Mars, not Venus: Sri Lanka
Article Abstract:
Peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers, who are fighting for an independent Tamil state, have gotten nowhere. Pres Ranasinghe Premadasa might have no choice but to use force against the Tigers, much like was used against the Sinhalese nationalists.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Let's federate: Sri Lanka
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Sri Lankan leaders propose to turn Sri Lanka into a federation to end decades of fighting between Tamil and Sinhalese forces. It is hoped the proposal will end Tamil support for the Tigers, who have been waging war trying to win independent statehood.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Term of trial: Sri Lanka
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The presidency of Sri Lanka's Ranasinghe Premadasa survived an legal attempt by opposition leaders to have it nullified on the grounds the election was illegal. He still faces the challenge of negotiating an end to the nation's ongoing civil war.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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