Riding the Tiger: the retaking of Jaffna

Article Abstract:

The Sri Lankan government's decision to deal with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam using military force because the Tigers rejected a political solution indicates a determination to resolve this problem. The retaking of Jaffna Fort, the headquarters of the Tigers, signaled the beginning of the government regaining control from terrorists and was important despite high losses since no political peace can be established between the Tamils and Sinhalese with the Tigers involved. Political efforts include local autonomy for Tamil areas.

Editorial, Military aspects

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Rough edges

Article Abstract:

Sri Lanka's govt issued in Jan an expanded and more detailed legal text on devolving power to the country's regions, following on proposals made in Aug 1995. These steps toward a true constitutional foundation for a multiethnic society promise to redress the imbalance in power among ethnic groups and ultimately point to a resolution to the conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam. One important step would give the Chief Ministers' Conference authority to resolve center-region disputes. Other refinements are needed.

Analysis, Ethnic relations

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Truce with the tigers: a step to solve the ethnic Tamil problem

Article Abstract:

Economic considerations helped to force a cease-fire between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger rebels that took effect on Jan 8. Now President Chandrika Kumaratunga can focus on the national question of meeting the political position of the Tamil minority. Assassinations have marred previous attempts to broker a peace agreement, but mounting costs, $400 million annually, and international participation are helping to enforce this one. Even the former governing party seems to approve of the ceasefire.

Tamils in Sri Lanka

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