There are camps in some areas that are very close to the security forces and the security forces know about them.

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.

It is very worrying. The situation is very fragile.

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.

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

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.