The election-time rhetoric now appears discarded. The invitation issued by President Kumaratunga to Norway to resume its facilitative services and seek to recommence the peace talks with the LTTE offers fresh hope of a forward movement in the stalled
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga reneged on her previous promises, and by dissolving Parliament and ordering elections, she has ended up conferring enhanced legitimacy on the LTTE.
BY Jehan Perera 9 February 2004
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The surprise was not that the LTTE did, in fact, make maximalist demands. The surprise is that they did it so well. By clearly refraining from frontally addressing emotive issues, they've prevented immediate red flags.
BY Jehan Perera 3 November 2003
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From the beginning of the peace process, representatives of the Muslim community have been asking for a place at the negotiating table.
BY Jehan Perera 25 August 2003
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In announcing its withdrawal from the peace negotiations, the LTTE is making it clear that its cooperation is essential if the Sri Lankan government is to attain its aid target.
BY Jehan Perera 27 April 2003
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