Using food as a weapon

One area in which there is an element of truth in the report of the Panel is its accusation that Government underestimated the figures of IDPs in the Vanni towards the end of the conflict. This is correct, and I myself was under the impression that the figure was less than it finally turned out to be.

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The Morning Inspection

Rascality unlimited: re-invention of a gonibilla called ‘Enraged Tamil Citizen’

‘Human Shield’ as far as the LTTE was concerned was not a convenience but a necessity. That’s another story and several doctoral dissertations on crimes against humanity waiting to be written.

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Thinking CAP

Changing Western preceptions of the terrorist

From the US point of view the realization that the worst national enemy that US had been ransacking for years is being ensconced within the security of its foremost ally in that very operation would be embarrassing and annoying. The reality is, what portion of US funds that was doled out Pakistan to ‘hunt for Osama’ did go to fortify Osama’s own security? The more important question now for the US is, in such a milieu could the US place its trust in Pakistan and its Government’s ability to protect US interests in the region,

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