Tamils confirm leader’s death

THE Tamil Tigers have officially acknowledged that their leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran, was killed a week ago by Sri Lankan government troops, according to a statement from the rebels.

A statement issued by the Tigers said their “incomparable leader” had “attained martyrdom” and declared a week of mourning.

The statement from the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) said Prabhakaran was killed “fighting the military oppression of the Sri Lankan government” last Sunday.