The government's outright rejection for a truce with Tamil Tiger rebels came a day after the European Union said the situation of civilians trapped in the war zone is dangerous and called for a cease-fire to allow humanitarian aid into the region.
VOA: standard.2009.03.17
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"I believe Kurdistan is like a baby tiger, " said Zedbagi, sipping a latte in a Western-style espresso bar in the Family Mall, Irbil's largest shopping center.