Tamil Tigers Say They Are Ready for Talks
Tamil rebels said Monday that they are ready to resume stalled peace talks with the Sri Lankan government based on their proposal for self-rule. The Tamil Tiger political chief, S.P. Thamilselvan, conveyed the group’s stand during discussions with Norwegian peace-brokers in the rebel-held town of Kilinochchi earlier Monday. “The Liberation Tigers are fully prepared to resume the negotiations … talks can begin when the government of Sri Lanka says it is ready,” Thamilselvan was quoted as saying on the pro-rebel TamilNet Web site.Full Story