Category - Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)

Muslims and Hindus join mourners for slain Sri Lankan Catholic priest

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:10:41 +0000

The funeral of a Sri Lankan Roman Catholic priest tragically killed by a mine blast as he was on his way to distribute supplies to displaced people, has attracted more than 5,000 mourners including Hindus and Muslims.

Sri Lanka faces continuing nightmare of violence

staff writers — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:03:41 +0000

Civilians are bearing the brunt of violence as fighting rages in Sri Lanka between the military and the Tamil Tigers (LTTE), church and civilian humanitarian agencies report. Long-term solutions are vitally needed.

Churches support Sri Lanka anti-war movement appeal

staff writers — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:58:54 +0000

The church-backed National Anti-War Front (NAWF) in Sri Lanka has appealed to the government and Tamil rebels to observe an immediate cease-fire during the Christmas season - writes Anto Akkara for Ecumenical News International.