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Human Rights

We will win in Colombo hands down – Srisena Coorey

Tue, 2006-05-09 11:36 — moderator

[b]We will win in Colombo hands down – Srisena Coorey [/b]

Colombo, 09 May, (Asiantribune.com): In an interview with the "Asian Tribune" Sirisena Cooray speaking about the Colombo Municipal Council elections, says: "We have only little time, but I am confident of winning.

Sri Lanka: Two killed in attack on Tamil newspaper office

Mon, 2006-05-08 13:13 — moderator

[b]Sri Lanka: Two killed in attack on Tamil newspaper office[/b]

An armed attack on the offices of the Tamil-language newspaper Uthayan in northern Sri Lanka on May 2 has left two people dead and another two seriously injured.

Established Opinion Survey methods and the Asian Tribune

Sat, 2006-05-06 12:11 — moderator

[b]Established Opinion Survey methods and the Asian Tribune Opinion Survey on Sri Lanka[/b]

By Daya Gamage – Analysis for Asian Tribune

[b]Washington, D.C.

Institute investigation into the monies raised by Canada's T

Tue, 2006-05-02 11:33 — moderator

[b]Institute investigation into the monies raised by Canada's TRO, Tamil Congress and other pro-LTTE groups[/b]

[b]Toronto, 02 May, (Asiantribune.com):[/b] Canadian Government should come forward to take appropriate actions to institute investigations into the fund raising carried on by the LTTE controlled Tamil Rehabilitation Organization, the Canadian Tamil Congress and other pro-LTTE groups

'Please the Tigers and let there be peace'

Sun, 2006-04-30 14:00 — moderator

[b]'Please the Tigers and let there be peace' [/b]

By Janaka Perera - Asiantribune

[b]Colombo, 30 April, (Asiantribune.com): [/b]National Peace Council Media Director Jehan Perera today (April 29) cut a ridiculous figure when he tried to condemn the Sri Lanka Air Force’s retaliatory attacks on Wanni Tiger strongholds in Trincomalee following the assassination attempt on Army Commander Lt.

Solve the Tiger problem and Tamil problem separately

Sat, 2006-04-29 12:23 — moderator

[b]Solve the Tiger problem and Tamil problem separately --- Douglas Devananda [/b]

[b]Colombo, 29 April, (Asiantribune.com): [/b]Presenting an assessment of the current critical situation caused by LTTE violence to President Mahinda Rajapakse the EPDP Secretary General Douglas Devananda states that if the Tigers continue to avoid the opportunities given to them then, as head of state, the Presi

Appeal for a stamp in honour of Amirthalingam

Thu, 2006-04-27 12:10 — moderator

[b]Appeal for a stamp in honour of Amirthalingam, the Tamil Leader assassinated by the LTTE[/b]

[b]London, 27 April, (Asiantribune.com): [/b]V. Anandasangaree, leader of the Tamil United Liberation Front and one of the veteran Sri Lankan Tamil leaders, told the Asian Tribune that his party will appeal to the Government to issue a commemorative postal stamp in honor of Late A.

"The incomparable patience shown by us is not weakness

Wed, 2006-04-26 12:25 — moderator

[b]"The incomparable patience shown by us is not weakness or defeat" – President Mahinda Rajapakse[/b]

[b]Colombo, 26 April, (Asiantribunbe.com):[/b] In his address to the nation last night, President Mahinda Rajapaksa, accused the LTTE of unilaterally breaking all efforts towards peace.

Will Solheim let Prabhakaran abduct his children?

Sun, 2006-04-23 13:53 — moderator

[b]Will Solheim let Prabhakaran abduct his children?[/b]

By H.L.D.

United States, Human Rights Groups, Nepali Diaspora - Call f

Fri, 2006-04-21 16:51 — moderator

[b]United States, Human Rights Groups, Nepali Diaspora - Call for sanctions in Nepal[/b]

By Daya Gamage – US National Correspondent for Asian Tribune