Children faint from hunger, starvation deaths reported in Vanni: Health officials in Vanni report that several children faint from hunger within the so-called safety zone every day. Deliberate denial of food by Colombo, especially milk powder for children, have caused severe malnutrition and starvation as local media reported at least 9 starvation deaths in recent days. Full Article
Colombo builds up for imminent massacre: Sri Lanka Army (SLA) during the weekend has reportedly been engaged in heavy deployment of its troops poised for a major onslaught. All kinds of heavy weapons, including prohibited ones, are ready for deployment on the ‘No Fire Zone’, the sources said. Full Article
Tags: 2009, On this Day: May 3
