1. President Chandrika Kumaratunga had campaigned on a pledge to end the war with Tamil Tiger rebels by offering the minority Tamils greater autonomy in a new constitution. 2. But negotiators are yet to begin discussing political issues such as giving minority Tamils greater autonomy. 3. President Chandrika Kumaratunga renewed an offer Saturday to grant minority Tamils political autonomy and negotiate peace with separatist rebels. 4. President Chandrika Kumaratunga renewed an offer Monday to grant minority Tamils political autonomy and negotiate peace with separatist rebels. |
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