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Sri Lankan leader talks exclusively to Al Jazeera - 08 Oct 08 Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Sri Lankan president, has called on the Tamil Tigers' to surrender, as government forces close in on their de facto capital of Kilinochchi. Rajapaksa, who is viewed as a hardliner, has long rejected the rebels' demands for Tamil autonomy. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Tony Birtley began by asking him if the rebels were now on the brink of defeat. Tags: Tony Birtley al jazeera english tamil tigers sri lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa terrorist war central south asia |
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Iranian foreign minister speaks to Al Jazeera 01 Oct 2008 Array Tags: |