Military does not have a "proper" air defence system to protect its key assets and economic installations.

International hopes rest on Rajapakse’s war strategy.

We are helping, and we will help. The international community has been taking action to try to slow the ability of the Tamil Tigers to get supplies, to get money, and to get weapons.'

They came seeking refuge, but death may still find them here – albeit from illness not a gun'

On the second anniversary of the murder of Tamilnet editor Sivaram Dharmeratnam and the first anniversary of the murder of two Uthayan employees, the killers struck again, murdering another journalist with impunity in an area controlled by the army.

Summary of incidents – apart from major clashes – since 23 April.

The high number of displaced in Batticaloa as well as the fact that they are so widely dispersed makes food delivery a logistical nightmare.

The SLMM is gravely concerned over the increased number of civilians trapped in the line of fire and becoming innocent victims to the escalating conflict.

Summary of incidents – apart from major clashes – since 30 April.

The British diplomatic mission in Colombo shed diplomatic neutrality on Friday to support Sri Lanka's cricket team in their World Cup final against Australia.

During a parliamentary debate it was revealed Britain licensed £7 million worth of weapons and military equipment for export to Sri Lanka this year alone.

Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs argued that the ban on the LTTE was preventing dialogue towards a solution to Sri Lanka’s conflict.

The SLFP's proposals make it clear that Sri Lanka will be a decidedly unitary state with district level devolution.