Tens of thousands of innocent civilians are trapped in a shrinking 3 square kilometer (1.6 miles) conflict zone - bombarded by government artillery, and used as human shields by the rebels. The Japanese government, Sri Lanka's largest donor and closest regional partner has the power to help stop this humanitarian disaster. 

Act now by sending a pre-translated message below to the office of Japan´s Foreign Minister Nakasone. The message (right, in Japanese) calls on the Japanese government to:

- demand that all citizens are protected from harm; 
- push for UN Security Council access to the conflict zone and the capacity to deliver urgent humanitarian aid; and 
- ensure Japan's aid achieves real peace and human rights.

http://www.avaaz.org/en/stop_the_bloodbath/