The Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) conducted a panel discussion on “The Role of Armed Forces in Post Conflict Sri Lanka” to a delegation from The Centre of Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CHS), Doha on the 17th of November 2017. The delegation, led by Sultan Zuhdib Majid Barakat, comprised of MSc students from 14 countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
The discussion was chaired by Mr. Asanga Abeyagoonasekera Director General of INSSSL and the panel consisted of Maj. Gen. Rathnayake, Director General of the Bureau of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation and Colonel Isadeen, General Staff of the Bureau. Colonel Isadeen briefed the delegates on the role of the armed forces in post conflict Sri Lanka and provided an overview of the process given during the relief and rehabilitation phases. Further, he outlined the National Model for Post Conflict Development including the 5R (Resettlement, Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Reconciliation) which has been successful in Sri Lanka.
The discussion concluded with an engaging discussion between the panel and students who shared their thoughts and insight on reconciliation.