Sri Lanka rebels offer ten-day ceasefire

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Updated July 23, 2008 10:58:53

Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire for the duration of the South Asian leaders summit; while the government has rejected the gesture.

Presenter: Joanna McCarthy
Speakers: Dr Jehan Perera from Sri Lanka's National Peace Council.

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