Tamil Tigers Appeal for Ceasefire

(31 Mar 09 - RV) The Tamil Tiger rebels appealed again on Tuesday for a halt to fighting in their war against the Sri Lankan government, though they denied they were on the brink of defeat despite being backed into an ever-shrinking pocket of land.

Dr. Jehan Perera, executive direction of the of the National Peace Council of Sri Lanka, says that the fate of the civilians in the area could be one of the reasons why the rebels have requested a cease-fire...