New York Times, Tue Feb 17 21:28:15 EST 2009
Just north of here, after a string of recent victories, the Sri Lankan military is closing in on separatist rebels in what it calls the climactic battles of the country’s long-running civil war. But in this heavily militarized port city, there are no signs of jubilation.
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The Academic
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rm7000
Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 4932 Location: US
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Chandrika is looking for power now -
http://www.rediff.com/news/2009/feb/18only-diaologue-can-bring-peace-in-lanka-says-chnadrika-kumaratunga.htm And Pranab tells it as it is : http://www.rediff.com/news/2009/feb/18ltte-has-done-damage-to-lankan-tamils-says-pranab.htm And Pranab further says : http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pranab-upsets-allies-says-cant-force-sovereign-lanka/425131/ |
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perl
Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 4956
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Shameless!
Perhaps she needs more money to pay her bills now. She was one of the worst leaders we have ever had. She couldn't quite figure out how to break the backbone of LTTE by working with the millitary. 40,000 civilians trapped in shrinking Eelam looks like the ladder for rusted politicians like her. I doubt anyone is behind her. Madam, take a good vacation. _________________ "What is left when honor is lost?" |
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