Sri Lankan Government Stops Strikes on Rebels

(27 Apr 09 - RV) Following international pressure, the Sri Lankan government today stopped airstrikes and artillery attacks in its war against the Tamil Tiger rebels.
Calling the situation in the north a catastrophe for children, The United Nations’ Children’s Fund says that tens of thousands of civilians – including a large number of children – are still trapped in the North. The communication Chief for UNICEF Sri Lanka, James Elder says in addition to being caught in the crossfire, those trapped behind the lines also desperately lack food, water and basic medical supplies…