Sri Lanka navy says 25 Tamil Tigers killed in sea battle
April 29, 2009 (AFP) - The Sri Lankan navy attacked and sank six Tamil Tiger rebel boats and killed at least 25 guerrillas during a pre-dawn sea battle on …
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Surrendered officials denounce Tigers
April 29, 2009 (AFP) - Two prominent members of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers who surrendered to government troops have made a televised denunciation of the rebels …
US airs concern on Sri Lanka, mum on Swedish row
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2009 (AFP) - The United States voiced concern Tuesday about reports of continued heavy shelling in Sri Lanka but stayed out of a row over …
British, French FMs arrive in Sri Lanka
April 29, 2009 (AFP) - The foreign ministers of Britain and France, David Miliband and Bernard Kouchner, arrived Wednesday in Sri Lanka, officials said, …
‘Grave mistake’ by Sri Lanka to deny Swedish FM visa: EU
LUXEMBOURG, April 28, 2009 (AFP) - The European Union lashed out on Tuesday at Sri Lanka's decision to deny a visa to Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, …
Sri Lanka army to stop using heavy weapons: govt
April 27, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's military has been ordered to stop using heavy guns and combat aircraft that could cause civilian casualties in the battle …
Sri Lanka Tamil Tigers say will ‘never surrender’
April 27, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers will never surrender and will fight on until their demands are met, rebel spokesman S. Puleethevan told AFP by …
British, French, Swedish FMs to visit Sri Lanka
LONDON, April 26, 2009 (AFP) - The foreign ministers of Britain, France and Sweden will visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday, government officials in London said …
Tamils protesters attack Sri Lankan, Indian missions in London
LONDON, April 27, 2009 (AFP) - Six people were arrested Monday after Tamil protesters smashed windows at India's High Commission in London and caused damage …
Sri Lanka rejects Tamil Tigers’ ceasefire
April 26, 2009 (AFP) - The Sri Lanka government rejected a ceasefire declared by Tamil Tiger rebels on Sunday, defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse said, …
Sri Lanka rejects Tamil Tiger unilateral ceasefire
April 26, 2009 (AFP) - The Sri Lanka government rejected a ceasefire declared by Tamil Tiger rebels on Sunday, defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse said, …
Sri Lanka ruling coalition sweeps regional polls
April 26, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's ruling coalition led by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) of President Mahinda Rajapaksa swept regional polls with close to …
UN’s Holmes in Sri Lanka for crisis talks
April 26, 2009 (AFP) - UN humanitarian chief John Holmes was to hold talks with the Sri Lankan government on Sunday over the thousands of civilians caught in …
UN humanitarian chief to press Sri Lanka on civilians
April 25, 2009 (AFP) - The UN's humanitarian chief was due in Sri Lanka Saturday as international concern over civilians trapped in the island's war zone …
Sri Lanka hospitals overwhelmed by wounded civilians: MSF
April 25, 2009 (AFP) - The flood of wounded civilians from the conflict in Sri Lanka is overwhelming doctors and nurses in hospitals near the war zone who said …
US envoy to Sri Lanka named to top South Asian post
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2009 (AFP) - A veteran diplomat most recently tasked with the delicate job of Sri Lanka envoy was tapped Friday by President Barack Obama …
Australia intercepts new refugee boat
SYDNEY, April 25, 2009 (AFP) - A boat carrying more than 50 refugees was intercepted Saturday off Australia's coast, little more than a week after an explosion …
White House urges immediate Sri Lanka ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2009 (AFP) - The White House on Friday urged an immediate ceasefire in Sri Lanka and voiced deep concerns over alleged violations of …
Sri Lankan envoy rejects calls for humanitarian pause
GENEVA, April 24, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva on Friday rejected calls for a humanitarian pause in the Tamil conflict, …
Sri Lanka ex-Tiger gets top ruling party post
April 24, 2008 (LBO) - A former Tamil Tiger who ran the group's arm in Eastern Sri Lanka has been appointed to a deputy chairman post in the ruling Lanka …