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WASHINGTON: The US-led 'Tokyo Co-Chairs' on Sunday asked the Sri Lankan government to offer amnesty to the Tamil Tigers, devise a clear resettlement plan and open the way for a political dialogue with the rebels.

A statement in this regard was issued by the US State Department today on behalf of Tokyo Co-Chairs, which had its third teleconference in less than 10 days to discuss the deteriorating situation in Sri Lanka.

Calling on the Sri Lankan Government and the Tamil Tigers to end hostilities, the State Department Acting Spokesman Mr Robert Wood said: “We urge the Tamil Tigers to lay down arms to a neutral third party.”

“We further urge the Government of Sri Lanka to offer amnesty to most Tamil Tigers and to devise a clear resettlement plan and to open the way for a political dialogue,” he said.

Welcoming the reported escape of civilians from the conflict zone in northern Sri Lanka, the statement said Co-Chairs remained deeply concerned about the large number of civilians who are still caught in the conflict area. - PTI

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