South African Government offers condolences on the death of
Chief Negotiator for the Tamil Tigers
Chief Negotiator for the Tamil Tigers
21 December 2006
The South African government extends its heartfelt condolences to
colleagues, family and friends of Anton Balasingham, politician, strategist and
chief negotiator on behalf of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (Tamil
Tigers) and the government of Sri Lanka.
The South African government calls on the Tamil and Singalese people to
consolidate endeavours to resolve their current political challenges through a
negotiated solution.
The greatest tribute that the Tamil or Singalese people can pay to
Balasingham is to intensify their efforts to end the current cycle of violence
and restart peace negotiations.
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
21 December 2006
