
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• The LTTE and the military were involved in a barrage o forcing Army Commander Sarath Fonseka to suspend August 22, 2007
• The Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (C irregularities and corruption at 15 state institutions to investigations and take appropriate action against those fo
• COPE on August 24 issued an even more shocking seco the tune of a staggering six billion rupees in another 20 2007
• The government on September 4 admitted that certain were defunct as a result of the latest developments on th were any moves to seek amendments or annul the 2002 4, 2007
• The Commission to investigate Allegations of Bribery or a probe on damning COPE (Committee on Public Enterp so far been referred to the Commission. –The Island, Sep
• Amnesty International (AI) on September 5 called on me Council (UNHRC) to seek opportunities during its upco the rapidly deteriorating situation in Sri Lanka. -–Daily Mir
• Amidst much speculation, Parliament on September 6 pas a crucial vote -–Daily Mirror, September 7, 2007
• Bribery Commission officials are due to fly to several cou investigations into the controversial MiG-27 deal, an offici
• The European Union (EU) parliament in Brussels will de this afternoon with a controversial report released rece Watch (HRW) set to be used as the basis for the debate.
• The New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) at th in Geneva on September 11 told the EU Parliament to would condemn violations both by the government and th UN human rights monitoring mission in the island. -–Daily
• Thailand on September 11 denied claims that a senior Ta group's international arms procurement network in its tw arrested in Bangkok, Associated Press reported on Septemb
• Indian politician P. Nedumaran on September 12 launc prevented him from embarking on his journey to Jaffn Mirror, September 13, 2007
• Sri Lanka will present a roadmap to counter terrorism begins in New York today, said Foreign Minister Rohith 2007
• A petition has been filed in the Australian House of Rep Sri Lankan conflict that satisfies the aspirations of all comm territorial integrity of Sri Lanka. –Daily Mirror, September
• An internal power struggle has surfaced in the Liberation terror outfit's ailing supremo. –The Island, September 20,
• The European Union has decided to defer a resolution told the Daily Mirror even as human rights groups on Mo had deteriorated to serious levels.- –Daily Mirror, Septem
• UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) members have liste special attention while expressing serious concerns ove Government, the LTTE and the Karuna faction.–Daily Mir
• Changing its earlier stance the UNP said it would pursu come to power MP Ravi Karunanayaka said recently. UN told a press conference there would be a change of par wide devolution of power accepted by all communities.–D

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involved in a barrage of artillery exchanges in Jaffna on August 21 th Fonseka to suspend a scheduled visit to Palaly -–Daily Mirror,
n Public Enterprises (COPE) is planning to refer cases of financial 15 state institutions to the Bribery Commission to conduct further te action against those found guilty. -–Daily Mirror, August 23, 2007 ven more shocking second report disclosing financial malpractices to n rupees in another 20 state institutions. -–Daily Mirror, August 25,
4 admitted that certain clauses of the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) test developments on the ground but stopped short of saying if there ents or annul the 2002 peace agreement. -–Daily Mirror, September
llegations of Bribery or Corruption [CIABOC] continued to hold up mittee on Public Enterprises) findings claiming that the cases had not mission. –The Island, September 5, 2007 eptember 5 called on members of the United Nations Human Rights rtunities during its upcoming sixth session to take action to address
in Sri Lanka. -–Daily Mirror, September 6, 2007 ent on September 6 passed five Financial Bills after they were put to tember 7, 2007 due to fly to several countries including Ukraine shortly to carry out sial MiG-27 deal, an official said.–Daily Mirror, September 8, 2007
ment in Brussels will debate the human rights situation in Sri Lanka sial report released recently by the New York based Human Rights the basis for the debate. -–Daily Mirror, September 11, 2007 hts Watch (HRW) at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council session d the EU Parliament to pass a strong resolution on Sri Lanka which y the government and the LTTE and support a resolution calling for a sion in the island. -–Daily Mirror, September 12, 2007 d claims that a senior Tamil Tiger rebel leader, who allegedly led the rement network in its two-decade fight against Sri Lankan forces was ress reported on September 11. -–Daily Mirror, September 12, 2007
on September 12 launched a hunger strike after the Indian Navy on his journey to Jaffna by sea, the Indian media reported.–Daily
ap to counter terrorism at the 62nd UN General Assembly which Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama –Daily Mirror, September 18,
Australian House of Representatives calling for a resolution over the he aspirations of all communities without compromising the unity and
Daily Mirror, September 19, 2007 urfaced in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) because of the he Island, September 20, 2007 d to defer a resolution against Sri Lanka, an EU diplomat in Geneva an rights groups on Monday asserted that the situation in Sri Lanka s.- –Daily Mirror, September 26, 2007
RC) members have listed Sri Lanka as among the countries that need g serious concerns over human rights violations committed by the aruna faction.–Daily Mirror, September 27, 2007 NP said it would pursue a military solution if necessary once they nayaka said recently. UNP Colombo District MP Ravi Karunanayake ould be a change of party policy although it had not deviated from ed by all communities.–Daily Mirror, September 27, 2007
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• Norway has started fresh initiatives to resume peace talk discussing the efforts at a meeting with President Mahind Daily Mirror, September 28, 2007
• The price of a loaf of bread is to go up by five rupees Association attributed the price hike to the increase in th Mirror, September 29, 2007
• The government said on October 2 it would be force December once the existing agreements with local compa
• In a significant development, the Parliamentary Select C deadlock on the appointment of the Constitutional recommending wide-ranging amendments to the 17th constitutional body, political sources said. –The Island, Oc
• The Sri Lanka Navy on October 7 detected and destr international waters off Dondra Head. –Daily Mirror, Oct
• The government presented the Appropriation Bill in Pa projecting Rs. 166 billion in Defence expenditure for next
• The Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) on October 1 portfolios held by them before they quit. CWC Spoke support the forthcoming budget.-Daily Mirror, October 1
• COPE Chairman Wijedasa Rajapakse on October 11 w parliamentary complex after UPFA National List MP Basil the proceedings as its newest member.. -Daily Mirror, Oc
• Sri Lankan Defence authorities are disturbed as to how modern remote controlled air craft had managed to slip seas despite heightened sea patrolling by Indian authoritie
• Aid agencies operating in the Eachchilampattai DS div following continued extortion and TMVP insistence that should be purchased through the TMVP at higher than ma
• Just as the UN Human Rights Commissioner Louise Ar Lanka, four of the 10 civil society members - part of an Minister, Mahinda Samarasinghe to address human rig differences with the government. -Daily Mirror, October
• UN Human Rights Commissioner, Louise Arbour has pro and Welikada prisons after her visit to Welikada on Octo
• UN Human Rights High Commissioner Louise Arbour, desirable for the government to consider an early ratific the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearan
• Norway's special envoy Jon Hanssen Bauer, is to visit I fractured peace process in conflict-ridden Sri Lanka. -Dail
• Sri Lanka has been ranked a poor 156 out of 169 countri by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on October16.. -Da
• The controversial US $ 500 million foreign bond offer by of orders, according to an e-mail sent to investors, agency
• After extensive talks with the LTTE and the security forc observers at the Omanthai entry/exit point and it was reo from either side. –The Island, October 20, 2007
• Crews of LTTE ships hunted down by the Sri Lanka navy to have used Indonesia as their ‘home base.’–The Island, O
• A group of LTTE cadres, including suicide bombers in Airforce base around 3.20 a.m. on October 22 and laun two LTTE light aircraft, which arrived from the Wanni bo and four airmen. –The Island, October 23, 2007
• The much-anticipated no-confidence motion against To taken up for debate in Parliament today. –Daily Mirror, O
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ves to resume peace talks between the government and the LTTE while g with President Mahinda Rajapaksa in New York on September 26. – 7 to go up by five rupees from today. The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ hike to the increase in the price of wheat flour by Rs. 13 per kilo. –Daily
er 2 it would be forced to increase the price of milk powder from ements with local companies expire.–Daily Mirror, October 03, 2007
Parliamentary Select Committee, which deliberated on breaking the of the Constitutional Council (CC), has reached consensus on endments to the 17th Amendment to rejuvenate this crucial apex ces said. –The Island, October 05, 2007 er 7 detected and destroyed yet another LTTE arms shipment in the
ead. –Daily Mirror, October 08, 2007 Appropriation Bill in Parliament on October 10 ahead of the budget, nce expenditure for next year. –Daily Mirror, October 11, 2007
(CWC) on October 11 rejoined the government by accepting the they quit. CWC Spokesman R. Yogarajan said the party would also -Daily Mirror, October 12, 2007
akse on October 11 walked out of a committee meeting held in the A National List MP Basil Rajapaksa allegedly attempted to interfere with mber.. -Daily Mirror, October 12, 2007 are disturbed as to how two suspected LTTE boats laden with two raft had managed to slip into Sri Lankan waters from the South Indian
lling by Indian authorities. -Daily Mirror, October 12, 2007 Eachchilampattai DS division of Trincomalee threatened to pull out d TMVP insistence that building material for reconstruction purposes TMVP at higher than market rates. -Daily Mirror, October 13, 2007 ommissioner Louise Arbour concluded her fact-finding mission to Sri ty members - part of an advisory committee set up by Human Rights to address human rights concerns resigned from the panel citing -Daily Mirror, October 15, 2007 r, Louise Arbour has promised redress to inmates in Boossa, Magazine isit to Welikada on October 13. -Daily Mirror, October 15, 2007 issioner Louise Arbour, told journalists last week it would be highly consider an early ratification of the new International Convention for m Enforced Disappearances. -Daily Mirror, October 16, 2007 nssen Bauer, is to visit India soon to explore how to take ahead the ct-ridden Sri Lanka. -Daily Mirror, October 16, 2007 r 156 out of 169 countries in the World Press Freedom Index released RSF) on October16.. -Daily Mirror, October 17, 2007
n foreign bond offer by the Government has attracted US $ 1.25 billion sent to investors, agency reports said. -Daily Mirror, October 18, 2007 TE and the security forces separately the ICRC agreed to be present as /exit point and it was reopened on October 19 for public to cross over tober 20, 2007
n by the Sri Lanka navy on the high seas in the recent past are believed ome base.’–The Island, October 21, 2007 ing suicide bombers in civilian clothing, infiltrated the Anuradhapura on October 22 and launched a ground attack using small arms. Later, rived from the Wanni bombed the airbase killing two Air Force officers tober 23, 2007 ence motion against Tourism Minister Milinda Moragoda will not be t today. –Daily Mirror, October 24, 2007
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• Controversy surrounds the disappearance of over Rs. 30 Organization (TRO) by the Save the Children to carry out provinces. –Daily Mirror, October 29, 2007
• The Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Limited has petitio Mass Communication and Information, Anura Priyadarshan licence and the frequencies of ABC Network Pvt. Limited i –The Island, October 29, 2007
• The Sri Lanka Air Force on October 29 bombed the Punk wing Chief Pottu Amman in Mulaitivu. –The Island, October
• SAARC Foreign Ministers have agreed to a Sri Lanka pro seeking political asylum in countries in the region, Foreign M media conference on October 30.–The Island, October 31,
• The government today evening said that it was withdrawing on Monday to impose a censorship on the reportage of procurements. –Daily Mirror, October 31, 2007
• Manfred Nowak - the UN Special Rapporteur on tortu treatment or punishment, has charged that despite the gove practised in Sri Lanka.–Daily Mirror, October 31, 2007
• Contrary to denial by the Media Centre for National Securi services board headed by Navy Chief Vice Admiral has be raid on Anuradhapura SLAF base. –The Island, November 1,
• LTTE political wing leader S. P. Thamilselvan was killed w LTTE leaders meeting place at Thiruvaiaru, South of Kilkin November 2. –The Island, November 3, 2007
• The US-based Human Rights Watch has urged the UK Amman, now detained on immigration charges, for war crim
• The Combined Unemployed Graduates Association on Nov Rights Commission that the November 1 police attack on g of human rights. –The Island, November 6, 2007
• Presenting his third Budget in Parliament on October 7 Rajapaksa proposed to strengthen local production, streng Cooperative Sector by infusing capital and giving it tax exem as the private trade has not given the consumer relief pr goods. –The Island, November 8, 2007
• Security forces are stepping up offensive action in the n November 9, 2007
• The Supreme Court on November 9 issued an interim o November 10, 2007
• Last week's repatriation of a group of Sri Lankan soldiers buying sexual services from sex workers including some w with some of the soldiers alleging a conspiracy to tarni November 11, 2007
• The Tamil Rehabilitation Organization (TRO) has insisted t of funds donated by Save the Children for a pre-school pr Committee (PSC).. –Daily Mirror, November 12, 2007
• The chief magistrate of Colombo Ms. Sarojini Kusala W suspect Hiniduma Gamage Sujeewa Chandraratna alias Ra with the LTTE.–Daily Mirror, November 12, 2007
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earance of over Rs. 30 million granted to the Tamil Rehabilitation e Children to carry out various projects in the northern and eastern 29, 2007
(Pvt) Limited has petitioned the Court of Appeal that the Minister of tion, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, on October 25, 2007, withdrew the Network Pvt. Limited in violation of the principle of Natural Justice.
ber 29 bombed the Punkudurippu headquarters of LTTE intelligence vu. –The Island, October 30, 2007 reed to a Sri Lanka proposal to prohibit Sri Lankan terrorists from s in the region, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama announced at a The Island, October 31, 2007
that it was withdrawing the controversial Gazette notification issued ip on the reportage of military matters and particularly on military ber 31, 2007 al Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading ged that despite the government claiming otherwise, torture is widely
, October 31, 2007 entre for National Security (MCNS) and the Military Spokesman, a tri- hief Vice Admiral has been appointed to investigate the recent LTTE
The Island, November 1, 2007 hamilselvan was killed when the Air Force bombed the venue of an ruvaiaru, South of Kilkinoichchi, the Tamilnet website announced on er 3, 2007 tch has urged the UK to explore the possibility of trying Karuna ion charges, for war crimes. –The Island, November 5, 2007 ates Association on November 5 complained to the Sri Lanka Human ber 1 police attack on graduates in Colombo was a flagrant violation mber 6, 2007 arliament on October 7, President and Finance Minister Mahinda local production, strengthen the distribution of goods through the ital and giving it tax exemption and write off debts in the ailing sector the consumer relief provided for a number of essential consumer 007 ffensive action in the northern theatre of operations. –The Island,
er 9 issued an interim order curbing sound pollution. –The Island,
p of Sri Lankan soldiers deployed in Haiti under UN Command for orkers including some who might be underage has taken a new turn g a conspiracy to tarnish the image of the country. –The Island,
ion (TRO) has insisted that there had not been any “disappearance” dren for a pre-school project as alleged by the Parliamentary Select
ovember 12, 2007 Ms. Sarojini Kusala Weerawardena on November 11 detained a a Chandraratna alias Ratne of Hiniduma over alleged involvements mber 12, 2007
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FINDINGS AT A GLANCE OF THE POLL CONDU
26TH OF NOVEMBER 2007
The following are the significant trends observed in th important to note that this particular wave of the PCI on Country Tamil and Tamil communities in the areas outside surveyed using a snowball sampling technique, and the en this same method. The Tamil sample was chosen fro Trincomalee and Batticaloa as well as from the city of Colo
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Important Issues: When asked to rank five nation importance, the Sinhala (35.1%), Up Country (34.6%) to the economy. While 24.6% of the Tamil comm important issue the majority in that community (27.7 peace process. 23.1% of the Sinhala community also terrorism. (page 15)
▪ Solutions: A majority of the Sinhala community (48.5 peace restored in Sri Lanka only by the government d communities, (Tamil- 62.3%, Up Country Tamil- 96.7 was to stop the war and conduct peace negotiations. H political settlement is essential to end the conflict, m 35.6%, Tamil- 67.1%, Up Country Tamil- 40.3%, M settlement is essential. (pages 16 and 17)
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Commitment to peace talks: A majority in the Communities agree that the government is committed the Up Country Tamil community, 49.7% disagree with know or are not sure. A significant 67.9% of the Tam government is committed to peace talks. (page 18) Wi to finding peace through talks, majorities in the Sinha (47.3%) disagree that this is the case. The response fr is mixed: 28.7% feel that the LTTE does have this co 37.3% do not know or are not sure of the LTTE’s posit
▪ An end to the conflict: A majority of the Sinhala co is somewhat close to approaching a permanent settlem question, when posed to the other three commun majority of persons in all three minority communitie 65.8% and Muslim – 49.6%) feel that the country is n permanent settlement. 21.5% of the Up Country Tam Muslim community feel that the situation regarding the 20)
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Peace Negotiations: When asked who should be response received was varied. In the Sinhala commun the Government and the LTTE should be involved in p Country Tamil community, 44.3%. The Tamil commu peace talks should involve the Government, LTTE and 23.1% of this same group opted for negotiations betwe LTTE, Tamil and Muslim parties and an international th favoured by 59.8% of the Muslim community. (page 20)

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THE POLL CONDUCTED FROM 12TH NOVEMBER TO 26 OF NOVEMBER 2007
trends observed in the PCI November 2007 survey. It is ular wave of the PCI only covers the Sinhala, Muslim and Up- ities in the areas outside the North. The Eastern province was g technique, and the entire Tamil sample was surveyed using ample was chosen from the Eastern districts of Ampara, as from the city of Colombo.
sked to rank five national issues according to their order of ), Up Country (34.6%) and Muslim (35.5%) give high priority % of the Tamil community chose the economy as a very in that community (27.7%) gave their highest priority to the Sinhala community also give precedence to the war against
Sinhala community (48.5%) feel that the war can be ended and nly by the government defeating the LTTE. In the other three Up Country Tamil- 96.7%, Muslim- 85.2%) the option chosen uct peace negotiations. However, when asked if they feel that a al to end the conflict, majorities in all four groups (Sinhala- ountry Tamil- 40.3%, Muslim- 71.0%) state that a political 16 and 17)
alks: A majority in the Sinhala (62.2%) and Muslim (42.1%) overnment is committed to find peace through talks. As for nity, 49.7% disagree with this while 31.8% say that they do not ificant 67.9% of the Tamil community does not feel that the eace talks. (page 18) With regards to the LTTE’s commitment s, majorities in the Sinhala (77.5%), Muslim (42.7%) and Tamil e case. The response from the Up Country Tamil community LTTE does have this commitment, while 34.0% disagree and sure of the LTTE’s position.(page 19)
ajority of the Sinhala community (42.6%) feel that the country hing a permanent settlement to the ethnic conflict. The same e other three communities elicited a different response. A ee minority communities (Tamil -63.9%, Up Country Tamil- el that the country is not close at all to reaching any kind of of the Up Country Tamil community and 23.6% of the of the e situation regarding the conflict has remained the same. (page
n asked who should be involved in peace negotiations, the . In the Sinhala community, the majority (26.8%) felt that only E should be involved in peace talks, as did a majority of the Up 4.3%. The Tamil community (35.9%) supported the idea that Government, LTTE and an international third party, although d for negotiations between the Government, Opposition,
s and an international third party. This latter option was most im community. (page 20)
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▪ A majority of persons in the Sinhala (62.1%) and M international assistance to the Government in its the Tamil community and 49.4% of the Up Countr were also asked which countries should provid Sinhala and Muslim community could give no answ countries and 66.7% of the Up Country Tamils cho
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All four communities* (Sinhala- 51.1%, Tamil- 61.0 59.1%), however, are in agreement that there sho form of facilitation of future peace negotiations. 27.7% of the Sinhala community and 24.4% of the T communities were unable to give a response reg suited to donate this aid. However, 30% of th nations while 28.4% of the Up Country Tamils cho
▪ When asked for their approval for internatio development projects, all four groups agree that s breakdown is as follows: Sinhala- 73.7%, Tamil- 4 Muslim- 69.7%.Yet again, most persons in all fou response regarding which countries should donat Sinhalese, 18.9% of the Tamils, 36.1% of the U Muslims indicated that Asian countries would be p
▪ Current Security Situation: With regards to the se of the Sinhalese feel that there has been some impro 30.8% of the Muslim sample. However, significan communities feel that the situation has got worse: Ta and Muslims 30.4%. (page 24)
▪ A majority of persons in the Sinhala (62.8%) and Musl present situation is best described as a war against ter the Muslims who feel that this is an ethnic conflict. T the Tamils and 44% of the Up Country Tamils. (page 25
Human Rights
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When asked whether Sri Lanka continues to majorities in the Tamil (94.0%), Up Countr agree that such a situation does exist in the the Sinhala community was mixed. While 3 and31.7% do not know or are not sure. (page
▪ Of those who felt that the country does have all four communities (Sinhala – 59.7%, Tamil Muslim- 58%) feel that the best way to dea prosecution of alleged perpetrators. Also, 3 Tamil community and 24.4% of the Musli monitoring is also needed. (page 27)
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he Sinhala (62.1%) and Muslim (42.7%) communities approve of the Government in its war against the LTTE, while 73.2% of 49.4% of the Up Country Tamils disapprove. The communities countries should provide this assistance. While most of the unity could give no answer, 50% of the Tamils chose European e Up Country Tamils chose Asian countries.(page 21)
hala- 51.1%, Tamil- 61.0%, Up Country Tamil- 46.9%, Muslim- greement that there should be international assistance in the ure peace negotiations. Disapproval for the same is given by unity and 24.4% of the Tamil community. Majorities in all four to give a response regarding which country would be best d. However, 30% of the Tamil community chose European
Up Country Tamils chose Asian nations. (page 22)
approval for international assistance for the government’s four groups agree that such aid is needed and necessary. The Sinhala- 73.7%, Tamil- 44.6%, Up Country Tamil- 51.9%, and most persons in all four communities were unable to give a countries should donate this aid. Nonetheless, 20.5% of the Tamils, 36.1% of the Up Country Tamils and 16.9% of the ian countries would be preferred. (page 23)
: With regards to the security situation in the country, 46.1% re has been some improvement. This sentiment is shared by le. However, significant sections among all the minority ation has got worse: Tamils 39.0%, Up Country Tamils (50%)
Sinhala (62.8%) and Muslim (40.3%) Communities feel that the ibed as a war against terrorism. There are, however, 32.8% of s is an ethnic conflict. This opinion is also shared by 48.2% of Country Tamils. (page 25)
r Sri Lanka continues to have a serious human rights problem, mil (94.0%), Up Country Tamil (73.8%) and Muslim (79.8%) uation does exist in the country. The response elicited from ity was mixed. While 38.9% agree, a further 28% disagree w or are not sure. (page 26)
t the country does have a human rights problem, majorities in (Sinhala – 59.7%, Tamil 54.1%, Up Country Tamil- 75.5% and at the best way to deal with the situation is the arrest and d perpetrators. Also, 30.7% of the Sinhalese, 37.7% of the d 24.4% of the Muslims feel that effective human rights ded. (page 27)
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▪ The survey also asked the respondents to regards to the action taken by various instituti a whole, 61.7% of the Sinhala community ex government has protected their rights. W was somewhat satisfied with the Governmen majority of the Tamil (62.7%) and Up Count with the government. (page 29)
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A majority of persons in the Sinhala (35.8% communities state that they are somewhat local human rights organizations to prote the Up Country Tamils gave no response to were very dissatisfied with local human righ
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*With regards to international human righ of human rights, 43.9% of the Sinhala commun an overall 34.5% expressed satisfaction. Fifty p not respond to this, although 25% stated that of the Tamil (overall 59%) and Muslim (over international human rights organization protect human rights. (page 31)
▪ An assessment of the international co protection of human rights elicits the follo (44.7%) and Up Country Tamil (48.4%) re However, 31.7% of the Sinhalese, 48.8% of t expressed satisfaction with the work done (page 32)
▪ Political parties and their protection of h response from most of the sample surveyed. and 43.8% of the Up Country Tamils are st overall figure of 35.1% of the Sinhala commu satisfied with the actions taken by political ‘somewhat satisfied’ is expressed however, by the Muslims. (page 33)
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Majorities within the Sinhala (40.3%), Tamil they are somewhat satisfied with the action human rights. Thirty percent of the Up Cou are very dissatisfied, while 38.1% gave no resp
▪ Satisfaction levels regarding religious leade rights was mixed. While 35.9% of the Sinhale the Muslims stated that they were somewhat religious leaders, 29.3% of the Tamil comm Tamil community stated that they were very d
▪ The Tamil community is divided on the ques Rights Commission has been effective in the that it has been somewhat effective, while 32. at all. Majorities in the other three communitie
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ed the respondents to rate their level of satisfaction with taken by various institutions to protect human rights. Taken as e Sinhala community expressed satisfaction with the way the otected their rights. While 30.4% of the Muslim community ied with the Government, 45.1% expressed dissatisfaction. A l (62.7%) and Up Country Tamil (60%) were very dissatisfied
t. (page 29)
ns in the Sinhala (35.8%), Tamil (37.3%), and Muslim 32.4% at they are somewhat satisfied with the measures taken by organizations to protect their human rights. While 42.8% of ils gave no response to this question, 38.4% stated that they with local human rights organizations. (page 30)
rnational human rights organizations and the protection % of the Sinhala community did not give a response; however, ressed satisfaction. Fifty percent of the Up Country Tamils did although 25% stated that they were very dissatisfied. Majorities 59%) and Muslim (overall 46.4%) expressed satisfaction with an rights organizations and the steps they have taken to . (page 31)
the international community and their work on the rights elicits the following response. Most of the Sinhala untry Tamil (48.4%) respondents did not give a response. he Sinhalese, 48.8% of the Tamils and 44.2% of the Muslims n with the work done by the international community.
d their protection of human rights draw out a dissatisfied of the sample surveyed. While 50.6% of the Tamil community Country Tamils are state that they are very dissatisfied, an % of the Sinhala community and 50% of the Muslims are not ions taken by political parties to protect human rights. A is expressed however, by 28.7% of the Sinhalese and 23.2% of
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Sinhala (40.3%), Tamil (39.8%) and Muslim (35%) state that atisfied with the action taken by the media to protect their percent of the Up Country Tamil community state that they
hile 38.1% gave no response. (page 34)
garding religious leaders and their work to protect human hile 35.9% of the Sinhalese, 25.6% of the Tamils and 39.9% of at they were somewhat satisfied with the work done by their 9.3% of the Tamil community and 33.3% of the Up Country ed that they were very dissatisfied. (page 35)
y is divided on the question of whether the National Human as been effective in the protection of human rights; 35% state what effective, while 32.5% state that it has not been effective e other three communities (Sinhala- 53%, Up Country Tamil-
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74.2%, Muslim-56.5%) did not know or Commission was. (page 37)
▪ The Sinhala community gave a very mixed res be best to monitor human rights in Sri Lank body affiliated to the government, 27.1% favor local and international actors. A further 30.8 were 55.7% of the Up Country Tamil commu A majority of 40.2% of the Tami*l commun rights body would be the best agency to mo 38)
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When asked about the effectiveness of the Co the Sinhala (74.6%), Up Country Tamil (78%) did not know or were not sure. At the same stated that the Commission had not been effe
▪ A majority of the Sinhala community (37.5% abductions within the last three months have the Tamil and Up Country Tamil communitie state that these incidents have increased. T question with 41.5% stating that killings and a state that they have decreased. (page 36)
▪ Cost of Living: Almost all the persons surveyed (Sinh stated that, compared to the situation a year ago, t increased. Answers regarding the primary reason for the same response from 53.5% of the Sinhala commu community and 37.1% of the Muslim community wher conflict between the Government and the LTTE. With that bad economic management by the present gove increased cost of living. (page 40)
▪ A majority of the Sinhala community (60.5%) agree to sake of the government’s war against the LTTE. At t three communities (Tamil-90.7%, Up Country Tamil- 41)
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A majority in all of the ethnic communities 58.8% of Tamil community, 78.4% of the Up Country Tamil community disagree with the notion of bearing the c says that prices in the world market have increased. 24.9% of the Muslims agree. (page 42)
▪ In all four communities, the majority (Sinhalese – 55.4 85.7%, Muslim- 76.2%) express dissatisfaction with the party they support to combat the rising cost of living. A expresses satisfaction with their politicians. (page 43)
▪ While a majority of 67% of the Sinhalese approve of th spending, majorities in the other three communities Muslim-50.4%) disapprove of such an action. Within th do approve of this increase. (page 45)
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) did not know or were not sure how effective the ge 37)
ity gave a very mixed response on the question of who would uman rights in Sri Lanka. While 31.7% chose a human rights government, 27.1% favored a body that was comprised of both al actors. A further 30.8% did not know or were not sure, as p Country Tamil community and 53.1% of the Muslim sample. of the Tami*l community state that an international human the best agency to monitor human rights in Sri Lanka. (page
e effectiveness of the Commission of Inquiry, majorities among p Country Tamil (78%) and Muslim (68.5%) stated that they e not sure. At the same time, 37.3% of the Tamil community ission had not been effective at all. (page 39)
inhala community (37.5%) state that instances of killings and last three months have decreased. The same is not true for untry Tamil communities where 44.3% and 53.5% respectively dents have increased. The Muslim community splits on this stating that killings and abductions have increased while 41.1% ecreased. (page 36)
e persons surveyed (Sinhala- 98%, Tamil- 98.8%, Muslim-98.8%) situation a year ago, the cost of living in the country has the primary reason for the increased cost of living drew out % of the Sinhala community, 49.3% of the Up Country Tamil Muslim community where all three cited the escalation of the ent and the LTTE. Within the Tamil community, 38.7% stated nt by the present government was the main reason for the 40)
munity (60.5%) agree to bear the rising cost of living for the against the LTTE. At the same time, majorities in the other 7%, Up Country Tamil- 90.4%, Muslim- 71.1%) disagree. (page
c communities 58.8% of the Sinhala community, 86.3% of the the Up Country Tamil community and 67.1%of the Muslim notion of bearing the cost of living because the government market have increased. However, 33% of the Sinhalese and age 42)
ajority (Sinhalese – 55.4%, Tamil- 53.1%, Up Country Tamil- s dissatisfaction with the action taken by the politicians of the the rising cost of living. A 29% of the Sinhala sample, however, ir politicians. (page 43)
e Sinhalese approve of the government increasing their defence her three communities (Tamil-72%, Up country Tamil-77.2%, uch an action. Within the Muslim community, however, 38.5% age 45)
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▪ With regards to the US$500 m bond taken by th community states that it will have a negative impact, a of the Muslims. At the same time, majorities in the (68.6%) and Muslim (49.2%) communities do not know the bond will be. (page 46)
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Media Freedom: A majority of the Sinhala (38.2% government places some restrictions on the media’s Amongst the Tamil* sample, 51.2% feel that the govern news items while 62% of the Up Country Tamils sta sure. (page 48)
▪ Majorities among the Tamil (61.1%) and Muslim (4 reports critical of the government are an expression community, individuals are divided between those w democracy (28.8%) and those who state that they do Within the Up Country Tamil community 62.1% claim sure. (page 50)
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Respondents were asked who they felt benefited mos given by the Sinhala community is mixed, with 22% profiting most from media freedom, 22.4% stating that stating that they do not know or are not sure. Am (75.7%) communities, majorities feel that it was the ci of the Up Country Tamils also agreed with this, a ma not sure. (page 51)
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Corruption: A majority of persons in the Sinhala perpetrators of crimes who have governmental conne misdeeds. The majority of the Up Country Tamils (35 prosecuted. The Muslim community gives a response are never prosecuted while an identical percentage s (page 54)
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When asked whether they were aware of the report p Enterprise, majorities in all four communities (Sinhal Tamil- 87.9%, and Muslim- 67.2%) stated that they were
▪ Respondents were asked whether they believed in the been corruption in the acquisition of MiG 27 fighter je stated that they were not sure, 21.3% of the Sinhalese, Country Tamils and 43.8% of the Muslims stated that the same time, 23.1% of the Sinhalese state that they d 53)
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The majority of the Sinhala community (37.4%) state t the government is taking some initiatives to prevent co sample surveyed (44.9%) state that the government is t corruption. Majorities in the Up country Tamil (63.9%) not know or are not sure. (page 55)
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0 m bond taken by the government, 37.5% of the Tamil ave a negative impact, as do 24.4% of the Sinhalese and 31.9% time, majorities in the Sinhalese (48%), Up Country Tamil ommunities do not know or are not sure what the impact of
y of the Sinhala (38.2%) and Muslim (39.3%) agree that the trictions on the media’s reporting of defense related issues. 1.2% feel that the government places strict restriction on these Up Country Tamils state that they do not know or are not
(61.1%) and Muslim (43.9%) communities state that media ment are an expression of democracy. Amongst the Sinhala ivided between those who state that it is an expression of who state that they do not know or are not sure (33.4%). il community 62.1% claim that they do not know or are not
they felt benefited most from media freedom. The response ity is mixed, with 22% naming the journalists as the actors edom, 22.4% stating that it is the citizens, and a further 31.3% w or are not sure. Amongst the Tamil (76.3%) and Muslim es feel that it was the citizens who benefit most. While 34.3% o agreed with this, a majority of 43.6% does not know or are
persons in the Sinhala (32.7%) and Tamil (48.7%) feel that ave governmental connections are rarely prosecuted for their Up Country Tamils (35%) state that these persons are never unity gives a response where 30.3% state that these persons n identical percentage state that they are rarely prosecuted.
re aware of the report published by the Committee on Public our communities (Sinhala- 60.4%, Tamil- 61.4%, Up Country 2%) stated that they were not aware of this report. (page 52)
ther they believed in the opposition’s allegations that there has tion of MiG 27 fighter jets. While majorities in all communities , 21.3% of the Sinhalese, 43.2% of the Tamils, 36.8% of the Up the Muslims stated that they do believe in these allegations. At inhalese state that they do not believe these accusations. (page
mmunity (37.4%) state that in its efforts to tackle corruption,
initiatives to prevent corruption. The majority of the Tamil that the government is trying to obstruct efforts to investigate p country Tamil (63.9%) and Muslim (47.7%) said that they do ge 55)
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A majority of 84.4% of the Sinhalese expresse of law and order. Amongst the Tamil (66 communities dissatisfaction is expressed. Th response with 41.9% stating that they are sat dissatisfied.
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Majorities amongst the Sinhala (35.9%), Ta (84.3%) stated that they were very dissatisfie the cost of living. Within the Muslim com somewhat dissatisfied.
▪ The majority of the Sinhala (80.1%) sam President’s preservation of social values. How 46.9%, of the Tamils, 46.9% of the Up Coun expressed dissatisfaction. 34.9% of the M somewhat satisfied.
▪ Asked about the President’s management of and 40.7% of the Muslims surveyed stated tha of the Tamil community and 41.1% of dissatisfaction.
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With regards to the President’s maintenan Sinhalese and 36.1% of Muslims stated that t 34.6% of the Tamil community and 33.3% o expressed dissatisfaction.
▪ A majority of the Sinhala community (57.1%) the President’s handling of the war. Within th they are somewhat satisfied with the way th Majorities in the Tamil (43.8%) and Up Coun very dissatisfied.
▪ With regards the President’s conduct relatin Sinhalese and 37.1% of the Muslims stated However, 65.4% of the Tamil community a community said that they were very dissatisfie
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Military Capacity: When asked to assess the LT Sinhalese and 30.4% of the Muslims stated that it w surveyed stated that their capacity was strong. The (50.3%) stated that they did not know or were not sure
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While majorities in the Sinhala (88.1%) and Muslim government’s military capacity is strong, the majority surveyed state that they do not know. It is worth noti and 22.6% of the Up Country Tamils agree that the go (page 64)
▪ Within the Sinhala community, 39.7% of the sample su neutralized the LTTE’s air capability somewhat effec 31.2% of the Muslim community. The Tamil commu (56.6%) community mostly state that they do not know
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s 56-62) of the Sinhalese expressed satisfaction the President’s handling Amongst the Tamil (66.6%) and Up country Tamil (75%) faction is expressed. The Muslim community gives a divided stating that they are satisfied and 45.1% stating that they are
the Sinhala (35.9%), Tamil* (67.5%) and Up Country Tamil hey were very dissatisfied with the Presidents management of ithin the Muslim community, 40.9% said that they were . e Sinhala (80.1%) sample expressed satisfaction with the ion of social values. However, in the other three communities, , 46.9% of the Up Country Tamils and 42.5% of the Muslims tion. 34.9% of the Muslims did express that they were
sident’s management of his own party, 65.3% of the Sinhalese slims surveyed stated that they were satisfied. A total of 32.1% unity and 41.1% of the Up Country Tamils expressed
President’s maintenance of international relations, 42% of of Muslims stated that they were somewhat satisfied while in community and 33.3% of the Up Country Tamil community ion. hala community (57.1%) stated that they are very satisfied with ing of the war. Within the Muslim community, 42.3% said that satisfied with the way the President was conducting the war. il (43.8%) and Up Country Tamil (71.3%) stated that they are
esident’s conduct relating to peace negotiations, 37.5% of the of the Muslims stated that they were somewhat satisfied. the Tamil community and 70.4% of the Up Country Tamil hey were very dissatisfied.
asked to assess the LTTE’s military capacity, 49.3% of the Muslims stated that it was weak while 53.3% of the Tamils pacity was strong. The majority of the Up Country Tamils t know or were not sure. (page 63)
ala (88.1%) and Muslim (76.9%) communities feel that the is strong, the majority of the Tamil and Up Country Tamils t know. It is worth noting however, that, 32.9% of the Tamils Tamils agree that the government’s military capacity is strong.
, 39.7% of the sample surveyed state that the government has pability somewhat effectively, a sentiment that is shared by nity. The Tamil community (33.7%) and Up Country Tamil te that they do not know or are not sure about this. (page 65)
sing a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings neralized to the entire community.
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APRC: Asked if they were aware of the All Party Re Sinhala community and 50% of the Tamil* community the Up Country Tamils, 49.1% said that they did not k the Muslim community stated that they were not aware
▪
Of those who are aware of the APRC, 40.1% of the Sin two month recess due to a lack of consensus by th shared by 48.3% of the Tamils and 75% of the Up Co the APRC. A majority of the Muslim community (50.7 is a lack of governmental support for the APRC. (page
▪
Thamilchelvan: Assessing the impact of the assassi 42.1% of the Tamil community, 71.2% of the Up Cou community feel that it would have a detrimental effect LTTE. However, 63.1% of the Sinhala community disag have a beneficial effect. At the same time, 50.7% of t Tamils and 26.5% of the Muslims agree that the assassin the peace process, while 45.3% of the Sinhalese feel t favorably. (pages 70 and 71)
▪
Snap poll: While a majority of the Sinhala communit any snap poll, 35.4% of the Tamils and 46.3% of the U snap polls are desirable. Within the Muslim communit polls are essential. (page 72)
BUDGET 2008
▪ While the majority of the Tamil (75.6%) sample surv important to them, 38.2% of the Sinhalese and 26.1% o budget is only somewhat important to them personal divided response, with 32.9% stating that the budge identical percentage stating that the budget is of no imp
▪
Majorities among the Sinhala (41%), Tamil (47.2%) an budget can best be described as a bankrupt budget. T community (58.3%) state that it is a war budget, a view Tamil community and 37.8% of the Muslim community.
▪
When asked to select who could influence what goes i (45.9%) and Up Country Tamil (60.9%) state that it is Muslim and Sinhala communities is mixed. In the for while 32% say that it is the President. Amongst the S the President, 25.3% say that is the cabinet while 25.2%
▪ Majorities in the Sinhala (59%), Tamil (96.2%) and M budget will increase the cost of living. While 49.4% of t an identical percentage (49.4%) state that they do not k

ndex
ware of the All Party Representative Committee, 48.1% of the f the Tamil* community answered in the affirmative. Amongst said that they did not know or were not sure while 45.6% of that they were not aware of the APRC. (page 68)
e APRC, 40.1% of the Sinhalese feel that the committee took a lack of consensus by the parties involved. This sentiment is s and 75% of the Up Country Tamils who claim awareness of Muslim community (50.7%) state that the reason for the delay ort for the APRC. (page 69)
he impact of the assassination of LTTE leader Thamilchelvan, y, 71.2% of the Up Country Tamils and 26.6% of the Muslim have a detrimental effect on the government’s war against the Sinhala community disagrees, stating that the assassination will e same time, 50.7% of the Tamils, 41.3% of the Up Country ms agree that the assassination will have a detrimental effect on % of the Sinhalese feel that the peace process will be affected
of the Sinhala community (44.5%) state that they do not want amils and 46.3% of the Up Country Tamils surveyed feel that in the Muslim community, a majority of 50.8% state that snap
mil (75.6%) sample surveyed stated that the budget was very he Sinhalese and 26.1% of the Up Country Tamils say that the ortant to them personally. The Muslim community presents a stating that the budget is very important to them and an t the budget is of no importance to them. (page 73)
(41%), Tamil (47.2%) and Muslim (41%) state that the 2008 as a bankrupt budget. The majority of the Up country Tamil it is a war budget, a view that is popular amongst 35.8% of the f the Muslim community. (page 74)
uld influence what goes into the budget, majorities in the Tamil il (60.9%) state that it is the President. The response from the ties is mixed. In the former, 36.6% say that it is the citizens resident. Amongst the Sinhala community, 28.8% say that it is s the cabinet while 25.2% say that it is the citizens. (page 75)
), Tamil (96.2%) and Muslim (85.7%) believe that the 2008 f living. While 49.4% of the Up Country Tamils agree with this, ) state that they do not know or are not sure. (page 76)
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Important Issues Rating the degree of importance of five national issu
Ethnic Breakd
1.3
9.6
Up-Country Tamil
16.4
22.4 15.7
34.6
1.1
11.4
Muslim
14.3
26.3 11.5
35.5
0.4
13.5 Tamil*
12.3
27.7 21.4
24.6
0.2
11.7 Sinhala
23.1 20.8 9.2
35.1
0 20 %
40
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eace Confidence Index (PCI) ay 2001 – November 2007
ce of five national issues.
Ethnic Breakdown
4
.1
35.1
% 40 60 80 Other 34.6
Corruption
The w ar against terrorism
26.3
The peace process in Sri Lanka
35.5
Law and Order
The Economy
27.7
4.6
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Solutions How do you think we can end the war and have pea
Ethnic Breakdown
0.7
Up-Country
2
96.7
Tamil
0.7
3.7
Muslim
0.8 0.8
4.9
85.2
4.1
13
Tamil*
3.9
5.2
9.1
62.3
Sinhala
0.3
0.9
1.6
10
13.1
25.7
48.5
0 20 40 60 80 100
%
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the war and have peace in Sri Lanka?
Ethnic Breakdown
62.3
96.7
80 100
Other
Stop the w ar and conduct political
85.2
negotiations
Conducting peace talks w hile having military offensive
Political negotiations after government defeats LTTE
Political negotiations after LTTE defeats government
LTTE defeating the Government
Government defeating the LTTE
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Some say that, irrespective of how the war ends, a p necessary to resolve the present conflict. What do y I think that a political settlement is:
Ethnic Breakdown
27
Up Country Tamil
3.8
28.9
40.3
3.2
Muslim
1.6
24.2
71
8.5
Tamil*
4.9
19.5
67.1
14.3
Sinhala
15.8
34.4
35.6
0 20 40 60 80 10
%
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how the war ends, a political settlement is still nt conflict. What do you think? ent is:
ic Breakdown
71
67.1
60 80 100
Don't Know /Not Sure
Not required
Useful
Essential
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Confidence I think the Government is committed to find peace
Ethnic Breakdown
31.8 Up-Country Tamil
49.7
18.5
24.6 Muslim
33.3
42.1
21.8 Tamil*
67.9 10.3
14.5 Sinhala
23.3
62.2
0 20 40 60
%
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mitted to find peace through talks.
Ethnic Breakdown
.8
49.7
62.2
40 60 80 100
%
Don't know /Not sure
Disagree
3.3
Agree
42.1
67.9
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I think the LTTE is committed to find peace throug
Ethnic Breakdown
1.4
37.3
Up-Country Tamil
34 28.7
31
Muslim
42.7 26.2
27 Tamil*
47.3
25.7
21.1 Sinhala
0 20 40 60
%
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to find peace through talks.
Ethnic Breakdown
37.3
77.5
40 60 80 100
%
Don't know /Not sure 42.7
Disagree
Agree
47.3
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Compared to the situation of the peace process a y the country is, at present, in approaching a perm conflict?
Ethnic Breakdow n
8.2
65.8 Up Country Tamil
21.5 3.8 0.6
3.1
49.6 Muslim
23.6 19.7 3.9
6
63.9 Tamil*
19.3 6 4.8
8.3
23.8 Sinhala
19.4
42.6 5.9
0 20 40 %
60 80
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the peace process a year ago, how close do you think approaching a permanent settlement to the ethnic
Ethnic Breakdow n
42.6
65.8
49.6
Don't know /Not sure
Not close at all
Remains the same
Close 63.9
Very close
%
60 80 100
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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If peace is to be found through negotiations, accord be involved in negotiations?
Ethnic Breakd
0.6
13.3
Up-Country Tamil
1.3
3.8
5.1
10.1
21.5
44.3
0.8
5.6
Muslim
0.8
3.6
18.7
59.8
2.4
8.4 3.8
Tamil*
2.6
6.4
10.3
23.1
17.9
35.9
10.8
14.7
Sinhala
5.5
10.3
4.7
14.7
12.4
26.8
0 20 40 %
60 80
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negotiations, according to your opinion, who should
Ethnic Breakdown
44.3
59.8
% 60 80 100 Don't know / Not sure No peace talks
Govt., Opposition, LTTE, Tamil and Muslim parties and an international third party
Govt, opposition, LTTE, Tamil and Muslim parties only
Govt. Opposition, LTTE , other Tamil parties, and an international third party
Govt. Opposition, LTTE and other Tamil parties only
Govt. LTTE and International third party only
Govt. and the LTTE only
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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International Involvement Do you approve of international assistance to the g LTTE?
Ethnic Breakdown
2.4
10.1
Up Country Tamil
36.7
49.4 3.8
2
Muslim
26.9
28.5
42.7
11
Tamil*
13.4
2.7
Sinhala
16.9
18.4
0 10 20 30 40 50 6
%
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al assistance to the government in its war against the
Ethnic Breakdown
36.7
62.1
30 40 50 60 70 80
%
49.4
6.9
Refuse to answ er
Don't Know /Not Sure
28.5
Disapprove
42.7
Approve
73.2
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Do you approve of international assistance for the f negotiations?
Ethnic Breakdown
9.4
Up Country Tamil
15.6
28.1
46.9
2.4
Muslim
18.1
59.1
7.3
Tamil*
7.3
24.4
61
2.7
Sinhala
18.5
27.7
51.1
0 20 40 60 80
%
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al assistance for the facilitation of future peace
Ethnic Breakdown
51.1
Refuse to answ er 46.9
Don't Know /Not Sure
Disapprove
59.1
Approve
61
60 80 100
%
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Do you approve of international assistance for the g projects?
Ethnic Breakdown
7.5
Up Country Tamil
11.3
29.4
51.9
2.4
Muslim
8.3
19.7
10.8
Tamil*
13.3
31.3
44.6
1.3
Sinhala
10.1
14.9
0 20 40 60
%
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al assistance for the government’s development
thnic Breakdown
4
73.7
40 60 80
%
51.9
.3
Refuse to answ er
Don't Know /Not Sure
Disapprove
Approve
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
69.7
44.6
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Current Security Conditions Compared to the situation a year ago, do you think country has improved or worsened?
Ethnic Breakdown
4.4
Up-Country Tamil
12.5
24.4
50
1.3
7.5
3.6
4.7
Muslim
17
13.4
30.4
30.8
4.9
Tamil*
3.7
37.8 39
6.1
8.5
2.4 0.9 Sinhala
14.5
16.4
19.8
46.1
0 20 40 60 80
%
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ear ago, do you think the security situation in the ened?
hnic Breakdown
0
1
60 80 100
Don't know /Not sure
Got much w orse
Got w orse
Remains the same
Somew hat improved
Greatly improved
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Some say that the country is involved in an ethnic c the situation as a war against terrorism. How would
Ethnic Breakdown
8.5
27
Up-Country Tamil
3.1
13.8 11.9
44
12.3
Muslim
2
12.6
40.3 32.8
8.4
Tamil*
10.8
30.1
2.4
48.2
10.9
Sinhala
0.9
16.9
62.8
0 20 40 60 80
%
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nvolved in an ethnic conflict, while others describe terrorism. How would you describe the situation?
Ethnic Breakdown
4
62.8
Don't know /Not sure
None of the above
.3
Both an ethnic conflict and a w ar against terrorism
A w ar against terrorism
48.2
An ethnic conflict
60 80 100
%
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Human Rights Some say that Sri Lanka continues to have a serious agree or disagree with this statement?
Ethnic Breakdown
1.9
Up-Country Tamil
1.9
22.5
73.8
0.4
Muslim
7.5
79
1.2
Tamil*
1.2
3.6
1.4
Sinhala
28
31.7
38.9
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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nues to have a serious human rights problem. Do you tement?
Ethnic Breakdown
.9
73.8
60 80 100
%
Refuse to answ er
79.8
Don't know /Not Sure
Disagree
Agree
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
94
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What do you feel should be done about this?
Ethnic Breakdown
19.1 Up-Country Tamil
75.5
24.4 Muslim
58
37.7 Tamil*
54.1
30.7 Sinhala
59.7
0 20 40 60 80
%
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ne about this?
thnic Breakdown
59.7
75.5
60 80 100
%
Effective human rights 58
monitoring
Arrest and prosecution of 54.1
alleged perpetrators
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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How satisfied are you with the action taken by the g rights in Sri Lanka?
Ethnic breakdown
27.5
60 Up-Country Tamil
7.5 4.4 0.6
20.9 16.6 Muslim
28.5
30.4 3.6
13.3
62.7 Tamil*
14.5 8.4 1.2
21 3.3 Sinhala
13.9
37.6 24.1
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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action taken by the government to protect human
nic breakdown
60
62.7
60 80 100
No response
Very dissatisfied
Somew hat dissatisfied
Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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How satisfied are you with the action taken by local protect human rights in Sri Lanka?
Ethnic breakdown
14.1
42.8 Up-Country Tamil
9.4 8.8
38.4
0.6
22.5 12.6 Muslim
31.2
32.4 1.2
18.1
26.5 Tamil*
15.7
37.3 2.4
34.2 3 Sinhala
13
35.8
0 20 40 60
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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action taken by local human rights organisations to nka?
ic breakdown
35.8
42.8 38.4
.2
40 60
No response
4
Very dissatisfied
Somew hat dissatisfied
Somew hat satisfied
37.3
Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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How satisfied are you with the action taken by inter organisations to protect human rights in Sri Lanka?
Ethnic breakdown
6.3
50 25 Up-Country Tamil
11.3
11.9 1.9
24.8 8.3 Muslim
20.5
40.9 5.5
12
13.3 Tamil*
15.7
49.4 9.6
43.9 6.1 Sinhala
15.4
28.2
0 20 40
%
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action taken by international human rights n rights in Sri Lanka?
ic breakdown
50
49.4
40 60
No response
40.9
Very dissatisfied
Somew hat dissatisfied
Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied
43.9
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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How satisfied are you with the action taken by the i protect human rights in Sri Lanka?
Ethnic breakdown
4.4
48.4 21.7 Up-Country Tamil
11.8
15.5 2.5
26.5 9.1 Muslim
20.2
38.3 5.9
13.4
23.2 Tamil*
14.6
42.7 6.1
44.7 5.5 Sinhala
18
27.3
0 20 40
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
action taken by the international community to nka?
ic breakdown
42.7
48.4
40 60
No response
38.3
Very dissatisfied
Somew hat dissatisfied
Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied
44.7
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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How satisfied are you with the action taken by polit rights in Sri Lanka?
Ethnic breakdown
Up-Country Tamil
6.3
12.5
4.9
36.9
43.8
0.6
25.6 16.5 Muslim
23.3
33.5
1.2
18.1
50.6 Tamil*
13.3
14.5
3.6
31.4
Sinhala
14.3
20.8
28.7
0 20 40 6
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
action taken by political parties to protect human
ic breakdown
36.9
43.8
33.5
50.6
1.4
40 60
No response
Very dissatisfied
Somew hat dissatisfied
Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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How satisfied are you with the action taken by the m in Sri Lanka?
Ethnic breakdown
12
38.1 30 Up-Country Tamil
7.5
22.5 1.9
26.4 7.5 Muslim
22
35 9.1
15.7
16.9 Tamil*
9.6
39.8 18.1
29.4 4.9 Sinhala
13.4
40.3
0 20 40
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
action taken by the media to protect human rights
nic breakdown
38.1 0
9.4
40.3
40 60
No response
Very dissatisfied
35
Somew hat dissatisfied
Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied 39.8
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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How satisfied are you with the action taken by relig rights in Sri Lanka?
Ethnic breakdown
15.1
42.1 33.3 Up-Country Tamil
11.3
11.9 1.3
25.3 7.9 Muslim
12.3
39.9 14.6
22
29.3 Tamil*
14.6
25.6 8.5
35.6 2.7 Sinhala
10.7
35.9
0 20 40
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
action taken by religious leaders to protect human
ic breakdown
35.9
42.1 33.3
35.6
40 60
No response
39.9
Very dissatisfied
Somew hat dissatisfied
.3
Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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With regards to instances of killings and abduction do you think they have increased or decreased whe months ago?
Ethnic Breakdown
20.6
Up-Country Tamil
8.4
17.4
53.5
7.1
Muslim
10.3
41.1
41.5
Tamil*
21.5
34.2
44.3
19.9
Sinhala
16.1
37.5
26.6
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
killings and abductions during the last three months, sed or decreased when compared to the situation six
Ethnic Breakdown
44.3
53.5
41.1
7.5
60 80 100
%
Don't know /Not Sure
41.5
Decreased
Stayed the same 2
Increased
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A National Human Rights Commission has been fu time now. How effective would you say it has be rights?
Ethnic Breakdown
3.2
74.2
Up-Country Tamil
8.6
17.2
56.5
Muslim
17.8
22.5 3.2
23.8
Tamil*
32.5 35 8.8
53
Sinhala
12.3
31.4
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
mmission has been functioning in Sri Lanka for some uld you say it has been in the protection of human
thnic Breakdown
53
74.2
60 80 100
%
56.5
Don't know /Not Sure
Not effective at all
Somew hat effective
Very effective
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Which would be best to monitor human rights in Sr
Ethnic Breakdown
31.7
55.7 7 Up-Country Tamil
9.5
13.9 11.4 2.5
53.1 5.9 Muslim
4.7
18.1 5.1
13
12.2
Tamil*
15.9
40.2 29.3 2.4
30.8 1.5 Sinhala
3
27.1
6
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
tor human rights in Sri Lanka?
Ethnic Breakdown
2
55.7
60 80 100 %
Don't Know /Not Sure
53.1
There is no need for any such institution
A body comprised of both local and international actors
An international human rights body
A human rights body affiliated to a local NGO
A human rights body affiliated to the govt
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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In November 2006, a temporary Commission of mandate to investigate, inquire and report to incidents of human rights violations occurring since year tenure, how effective do you feel the COI h mandate?
Ethnic Breakdown
6.3
78 Up-Country Tamil
11.3 4.4
3.9
68.5 Muslim
17.3 9.1 1.2
9.6
34.9 Tamil*
37.3 10.8 7.2
3.4
74.6 Sinhala
8.5
12.1 1.4
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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rary Commission of Inquiry was established with a uire and report to the President on 17 identified ations occurring since 1st August 2005. During its one o you feel the COI has been in the fulfilling of this
Ethnic Breakdown
78
.3
74.6
60 80 100
%
Refuse to answ er 68.5
Don't know /Not Sure
Not effective at all
Somew hat effective 9
Very effective
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Cost of Living Compared to the situation a year ago, do you think has increased or decreased?
Ethnic Breakdown
Up-Country Tamil
0.8
Muslim
Tamil*
0.2
Sinhala
0.2
1.6
9
0 20 40 60 80 10
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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ear ago, do you think the cost of living in the country
ic Breakdown
100
98
60 80 100
Don't know /Not Sure
Decreased
Remained the same
Increased
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
98.8
98.8
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What do you think is the main reason for the increa
Ethnic Breakdown
12.7 1.3 Up-Country Tamil
4
49.3 15.3
17.3
7.6 2.1 Muslim
5.9
37.1 30 17.3
11.3 3.2 Tamil*
4.8
29
38.7 12.9
7.4 2 Sinhala
5.4
53.5 15.7 16
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
reason for the increase in the cost of living?
Ethnic Breakdown
49.3
53.5
60 80 100
Don't know /Not sure
Bad economic management of the previous Governments
Inefficiency of the bureaucracy
Escalation of conflict betw een the Government and the LTTE
Bad economic management of the present government
Increase of oil prices and prices of other essential commodities in the w orld market
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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I will bear the cost of living for the sake of the against the LTTE.
Ethnic Breakdown
7.7 Up-Country Tamil
1.9
6.4 Muslim
71.1 22.5
4 Tamil*
5.3
5 Sinhala
34.6
60.5
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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for the sake of the government’s effort in fighting
Ethnic Breakdown
60.5
90.4
60 80 100
%
71.1
Don't know /Not sure
Disagree
Agree
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
90.7
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I will bear the present cost of living because the world market have increased.
Ethnic Breakdown
16.9 Up-Country Tamil
78.4 4.7
8 Muslim
67.1 24.9
8.2 Tamil*
86.3 5.5
8.2 Sinhala
58.8 33
0 20 40 60 80 1
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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of living because the government says prices in the
c Breakdown
58.8
78.4
67.1
Don't know /Not sure
Disagree
86.3
Agree
60 80 100
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Are you satisfied with the action taken by politician regard to the rising cost of living?
Ethnic Breakdown
3.1 3.1 Up-Country Tamil
29.8
55.9
8.1
0.4
6.7 Muslim
38.5
13.9
37.7
2.8
12 10.8 Tamil*
14.5
38.6
15.7
3.8
9.6 Sinhala
21.9
33.5 29 2.3
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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ion taken by politicians of the party you support with ng?
ic Breakdown
55.9
60 80 100
Refuse to answ er
Don't know /Not Sure
Not satisfied at all
Not satisfied
Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Do you approve or disapprove of the governm spending?
Ethnic Breakdown
12.7 Up-Country Tamil
77.2 10.1
11.1 Muslim
50.4 38.5
9.8 Tamil*
72 18.3
15.8 Sinhala
17.2
67
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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rove of the government increasing their defence
ic Breakdown
67
77.2
0.4
Don't know /Not sure
Disapprove
Approve 72
60 80 100
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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If you are aware of the recent US$500 m govern think it will have on the cost of living?
Ethnic Breakdown
13.3
68.6
Up-Country Tamil
2.6
25
3.2 0.6
49.2
Muslim
3.6
12.1
31.9 3.2
28.8
Tamil*
5
22.5
37.5 6.3
48
Sinhala
2.3
11.9
24.4
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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nt US$500 m government bond, what effect do you f living?
ic Breakdown
.2
68.6
Don't know /Not Sure
I am not aw are of this bond
It w ill have no impact
It w ill have a negative impact
It w ill have a positive impact
60 80 100
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Assume that the government has only a hundred r among national security, easing the cost of liv building, health and education. How would you distr
Ethnic Breakdown
15
17
Up-Country Tamil
12
13
42
25
Muslim
12
18
19
24
18
20
Tamil*
12
18
30
17
Sinhala
14
15
26
27
0 20 40
Average allocation out of Rs 100
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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has only a hundred rupees which it has to distribute sing the cost of living, investing in infrastructure . How would you distribute it?
ic Breakdown
0
42
40 60
out of Rs 100
Education
Health
Infrastructure
Easing the cost of living
National Security
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Freedom of Expression and Information There have been reports that the government is pl reporting of defence related issues. Which of th opinion on this?
Ethnic Breakdown
24.4
62
Up-Country Tamil
14.6
20.9 2.5
34.5
Muslim
17.9
39.3 8.3
14.6
Tamil*
31.7
51.2
2.4
29.7
Sinhala
7.7
38.2
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community

x
formation
the government is placing certain restrictions on the issues. Which of the following best reflects your
thnic Breakdown
51.2
62
60 80 100
%
Don't Know /Not Sure
The govt has strict censorship on these new s items
The govt places certain limitations on these new s items
The govt allow s free and fair reporting
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community
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Why do you feel that the government places such r
Ethnic Breakdown
0.7
36.9 Up-Country Tamil
24.9 19.3
21.5
15.7
36.6 Muslim
5.9
18
32.9
23.2
50.7 Tamil*
30.7 14.8 11.8
13.3
18.9 Sinhala
0.5
12.6
54.7
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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rnment places such restrictions on the media?
ic Breakdown
54.7
All of the above
To hide w astage and other failures of the government
To prevent reporting of corruption in arms procurements .7
To uphold the morale of the soldiers
To safeguard national security
60 80 100
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Do you feel that media reports critical of the govern
Ethnic Breakdown
28.8
62.1
Up-Country Tamil
8.2
9.5
19.6
6.1
3.8
13.5
0 20 40 60 80 1
%
Don 32.1
Muslim
6.9
Unp
15.6
43.9
An part 15.6
An
Tamil*
An 13.9
61.1
An 33.4
Sinhala
14.3
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
s critical of the government reflect:
c Breakdown
62.1
Don't Know /Not Sure
Unpatriotic behaviour
An expression of political partisanship An expression of LTTE synpathy
An expression of political instability
61.1
An expression of democracy
60 80 100
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Who benefits most from media freedom?
Ethnic Breakdown
7.1
43.6
Up-Country Tamil
5.7
9.3
34.3
6.1
13.4
Muslim
2
2.4
75.7
11.3
Tamil*
5
6.3
76.3
5.8 6.4
12
31.3
Sinhala
22 22.4
0 20 40 60 80 1
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
ia freedom?
ic Breakdown
76.3
Don't Know /Not sure
The government
75.7
The LTTE
Ow ners of new s agencies
The public
The journalists
60 80 100
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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The State and Corruption The Committee on Public Enterprise recently pre and fraudulent activity in 26 government institution this report?
Ethnic Breakdown
8.6 Up-Country Tamil
3.6
7.9 Muslim
67.2 24.9
6 Tamil*
61.4 32.5
5.6
Sinhala
60.4 34.1
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
terprise recently presented its report on corruption overnment institutions in Sri Lanka. Are you aware of
Ethnic Breakdown
60.4
87.9
60 80 100
%
67.2
Refuse to answ er
No I am not aw are
61.4
Yes I am aw are
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The opposition has alleged that there has been corr of MIG 27 fighter jets. Do you believe in these accus
Ethnic Breakdown
21.3
55.3 Up-Country Tamil
7.9
36.8
49 Muslim
7.2
43.8
52.7 Tamil*
4.1
43.2
55.7 Sinhala
23.1
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

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t there has been corruption in the recent acquisition believe in these accusations or not?
Ethnic Breakdown
43.2
55.3
8
49
55.7
60 80 100
%
Don't Know /Not Sure
43.8
I do not believe
52.7
Yes I believe
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How often do you think perpetrators of cri connections are prosecuted for their misdeeds?
Ethnic Breakdown
1.3
25.5
35 Up-Country Tamil
7
26.1
6.4
21.8
30.3 Muslim
15.1
30.3
2.5
11.5
Tamil*
34.6
48.7
23.9
26.6
Sinhala
15.5
32.7
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
perpetrators of crimes who have governmental r their misdeeds?
Ethnic Breakdown
48.7
60 80 100
%
Don't know /Not sure
Never
Rarely
Most of the time
Alw ays
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In its efforts to tackle corruption, do you think the g
Ethnic Breakdown
19.2
63.9
Up-Country Tamil
15.3
20.1 0.7
47.7
Muslim
21.4
25.5 5.3
21.8
Tamil*
26.9
44.9
6.4
26.1
Sinhala
17.4
37.4
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
ion, do you think the government is:
thnic Breakdown
44.9
63.9
60 80 100
%
Don't know /Not Sure 47.7
Trying to obstruct efforts to investigate corruption
Taking some initiatives to prevent corruption
Trying to actively prevent corruption
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Mahinda Rajapakse Please indicate your level of satisfaction with Presid with regards to the preservation of law and order
Ethnic breakdown
15.6
70 Up Country Tamil
5
9.4
13
19.4 Muslim
25.7
35.2 6.7
12.3
58 Tamil*
8.6
19.8 1.2
4.4 2 Sinhala
9.3
44.4 40
0 20 40 60 80 1
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
tisfaction with President Rajapakse’s performance on of law and order
nic breakdown
4
70
60 80 100
No response
Very dissatisfied
Somew hat dissatisfied Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied
58
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Please indicate your level of satisfaction with Presid with regards to managing the cost of living
Ethnic breakdown
11.3
84.3 Up Country Tamil
2.5 1.9
9.1
39.3 Muslim
40.9 9.9 0.8
8.8
67.5 Tamil*
6.3
16.3 1.3
5
35.9 Sinhala
25.8 25 8.2
0 20 40 60 80 100
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
tisfaction with President Rajapakse’s performance cost of living
breakdown
67.5
84.3
80 100
No response Very dissatisfied Somew hat dissatisfied
Somew hat satisfied Very satisfied
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Please indicate your level of satisfaction with Presid with regards to preserving social values
Ethnic breakdown
30
33.8 Up Country Tamil
13.1
20.6 2.5
17.9 17.9 Muslim
24.6
34.9 4.8
21
39.5 Tamil*
7.4
27.2 4.9
8.3 1.8 Sinhala
9.8
39.7 40.4
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
tisfaction with President Rajapakse’s performance ial values
c breakdown
60 80 100
No response
Very dissatisfied
Somew hat dissatisfied
Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Please indicate your level of satisfaction with Presid with regards to the management of his own party
Ethnic breakdown
29.8
42.4 34.8 Up Country Tamil
6.3
12 4.4
22.9 15.4 Muslim
20.9
30 10.7
29.6 24.7 Tamil*
7.4
22.2 16
17.8
Sinhala
3.6
13.2
35.5
0 20 40 60 80 1
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
tisfaction with President Rajapakse’s performance ent of his own party
ic breakdown
60 80 100
No response
Very dissatisfied Somew hat dissatisfied Somew hat satisfied Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Ethnic breakdown
25.3
44 33.3 Up Country Tamil
4.4
13.2 5
19.4 13.1 Muslim
21.8
36.1 9.5
21
34.6 Tamil*
7.4
33.3 3.7
15.4 2.6 Sinhala
14.7
42
0 20 40 60 80 100
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
tisfaction with President Rajapakse’s performance ce of international relations
ic breakdown
0 80 100
No response
Very dissatisfied
Somew hat dissatisfied
Somew hat satisfied
Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Ethnic breakdown
19.4
71.3 Up-Country Tamil
5.6 1.9 1.9
15 12.6 Muslim
22.5
42.3 7.5
31.3
43.8 Tamil*
3.8
8.8
12.5
6.2 1.9 Sinhala
4.6
30.2
57.1
0 20 40 60 80 10
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
tisfaction with President Rajapakse’s performance e war
ic breakdown
57.1
71.3
60 80 100
No response Very dissatisfied Somew hat dissatisfied Somew hat satisfied Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Peace Confidence Index Top-line Results Please indicate your level of satisfaction with Presid with regards to conducting peace negotiations
Ethnic breakdown
18.2
70.4 Up-Country Tamil
10.1 1.3
13.9
19.9 Muslim
25.5
37.1 3.6
18.5
65.4 Tamil*
3.7
11.1 1.2
20.4 8.9 Sinhala
18.6
37.5 14.5
0 20 40 60 80 10
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
tisfaction with President Rajapakse’s performance ace negotiations
ic breakdown
70.4
65.4
60 80 100
No response Very dissatisfied Somew hat dissatisfied Somew hat satisfied Very satisfied
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Peace Confidence Index Top-line Results Military Capacity What is your assessment of the LTTE’s current mil
Ethnic Breakdown
5
50.3 Up-Country Tamil
1.3
15.1
19.5 13.8
24.9 3.2 Muslim
30.4 16.6
24.9
31.2 2.6 Tamil*
13
15.6
37.7
11.9 12.5 Sinhala
49.3 21.3
0 20 40 60 80 100
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
e LTTE’s current military capacity?
Breakdown
80 100
Don't know /Not Sure
Very Weak
Weak
Strong
Very Strong
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Ethnic Breakdown
46.5 Up-Country Tamil
3.8
11.9
15.1
22.6
15.9 0.8 Muslim
19.4
57.5
34.2 1.3 Tamil*
21.1
32.9
8.2 0.6 Sinhala
3
41.8
46.3
0 20 40 60 80 1
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
e government’s current military capacity?
hnic Breakdown
5
3
60 80 100
Don't know /Not Sure
Very Weak
Weak
Strong
Very Strong 57.5
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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How effectively, would you say, has the governm capability and air strikes?
Ethnic Breakdown
11.5
56.6
Up Country Tamil
15.7
18.2 8.8
30.8
Muslim
8.3
21.3
31.2 8.3
33.7
Tamil*
12
21.7
16.9 15.7
27
Sinhala
2.1
19.7
39.7
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
say, has the government neutralised the LTTE’s air
Ethnic Breakdown
7
56.6
60 80 100
%
Don't know /Not Sure
Very ineffectively
Ineffectively
Somew hat effectively
Very effectively
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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UNP and Federalism Recent news reports have claimed that the UNP regarding federalism, calling instead for a maximum In your opinion will this have a positive or n settlement?
Ethnic Breakdown
Up-Country
4.8
13.9
81.6
Tamil
6.8 6.8
77.2 Muslim
4
12 6.8
60.8 Tamil*
8.1
9.5
21.6
63.2
Sinhala
12.1 10.8
0 20 40 60 80 10 %
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
aimed that the UNP have repositioned their stance
stead for a maximum level of power sharing. ave a positive or negative impact on a political
c Breakdown
63.2
81.6
60 80 100
Don't know /Not Sure
No impact 77.2
A negative impact
A positive impact
60.8
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Do you think that this amounts to a change in the U
Ethnic Breakdown
5
89.7 Up-Country
4.1 Tamil
5.5 0.7
81.9
Muslim
3.2
9.2
5.6
70.4
Tamil*
5.6
21.1
2.8
76.5
Sinhala
9.4 9.1
0 20 40 60 80 10
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
s to a change in the UNP’s position?
Ethnic Breakdown
70.4
89.7
76.5
Don't know /Not Sure
81.9
It is not clear w hether the UNP is still for a federal system or w hether it supports devolution
No, the UNP is still for a federal system
Yes, the UNP is no longer proposing a federal system
60 80 100
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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All Party Representative Committee Are you aware of the All Party Representative Com
Ethnic Breakdown
Up-Country Tamils
2.5
49.1 48.4
25.4 Muslim
45.6 29.0
14.6 Tamil*
35.4
50.0
18.0 Sinhala
33.9
48.1
0 20 40 60 80 10
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community

x
mittee y Representative Committee?
reakdown
Don't know /Not Sure
No
Yes
80 100
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community
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The final report from the committee was due however, it was announced that the APRC will now do you feel is the reason for the committee to take
Ethnic Breakdown
Up-country Tamils
75.0
35.2 Muslim
50.7 14.1
Tamil*
24.1
48.3
48.4 Sinhala
11.4
40.1
0 20 40 60 80 100
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
ommittee was due to be published in September, at the APRC will now take a two month recess. What
e committee to take such a recess?
reakdown
75.0
80 100
Don't know /Not Sure
Lack of government support for the APRC
Lack of consensus from parties involved
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Thamilchelvan What are the implications of the assassination of p the government’s war against the LTTE?
Ethnic breakdown
2.0
26.1 Up-Country Tamil
2.6
16.3
54.9
Muslim
3.2
10.5
12.5
21.4
23.4
29.0
Tamil*
7.9
9.2
10.5
11.8
28.9
31.6 14.4
Sinhala
9.4
11.2
14.4
48.7
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
the assassination of political leader Thamilchelvan on the LTTE?
nic breakdown
54.9
8.7
60 80 100
Don't know /Not Sure
Highly beneficial
Slightly beneficial
No effect
Slightly detrimental
Highly detrimental
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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What are the implications of the assassination of p finding a political solution?
Ethnic breakdown
2.3
35.7 6.4
Muslim
10.4
20.9
21.7 4.8
22.7 8.0 Tamil*
6.7
12.0
18.7
32.0
20.5
31.3 Sinhala
14.0
17.9 14.1
0 20 40
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
the assassination of political leader Thamilchelvan on
nic breakdown
35.7
32.0
31.3
40 60
Don't know /Not Sure
Highly beneficial
Slightly beneficial
No effect
Slightly detrimental
Highly detrimental
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Snap Polls Some people believe that the government w opinion, a snap poll would be:
Ethnic Breakdown
6.9 5 Up-Country Tamil
8.1
46.3 33.8
8.8 9.2 Muslim
21.2
50.8
13.4 11 Tamil*
6.1
35.4
11.3
44.5 Sinhala
18.3 17.9 7.9
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
t the government will call for a snap poll. In your be:
thnic Breakdown
50.8
Don't Know /Not Sure 46.3
No snap poll at all
Undesirable
Desirable
Essential
44.5
60 80 100
%
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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The 2008 Budget Personally how important is the budget to you?
Ethnic Breakdown
28.9
38.2
Up-Country Tamil
28 26.1 7.6
10
Muslim
24.1
32.9
32.9
5.1
Tamil*
7.7
11.5
75.6
9.4
Sinhala
23.5
38.2
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
is the budget to you?
Ethnic Breakdown
.2
75.6
.2
60 80 100
%
Don't know /Not Sure
The budget is of no importance to me
Somew hat important
Very important
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Which of the following provides the best descrip
Ethnic Breakdown
1.7
58.3 Up Country Tamil
3.3 3.3
33.3
5.1
37.8 Muslim
9.6 6.4
41
9.4
35.8 Tamil*
3.8 3.8
47.2
3.2
15.6 Sinhala
23.7 16.5
41
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
vides the best description of the 2008 Budget?
Ethnic Breakdown
1
58.3
60 80 100
%
A nationalist budget
A w ar budget
A pro-people budget
.8
A patriotic budget
1
A bankrupt budget
47.2
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Who can influence what goes into the budget?
Ethnic Breakdown
14.1
18.8 Up-Country Tamil
60.9 1.6
4.7
6.4
24.4 Muslim
32 0.6
36.6
3.3
16.4 Tamil*
45.9 1.6
32.8
16.7
25.3 Sinhala
28.8 4
25.2
0 20 40 60 80
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
es into the budget?
Ethnic Breakdown
6
45.9
Political parties
60.9
The cabinet
The president
The media
The citizens
60 80 100
%
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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In your opinion will the 2008 Budget increase or
Ethnic Breakdown
Up-Country
0.6
49.4
Tamil
0.6
49.4
11.9 Muslim
1.2
85.7
2.5
Tamil*
1.3
26.2
Sinhala
6.6
8.2
59
0 20 40 60 80 1
%
*The Tamil community was surveyed using a non-random sampling t the Tamil people cannot be generalized to the entire community.

x
8 Budget increase or decrease the cost of living?
thnic Breakdown
.4
96.2
59
60 80 100
Don't know /Not Sure .4
Have no effect
Decrease
85.7
Increase
a non-random sampling technique. Therefore, all findings that reference he entire community.
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Annex
District sample (weighted) distribution in Novem
DISTRICT TOT Colombo 20 Gampaha 19 Kalutara 98 Kandy 11 Matale 40 Nuwara Eliya 62 Galle 93 Matara 73 Hambantota 48 Batticaloa 32 Ampara 56 Trincomalee 25 Kurunegala 13 Puttalam 63 Anuradhapura 66 Polonnaruwa 32 Badulla 73 Monaragala 38 Ratnapura 94 Kegalle 71 NATIONAL 161
Ethnic sample (weighted) distribution in Novem
ETHNICITY TOT Sinhala 111 Tamil 83 Muslim 16 Up-Country Tamil 25 NATIONAL 161

ex
Annex
distribution in November 2007
TOTAL 202 198 98 117 40 62 93 73 48 32 56 25 133 63 66 32 73 38 94 71 1614
istribution in November 2007
Y TOTAL
1118 83 160 253 1614
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Sampling Methodology
Given that the goal of the Peace Confidence Index (PCI) s in public confidence levels towards the peace process ove be conducted repetitively with equal pauses during the February 2004, PCI was conducted bi-monthly, howeve decided to conduct the study quarterly to make the PCI mo
The study is conducted using a structured questionnaire t approximately 1600 respondents during each phase of the capture the minimum ethnic diversity within the span of te undeniable that an individual’s opinion on the peace pro factors, the ethnic factor, which is the most important and i been accommodated in this model.
The total sample is distributed amongst 20 administrat
excluding the Northern Province due to the escalation of
survey. The sample size assigned to each stratum is app
proportions. However, some districts are over sampled due
over sampling biases are eliminated by weighting the sa
Eastern province was surveyed using a snowball samplin
sample was surveyed using this same method. The Ta
Eastern districts of Ampara, Trincomalee and Batticaloa as
A sample is allocated to a particular ethnicity within a distr of that particular ethnicity exceeds 9%. A Divisional Se primary sampling unit using the Simple Random Sam Niladhari Divisions (GND) in a DS are selected random using the ‘Grama Niladhari Divisions of Sri Lanka 199 Census and Statistics as the sample frame.
To maintain the quality of the fieldwork and ensure a m within a DS, enumerators are allowed to conduct a max GND. Within a given GND, the enumerator is advised to s proceed with interviews using the random walk (right hand the random selection of households.In the case of urban ar skip a house while selecting the households, thus resulti every alternative household. As the final sampling unit, t household using the ‘KISH’ grid thus ensuring that each equal chance of being selected to the PCI sample.
The PCI national level estimates are subject to a 3% error It is noteworthy to mention here that the PCI model do analysis at the same level of precision.

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nfidence Index (PCI) study is to measure the fluctuations the peace process over time it is essential that the study al pauses during the study. Hence, from May 2001 to d bi-monthly, however, from March 2005 onwards, SI rly to make the PCI more efficient.
uctured questionnaire that is administered to a sample of ring each phase of the study. This sample is adequate to ty within the span of ten days of fieldwork. Although it is ion on the peace process is influenced by a number of e most important and influential, is the sole factor that has
ongst 20 administrative districts (strata) of Sri Lanka,
e to the escalation of violence in the months prior to the
to each stratum is approximately equal to the population
are over sampled due to the ethnic heterogeneity but the
d by weighting the sample. In this particular wave, the
ing a snowball sampling technique, and the entire Tamil
ame method. The Tamil sample was chosen from the
alee and Batticaloa as well as from the city of Colombo.
r ethnicity within a district only if the population proportion 9%. A Divisional Secretariat (DS) is selected as the Simple Random Sampling technique while the Grama are selected randomly as the secondary sampling unit ons of Sri Lanka 1996’ published by the Department of
frame.
work and ensure a maximum dispersion of the sample ed to conduct a maximum of ten interviews a day in a merator is advised to select a starting point randomly and ndom walk (right hand rule) technique in order to assure .In the case of urban areas, the interviewer is instructed to ouseholds, thus resulting in the interview-taking place at final sampling unit, the respondent is chosen from the us ensuring that each member of the household has an
e PCI sample.
subject to a 3% error margin with a .95 confidence level. hat the PCI model does not support the regional level on.
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