Sri Lanka declares victory over Tamil Tigers

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today his country has militarily defeated the Tamil Tiger rebels.

Sat, 16 May, 2009 - 17:08

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today his country has militarily defeated the Tamil Tiger rebels.

Mr Rajapaksa said Sri Lankan armed forces had finally defeated the rebel group after 25 years of civil war. He spoke at an international gathering in Jordan.

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