Talks Not Seen As Solution for Sri Lanka [2008-07-23]

Archbishop: Fighting May Be Only Path to Peace By Will Taylor COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, JULY 23, 2008 .- The civil war in Sri Lanka between the government and the separatist Tamil Tigers has now reached a point where opportunities for dialogue are basically nonexistent, says the archbishop of Colombo. Speaking from Colombo to Vatican Radio, Archbishop Oswald Gomis added that fighting will likely prove to be the only way to end the conflict. He said, “There are certain people who feel that this may be the only way to a solution; though there are those who still advocate peace talks. "I mean the ideal would be if they could come to terms, and the government has certainly said they are prepared to have talks provided the rebels give up their arms; however the Tamil Tigers have said they will not give up their arms -- so it’s a... [read full story]