The main ‘actress’ in the Channel4 film was involved in the final war effort since January 2008 despite what the film states while she was also known by multiple names, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Maj. Gen. Shavendra Silva stated at a conference in New York.The Channel4 film states that the woman named Vany Kumar served in the final effort for six months and was witness to the shelling of hospitals which Maj. Gen. Silva stated was in fact not true and that she was more actively involved since 2008.
Addressing a gathering of representatives from Humanitarian Organizations he also stated that the footage of the aerial bombings clearly show the bombing of jungle areas although the film maker shows different images of the aftermath.
He also added that the footage taken of civilians in trenches was clear signs of production and could not be authentic.
Sri Lanka has invited Russia and China to partner in a slew of new development projects, as it seeks to transform itself into an economic powerhouse over the next decade.