The Foundation for Co existence Chairman, Kumar Rupasinghe said that over 250,000 persons have lost their lives in the on going conflict although it is reported that only 80, 000 died.

Speaking at the launch of his nine publications in Colombo on Wednesday (25 Jun) he described Sri Lanka war as a deadly conflict with neither side winning.

He also emphasized that respect for laws of the country and lives of citizens must be respected in the first place, as they are imperative for any discussion.