Politics

Over 200 slain in Sri Lanka’s bloodiest battle in 18 months

April 24, 2008 (AFP) - Tamil rebels killed at least 100 Sri Lankan soldiers in the nation's bloodiest battle in 18 months on Wednesday, the separatists said, …

Sri Lanka war set for long haul, analysts warn

April 24, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's hopes of a quick victory over Tamil separatists looked shattered Thursday after Tamil rebels inflicted the heaviest losses …

Sri Lanka north scene of heavy fighting: rebels

April 23, 2008 (AFP) - Heavy fighting between security forces and Tamil Tiger rebels broke out early Wednesday in several locations along the northern defence …

Sri Lanka fighting kills dozens: ministry

April 23, 2008 (AFP) - Ferocious fighting erupted in Sri Lanka on Wednesday as government troops made a fresh bid to break into rebel territory, leaving at …

Sri Lanka says 90 dead in new offensive against rebels

April 23, 2008 (AFP) - At least 90 rebels and soldiers were killed and hundreds wounded when Sri Lankan security forces launched an offensive against Tiger …

Sri Lanka human rights record criticised by foreign experts

April 22, 2008 (AFP) - A team of international legal experts Tuesday stepped up their criticism of Sri Lanka, noting that repeated calls to improve its record …

Sri Lanka must improve human rights, ensure free poll, says US official

April 22, 2008 (LBO) – The United States has called on Sri Lanka to improve its human rights record and ensure forthcoming elections in the east are free …

Tigers accuse Sri Lanka of killing priest

April 20, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lankan forces Sunday killed a Roman Catholic priest inside rebel-held territory, Tiger guerrillas said as the defence ministry …

Sri Lanka jets bomb Tiger flotillas: military

April 20, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lankan war planes bombed a flotilla of fast boats operated by Tamil Tiger rebels off the island's north-eastern waters, the defence …

Sri Lanka says 29 killed in fighting

April 19, 2008 (AFP) - At least 28 Tamil Tiger rebels and one soldier have been killed in artillery duels across Sri Lanka's war-ravaged north, the defence …

Sri Lanka media watchdog says its treasurer threatened, ransom demanded

April 18, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Free Media Movement (FMM), a media watchdog, said Friday its treasurer, journalist K. Rushangan, has received threats …

Sri Lanka war zone hospitals short of medical staff, aid: ICRC

April 17, 2008 (AFP) - Hospitals in Sri Lanka's Tamil rebel-held territory are running low on basic medicines and medical staff, the International Committee of …

Sri Lanka opposition, govt trade charges over sanctions threat

April 17, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's main opposition political party says the island is facing international isolation and economic sanctions, a charge …

Sri Lanka war planes hit Tiger communication centre: military

April 15, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lankan war planes bombed a communications centre inside rebel-held territory Tuesday after heavy ground battles left seven Tamil …

Sri Lanka steps up air strikes, ground battles: military

April 16, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lanka stepped up air attacks against Tamil Tiger rebels Wednesday, deploying jets and helicopter gunships as 12 guerrillas were …

Sri Lanka told to clean up human rights record

April 15, 2008 (AFP) - A team of top legal luminaries told Sri Lanka's government on Tuesday to clean up its human rights record, saying an escalating war …

Sri Lanka troops take Tiger bunkers on new year’s day: military

April 14, 2008 (AFP) - Security forces smashed through defences of Tamil separatists in northern Sri Lanka, killing at least five rebels as the country marked …

Clashes leave dozens dead in Sri Lanka: ministry

April 13, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lanka marked its traditional new year Sunday with government forces and Tamil separatists locked in fierce combat resulting in …

Sri Lankan president urges unity as 10 more deaths reported

April 12, 2008 (AFP) - Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse called for national unity Saturday in his traditional New Year message as 10 more deaths were …

Sri Lanka JVP lawmaker arrested in latest twist in split drama

April 11, 2008 (LBO) – A lawmaker of Sri Lanka's Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party was arrested Friday for stealing tax-free vehicles bought by rebel …