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FACING FACTS: Two police patrolmen read with interest the posters depicting cases of torture on display along the hedge of the Human Rights and Peace Memorial at Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo. The posters were part of a display of cases of torture and police brutality put up by human rights groups. (Photo: Dudley Wickramasinghe)

From Aziz Haniffa in Washington

United States' President George Bush's personal backing for the Sri Lankan peace process and Washington's firm commitment to Sri Lanka's counter-terrorism preparedness as part of the US' global anti-terror campaign are the key gains achieved by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit to the US capital last week, diplomats here conclude.
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Peace talks 'definitely' in August - Jayalath J.

by Deepal Warnakulasuriya

The peace talks will definitely take place next month and the date will be decided soon by the Sri Lanka Government and the LTTE leadership. The government's process for peace had already been appreciated and welcomed by the international community, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Refugees Minister Dr. Jayalath Jayawardana told the 'Sunday Observer'.
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