Sinhalese backlash

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Sri Lankan tourism development minister S. Thondaman has proposed the granting of autonomy to the Liberation Tigers instead of the separation that the group demands. Thondaman's proposal has elicited varied reactions from different sectors of Sri Lanka's society. Some government officials, Buddhist leaders and members of the non-governmental media rejected Thondaman's recommendation, claiming that the plan undermines the interests of the Sinhalese majority. However, some concerned citizens believe the proposal may yet turn out to be the catalyst for the settlement of conflicts between the government and the Liberation Tigers.

Social aspects, Social policy, National liberation movements, Public opinion, Autonomy, Autonomy (Political science), Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Sinhalese, Thondaman, S.

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Cash incentive: Sri Lanka privatizes at its own pace

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Sri Lanka's ambitious privatization program has had a slow start since its Feb 1995 launch, partly because the Public Enterprise Reform Commission is firm on its process and policies. It has sold 55% of Statcon Rubber to a local buyer for 18 million rupees, but is far from the 13 billion initially projected for the year. PERC chairman Rajan Asirwathan remains confident despite recently aborting a sale of shares in Natl Development Bank, with upcoming projects involving AirLanka and Sri Lanka Telecom more promising.

Management, Economic policy, Privatization, Privatization (Business), SriLankan Airlines Ltd.

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Diplomatic advantage: as Tiger truce fails, Colombo seeks foreign allies

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Sri Lanka's government has turned its dispute with the Tamil Tigers into a positive event on the international scene. Because the Tigers broke the truce with the government, Sri Lankan officials have been successful in pleading for economic and military assistance from countries such as Israel and South Korea. Some feel that the price they paid for relations with South Korea, passing on a UN Security Council chair, was too high.

International relations

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