2007-09-26 18:36:41

Sri Lanka Appeals for Help to End War


( 26 Sep 07 - RV ) In Sri Lanka today, three groups of Tamil Tiger fighters tried to infiltrate government-controlled territory in separate incidents. The fighting sparked a series of battles with Sri Lankan forces that killed thirteen of the rebels. The incidents come in the wake of the Sri Lankan president’s appeal to the UN general assembly for international help in re-constructing the country’s war-torn east. The bishop of Jaffna, Thomas Savundaranayagam says the UN feels a responsibility to address human rights abuses in the country. Hear more: RealAudioMP3








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