25 Quotes by Hagrup Haukland

That atmosphere between the two parties is at rock-bottom levels ... The air between them is poisoned, more or less.

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

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.

When the parties have their talks in Geneva, they need a stable environment. My fingers are crossed we will not have a major incident between now and then. Any serious incident could derail the process.

We have seen with our own eyes the security forces being very harsh on the local population after the attacks on them. That is understandable but it is not acceptable. But it has come down in the last few days.

We saw one dead body early this morning... shot to death.

As the small arms fire against the helicopter originated from an area controlled by the LTTE, the LTTE must bear responsibility.

The situation is already bad and I fear that such incidents may affect the next round of talks.

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