Tamil Tiger leader says ceasefire agreement is defunct

Tamil Tiger leader Velupillai Prabhakaran today said the 2002 ceasefire with Sri Lankan government was “defunct” and blamed the Sri Lankan government for failing to address the Tamil homeland demand through negotiations.

Tamil Tiger leader says ceasefire agreement is defunct
Mon, 27 Nov, 2006 - 13:03

Tamil Tiger leader Velupillai Prabhakaran today said the 2002 ceasefire with Sri Lankan government was “defunct” and blamed the Sri Lankan government for failing to address the Tamil homeland demand through negotiations.

He said Tamil independence is the only solution.

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