“This photo released by the Sri Lankan government shows what the army says are civilians fleeing from the area inside the ‘No Fire Zone’ on May 15, which at the time was still held by Tamil Tiger rebels. As the Sri Lankan government basks in newfound victory, United Nations and other aid agencies are clamoring for open access to the war zone.” Photo by the Sri Lankan Government via Reuters.
Here’s the latest on what’s happening in Sri Lanka:
The Telegraph reports that the Tamil Tigers have admitted that their leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran, was in fact killed by the Sri Lankan government forces last week.
The Christian Science Monitor reflects on how access to the war-zone has become a “flash point” in the last week.
The Guardian reports on “child victims of the battle to end a bloody civil war.”
Voice of America reports on the Sri Lankan government’s plan to rescue their economy on the heels of ending a very longstanding war.
Human Rights Now – Amnesty International USA’s Web Log says that “effective action is needed now from the U.N. Human Rights Council” on Sri Lanka.
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“This photo released by the Sri Lankan government shows what the army says are civilians fleeing from the area inside the ‘No Fire Zone’ on May 15, which at the time was still held by Tamil Tiger rebels. As the Sri Lankan government basks in newfound victory, United Nations and other aid agencies are clamoring for open access to the war zone.” Photo by the Sri Lankan Government via Reuters.
