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Cease-fire takes effect in Sri Lanka

A month long cease-fire between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil Tiger rebels has begun.

Cease-fire takes effect in Sri Lanka

Mon, 24 Dec, 2001 - 18:40

A month long cease-fire between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil Tiger rebels has begun.

Reports say Colombo residents have been celebrating that their capital no longer resembles a garrison.

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