Peace brokers head to Sri Lanka

Norwegian envoys who are trying to help broker Sri Lanka’s peace with its Tamil Tiger rebels headed for the island nation today while its president and prime minister remained locked in a power struggle that has thrown uncertainty on the peace process.

Vidar Helgesen, Norway’s deputy foreign minister, and special envoy Erik Solheim were expected to arrive later today to discuss the future of peace efforts, which have drawn fierce criticism from President Chandrika Kumaratunga.