A renegade Sri Lankan rebel commander has spoken publicly for the first time since he defected from the Tamil Tigers and went into hiding three months ago. Speaking to the BBC Tamil service by telephone, Col Karuna said he was currently in eastern Sri Lanka, where – he said – the people supported him. He said he would set up a political party and enter politics. The Tigers have accused Col Karuna of helping the Sri Lankan military to wage a covert war against them in the east.Full Story
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