Sri Lanka’s next round of peace talks will be moved from Thailand to Europe amid concern for the poor health of the Tamil Tigers’ chief negotiator. London-based Anton Balasingham, 64, has diabetes and underwent a kidney transplant in 2000. The talks could also be shortened from four days to two. A senior Sri Lankan Government official said Germany or Switzerland were likely venues for the talks, which may now take place on 6 and 7 February. The Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were working to finalise a venue, officials said. Full Story
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