Sri Lanka Pushes Deeper Into Rebel Territory

(10 Jan 09 - RV) Sri Lankan government troops today pushed into two of the last sections of territory held by Tamil Tiger rebels, a day after capturing a key stronghold in the north. Soldiers moved into a narrow sliver of land the rebels have been holding on the east coast of the Jaffna peninsula. Yesterday, Tamil Tiger rebels lost Elephant Pass, their last major stronghold on the northern peninsula. Dr. Jehan Perera,  Media Director National Peace Council in Sri Lanka, told us more about how this is likely to affect civilians…