United Nations, January 17, SPA -- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned attacks in Sri Lanka on Wednesday that came as a ceasefire agreement between the government and separatist rebels officially ended. In attacks in Colombo, the country’s capital, included the bombing of a civilian bus. Rebels for the so-called Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) reportedly gunned down victims fleeing the scene. In a statement, Ban said “the only way to stop further violence in Sri Lanka is through dialogue.” "He urges the parties concerned to undertake genuine efforts to achieve a peaceful negotiated solution,” the press release said. Wednesday marked the final day of the truce agreed to by the government and the LTTE in 2002. The truce has been largely ignored by both sides since it was signed.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/518484