Sri Lanka

A Sri Lankan government expert inspects a Claymore mine in Wellawatta near Colombo on Oct. 4, 2006
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A Sri Lankan government expert inspects a Claymore mine in Wellawatta near Colombo on Oct. 4, 2006
Sri Lanka: A Foiled Bombing in Colombo
August 11, 2009 2234 GMT
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam will continue operating in Sri Lanka, though they are changing from a semi-conventional guerrilla force to a terrorist-style threat. [more]
Situation Reports
Sri Lanka: Defense Chief Resigns
November 12, 2009 1235 GMT
Russia: Foreign Minister Departs For Sri Lanka
October 26, 2009 1032 GMT
Sri Lanka: Refugees To Be Released
October 23, 2009 1652 GMT
Sri Lanka: President Visits Vietnam
October 22, 2009 1530 GMT
Sri Lanka: Early Elections Planned For Parliament, Presidency
October 13, 2009 1230 GMT
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Sri Lankans Celebrate Defeat of Tigers
Sri Lanka: The End of the Tigers
May 18, 2009 1655 GMT
The death of the Tigers' leadership will leave the militant group in tatters, though future suicide attacks in Colombo cannot be ruled out. [more]
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The Conflict in Sri Lanka: A Cornered Tiger Is Still Deadly
May 6, 2009 1812 GMT
Even though the Sri Lankan government appears poised to end the separatist rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's ability to wage conventional warfare, there is very little chance the Tigers will simply accept defeat and fade into history. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
Sri Lankan Army officials brief President Mahinda Rajapakse (Seated) on April 16
Worlds Apart: A Tragedy and a Recovery
April 21, 2009 1212 GMT
The world today has two contrasts: the endgame in Sri Lanka as tens of thousands join the global refugee class, and the beginnings of recovery on Wall Street, with the hottest day for mergers and acquisitions since the financial crisis began. The latter brings hope. The problems in South Asia will take longer to fix. [more]
Sri Lankan Army officials brief President Mahinda Rajapakse (Seated) on April 16
Sri Lanka: The Endgame
April 20, 2009 1759 GMT
Sri Lanka's military is poised for one final offensive to wrap up its battle against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. [more]
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse views an arms cache seized from the Tigers on April 16
Sri Lanka: A Tough Decision Against the Tigers
April 16, 2009 1918 GMT
Sri Lanka's Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam rebels are using thousands of civilians as human shields in a bid to prevent the army from ending a 26-year civil war. [more]
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