COLOMBO, Oct 27, Reuter: The Sri Lankan government said on Thursday it was extending until next Sunday a weeklong truce in its battle against Marxist rebels.
The announcement followed two hours of talks between President Junius Jayewardene and representatives of seven opposition parties a government statement said.
“A detailed discussion took place to resolve the current political situation,” the brief statement said, adding that the talks would continue on Sunday.
Political sources said the discussions, the second round in seven days, centered on opposition for parliament to be dissolved immediately and for a caretaker administration to be formed to supervise presidential and parliamentary elections.
Article extracted from this publication >> November 4, 1988
