1.   In Jaffna, many Tamils fear that powerful Sinhalese nationalist groups may force Mrs. Kumaratunga to pull back from her concessions.

2.   But some Sinhalese groups oppose the creation of a unified Tamil province.

3.   Ending the ban is a sensitive issue because many Sinhalese nationalist groups, representing the ethnic majority, do not favor giving many concessions to the Tamil Tigers.

4.   The draft constitution promising wide autonomy to provinces is being opposed by both Tamil and Sinhalese groups on this small island country off the southern tip of India.

5.   The victims were from the majority Sinhalese ethnic group, whom the Tamils accuse of discrimination.

6.   The victims were from the majority Sinhalese group, whom the Tamils claim discriminate against them.

7.   The victims were of the majority Sinhalese ethnic group, whom the Tamils claim discriminate against them.

8.   The victims were of the majority Sinhalese group, whom the Tamils claim discriminate against them.

9.   The victims were from the majority Sinhalese group, whom the Tamils accuse of discrimination.

10.   Tillekeratne is from the majority Sinhalese ethnic group.