Topic: Udaya Nanayakkara
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Sri Lanka opposition, in tight corner, rallies for leader Fonseka
Sri Lanka police fired tear gas Wednesday at protesters demanding the release of defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka. The factionalized opposition faces dim prospects in just-announced April elections.
02/10/2010 09:17 am -
Terrorism & Security Sri Lanka reveals evidence of rebel leader's death
President declares formal end to 26-year civil war and calls for unity.
05/19/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Sri Lanka accused of shelling civilians
At least 378 died in an overnight bombardment, a government doctor said. The military denies the attack.
05/10/2009 01:00 am -
Sri Lanka rejects growing calls for cease-fire
French and British envoys Wednesday urged a halt to fighting as concerns deepen about 50,000 trapped civilians.
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
Sri Lanka gives Tigers 24 hours to surrender
Tens of thousands of civilians fled Monday as the government breached rebels' defensive wall.
04/20/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Thousands of civilians remain trapped in Sri Lankan war zone
The UN evacuated about 300 people Thursday but human rights groups say a humanitarian crisis is looming.
01/29/2009 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Sri Lanka bombings move toward capital
The Army has blamed Tamil Tiger separatist rebels for recent attacks, which have targeted civilians near Colombo.
06/06/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Sri Lankan government minister killed amid an upsurge in violence
Following Colombo's withdrawal from a 2002 truce with Tamil rebels, nation-building chief DM Dassanayake was fatally wounded in a roadside bombing.
01/08/2008 12:00 am
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