Category: Politics
Sri Lanka troops kill 42 in offensive against rebels: ministry
October 3, 2008 (AFP) – Sri Lankan troops have killed 42 Tamil Tigers and injured 53 in a ground and sea offensive aimed at dismantling the rebels’ mini-state in the north of the island, the defence ministry said Friday. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 […]
‘s north to get UN food
Oct 02, 2008 (LBO) – A convoy of 51 food trucks accompanied by United Nations officials Thursday left Sri Lanka’s northern Vavuniya town to areas further north that are held by the Tamil Tigers, a minister said. The trucks are carrying essential foods items such as rice, lentils and sugar. Relief minister Rishad Badurdeen said […]
Sri Lanka hikes defence spending for next year
Oct 01, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government plans to allocate 177.1 billion rupees next year for its defence forces whose campaign against the Tamil Tigers is intensifying, according to the appropriation bill published by the finance ministry. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 Most […]
Sri Lanka Tigers suffer heavy casualties: ministry
October 1, 2008 (AFP) – Around 30 Tamil Tiger rebels were killed and 36 wounded in the latest ground and air attacks by government forces against their north Sri Lankan stronghold, the island’s defence ministry said Wednesday.Three soldiers were killed and 14 wounded in the fighting on Tuesday, the ministry said. The military says the […]
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 […]