Sri Lanka declares 48-hour cease-fire in civil war

April 12 2009 16:33:12

Sri Lanka declares 48-hour cease-fire in civil war

Agence France-Presse

Mahinda Rajapakse's office said the move would allow thousands of Tamil civilians trapped in the fighting to celebrate the New Year. "His Excellency has directed the armed forces of the state to restrict their operations during the New Year to those of a defensive nature," the statement said.

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