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The arithmetic of a grave
This week, the number of skeletal remains uncovered at Chemmani reached a stark record of 387. With that figure, a patch of earth on the edge of Jaffna town became the largest mass grave ever uncovered on the island, surpassing the 376 remains recovered at Mannar. Recent days alone have seen the bodies of several children exhumed, alongside beads and bangles. These are the contents of the…

Twice Not Shy

Jun 30, 2006
Lead Story
A lasting political solution means regional peace

Dead End

Jun 16, 2006
Lead Story
Nothing has changed since the ‘War for Peace’ ended.

Silent Complicity

May 18, 2006
Lead Story
International silence is emboldening Sri Lanka’s military.

Inevitable Outcome

May 18, 2006
Lead Story
Sooner or later, there will be a return to open war.

Lacking Conviction

May 5, 2006
Lead Story
The international monitors have set a dangerous precedent.

Regrettable, counterproductive

Apr 17, 2006
Lead Story
Canada’s banning of the LTTE will embolden the Sinhala hawks and bring war closer.

Sign of the Times

Apr 17, 2006
Lead Story
Sinhala chauvinism lies just below Sri Lanka’s surface

Cocking a Snoop

Apr 5, 2006
Lead Story
A growing disconnect between the table and the ground.

Courting War

Mar 21, 2006
Lead Story
Provocations and a demonising campaign. Some peace process.

First Deal, First Hurdle

Mar 7, 2006
Sri Lanka simply won't disarm the paramilitaries.
Twice Not Shy
Dead End
Silent Complicity
Inevitable Outcome
Lacking Conviction
Regrettable, counterproductive
Sign of the Times
Cocking a Snoop
Courting War
First Deal, First Hurdle
Déjà vu
Twice Not Shy
Dead End
Silent Complicity
Inevitable Outcome
Lacking Conviction
Regrettable, counterproductive
Sign of the Times
Cocking a Snoop
Courting War