October 2002
Second Round of Peace Talks in Sri Lanka and Sentencing for Bombing - 2002-10-31
A Sri Lankan court sentenced Tamil rebel leader Vellupillai Prabhakaran to 200 years in prison for a deadly bombing in 1996. This ruling coincides with…
Sri Lankan Government and Tamil Rebels Hope to End 19-Year Civil War - 2002-10-31
The Sri Lankan government and Tamil rebels are starting a second round of peace talks in Bangkok to resolve a 19-year civil war. The Tamil…
Sri Lankan President Requests Cooperation to End Decades of Ethnic War
Sri Lankan President Kumaratunga is urging political rivals and Tamil rebels to collaborate in resolving a long-standing ethnic conflict. She aims to establish a clear…
Second Round of Talks Between the Sri Lankan Government and the Tamil Tigers is Ahead - 2002-10-20
The Norwegian mediator Vidar Helgesen has arrived in Sri Lanka to facilitate the second round of peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the…
Clashes Between Police and Tamil Tiger Rebels in Sri Lanka - 2002-10-10
Clashes erupted between Sri Lankan police and Tamil Tiger rebels, resulting in casualties and highlighting tensions despite a ceasefire. This incident marks a significant escalation…
New Report Indicates 25 Million Homeless Worldwide - 2002-10-08
A new report reveals that 25 million people are homeless worldwide, with nearly five million in the Asia-Pacific region. Countries like Indonesia and Afghanistan are…
Flight with One Wing - 2002-10-07
The article discusses the film 'Flight with One Wing,' which portrays the experiences of men in Sri Lanka. It highlights the film's thematic significance and…