The Indian National Security Advisor made a startling statement in Munich a few days ago: LTTE manipulates Indian stock market-Narayanan, Daily Mirror, February 16, 2007.
Responding to the UN report on Children and Armed Conflict, the LTTE has asserted that it functions as a de facto state, providing services to people in its 'jurisdiction'. This is its justification for recruiting anyone over the age of 17 for military service.
LTTE responds to UN report on Children and Armed Conflict, TamilNet, February 14, 2007.
In addition to bonding with the Maldives on issues of common concern, Sri Lanka's ties with Pakistan are likely to be strengthened by the purchase of arms.
Pak eyes larger share of SL's arms market, The Times of India, Feb 18, 2007.
More than two decades of war and insurgency have made weapons easily available as this story shows:
Ayesha Zuhair, Illicit small arms abuse rampant in Hambantota, Daily Mirror, February 17, 2007.
The recent dismissal of three ministers from the Sri Lankan cabinet is having interesting consequences. One minister, Anura Bandaranaike, has already mended fences with the President. The others are building alliances where they can.
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