Editorial

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Latest news from and about the homeland

Sanctions are just the start 
The United Kingdom's announcement of targeted sanctions on three senior Sri Lankan military commanders and a former paramilitary leader has been long-awaited. Shavendra Silva, Jagath Jayasuriya, Wasantha Karannagoda and Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan, also known as Karuna Amman, have all committed serious human rights violations. Of that, there is ample evidence and absolutely no doubt. These…

Dead End

Oct 31, 2006
The Tamils are in a familiar predicament.

In Denial

Oct 17, 2006
Lead Story
Mistrust, hostility and international impatience.

Premature Euphoria

Oct 3, 2006
Lead Story
Optimism over agreement to talk is woefully misplaced.

History Repeats

Sep 19, 2006
Lead Story
Once again, international impotence amid Sinhala aggression

The Crunch

Sep 5, 2006
Lead Story
What are international guarantees worth now?

Race War

Aug 24, 2006
Lead Story
Sri Lanka’s state is embarking on a slow pogrom

Open War

Aug 10, 2006
Lead Story
So much for international commitment to peace.

Inopportune Moment

Jul 27, 2006
Lead Story
A Japanese ban will have the same effect as the others

Déjà vu

Jul 15, 2006
Lead Story
Elaborate theatre to appease international demands

Twice Not Shy

Jun 30, 2006
Lead Story
A lasting political solution means regional peace
Dead End
In Denial
Premature Euphoria
History Repeats
The Crunch
Race War
Open War
Inopportune Moment
Déjà vu
Twice Not Shy
Joint Strategy
Dead End
In Denial
Premature Euphoria
History Repeats
The Crunch
Race War
Open War
Inopportune Moment
Déjà vu