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International \| Previous \| Next LTTE truce rejected COLOMBO, DEC. 23. The Sri Lankan Government today rejected the unilateral ceasefire offered by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam which was to come into effect tomorrow. In an official statement here, it said ``goodwill gestures'' were unnecessary as the Government had ``clearly indicated its wish to engage in talks.'' ``The Government of Sri Lanka repeats its call to the LTTE to engage honestly in this opportunity for peace. Until then, military operations will continue,'' the statement said. - DPA Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
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International \| Previous \| Next LTTE truce rejected COLOMBO, DEC. 23. The Sri Lankan Government today rejected the unilateral ceasefire offered by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam which was to come into effect tomorrow. In an official statement here, it said ``goodwill gestures'' were unnecessary as the Government had ``clearly indicated its wish to engage in talks.'' ``The Government of Sri Lanka repeats its call to the LTTE to engage honestly in this opportunity for peace. Until then, military operations will continue,'' the statement said. - DPA Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
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