(PS; This north-south concept is another myth, after all does Anuradhapura fall anywhere near this so called ’south’??? ……..here you can clearly see theproblem….fake beliefs and ideologies=bogus!!!

This northern town of Sri Lanka is the historical heartland of the golden age of this country that witnessed excellence in literature, art, construction and agro-engineering. We under Rajendra-Chola must take part the blame for its destruction.)

There may be a small region of ‘north’, currently even the smaller ‘wanni’, however a mono-ethnic dictatorship based on a baby army is to succeed that is surely the begining of the end for the known world !!

The Jeya Sikuru started at the auspicious time early morning. After two years of death destruction and displacement the GOSL forces had Captured territories up to Mankulam and Oddisuddan and all areas South of the two villages. Only 18 miles of A9 was left to join up with the GOSL forces in Kilinochchi. End of November the LTTE started their offensive and drove back the GOSL forces all the way back to Thandikulam in NINE days.
It is ironic that Iqbal Abbas would say on his Column in the Sunday Times of July 20 that Chandrika ordered the withdrawl of the GOSL forces from the Vanni. Those who were in the Vanni and those who have visited soon after would bear witness to the mountains of artillery shells, fridges full of Carlsberg Beer, torn uniforms caught in barbwires, boots strewn in the jungles and roads of a fleeing army. If no one will believe, ask Karuna. He was one of a few who lead the onslaught. Is Iqbal Abbas trying to get back in the good books of the administration? If the armed forces were withdrawn why would Chandrika order commissions to inquire? Early 2000, the LTTE went through Poonery, Kilinochchi, Elephant Pass and Chavakachcheri within two months.

The point of this narrative is to instill in the reader that the LTTE does not declare unilateral ceasefire or ask for a ceasefire when they are weak. Remember LTTE declared a unilateral ceasefire for a month at the end of 2000, then extended it to another month and then another. But Chandrika and her advisers had not learned their lesson. Not only the GOSL offensive from Muhamalai was beaten back but who could forget the attack on the Kattunayake airbase in the same compound and runways as the BIA. Geneva Protocol prohibits military bases in civilian airports but this anomaly continues and the IC keeps mum. Not a single civilian was hurt in that offensive.

It is in the best interest of peace and a negotiated settlement for the gosl to not only accept the ceasefire but extend it. For those who are thinking that the LTTE should lay down their arms before talks, they are living in Gaga land. Of course if the gosl forces go back to their barracks in the South I am sure LTTE can be convinced to go back to theirs. We all know such a proposition is not within the realm of possibilities. I hope better judgement will prevail and both sides cease all hostilities, negotiate a ceasefire and begin talks.

“The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy. If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him.”

Whatever you people say TAMIL EELAM for sure!

But also, perhaps its unwise to give the LTTE so much credit. Maybe, as some commentors have suggested, they are only after some breathing space.

My article however was searching for an appropriate mediator/hero who may be able to guide the LTTE out of the stage, while encouraging the Government to respect some of the basic democratic principles it signed up to… The LTTE’s insistence on wanting Norway to be the only mediator is interesting.

GOSL will agree to the ceasefire for the mentioned dates, if and only if LTTE would release all teenagers in their outfit to go home to their relatives for those same days..

That would put the ball in the LTTE court…

Every day when you log-on to internet or read news papers or listen to news in radio or TV Gov. forces have attacked this base and that base also killed so many LTTE carders…..but LTTE still has the strength to counter attack our soldiers….is a QUESTION????

I strongly believe our own Sri Lankans not educated enough to think deeply to judge the truth. Even the educated mass too sometimes act in a shame manner. Government is fooling the mass saying that they almost defeated the LTTE…and masses are believing. Some say in public discussions never mine we can suffer without food for sometime if government can defeat LTTE. But when????????…but when go home these people have hunger war at home which very difficult fight & defeat.

Have a strong feeling the county is dragging towards similar to ZIMBABWE. The biggest question is when will the poor innocent mass cover this and when will we see a right & beautiful future is a question.

One minute, I must be able to take credit for everything, and the next minute I must be able to deny all. It is the nature of our system. Perhaps this island is too ugly for your Force. The dark side still prevails. I hope you understand.

- s.