United Nations agencies in Sri Lanka have said they are unable to advise civilians to vacate LTTE-controlled areas despite a government request to this effect.
Heavy fighting in the Wanni has forced thousands of civilians to move deeper into guerrilla-dominated areas.
The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), a political party led by Buddhist monks, has announced that it will push for a new Act that would give religious organisations greater flexibility under the law on the subject of noise pollution.
