CO-CHAIRS DEPLORE ATTACK ON MILITARY CHIEF

The Co-Chairs condemn absolutely the attempted assassination this afternoon of Lt General Sarath Fonseka, head of the Sri Lankan army.

The Co-Chairs send their condolences to the families of the persons who lost their lives in the attack.

The Co-Chairs call on the LTTE to cease all suicide attacks and other forms of violence.

Co-Chairs express their grave concern about further escalation of violence.

25 April 2006