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The Indian government has announced a ceasefire to encourage Tamil rebels to surrender, aiming to end a four-year rebellion that has caused significant casualties and displacement. This follows a 41-day military offensive against the Tamil Tigers, a major guerrilla group opposing the Indo-Sri Lankan accord. While Indian forces control urban areas like Vagunia, rebels dominate rural regions. Smaller rebel groups, such as TELO and the People's Organization of Tamil Elam, remain armed and cautious about the peace agreement, prepared to fight the Tamil Tigers if necessary. Despite the ceasefire, internal conflicts among rival groups suggest that peace is not yet assured.

What was the purpose of the Indian government's latest ceasefire call?

What has been the impact of the rebellion in the north and east of India?

What was the response of the Tamil Tigers to the Indo-Sri Lankan accord?

How do the smaller rebel groups view the peace agreement?

What does the future seem to hold for the conflict according to the text?