Sunday, August 23, 2009

US Warns Of Sri Lankan Violence

Rains last week destroyed nearly 2,000 makeshift shelters at the Manik Farm resettlement complex in northern Sri Lanka. Photo AFP

From The BBC:

A senior US diplomat has warned that the Sri Lankan government's failure to share power with the minority Tamils could lead to renewed violence.

Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake told the BBC a delay in devolving powers might create new opportunities for the rebel Tamil Tigers to regroup.

Sri Lanka's government declared victory over the Tamil Tigers three months ago.

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More News On Sri Lanka

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Britain turned down Lankan request to supply ammunitions -- Times Of India
Sri Lanka's military campaign receives int'l attention: official -- China View
Sri Lanka: Detention of Tamil civilians to continue indefinitely -- Indymedia

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