Apr 30th, 2009 - BBC NEWS
Related topics:
Sri Lanka says it needs the loan to pay for post-war reconstruction
Sri Lanka has denied reports that a proposed loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is being delayed by the US, officials say.
American officials said the move was aimed at putting pressure on Colombo to do more to help civilians caught up in the fighting in the north.
Related stories:
IMF under pressure to delay Sri Lanka's $1.9bn aid loan
Apr 30th, 2009 - guardian.co.uk
The International Monetary Fund came under growing pressure yesterday to delay a $1.9bn (£1.3bn) emergency loan to Sri Lanka, as Colombo emphatically rejected British and French calls for a ceasefire in its campaign against the Tamil Tigers.
Sri Lanka's President says Tamil Rebels Days Away from Defeat
Apr 30th, 2009 - VOA News
Sri Lanka says the territory controlled by Tamil Tiger rebels has now been reduced to a mere five square kilometers and that they are less than a week away from defeat...
Ex-rebels allege Tamil Tiger war crimes
Apr 30th, 2009 - UPI
SRI JAYAWARDENAPURA-KOTTE, Sri Lanka, April 30 (UPI) -- Former Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka accused ex-comrades of war crimes, alleging they killed more than 200 Tamil civilians trying to escape a "no-fire zone.
Sri Lanka rejects ceasefire despite fresh pressure
Apr 30th, 2009 - Reuters
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa said on Thursday his government had no intention of a ceasefire with Tamil Tiger rebels, telling international critics the military's actions constituted a "humanitarian operation.
US acts to delay IMF loan to Sri Lanka - officials
Apr 29th, 2009 - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has decided to delay a $1.9 billion (1.28 billion pounds) International Monetary Fund loan to Sri Lanka to try to pressure Colombo...
Related videos from YouTube:
2:58President says approval of IMF loan is a major achievement-25.07.2009-ITN News Sri Lanka
President Rajapaksa has pointed out that it was a major achievement for Sri Lanka to secure the IMF loan defeating attempts of all conspirators. The President opined that some politicians of the country attempted to block the IMF loan that was sought ...
2:16Sri Lanka IMF loan lays base to increase foreign reserves - CB
Sri Lanka IMF loan lays base to increase foreign reserves - CB
2:272.5 Billion Dollar IMF loan in eight instalments-23.07.2009-ITN News Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will receive the 2.5 billion US Dollar IMF loan in instalments. Minister Prof. GL Peiris said it will be an impetus for the development programme, strengthening the economy. Addressing a media briefing, the Minister ...
10:11Sri Lanka Thulaawa How to Spend IMF Loan Part 01
Sri Lanka Thulaawa How to Spend IMF Loan Part 01
