A mixed reaction: murders and splits mark provincial polls

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Assassinations and political divisiveness affected provincial elections in Sri Lanka in May 1993. The People's Alliance, a group of left-wing opposition parties organized by the Sri Lankan Freedom Party (SLFP), was victorious in the Western province, whereas the ruling United National Party (UNP) won in six other provinces. SLFP leader Chandrika Bandaranaike thus became chief minister of Western province. The murders of Ranasinghe Premadasa, president of Sri Lanka and UNP leader, and of opposition leader Lalith Athulathmudali disrupted the campaign.

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The perils of diplomacy: overture to Israel angers Muslim MPs

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Revelation of the Sri Lankan govt's plans to recognize Israel in exchange for weapons and military aid stirred opposition among its Muslim supporters. After the Review broke the story, members of the Muslim Congress party - a member of the coalition govt - said if the plan went through they would move to the opposition. That would be awkward for President Chandrika Kumaratunga but not fatal. She wants to get the military upper hand in a struggle with Tamil rebels and negotiate a settlement; renewed ties to Israel would help.

Political activity, Israeli foreign relations, Muslims, Muslims in Sri Lanka

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High irritation: a feisty press raises presidential hackles

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The Sri Lankan press has a contentious relationship with President Chandrika Kumaratunga despite having more freedoms than it ever had under the preceding government. Kumaratunga's Administration has censored stories and she routinely accuses the press of irresponsibility. Many reporters and editors have been summoned to the Criminal Investigation Dept, which they regard as blatant intimidation.

Kumaratunga, Chandrika, Public relations, Freedom of the press

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