Sri Lanka facing attacks, international isolation: analysts

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2007

COLOMBO (AFP) — Sri Lanka has vowed to wage more attacks against Tamil rebels but analysts warn it faces the prospect of devastating retaliation and risks international isolation over rising rights abuses.

State-run media said last week that Tamil Tiger rebels were preparing for attacks on the capital's harbour, oil storage complex and electricity supply in response to government attacks in the north and east.

Both sides suffered heavy losses earlier this month when the army advanced into rebel-held territory but was beaten back by a major counter-attack.

"The territory captured in the northern theatre after months of operations was lost in a single day when the Tigers hit back," defence analyst Namal Perera said. "The signs are that we are headed for a...