Some rebels say Sri Lankan forces ignoring orders to cease military operations Sri Lanka : Forces ordered to cease use of heavy - lift weapons , combat aircraft Rebels say fighter bombers continued to attack civilian targets after announcement . Developments come after Sri Lankan officials reject rebels ' cease - fire offer .
Tamil rebels say Sri Lankan forces ignoring orders to end military operations Sri Lanka : Forces ordered to cease use of heavy-caliber guns , combat aircraft Rebels say fighter bombers continued to bomb civilian targets after announcement . Developments come after Sri Lankan officials reject rebels ' cease-fire offer .