Sri Lanka reimposes ban on LTTE
Sri Lankan govt to formally ban LTTE, signalling end of peace talks.
By PTI |
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan government on Wednesday decided to formally ban the LTTE, a move signalling end of prospects of peace talks with the Tamil Tigers against whom the security forces have launched a major offensive.
Sri Lanka joined countries like India, the United States and the EU, who have already proscribed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) headed by V Prabhakaran.
The decision to ban the outfit with effect from midnight tonight was taken at an emergency Cabinet meeting chaired by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
After the meeting, senior Cabinet minister Maithripala Sirisena told reporters that government took the decision to ban LTTE as civilians were being held in the rebel-controlled areas against their will.
Sri Lanka joined countries like India, the United States and the EU, who have already proscribed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) headed by V Prabhakaran.
The decision to ban the outfit with effect from midnight tonight was taken at an emergency Cabinet meeting chaired by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
After the meeting, senior Cabinet minister Maithripala Sirisena told reporters that government took the decision to ban LTTE as civilians were being held in the rebel-controlled areas against their will.
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