Topic: Velupillai Prabhakaran
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Scarred by Sri Lanka's war with Tamil Tigers, female ex-fighters build new lives
Many women fought for the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka's 26-year war. Critical gaps in education, psychological problems, and physical injuries make job opportunities tough to come by.
10/29/2010 06:22 pm -
Tamils in Canada vote for independent homeland in Sri Lanka
In the latest such vote to be held by Tamils of Sri Lankan descent living abroad, members of the diaspora across Canada overwhelmingly voted “yes” on a referendum held Saturday calling for an independent homeland.
12/20/2009 12:38 pm -
In Sri Lankan polls, Tamils affirm desire for self-rule
In the first election in 11 years Saturday, a pro-rebel party won the most local-council seats in Vavuniya and came in second in Jaffna.
08/09/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Sri Lanka: Tamil Tiger leader arrest could be key blow
Selvarasa Pathmanathan led the remnants of the rebel organization that was militarily defeated by Sri Lanka three months ago.
08/07/2009 01:00 am -
Difference Maker People making a difference: Visaka Dharmadasa
After her son went missing in action, this Sri Lankan woman launched a nonprofit that helps trace soldiers like him.
06/22/2009 01:00 am -
Some Tamils wary of Sri Lankan leader's outreach
The president promised the ethnic minority 'equal rights' during a victory speech Tuesday.
05/19/2009 01:00 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 -
Sri Lanka: Can Tamil Tigers go on without their leader?
The military said it shot dead Vellipulai Prabhakaran Monday, a day after the rebels admitted defeat in their 26-year war.
05/18/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Briefing: Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger conflict
Questions and answers on the 26-year insurgency that appears to be over.
05/18/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Sri Lanka says Tamil Tiger leader is dead
The military says it killed Velupillai Prabhakaran, top deputies, and his son, a day after the rebel movement admitted defeat.
05/18/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Obama's call for peace in Sri Lanka
Peace for this island nation needs more foreign leaders speaking out.
05/14/2009 01:00 am -
How will Sri Lanka reconcile after a bitter war?
The campaign against the Tamil Tigers appears to be ending. But deep ethnic divides behind the conflict remain.
04/24/2009 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 Sri Lankan rebels cornered in 'no-fire zone'
The Tamil Tigers left their stronghold and fled to an area where thousands of civilians are trapped.
04/06/2009 01:00 am -
Sri Lanka nears victory in long war with Tamil Tigers
The Army has squeezed the rebels into a small patch of jungle since seizing their last major stronghold Sunday. But they could still mount a messy counterinsurgency.
01/27/2009 12:00 am -
Fighting threatens Sri Lankan civilians
Humanitarian concerns are mounting as government forces bear down on rebel areas.
01/22/2009 12:00 am -
Sri Lanka advances on rebel base
While the military is making gains on the Tamil Tigers, it could become mired in guerrilla attacks.
08/28/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Sri Lanka says cease-fire with Tamil Tigers now over
The 2002 cease-fire was ignored in recent months, but Colombo's decision formally ends the Norwegian monitoring mission and means more attacks, say experts.
01/03/2008 12:00 am
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