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Pledges

PLEDGE (plĕj) A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something…

UN official says Sri Lanka pledges to improve security, access for aid workers

President pledges full commitment to protect Human Rights

Foreign donors pledge to uphold international standards in aid delivery

The UNF Government led by Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe wins Parliamentary elections on a pledge to open talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

Govt emphasises preventive measures, pledges effective action against violations

India pledges help on Lanka peace

By dedicating yourself to regularly refill the lamp and keep up a continuous flame of hope for twelve hours, you will show your solidarity to this important agreement and your individual pledge to peace in this nation.

China, Sri Lanka Pledge Closer Ties

LTTE pledges no more child soldiers by year end

Amnesty International urges LTTE to live up to its pledge to end child recruitment.

the United States will pledge an additional $54 million to this effortSri Lanka rebels pledge non-violence

New president pledges peace for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka pledges to be relentless in war against LTTE


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sittingnut said,

August 10, 2007 @ 9:04 pm

judge ppl by what they do not what they say or “pledge”.
one always gets to truth that way.

ferret said,

August 12, 2007 @ 12:23 pm

…Sam at groundviews has a short piece on pledges in Sri Lanka. Wryly ironic….

ferret said,

August 12, 2007 @ 12:27 pm

Wryly ironic. Too bad the pledgers seem to have forgotten the binding bit.

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