On April 2, a political alliance led by Kumaratunga, who has taken a tough line on the rebels, won the most seats in parliamentary elections, defeating the party led by former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who initiated the most recent round of peace efforts.
Sun, Apr 11, 2004 - Page 5 News List
Tamil rebel faction retreats after battle
FIGHT ANOTHER DAY The leader of an armed group that has broken away from Sri Lanka's main rebel army has pulled his forces back after taking heavy fire
AP , KAJUWATTE, SRI LANKA
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