Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (pronounced /ˌʃriːˈlɑːŋkə/, Tamil: இலங்கை; known as Ceylon (/sɪˈlɒn/) before 1972 and as Taprobane (/təˈprɒbəni/) in ancient times) is an island country in South Asia, located about 31 kilometres (19.3 mi) off the southern coast of India. It is home to around twenty million people. Because of its location in the path of major sea routes, Sri Lanka is a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia, and has been a... read more
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Peacemaking in Asia and the Pacific:Womena#039;s participation, perspectives, priorities
From HD Centre Dated 5 April 2011 By HD Centre - This brief and concise publication explores the reasons for womena#039;s under-representation in peace processes, both in terms of participation in peace processes and in terms of gender content in agreements. With a focus on the Asia...
Peacemaking in Asia and the Pacific: Womena#039;s participation, perspectives and priorities
From HD Centre Dated 5 April 2011 By HD Centre - This concise publication explores the reasons for womena#039;s under-representation in peace processes, both in terms of participation in peace processes and gender content in agreements. With a focus on the Asia and the Pacific region, the...
Women and peacemaking in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kashmir and Afghanistan
From HD Centre Dated 22 February 2011
Women and peacemaking in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kashmir and Afghanistan
From HD Centre Dated 22 February 2011
Oslo forum 2009 - Meeting report
From HD Centre Dated 21 July 2009 By HD Centre - The Oslo forum 2009 took place against the background of a new optimism, largely heralded by the new US administration and its emphasis on civility in international relations. After a period of confrontation marked by the...
Will war lead to peace in Sri Lanka?
From HD Centre Dated 15 March 2008 By Ram Manikkalingam - By formally abrogating the Ceasefire Agreement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, the Sri Lankan government has finally proclaimed what has been a reality for two years n the effective end of the ceasefire brokered...
Will war lead to peace in Sri Lanka?
From HD Centre Dated 15 March 2008 By Ram Manikkalingam - By formally abrogating the Ceasefire Agreement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, the Sri Lankan government has finally proclaimed what has been a reality for two years n the effective end of the ceasefire brokered...
Kings of Peace, Pawns of War: The untold story of peacemaking
From HD Centre Dated 31 May 2006 By Harriet Martin - This book, with a forward by Kofi Annan, draws on interviews with six senior conflict mediators: Lakhdar Brahimi, Alvaro de Soto, Martin Griffiths, Vidar Helgesen, Erik Solheim and Rt. Gen. L.K. Sumbeiywo, and covers their experiences...
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General Fonseka Is Released From Prison in Sri Lanka
From The New York Times Dated 21 May 2012 Gen. Sarath Fonseka, who led the military campaign that ended two decades of civil war, then ran unsuccessfully for president, was freed after nearly two years in prison.
General Fonseka Is Released From Prison in Sri Lanka
From Opinion Dated 21 May 2012 Gen. Sarath Fonseka, who led the military campaign that ended two decades of civil war, then ran unsuccessfully for president, was freed after nearly two years in prison.
General Fonseka Is Released From Prison in Sri Lanka
From The New York Times Dated 21 May 2012 Gen. Sarath Fonseka, who led the military campaign that ended two decades of civil war, then ran unsuccessfully for president, was freed after nearly two years in prison.
PCB struggling to find venues for Australia series
From The Nation (Pakistan) Dated 21 May 2012 LAHORE - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) facing trouble for hosting their home series against Australia after the withdrawing of hosting offer by the Sri Lanka that was earlier planned in the Island. Cricket Australia (CA) had been hoping to play five...
Sri Lanka: Former Army Chief Freed From Prison
From International Business Times Dated 21 May 2012 Rajapaksa, now the president of the South Asian island nation, signed the release order for his old rival over the weekend.
Former Sri Lanka army chief freed from prison
From New Zealand Herald Dated 21 May 2012 Sri Lanka's former army chief, who was imprisoned after losing an election to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was released from prison to thousands of cheering supporters.As firecrackers erupted in the background, Sarath Fonseka promised...
Prominent rival of Sri Lanka president walks free
From Reuters.co.uk Dated 21 May 2012 COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's former army chief walked free from jail on Monday with a pardon from President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who appears to have bowed to growing international demands that he release his highest-profile rival. Related Stories ...
Sri Lanka to benefit from RBI's swap arrangement
From The Economic Times, India Dated 21 May 2012 Sri Lanka will benefit from the RBI's $ 2 billion swap arrangement aimed at strengthening regional cooperation.
Prominent rival of Sri Lanka president walks free
From The Malaysian Insider Dated 21 May 2012 COLOMBO, May 21 – Sri Lanka’s former army chief walked free from jail today with a pardon from President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who appears to have bowed to international demands for the release of his high-profile rival while erasing the image...
Prominent rival of Sri Lanka president walks free
From Reuters.co.uk Dated 21 May 2012 COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's former army chief walked free from jail on Monday with a pardon from President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who appears to have bowed to growing international demands that he release his highest-profile rival. Related Stories ...
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