This had represented a challenge to Mr Prabhakaran.

这对Prabhakaran先生来说代表了挑战。

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"For weeks later, I kept 5000 food packets ready at hand as one no-one knew when the need would arise," Prabhakaran says.

“数周后，我手中的储备食品就达到5000包，因为当时没有人知道什么时候会有需求，” Prabhakaran说。

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The Tigers' leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran, turned down a Norwegian proposal for a joint signing ceremony.

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No one seems to take issue with Mr Prabhakaran, whose picture adorns most shops.

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But nor were the Tamil Tigers, under their leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, any more trusting.

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