Minister: Sri Lanka peace process on track
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando reiterated Friday the peace process between his government and the Tamil Tiger rebels remained on track and would not be derailed by anything minor. Fernando was reacting to reporters` questions following the killing of a soldier on Thursday in a rebel-controlled area in Muhamalai. The Ministry of Defense directed the army to conduct a full inquiry into the incident as the soldier had strayed into a rebel-controlled area contrary to orders. Full Story