Tamil Tigers agree to talks in Switzerland

Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels said today they have agreed to hold talks with the government in Switzerland in February, raising hopes that the country may avoid sliding back to war.

Tamil Tigers agree to talks in Switzerland

Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels said today they have agreed to hold talks with the government in Switzerland in February, raising hopes that the country may avoid sliding back to war.

The rebels’ approval came after Norwegian envoy Eric Solheim met with the reclusive leader of the Tamil Tiger rebels. Rebel negotiator Anton Balasingham said the 2002 ceasefire would be reviewed at the talks.

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