Category: Politics
Sri Lanka navy sink rebel boats, kill 8: military
September 30, 2008 (AFP) – A Sri Lanka navy patrol destroyed two Tamil Tiger boats, killing eight rebels on board, in a clash at sea off the island’s northern Pooneryn region, the defence ministry said Tuesday. The navy did not give its own losses during the battle, which occurred late Monday.The Liberation Tigers of Tamil […]
Sri Lanka military says rebel air strip captured
September 30, 2008 (AFP) – Government troops have captured a runway operated by Tamil Tiger rebels inside the guerrillas’ mini-state in the north, Sri Lanka’s defence ministry said Tuesday.Tens of thousands have died on both sides of the conflict. “Troops have captured the second LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) runway, which is 500 meters […]
‘s residence
Sept 29, 2008 (LBO) – The United States has condemned an attack on the residence of anti-corruption activist and human rights lawyer J C Weliamuna, calling on authorities to launch an immediate investigation.Weliamuna is also the executive director of the Sri Lanka branch of Transparency International, an anti-corruption watchdog body. A grenade was thrown into […]
‘s residence draws EU condemnation
Sept 29, 2008 (LBO) – The European Union has condemned a grenade attack on the home of a Sri Lankan lawyer and human rights and anti-corruption activist and urged the government to bring the perpetrators to justice. The attack was the latest in a series of attacks and threats against civil society groups, human rights […]
‘ residence draws EU condemnation
Sept 29, 2008 (LBO) – The European Union has condemned a grenade attack on the home of a Sri Lankan lawyer and human rights and anti-corruption activist and urged the government to bring the perpetrators to justice. “The EU notes with concern the trend in attacks and threats on journalists, civil society organizations and now […]
Sri Lanka minister says charity staff left-behind in Tiger held areas not recognized
Sept 29, 2008 (LBO) – Staff members left behind in Tiger-controlled areas by charities after a deadline expires today will not be recognized as workers from the respective non-governmental organizations, a Sri Lankan minister said. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 The government has ordered […]
Explosion in Sri Lanka capital Colombo
Sept 29, 2008 (LBO) – An explosion ripped through the Fort business district of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo, shortly after mid-day damaging several vehicles, eyewitnesses and police said. Police said six vehicles were damaged. The bomb was believed to have gone off in a parked vehicle. At least two people had been injured. An LBO […]
Sri Lankan jets bomb rebel suicide camp: military
COLOMBO, September 27, 2008 (AFP) – Sri Lankan fighter jets on Saturday bombed a rebel base the government said was used to train suicide bombers, after at least 60 Tamil Tigers and two soldiers died in heavy fighting.Sri Lankan troops are battling to capture the northern town of Kilinochchi, where the rebel Liberation Tigers of […]
Sri Lanka unrest kills 18: military
September 28, 2008 (AFP) – Clashes between Sri Lankan soldiers and rebels left 17 dead in the country’s war-ravaged north, while a suicide attack on Sunday killed one civilian, the defence ministry said. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘act (space) lbo’ and send to 678 Nine people were also […]
Sri Lanka Tigers urged by Britain to free Tamils
LONDON , September 26, 2008 (AFP) – Britain voiced deep concern Friday about the situation in Sri Lanka, where government forces have advanced to the outskirts of the northern Tamil Tiger rebel capital. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 The Foreign Office called for access […]
Scores dead in Sri Lanka fighting: military
September 27, 2008 (AFP) – At least 52 Tamil Tiger rebels were killed in heavy fighting between troops and the guerrillas just outside their northern capital in Sri Lanka, the defence ministry said on Saturday. Sri Lankan troops are trying to capture the northern town of Kilinochchi, where the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) […]
” damage in offensive: FM
UNITED NATIONS, September 25, 2008 (AFP) – Sri Lanka government troops are wary of any “collateral” damage as they move closer to dismantling the Tamil Tigers’ de facto state, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama told AFP at the UN Thursday. “We are trying to defeat terrorism and to that extent, whatever engagement is confined,” said Bogollagama, […]