September 2002
Exchange of Tamil and Sri Lankan Prisoners - 2002-09-28
The Sri Lankan government and Tamil Tigers exchanged prisoners, indicating a thaw in relations after a ceasefire. This event follows direct talks in Thailand and…
End of Negotiations Between Tamil Rebels and Sri Lankan Government - 2002-09-18
The Sri Lankan government and Tamil rebels have ended three days of peace negotiations, with the Tamil Tigers seeking autonomy rather than independence. The talks,…
Sri Lanka's Talks with Tamil Rebel Representatives Conclude
Sri Lankan officials and Tamil Tiger representatives concluded talks aimed at addressing the war-torn economy and repatriating refugees from a 20-year civil war. Another round…
Sri Lankans Express Support for Government's Peace Talks with Tamil Rebels - 2002-09-10
Tens of thousands of Sri Lankans demonstrated in Colombo to support government peace talks with Tamil rebels. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the significance of…
Sri Lanka on the Path to Peace - 2002-09-06
Sri Lanka has lifted a four-year ban on the Tamil Tigers, facilitating peace talks to end a long-standing civil war. The government expressed confidence in…
Sanctions on Tamil Tigers to End
The Sri Lankan government has lifted sanctions against the Tamil Tigers, facilitating upcoming peace talks in Thailand. This decision comes from the Defense Minister's announcement…