“We are of the view that the recent escalation of violence, that brought the parties to the brink of an all-out war, was primarily due to the non-implementation of the obligations of the truce.”
“It would serve no meaningful purpose if we enter into a recriminatory debate, making accusations and counter-accusations against each other over the abuses of the truce.”
“We can't give details, but we can only assure you that the LTTE leadership will give strict instructions to local area commanders that there will be no acts of violence against the security forces or any other.”
