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09NEWDELHI1036
2009-05-21 12:07:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: SRI LANKA, PAKISTAN, UNITED
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 001036
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: SRI LANKA, PAKISTAN, UNITED
STATES; NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily QEarly EditionQ summary.
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SRI LANKA
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 001036
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: SRI LANKA, PAKISTAN, UNITED
STATES; NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily QEarly EditionQ summary.
--------------
SRI LANKA
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1. QWAR ENDS, BUT ISSUES STILL ALIVE,Q editorial in May
20 centrist Gujarati daily, JANMABHOOMI: QThe 30-year
old violent ethnic struggle for a separate Tamil state
in Sri Lanka may have ended, but it would be erroneous
to infer that this will lead to a lasting peace. The
Sri Lankan Rajapakse government faces an uphill task of
restoring the dignity of Tamils and bringing them into
the mainstream.
2. QPRABHAKARANQS DEATH BRINGS DOWN THE CURTAINS ON
WAR,Q editorial in May 21 centrist Gujarati daily,
GUJARATMITRA: QThe basic concerns behind the Tamil
struggle in Sri Lanka were legitimate and remain so. It
is unfair for the Tamil-speaking minority to be
considered second-class citizens, although the
Liberation Tigers of Tamil EelamQs (LTTEQs) violent
means were not just. The Sri Lankan government now has
to stop the LTTE from regrouping.
3. QEND OF TERROR,Q editorial in May 20 Hindi daily,
DAINIK JAGRAN: QIt is worrisome that some Tamils are
trying to create a hero-like image of Prabhakaran after
his death. The Sri Lankan government needs to take
immediate measures to protect Tamil interests in order
to prevent another Tamil terrorist uprising. India will
have to ensure that the Sri Lankan government gets into
action.
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PAKISTAN
--------------
4. QDOLLAR ATTRACTING POLICIES,Q editorial in May 20
right-of-center Urdu daily, HINDUSTAN EXPRESS:
QPakistan is using the presence of the Taliban in the
tribal border areas to extract dollars from the United
States. With the motive of selling the fear of the
Taliban, extremists like Baitullah Mehsood, Maulvi
Fazlullah and Muslim Khan were allowed to recoup and
strengthen themselves militarily.
5. QSUCCESS OF OPERATION SWAT,Q editorial in May 20
right-of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: QIn the
middle of so many problems, PakistanQs relations with
its bigger neighbors like India are also souring. The
activities of the Taliban and other such outfits seem
to be threatening the very social fabric of the
country. Political think-tanks are increasingly
predicting the failure of the Pakistani state. Had
Pakistan not put up a strong face against terrorism,
the entire country would have had to bear the
consequences. This is the reason why Pakistani
NEW DELHI 00001036 002 OF 002
President Zardari appears to be determined for success
in Swat.
6. QWHERE IS PAKISTAN GOING?Q commentary in May 20
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: QThe TalibanQs anarchy in
Pakistan is a matter of serious concern for the entire
world, especially for the U.S. as the United States has
been providing economic aid to Pakistan for decades.
The Pakistani army got activated only after U.S.
President ObamaQs warning. Now the Pakistani citizens
must decide what they want -- a backward and radical
society, or a democratic system.
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UNITED STATES
--------------
7. QPOPE BENEDICT AND POLITICIANS,Q editorial in May 20
right-of-center Urdu daily, HAMARA SAMAJ: QPope
Benedict has remained a mute spectator to the killings
of civilians in Palestine for so long. Should he not
have condemned the bombardments and killings of
innocent civilians? America always favors the strong
and has no concern for the victimized. If the Pope
desired, he could have stopped many wars.
BURLEIGH
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: SRI LANKA, PAKISTAN, UNITED
STATES; NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily QEarly EditionQ summary.
--------------
SRI LANKA
--------------
1. QWAR ENDS, BUT ISSUES STILL ALIVE,Q editorial in May
20 centrist Gujarati daily, JANMABHOOMI: QThe 30-year
old violent ethnic struggle for a separate Tamil state
in Sri Lanka may have ended, but it would be erroneous
to infer that this will lead to a lasting peace. The
Sri Lankan Rajapakse government faces an uphill task of
restoring the dignity of Tamils and bringing them into
the mainstream.
2. QPRABHAKARANQS DEATH BRINGS DOWN THE CURTAINS ON
WAR,Q editorial in May 21 centrist Gujarati daily,
GUJARATMITRA: QThe basic concerns behind the Tamil
struggle in Sri Lanka were legitimate and remain so. It
is unfair for the Tamil-speaking minority to be
considered second-class citizens, although the
Liberation Tigers of Tamil EelamQs (LTTEQs) violent
means were not just. The Sri Lankan government now has
to stop the LTTE from regrouping.
3. QEND OF TERROR,Q editorial in May 20 Hindi daily,
DAINIK JAGRAN: QIt is worrisome that some Tamils are
trying to create a hero-like image of Prabhakaran after
his death. The Sri Lankan government needs to take
immediate measures to protect Tamil interests in order
to prevent another Tamil terrorist uprising. India will
have to ensure that the Sri Lankan government gets into
action.
--------------
PAKISTAN
--------------
4. QDOLLAR ATTRACTING POLICIES,Q editorial in May 20
right-of-center Urdu daily, HINDUSTAN EXPRESS:
QPakistan is using the presence of the Taliban in the
tribal border areas to extract dollars from the United
States. With the motive of selling the fear of the
Taliban, extremists like Baitullah Mehsood, Maulvi
Fazlullah and Muslim Khan were allowed to recoup and
strengthen themselves militarily.
5. QSUCCESS OF OPERATION SWAT,Q editorial in May 20
right-of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: QIn the
middle of so many problems, PakistanQs relations with
its bigger neighbors like India are also souring. The
activities of the Taliban and other such outfits seem
to be threatening the very social fabric of the
country. Political think-tanks are increasingly
predicting the failure of the Pakistani state. Had
Pakistan not put up a strong face against terrorism,
the entire country would have had to bear the
consequences. This is the reason why Pakistani
NEW DELHI 00001036 002 OF 002
President Zardari appears to be determined for success
in Swat.
6. QWHERE IS PAKISTAN GOING?Q commentary in May 20
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: QThe TalibanQs anarchy in
Pakistan is a matter of serious concern for the entire
world, especially for the U.S. as the United States has
been providing economic aid to Pakistan for decades.
The Pakistani army got activated only after U.S.
President ObamaQs warning. Now the Pakistani citizens
must decide what they want -- a backward and radical
society, or a democratic system.
--------------
UNITED STATES
--------------
7. QPOPE BENEDICT AND POLITICIANS,Q editorial in May 20
right-of-center Urdu daily, HAMARA SAMAJ: QPope
Benedict has remained a mute spectator to the killings
of civilians in Palestine for so long. Should he not
have condemned the bombardments and killings of
innocent civilians? America always favors the strong
and has no concern for the victimized. If the Pope
desired, he could have stopped many wars.
BURLEIGH