Anton Balasingham

Sri Lankan-English negotiator in peace talks

Anton Balasingham - Sri Lankan-English negotiator in peace talks
Born

March 4th, 1938
87 years ago

Died

December 14th, 2006
18 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Sri Lanka

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A prominent negotiator in Sri Lanka's civil conflict, played a crucial role in peace negotiations between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government. Worked extensively to establish frameworks for ceasefires and formal talks aimed at political solutions. Authored numerous documents outlining the LTTE's positions and demands during the peace process. Contributed to the 2002 ceasefire agreement, which marked a significant attempt to resolve decades of conflict through dialogue and negotiation. Actively engaged in international diplomacy to garner support for the Tamil cause.

Negotiated the 2002 ceasefire agreement

Authored key documents for LTTE's negotiations

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