On the state of the conflict and the ceasefire:
Ahilan Kadirgamar, Island in crisis, Hindustan Times, March 8, 2007.
Human Rights Watch Press Release, Act to End Serious Abuses in Sri Lanka, March 13, 2007.
Sri Lanka seeks U.S. pressure on Tamil Tiger funds, Reuters, March 16, 2007.
Norwegian truce dead- All sides agree, OneWorld South Asia, March 17, 2007.
Iqbal Athas, Situation Report, Sunday Times, March 18, 2007.
On another note: Yet again placing the onus of social harmony on women, the Sri Lankan government has imposed a ban on young mothers in taking up jobs as housemaids in foreign countries ostensibly to minimise social disruption.Women pay the penalty through loss of livelihood.
Sri Lanka Ban on Young Mothers Working Abroad Hasty, OneWorld South Asia, March 17, 2007.
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