Hagrup Haukland
Hagrup Haukland
Hagrup Haukland is a retired Norwegian army officer. In 1995 he was a sector commander for the United Nations Protection Forcein Bosnia heading 6,000 multinational troops including the 400 soldiers who witnessed the Srebrenica Massacre. After his military career he headed the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission...
attacks eyes few forces harsh last local population security seen
We have seen with our own eyes the security forces being very harsh on the local population after the attacks on them. That is understandable but it is not acceptable. But it has come down in the last few days.
attacks fears next round talks
If such attacks and killings should reoccur, the SLMM (Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission) fears that the next round of talks is put at stake.
attacks fears next round talks
If such attacks and killings should reoccur, the SLMM fears that the next round of talks is put at stake.
areas camps close forces security
There are camps in some areas that are very close to the security forces and the security forces know about them.
definitely moment northeast peace powers
There are definitely powers working in the northeast at the moment who do not want peace.
actions brought conducive created decisive environment peace renewed taken
It is now instrumental that decisive actions are taken so that the perpetrators can be apprehended and brought to justice. Only then can an environment be created that is conducive for renewed peace talks.
bad danger geneva meeting sad
It is a very bad and sad sign. If it is so, then the Geneva meeting may be in danger or jeopardy.
air atmosphere levels parties
That atmosphere between the two parties is at rock-bottom levels ... The air between them is poisoned, more or less.
danger sure
I'm sure that the ceasefire is in danger more than ever before.
adding military ongoing petrol sealed serious
The military have sealed off the area. It is very, very serious -- it's really adding petrol to an ongoing situation.
against area arms bear controlled fire helicopter originated small
As the small arms fire against the helicopter originated from an area controlled by the LTTE, the LTTE must bear responsibility.
body dead early saw shot
We saw one dead body early this morning... shot to death.
serious
This is the most serious incident, the way we see it, during the 3-1/2-year ceasefire.
situation
It is very worrying. The situation is very fragile.