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Bala in his early thirties and myself at 24.

Bala in his early thirties and myself at 24.

Our wedding in South London, in 1978.

Our wedding in South London, in 1978.

With my family in Warragul, Australia in 1989.

With my family in Warragul, Australia in 1989. From left to right (seated) my father, Bruce Wilby, myself, my mother Betty.  Standing my older brother Brent, my younger sister Lynley and my younger brother David.

The wedding of Mr. Pirabakaran and Mathivathani (Mathy)

The wedding of Mr. Pirabakaran and Mathivathani (Mathy) at the Hindu temple in Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu on the 1st October 1984. I am performing the traditional blessing.

Bala being deported to London from India in August 1985.

Bala being deported to London from India in August 1985.

A hole in the roof of our bedroom caused by bomb blast in Chennai, 1985.

A hole in the roof of our bedroom caused by bomb blast in Chennai, 1985.

LTTE delegation with the former Sri Lankan President Mr. R Premadasa.

LTTE delegation with the former Sri Lankan President Mr. R Premadasa. Left to right L Thilakar, myself, Bala, the President, Yogaratnam Yogi and Paramu Murthy.

Taking notes during a private session with the then President Mr Premadasa.

Taking notes during a private session with the then President Mr Premadasa.

In the Mullaitivu jungle with leopard cubs.

In the Mullaitivu jungle with leopard cubs. Mr. Pirabakaran seated on the right, 1989.

Sugi, the former commander of the women fighters, leads me to the jungle training camp, 1989.

Sugi, the former commander of the women fighters, leads me to the jungle training camp, 1989.

Bala and myself in discussion with Mr Pirabakaran in his ‘one-four’ Base at Alampil, 1989.

Bala and myself in discussion with Mr Pirabakaran in his ‘one-four’ Base at Alampil, 1989.

Meeting the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr Karunanidhi in Chennai, 1989.

Meeting the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr Karunanidhi in Chennai, 1989. From left to right, Mr Karunanidhi, Bala, Yogi and myself.

Kittu’s wedding in Colombo, 1989.

Kittu’s wedding in Colombo, 1989. From left to right myself, Kittu, Cynthia and Bala

The chief negotiator for Sri Lanka, Mr Hameed

The chief negotiator for Sri Lanka, Mr Hameed (on the right) in discussion with LTTE delegates in Jaffna, 1990.

Discussing with ICRC officials in Jaffna.

Discussing with ICRC officials in Jaffna. On the left is Dr Pathmalojini, 1991.

Addressing the women’s conference at the Windsor theatre, Jaffna in 1990.

Addressing the women’s conference at the Windsor theatre, Jaffna in 1990.

Myself with Col. Kittu’s mother, affectionately called ‘Kittu Amma’ in Jaffna, 1990.

Myself with Col. Kittu’s mother, affectionately called ‘Kittu Amma’ in Jaffna, 1990.

Addressing a public rally in Batticaloa 1989

Addressing a public rally in Batticaloa 1989. To the right Mr. Kasi Anandan translating my speech.

Bala and myself with Karikalan

Bala and myself with Karikalan, the political leader of the Eastern Province in Amparai, 1989.

Sitting outside our bunker with our dog Jimmy in Jaffna 1990.

Sitting outside our bunker with our dog Jimmy in Jaffna 1990.

Carrying a weapon for self-defence, 1991.

Carrying a weapon for self-defence, 1991.

Discussing issues with the women fighters of the LTTE in Jaffna 1990.

Discussing issues with the women fighters of the LTTE in Jaffna 1990.

Scraping coconut for a meal in Jaffna, 1993.

Scraping coconut for a meal in Jaffna, 1993.

At a meeting with Mr Thamil Chelvan, political wing leader of the LTTE, 1995.

At a meeting with Mr Thamil Chelvan, political wing leader of the LTTE, 1995.

Enjoying a meal with the senior leader Baby Subramaniam and his wife Vetti Chelvi, 1992.

Enjoying a meal with the senior leader Baby Subramaniam and his wife Vetti Chelvi, 1992.

At a wedding function in Mullaitivu with Mr. Pirabakaran and his wife, Mathy in late 1998.

At a wedding function in Mullaitivu with Mr. Pirabakaran and his wife, Mathy in late 1998.