Tiger demands delays peace talks: US Congressman
In a statement in the House of Representatives on October 7, regarding the Sri Lankan situation, US Congressman James A. Leach said the prospects for a resumption of the peace talks appeared bleak because of the conditions set by the rebels, who were demanding sweeping powers over law enforcement, tax collection, military affairs, administration of foreign aid and other matters which were currently vested in the central government.

Leach, who is the chairman of the House International Relations Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, asserted the rebels were assassinating members of their community who dared to advocate democratic change.

"In practical terms, the LTTE's diktat means that Tamils who dare to advocate democratic change, independently contest elections and speak out against or actively oppose the Tigers will be targeted for assassination".

He added that the international community needed to consider additional steps.

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