Sri Lanka peace talks

BBC - Sri Lankan peace talks in doubt

Following recent violence, the LTTE (known internationally as the Tamil Tigers) have once again stalled diplomacy in the region by objecting to our navy ships escorting delegates to the conference. The ceasefire monitoring teams clearly state that the LTTE had agreed to our naval presence. The government wishes peace, but the rebels are obstructing the process - without a solid agreement soon, there will be an escalation of hostilities and a breakdown of the ceasefire.

Reply 1

brimstone

India will support peace in Sri Lanka, and we plan to offer the Sri Lankan government the use of Indian negotiators if they wish.

Reply 2

Jangliss

Will China say something nice about their Maoist allies in Nepal, India and Sri Lanka? After all, it is their backyard!

Reply 3

sr4470

brimstone

India will support peace in Sri Lanka, and we plan to offer the Sri Lankan government the use of Indian negotiators if they wish.

Sri Lanka advises that this will provoke a negative response from the Tamil factions, as it is viewed as simply interference. However, we will consider the Indian proposal if we feel it becomes viable.

Reply 4

UnaChance

Brazil supports peace in the area and hopes that the issue can be resolved soon.

Reply 5

Nightowl

China hopes for a peaceful resolution to this situation which would not require a break in the ceasefire. We encourage the LTTE to return to the diplomacy table.

Reply 6

Nightowl

Jangliss

Will China say something nice about their Maoist allies in Nepal, India and Sri Lanka? After all, it is their backyard!

We do not recognise these people as Maoist and we do not regard them as allies.

Reply 7

sr4470

Nightowl

China hopes for a peaceful resolution to this situation which would not require a break in the ceasefire. We encourage the LTTE to return to the diplomacy table.