The situation is alarming. There is a lot of concern what will happen.

It is very worrying. The situation is very fragile.

The question is how much the security forces can take and the cease-fire can hold. There are powers and elements that do not want peace within this country.

As the small-arms fire against the helicopter originated from an area controlled by the L.T.T.E., the L.T.T.E. must bear responsibility.

It is now instrumental that decisive actions are taken so that the perpetrators can be apprehended and brought to justice. Only then can an environment be created that is conducive for renewed peace talks.

There are definitely powers working in the northeast at the moment who do not want peace.