EU bans LTTE
The European Union formally banned the Liberation
Tigers of Tamil Eelam as a terrorist organisation, EU sources
revealed yesterday. The 25-nation bloc rubber-stamped the ban, which
was agreed in principle last week, at a meeting of EU Ministers late
Monday evening.
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LTTE kills 12 civilians
In a brutal attack on ordinary citizens, the
LTTE shot dead 12 civilians in Omadiyamadu, close to the uncleared
areas of Welikanda on Monday night, Welikanda police said yesterday.
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Tigers warned it could face deeper isolation
The Co-Chairs yesterday warned the LTTE that the
group could face deeper isolation by the international community if
it fails to renounce violence and terrorism. In a joint statement
issued after the crucial meeting in Tokyo, the Co-Chairs said "the
LTTE must re-enter the negotiating process and renounce terrorism
and violence".
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