Sri Lanka 
Sri Lanka Objects to US Plan to Interview Army Chief(0)
Sri Lanka has raised strong objections to plans by United States authorities to interview the country’s army chief, who is currently visiting the country. The Sri Lankan government expects the general to be questioned about alleged war crimes committed during the country’s civil war.
Sri Lanka Defends Sentencing of Tamil Journalist on Terrorism Charges
Sri Lanka has defended the sentencing of a Tamil journalist on terrorism charges despite international pressure and questionable evidence. Press freedom organizations say the charges are a blatant attack on Sri Lanka’s independent media.
Sri Lanka’s Military Parades in Celebration of Defeat of Tamil Rebels
Sri Lanka’s president is calling for national unity, including outreach by Sinhalese to Tamils, as the island nation formally celebrates the end of the quarter-century civil war. President Mahinda Rajapaksa spoke Wednesday at a military parade and victory ceremony in Colombo.
Sri Lankans Celebrate Rebel Defeat
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa delivered a victory speech Friday before tens of thousands of people who gathered to celebrate the government’s defeat over Tamil Tiger rebels.
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- Sri Lanka Says Rebel Defeat Imminent, Urges Surrender
- Sri Lanka Accuses Aid Groups of Cashing in on War
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- Pakistan Hunts for Sri Lankan Cricket Team Attackers
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- Sri Lanka Appeals to Citizens Living Abroad to Return, Help Rebuild
- Female Suicide Bomber Strikes Sri Lanka, 28 Killed
- Sri Lankan President Says Tamil Tiger Rebels Almost Defeated
- In Sri Lanka, Aid Agencies Say Hospital Hit by Shells
- Sri Lankan President Appeals to Rebels to Allow Civilians to Flee War Zone
- Sri Lanka Claims Rebels Now Cornered in Swath of Jungle
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