Soldiers conduct a search operation for Tamil Tiger rebels in the village of Verugal in Trincomalee, northeast Sri Lanka January 22, 2007. Sri Lanka's government vowed on Monday to eradicate Tamil Tiger rebels from swathes of jungle in the island's east after capturing a key stronghold, but said they could avoid more fighting if they agreed to peace talks. Picture taken January 22, 2007. REUTERS/Stringer (SRI LANKA)