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LTTE proposes 'Interim Self-Governing Authority' in united Sri Lanka In a historic first ever set of detailed peace proposals by the
Tamil nationalist leadership, the LTTE has proposed a plan for an interim
administration for the North-East in an united Sri Lanka that would
include both the Government's and LTTE's participation at its apex along
with the representatives of the Muslim and Sinhala communities in that
region. Talks to discuss both sets of proposals - Govt. by Ananth Palakidnar Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgessen is due in Colombo
next week as the Government moves quickly to exploit the opportunity
opened up to revive the peace talks following the LTTE's presentation of
its proposals for an interim administration. ISGA proposals not prelude to secession - Thamilselvan by Ranga Jayasuriya in Kilinochchi Barely 24 hours after submitting a landmark power-sharing proposal to
the government, the LTTE indicated its readiness for a dialogue with the
government and has asked the Norwegian facilitators to arrange a meeting
with the government at a mutually convenient time and venue. Other Stories |
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