‘Human shields’ is the perfect logic through which to prosecute a war that punishes the Tamil populace for supporting the LTTE.
We cannot rely on the international community to restrain the Sri Lankan state.
The Supreme Court ruling demonstrates is the fragility of constitutional changes, even when underwritten by powerful international actors such as India.
The participation by US ships of the 5th fleet and over 1000 troops in exercises with Sri Lanka's military is significant for many reasons.
The more successful Sri Lanka’s military efforts are, the less international support there will be for a negotiated solution.
The full statement by the TNA before its protest, delivered by Mavai Senathirajah MP
Why has devolution of any form not happened already, almost sixty years since independence and thirty years since Sri Lanka’s war began?