Sri Lanka’s Tigers have rejected plans for peace talks in Geneva on February 15 because of reported abductions of pro-Tiger aid workers, and want talks later in the month, a rebel source said on Sunday.“February 15 is completely out,” the rebel source said.“The Tigers are keen to go to Geneva for talks, but the Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) abductions have affected the atmosphere.” “The Tamil people are in a panic and are aiming for talks at the end of February,” he added, referring to the reported abduction of 10 TRO aid workers that some fear is a Tiger propaganda stunt. The Tigers say the abducted were lifted by government-backed paramilitiaries, which the government and military deny.
