While Colombo has been increasingly engaged in portraying Tamils’ struggle for self-determination as ‘terrorism’ in international fora taking advantage of the changed political climate following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, and the consequent war on terrorism, Liberation Tigers have exhibited genuine desire to adhere to the international human rights standards by closely engaging with UN agencies, Human Rights has gained prominence in the last few years as global climate on terror has allowed Nations to advance their own national interests using Human Rights as an instrument. We are...