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The Tsunami, One Year Later: More Than A Million Still Homeless in Sri Lanka
[ Democracy Now ] [ 00:28 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
On this first anniversary of the tsunami that devastated South Asia, we look at the fallout for the people of Sri Lanka. We speak with the Sri Lankan ambassador to the United Nations, an anti-poverty activist in Sri Lanka, and a physician treating Tamil refugees. Memorials are being held across the world this week to mark the devastating tsunami that hit South Asia one year ago. It was one of the world's worst-ever natural disasters. On the morning of a December 26 scientists recorded one of the world's most powerful earthquakes ever off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Scientists soon realized the earthquake could form a deadly tsunami. But, unlike the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean region had no tsunami warning system. The results were catastrophic.
Centre urged not to extend military aid to Sri Lanka
[ The Hindu ] [ 00:37 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
Supporters of Sri Lankan Tamils, including two constituents of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) at the Centre 'the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), on Thursday urged the Manmohan Singh Government not to extend any military assistance to the island Government. MDMK general secretary Vaiko, PMK founder S. Ramadoss and Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) president K. Veeramani addressed an "Eelam Tamils Protection Meeting" held here. Tamil Nationalist Movement leader P. Nedumaran was also present.
Peace in Aceh, war in Sri Lanka: a tale of two tsunamis
[ Times UK ] [ 00:38 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
The indiscriminate, awesome power of the Indian Ocean tsunami did not just annihilate communities, it fundamentally altered the destinies of two bloody, decades-long conflicts. In Aceh, the Indonesian province worst affected by the devastating waves, the apocalyptic aftermath has become a catalyst for peace between the Government and separatists. It seems both parties innately understood that the fighting had to stop if this land was to get the aid required for the huge rebuilding task. Jakarta started the final phase of a troop reduction in Aceh today, a key step in a peace agreement with separatist rebels that was propelled forward by the disaster last year.
Sri Lanka Marxists rap Norway minister
[ AFP ] [ 12:05 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
The main Marxist backer of Sri Lanka's president asked him to reconsider the role of a key Norwegian peace mediator as fresh attacks left at least five more security personnel wounded.The Marxists slammed Solheim over his remarks that Colombo and Tamil Tiger rebels should stop a debate over the venue and get on with talks to salvage their truce."Mr. Solheim should realise that he is not a governor of a colonial Sri Lanka," the JVP said in a statement. "Hence, this person has no right, whatsoever, to issue commands pertaining to the Sri Lankan government." The JVP, or People's Liberation Front, which provides crucial support for the government of President Mahinda Rajapakse, said the Colombo administration should "pronounce discontent on the serious matter pointed out by us"."It is the main responsibility of the president and the present government not to allow such personnel to undermine the honour and pride of a sovereign state," the JVP's two-page statement said.
India cool on new Sri Lanka role
[ BBC ] [ 12:07 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has ended his trip to India, but Delhi has made no pledge to become more involved in the peace process there. Mr Rajapakse had said before his visit it was important for India to become involved, amid fears Sri Lanka might slide back to civil war. In a joint statement on Friday, India said it would provide "intellectual and academic resources". Friday's statement said India "reiterated its support for a process of seeking a negotiated political settlement acceptable to all sections of Sri Lankan society". It added: "The Indian side expressed the hope that a political settlement of the ethnic issue... would emerge through negotiations between the parties concerned." The statement said India and Sri Lanka "emphasised the need for the strict observance of the ceasefire and immediate resumption of talks aimed at strengthening the ceasefire".
Seventeen year old student shot and killed in Kodikamam (Jaffna)
[ LTTE Peace Secretariat ] [ 12:11 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
SLA soldiers belonging to its intelligence wing entered a house in Kodikamam in Jaffna and shot and killed a 17 year old student. Father of the student had this to say about the incident.'Around 12.30 am on Thursday night I heard dogs bark near my house. I opened the door and saw 6 people in civil clothes inside my section. I shouted, 'Thief', the men pointed the gun at me and told me not to shout. They then entered my house. In the meantime my son who heard my shout got up and came out and asked 'who is that?' The men opened fire at my son and then left.
[ Democracy Now ] [ 00:28 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
On this first anniversary of the tsunami that devastated South Asia, we look at the fallout for the people of Sri Lanka. We speak with the Sri Lankan ambassador to the United Nations, an anti-poverty activist in Sri Lanka, and a physician treating Tamil refugees. Memorials are being held across the world this week to mark the devastating tsunami that hit South Asia one year ago. It was one of the world's worst-ever natural disasters. On the morning of a December 26 scientists recorded one of the world's most powerful earthquakes ever off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Scientists soon realized the earthquake could form a deadly tsunami. But, unlike the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean region had no tsunami warning system. The results were catastrophic.
Centre urged not to extend military aid to Sri Lanka
[ The Hindu ] [ 00:37 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
Supporters of Sri Lankan Tamils, including two constituents of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) at the Centre 'the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), on Thursday urged the Manmohan Singh Government not to extend any military assistance to the island Government. MDMK general secretary Vaiko, PMK founder S. Ramadoss and Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) president K. Veeramani addressed an "Eelam Tamils Protection Meeting" held here. Tamil Nationalist Movement leader P. Nedumaran was also present.
Peace in Aceh, war in Sri Lanka: a tale of two tsunamis
[ Times UK ] [ 00:38 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
The indiscriminate, awesome power of the Indian Ocean tsunami did not just annihilate communities, it fundamentally altered the destinies of two bloody, decades-long conflicts. In Aceh, the Indonesian province worst affected by the devastating waves, the apocalyptic aftermath has become a catalyst for peace between the Government and separatists. It seems both parties innately understood that the fighting had to stop if this land was to get the aid required for the huge rebuilding task. Jakarta started the final phase of a troop reduction in Aceh today, a key step in a peace agreement with separatist rebels that was propelled forward by the disaster last year.
Sri Lanka Marxists rap Norway minister
[ AFP ] [ 12:05 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
The main Marxist backer of Sri Lanka's president asked him to reconsider the role of a key Norwegian peace mediator as fresh attacks left at least five more security personnel wounded.The Marxists slammed Solheim over his remarks that Colombo and Tamil Tiger rebels should stop a debate over the venue and get on with talks to salvage their truce."Mr. Solheim should realise that he is not a governor of a colonial Sri Lanka," the JVP said in a statement. "Hence, this person has no right, whatsoever, to issue commands pertaining to the Sri Lankan government." The JVP, or People's Liberation Front, which provides crucial support for the government of President Mahinda Rajapakse, said the Colombo administration should "pronounce discontent on the serious matter pointed out by us"."It is the main responsibility of the president and the present government not to allow such personnel to undermine the honour and pride of a sovereign state," the JVP's two-page statement said.
India cool on new Sri Lanka role
[ BBC ] [ 12:07 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has ended his trip to India, but Delhi has made no pledge to become more involved in the peace process there. Mr Rajapakse had said before his visit it was important for India to become involved, amid fears Sri Lanka might slide back to civil war. In a joint statement on Friday, India said it would provide "intellectual and academic resources". Friday's statement said India "reiterated its support for a process of seeking a negotiated political settlement acceptable to all sections of Sri Lankan society". It added: "The Indian side expressed the hope that a political settlement of the ethnic issue... would emerge through negotiations between the parties concerned." The statement said India and Sri Lanka "emphasised the need for the strict observance of the ceasefire and immediate resumption of talks aimed at strengthening the ceasefire".
Seventeen year old student shot and killed in Kodikamam (Jaffna)
[ LTTE Peace Secretariat ] [ 12:11 GMT, Dec. 30, 2005 ]
SLA soldiers belonging to its intelligence wing entered a house in Kodikamam in Jaffna and shot and killed a 17 year old student. Father of the student had this to say about the incident.'Around 12.30 am on Thursday night I heard dogs bark near my house. I opened the door and saw 6 people in civil clothes inside my section. I shouted, 'Thief', the men pointed the gun at me and told me not to shout. They then entered my house. In the meantime my son who heard my shout got up and came out and asked 'who is that?' The men opened fire at my son and then left.