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January - 1 
A civilian, identified as M. Bandara and his wife P.J Mallika, were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Mantotta in the Ampara district on January 1, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres
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A civilian, identified as M. Bandara and his wife P.J Mallika, were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Mantotta in the Ampara district on January 1, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres shot dead another civilian, Sudubanda Rathnayaka and his wife Somawathi Rathnayaka, along the 3rd canal road in the Bakmitiyawa area. Both the couples were Singhalese.
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January - 1 
Defence Authorities have reportedly requested the public to be more vigilant about sleeper Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres living outside the North and East preparing for major attacks targeting sensitive economic or military centres i
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Defence Authorities have reportedly requested the public to be more vigilant about sleeper Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres living outside the North and East preparing for major attacks targeting sensitive economic or military centres in the South, especially in the Western province, reports Daily News. A senior unnamed Defence Ministry official told Daily News that the public should be more vigilant about sleeper LTTE cadres living in Colombo and suburban areas posing as normal civilians awaiting instructions from the LTTE to accomplish their missions. "There is a tendency among these LTTE cadres to pose as Muslims as to make their tasks easier," the official added.
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January - 1 
LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting troops at Navalady in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier and injuring two others.
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LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting troops at Navalady in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier and injuring two others.
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January - 1 
On January 1, a Police jeep was caught up in an LTTE claymore mine explosion at Settikulam in the Vavuniya district. Two Police constables in the jeep were killed and one more sustained injuries in the incident.
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On January 1, a Police jeep was caught up in an LTTE claymore mine explosion at Settikulam in the Vavuniya district. Two Police constables in the jeep were killed and one more sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 1 
On January 1, Kurumankadu Police Post in the Vavuniya district came under LTTE hand grenade attack.
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On January 1, Kurumankadu Police Post in the Vavuniya district came under LTTE hand grenade attack.
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January - 1 
President Mahinda Rajapakse has expressed hope for a sustainable peace that would bring about "a new era of trust and understanding" among all the people of Sri Lanka, according to Colombo Page. The President said in his New Year message, "…We hope t
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has expressed hope for a sustainable peace that would bring about "a new era of trust and understanding" among all the people of Sri Lanka, according to Colombo Page. The President said in his New Year message, "…We hope this New Year will bring the long awaited genuine and sustainable peace to our land; bring about a new era of trust and understanding among all our people, and enable us to move forward together to solve our social and political problems. It is necessary for us to re-dedicate ourselves to the defeat of terrorism and violence, and foster tolerance and understanding in the search for a better future for our country and nation. "
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January - 1 
Sri Lankan Army Commander Sarath Fonseka stated that the country has moved forward to wipe out terrorism and protect the territorial integrity of the nation. Addressing Army officers and other ranks on New Year's day, the Army Chief said, "Our sole i
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Sri Lankan Army Commander Sarath Fonseka stated that the country has moved forward to wipe out terrorism and protect the territorial integrity of the nation. Addressing Army officers and other ranks on New Year's day, the Army Chief said, "Our sole intention is to create a peaceful and conducive environment where everybody could live in peace and harmony after granting every citizen of his/her human rights. This is possible after rooting out terrorism. "
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January - 1 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has begun issuing identity cards (ID) to civilians living in territories under their control, according to Colombo Page. The Commissioner of the Tamil Eelam Department of Registration of Persons, S. Jeyenth
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has begun issuing identity cards (ID) to civilians living in territories under their control, according to Colombo Page. The Commissioner of the Tamil Eelam Department of Registration of Persons, S. Jeyenthiran, issued the first high-tech identity card with a Social Security Number, by which a person is identified in a computer network, to LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran. The LTTE is often charged with forging National Identity Cards issued by the Sri Lanka Persons Registration Department for the use of military operatives planted by the organization in Colombo and other areas in Sri Lanka. An LTTE statement said the "civil administration" in its administered regions in Northeast has launched "Tamil Eelam National Registry of Persons" on January 1, adds The Hindu. The card would function as the SSN as used in many western democracies, according to Tamil Net, which added that a Tamil Eelam national registration number is to be assigned to each person to strengthen the effectiveness of a computerised administration.
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Troops recovered the dead bodies of three Tamil youths, believed to be supporters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel Karuna, from the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on January 1, reports Sri Lanka Army
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Troops recovered the dead bodies of three Tamil youths, believed to be supporters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel Karuna, from the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on January 1, reports Sri Lanka Army. Civilians informed the troops that three dead bodies were found lying close to a church in the area, apparently killed by the LTTE cadres on December 31. The victims were identified as Sivanesvaram Puwanesvaram, Senthurai and Yoganadan Mayuran.
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January - 1 
Troops retaliated LTTE fire when villagers of Rameshpuram in the Batticaloa district turned panic and began to run in all directions on January 1-morning as a chain of outfit mortar fire hit the village area between Black Bridge and Chenkalady.
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Troops retaliated LTTE fire when villagers of Rameshpuram in the Batticaloa district turned panic and began to run in all directions on January 1-morning as a chain of outfit mortar fire hit the village area between Black Bridge and Chenkalady.
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January - 2 
A 16-year-old teenager who had been reportedly abducted earlier by LTTE cadres managed to escape from a LTTE training camp and sought protection from the Army camp at Kiran in the Batticaloa district.
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A 16-year-old teenager who had been reportedly abducted earlier by LTTE cadres managed to escape from a LTTE training camp and sought protection from the Army camp at Kiran in the Batticaloa district.
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January - 2 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired small arms at the Police Constables providing security at the Poonthottam refugee camp in the same district.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired small arms at the Police Constables providing security at the Poonthottam refugee camp in the same district.
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January - 2 
A LTTE senior leader Seevaratnam Puleedevan said that the death toll from the air strike on Mannar Sea-Tiger base on January 2 rose to 16 on January 3 when two injured children succumbed to their injuries, according to Associated Press. "We condemn t
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A LTTE senior leader Seevaratnam Puleedevan said that the death toll from the air strike on Mannar Sea-Tiger base on January 2 rose to 16 on January 3 when two injured children succumbed to their injuries, according to Associated Press. "We condemn this brutal attack and we warn the Sri Lanka state of serious repercussions," Puleedevan said.
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January - 2 
Colombo Page quoting Military sources reports that the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) destroyed a Sea-Tiger base in Mannar on January 2. Similarly, SLAF launched an aerial attack on the Panichchankerni LTTE mortar positions in the Vakare region of Battic
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Colombo Page quoting Military sources reports that the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) destroyed a Sea-Tiger base in Mannar on January 2. Similarly, SLAF launched an aerial attack on the Panichchankerni LTTE mortar positions in the Vakare region of Batticaloa district and destroyed several mortar and artillery gun positions. "With view to eradicating Sea Tiger capabilities in north of Mannar, SLAF Kfir jets this morning bombed several identified Tiger terrorist targets in Illuppaikadavai, Mannar, and Panichchankerni in Vakarai," Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said. He added that the jets bombed targets after conducting surveillance in the area, and this particular Sea-Tiger base had been regularly used by the LTTE to launch deadly attacks on the Sri Lankan naval fleet on duty in the seas around the Gulf of Mannar. Meanwhile, the LTTE claimed that due to the aerial bombing, at least 15 people died and several others were injured. However, the Sri Lankan Government denied that the SLAF bombed civilian settlements. The Media Centre for National Security stated that SLAF Kfir jets carried out air strikes on a well-identified target - a Sea Tiger base in Illuppaikadaval, north of Mannar.
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January - 2 
Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lankan Government said that it would take legal action against any institution or organization that is issuing bogus identity cards. The statement follows reports that the LTTE has started to issue ID cards. "Some me
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Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lankan Government said that it would take legal action against any institution or organization that is issuing bogus identity cards. The statement follows reports that the LTTE has started to issue ID cards. "Some media reports have revealed that the LTTE is issuing bogus identification cards to the Tamil people of the North and East. The Government of Sri Lanka reiterates that the only authority permitted to issue National Identity Cards is the Commissioner of Registration of Persons," the Government said in a statement on January 2. Possessing or issuing ID cards other than the National Identity Card issued by the Department of Registration of Persons is illegal and anyone found in violation will be severely dealt with by the government under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the Registration of Persons Act No. 32 of 1968, it added.
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January - 2 
Defence spokesperson, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, said that the pullout of the truce monitors from the Northeast has paved the way for the LTTE to engage in large-scale child recruitment freely in the East, reports Daily News.
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Defence spokesperson, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, said that the pullout of the truce monitors from the Northeast has paved the way for the LTTE to engage in large-scale child recruitment freely in the East, reports Daily News.
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January - 2 
Four soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres fired artillery at the west of Vakare in the Batticaloa district.
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Four soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres fired artillery at the west of Vakare in the Batticaloa district.
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January - 2 
SLA reports that troops recovered a hand grenade near the Unachchimadam Brigade in the Batticaloa district on January 2.
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SLA reports that troops recovered a hand grenade near the Unachchimadam Brigade in the Batticaloa district on January 2.
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January - 2 
The Government on January 2 stated that it was not ready to negotiate with the LTTE to seek the release of the Jordanian vessel ‘Farah lll’ which remained in outfit custody in Mullaitivu but warned it would take appropriate action at the appropriate
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The Government on January 2 stated that it was not ready to negotiate with the LTTE to seek the release of the Jordanian vessel ‘Farah lll’ which remained in outfit custody in Mullaitivu but warned it would take appropriate action at the appropriate time, reports Daily Mirror. According to sources the appropriate action may include either removing the ship by force or leaving it in outfit custody.
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January - 2 
Three Sri Lankan Military officers have been taken into custody and will face a court-martial for helping the LTTE, the Defense Ministry said. Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said the officers — two majors and a captain — will stand tria
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Three Sri Lankan Military officers have been taken into custody and will face a court-martial for helping the LTTE, the Defense Ministry said. Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said the officers — two majors and a captain — will stand trial for allegedly passing information to LTTE on the movements of Government and military officials and potential targets in the capital Colombo.
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January - 2 
Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres directed mortar fire towards Vavunativu Army camp in the Batticaloa district, reports SLA.
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Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres directed mortar fire towards Vavunativu Army camp in the Batticaloa district, reports SLA.
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January - 2 
Two Police Constables sustained injuries when LTTE cadres hiding in wayside jungles activated a claymore mine targeting a Police team on foot patrol in the Thonikal area of Vavuniya district.
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Two Police Constables sustained injuries when LTTE cadres hiding in wayside jungles activated a claymore mine targeting a Police team on foot patrol in the Thonikal area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 3 
According to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kafir jets bombed a LTTE heavy gun position in the general area (area under Government control) of Verugal in the Batticaloa district. “Around 10.00 a.m. Kfir attack aircraft bombe
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According to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kafir jets bombed a LTTE heavy gun position in the general area (area under Government control) of Verugal in the Batticaloa district. “Around 10.00 a.m. Kfir attack aircraft bombed a Tiger heavy weapons site in the north of Verugal,” adds Colombo Page quoting a senior military official.
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January - 3 
Colombo Page reports that the United Nations (U.N.) called on the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to stop fighting, protect the innocent, and resume peace talks. “Sri Lankans continue to suffer deeply due to this con
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Colombo Page reports that the United Nations (U.N.) called on the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to stop fighting, protect the innocent, and resume peace talks. “Sri Lankans continue to suffer deeply due to this conflict, and today’s loss of life is a source of deepest concern,” said U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator Margareta Wahlström on January 3. She added, “It is imperative that both sides to the conflict take all measures to fulfill their obligations under international law to protect civilians in this conflict; we have too often seen them fall short in this duty.” As reported earlier the LTTE alleged that 14 civilians were killed during the aerial bombardment of the LTTE-controlled coastal village of Illupaikadavai in the Mannar district by the Sri Lankan Air Force.
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January - 3 
One soldier was injured when cadres of the Liberation tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) fired mortars and rocket-propelled grenades at a Military camp in the Mannar district on January 3, according to Associated Press.
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One soldier was injured when cadres of the Liberation tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) fired mortars and rocket-propelled grenades at a Military camp in the Mannar district on January 3, according to Associated Press.
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January - 3 
Special Task Force recovered one T 56 weapon, five magazines, hundred and forty-six ammunition, four hand grenades and an antenna of a radio set hidden in the jungle close to the Kalikumaram village on Vavuniya – Mannar Main supply route.
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Special Task Force recovered one T 56 weapon, five magazines, hundred and forty-six ammunition, four hand grenades and an antenna of a radio set hidden in the jungle close to the Kalikumaram village on Vavuniya – Mannar Main supply route.
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January - 3 
Sri Lanka Army Commander Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka has vowed to liberate the Eastern Province from the LTTE's hold and then to proceed to liberating the Northern Province. The Army Commander said the LTTE would be eradicated from the East within the ne
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Sri Lanka Army Commander Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka has vowed to liberate the Eastern Province from the LTTE's hold and then to proceed to liberating the Northern Province. The Army Commander said the LTTE would be eradicated from the East within the next two to three months.
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January - 4 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Kamalini Kanapathippillai, at Point Pedro in the Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Kamalini Kanapathippillai, at Point Pedro in the Jaffna district.
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January - 4 
Daily News reports that two home guards were arrested for alleged links with the LTTE at Katuvanwila in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district January 3. Senior Superintendent of Police Polonnaruwa Jayantha Wickramasinghe said the two home guards
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Daily News reports that two home guards were arrested for alleged links with the LTTE at Katuvanwila in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district January 3. Senior Superintendent of Police Polonnaruwa Jayantha Wickramasinghe said the two home guards were attached to Welikanda police. He also said two claymore mines, five detonators, an AK-47 and 20 rounds of ammunition were recovered in a jungle close to their houses. "The two suspects revealed that the weapons were given by the LTTE cadres from Vakarai to assassinate some Army personnel," he further said, adding, "It is believed that they had maintained a close relationship with the Tigers in the last six months."
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January - 4 
Media Centre for Ntaional Security in a release on January 4 stated that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) face a severe recruitment problem to fill their numbers as 'fighters' due to heavy losses they sustained in Mavil Aru, Muhamalai, Tho
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Media Centre for Ntaional Security in a release on January 4 stated that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) face a severe recruitment problem to fill their numbers as 'fighters' due to heavy losses they sustained in Mavil Aru, Muhamalai, Thoppur, Sampur, Muttur jetty and Vakarai. The breakaway faction of the outfit led by its former ‘Eastern Commander’ ‘Colonel’ Karuna creates the major hurdle in the recruitment of the outfit. The Eastern Province, the former resources pool to fill the vacancies for their dead and wounded is now closed. Since December 1, 2005 until December 28, 2006 the LTTE reportedly lost 2108 cadres and even more than that were injured. This is estimated, to be over 25 % of what was their total strength and much more if the injured are included. The dead and wounded include 'senior fighters', intelligence cadres and area leaders who are hard to replace. After the cease-fire agreement signed in February 2002, available records indicate that 549 outfit cadres have surrendered until January 2, 2007.
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January - 4 
On January 4, air force fighter craft destroyed a LTTE Sea-Tiger base in the Allampil area of Mullaithivu district.
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On January 4, air force fighter craft destroyed a LTTE Sea-Tiger base in the Allampil area of Mullaithivu district.
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January - 4 
On January 4, LTTE cadres opened fire at Police personnel who were on duty at Forward Defence Line, injuring two Police Constables.
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On January 4, LTTE cadres opened fire at Police personnel who were on duty at Forward Defence Line, injuring two Police Constables.
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January - 4 
On January 4, troops retaliated when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hidden in surrounding jungle areas near an Army point in the Kalyanapura area of Polonnaruwa district opened fire on the Army point, according to Sri Lanka Army repor
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On January 4, troops retaliated when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hidden in surrounding jungle areas near an Army point in the Kalyanapura area of Polonnaruwa district opened fire on the Army point, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. During the subsequent search operation, the dead body of an outfit cadre along with one weapon was recovered. One soldier was also killed in the incident.
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January - 4 
One army soldier was killed and another two sustained injuries when the LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine on an Army foot patrol in the Pirappanmaduwa area of Vavuniya district.
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One army soldier was killed and another two sustained injuries when the LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine on an Army foot patrol in the Pirappanmaduwa area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 4 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine filled with 30 rounds from the Pothpaathy area of Jaffna district on January 3. Elsewhere, troops recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher, one claymore mine remote control device, one 9-volt battery, t
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine filled with 30 rounds from the Pothpaathy area of Jaffna district on January 3. Elsewhere, troops recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher, one claymore mine remote control device, one 9-volt battery, two metres of detonator code and two 9 mm pistol ammunition rounds from the Kantharamadam area. Troops on route clearing patrol in the Thandikulamb area of Vavuniya district recovered a remote controlled claymore mine.
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January - 5 
Air Force fighter craft launched an aerial attack on a Sea-Tiger base of the cost off Mullaithivu after all intelligence reports confirmed the presence of terrorists and their armaments.
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Air Force fighter craft launched an aerial attack on a Sea-Tiger base of the cost off Mullaithivu after all intelligence reports confirmed the presence of terrorists and their armaments.
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January - 5 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at Police point in the Vavuniya town, killing one Police personnel and injuring another, reports SLA.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at Police point in the Vavuniya town, killing one Police personnel and injuring another, reports SLA.
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January - 5 
On January 5, two sailors were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a Naval truck in the Alers Garden area of Trincomalee district.
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On January 5, two sailors were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a Naval truck in the Alers Garden area of Trincomalee district.
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January - 5 
Troops recovered three hand grenades, three magazines and hundred and sixty-seven T-56 ammunition rounds from the Kopai area of Jaffna district on January 5. Elsewhere, at Kokuvil, troops recovered a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines and sixty rounds
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Troops recovered three hand grenades, three magazines and hundred and sixty-seven T-56 ammunition rounds from the Kopai area of Jaffna district on January 5. Elsewhere, at Kokuvil, troops recovered a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines and sixty rounds of T-56 ammunition. Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one remote controller and mobile phone from Kodikamam area on January 7.
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January - 6 
At least 16 persons were killed and 40 others wounded on January 6 as a second explosion occurred in a bus in a span of less than 24 hours in the Galle district, over 80 km from the national capital Colombo, according to The Hindu. A Government state
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At least 16 persons were killed and 40 others wounded on January 6 as a second explosion occurred in a bus in a span of less than 24 hours in the Galle district, over 80 km from the national capital Colombo, according to The Hindu. A Government statement said a passenger bus proceeding from Colombo to Matara was struck by a powerful bomb at 2.35 p.m. On January 5, in a similar explosion aboard a passenger bus on the Colombo-Kandy Highway, at least six persons were killed and 40 others injured.
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January - 6 
At least six passengers were feared dead and sixty-three other received injuries in a blast that was triggered inside a bus bound for Giriulla from Nittambuwa in the Gampaha district on January 5, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The blast,
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At least six passengers were feared dead and sixty-three other received injuries in a blast that was triggered inside a bus bound for Giriulla from Nittambuwa in the Gampaha district on January 5, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The blast, believed to have been caused by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres could have been triggered using an explosive device that might have been placed inside the bus. Six of those passengers in the crowded bus died on the spot following the explosion. BBC Sinhala adds that curfew has been imposed in Attanagalle, Watupitiwala and Nittambuwa until 6 a.m. on January 6 (today). Defense Affairs spokesman, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, accused the outfit for the blast. It was clear that the LTTE was responsible "considering their past track record", Rambukwella told BBC Sinhala. However, the outfit has denied any involvement in the incident.
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January - 6 
At least three soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army were killed as suspected LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a truck at Pattamkulam in the Vavuniya district. The truck was reportedly carrying servicemen on leave and civilians.
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At least three soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army were killed as suspected LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a truck at Pattamkulam in the Vavuniya district. The truck was reportedly carrying servicemen on leave and civilians.
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January - 6 
On January 6, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Uduvil are of Jaffna district, killing one soldier.
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On January 6, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Uduvil are of Jaffna district, killing one soldier.
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January - 6 
On January 6, the dead bodies of two civilians were recovered from Allesgarden and another one from Chelvanayakapuram in the Trincomalee district, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. The three civilians were reporte
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On January 6, the dead bodies of two civilians were recovered from Allesgarden and another one from Chelvanayakapuram in the Trincomalee district, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. The three civilians were reportedly shot dead by unidentified assailants a day earlier.
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January - 6 
The Government blamed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for both explosions and said the outfit is attempting to divert attention from the continuous defeats they have been suffering at the hands of the security forces during the recent pas
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The Government blamed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for both explosions and said the outfit is attempting to divert attention from the continuous defeats they have been suffering at the hands of the security forces during the recent past. "At a moment when the security forces are successfully carrying out counter-terrorist measures to restore civil administration in the north and east, the LTTE has resorted to engage in terror attacks in the south in a bid to disrupt normalcy. "The Government reiterates that terror attacks will not deter its efforts to find a peaceful solution to the national problem… The LTTE's terror attacks will only strengthen the Government's resolve to defeat terrorism and restore normalcy in the north and east," a spokesman for the Government said in a statement. However, the LTTE defence spokesperson Ilanthirayan termed it as a baseless allegation and said it was aimed at discrediting the LTTE.
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January - 6 
The Island reports that the Military campaign in the East is now in a decisive phase with the Air Force going flat out against Sea-Tigers as part of its strategy to protect the Trincomalee-Jaffna sea supply route. The military believes that the LTTE
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The Island reports that the Military campaign in the East is now in a decisive phase with the Air Force going flat out against Sea-Tigers as part of its strategy to protect the Trincomalee-Jaffna sea supply route. The military believes that the LTTE would try to disrupt the sea route to pressure the Jaffna-based security forces. "We are taking pre-emptive action," an official said adding that unmanned aerial vehicles, operating over the LTTE-held territory, had been successful in pinpointing targets.
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January - 6 
Two women were injured in a blast near the Jaffna Secretariat at Kachcheri - Nallur road, near the abandoned Jaffna railway station, on January 6, the Website added. One of them, identified as Ponnuthurai Philomina, succumbed to her injuries later.
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Two women were injured in a blast near the Jaffna Secretariat at Kachcheri - Nallur road, near the abandoned Jaffna railway station, on January 6, the Website added. One of them, identified as Ponnuthurai Philomina, succumbed to her injuries later.
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January - 7 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired artillery shells on Mavil Aru, Kallar, Mahindapura and Kadjuwatte Army camps in Trincomalee district from un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) of Vakarai, killing one soldier and injuring four others.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired artillery shells on Mavil Aru, Kallar, Mahindapura and Kadjuwatte Army camps in Trincomalee district from un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) of Vakarai, killing one soldier and injuring four others.
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January - 7 
A school bus was set ablaze by the LTTE cadres after forcing out its occupants near the Hindu Vidyalaya in Jaffna on January 7.
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A school bus was set ablaze by the LTTE cadres after forcing out its occupants near the Hindu Vidyalaya in Jaffna on January 7.
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January - 7 
A spokesperson of the Defence Ministry's Media Centre for National Security said in a statement on January 6, "The government reaffirms its total commitment to a peaceful settlement for the north and east. The government appeals to the international
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A spokesperson of the Defence Ministry's Media Centre for National Security said in a statement on January 6, "The government reaffirms its total commitment to a peaceful settlement for the north and east. The government appeals to the international community to condemn such acts of terror and prevail on the LTTE [Tamil Tigers] to renounce violence and return to the negotiating table."
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January - 7 
A young man, identified as Arulappan Theivendran, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Neruyakulam in the Cheddikulam area on January 7-night.
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A young man, identified as Arulappan Theivendran, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Neruyakulam in the Cheddikulam area on January 7-night.
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January - 7 
According to Associated Press, elite anti-terrorist commandoes seized a truck packed with explosives when they overran a key LTTE base in the Ampara district. The Military said the vehicle was destined for targets in the capital. Military spokesman B
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According to Associated Press, elite anti-terrorist commandoes seized a truck packed with explosives when they overran a key LTTE base in the Ampara district. The Military said the vehicle was destined for targets in the capital. Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe told reporters that a LTTE base in Eastern Ampara district fell on January 7 to the Special Task Force personnel, who also recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition. The outfit was reportedly planning to use the truck and the explosives to carry out suicide attacks in the capital Colombo, the Defense Ministry said.
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January - 7 
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, one civilian was killed when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a lorry carrying soldiers on leave at Pattamkulam along the Medawachchiya – Mannar road in the Vavuniya district. As reported earlier, t
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, one civilian was killed when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a lorry carrying soldiers on leave at Pattamkulam along the Medawachchiya – Mannar road in the Vavuniya district. As reported earlier, three soldiers were also killed in the incident.
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January - 7 
Five civilians were injured in claymore mine attack in the Central Camp area of Ampara district.
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Five civilians were injured in claymore mine attack in the Central Camp area of Ampara district.
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January - 7 
Four dead bodies, at least two of which appeared to have been executed, were recovered from Vavuniya town, reports AFP. The area’s chief police officer, E. M. Dharmadasa, said on January 7 that two of the bodies with gunshot wounds to their heads, we
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Four dead bodies, at least two of which appeared to have been executed, were recovered from Vavuniya town, reports AFP. The area’s chief police officer, E. M. Dharmadasa, said on January 7 that two of the bodies with gunshot wounds to their heads, were recovered from a house still under construction, while the other two were found with ropes around their necks on the bank of a lake in the same town.
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January - 7 
LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army route clearing patrol in the Jaffna town, injuring two civilians.
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LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army route clearing patrol in the Jaffna town, injuring two civilians.
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January - 7 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the Kurumankadu Police roadblock in the Vavuniya district, injuring one Police Constable. Elsewhere, another Police Constable was injured when LTTE cadres opened small arms fire at Police personnel on duty at the
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the Kurumankadu Police roadblock in the Vavuniya district, injuring one Police Constable. Elsewhere, another Police Constable was injured when LTTE cadres opened small arms fire at Police personnel on duty at the Internal Displace Persons camp at Poonthottam.
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January - 7 
On January 7, the dead body of a LTTE cadre was recovered and an injured cadre of the outfit was arrested during a search operation conducted by troops after a claymore attack targeting them at Mamaduwa Maharambakulam in the Vavuniya district. Three
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On January 7, the dead body of a LTTE cadre was recovered and an injured cadre of the outfit was arrested during a search operation conducted by troops after a claymore attack targeting them at Mamaduwa Maharambakulam in the Vavuniya district. Three soldiers were injured in the attack.
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January - 7 
One home guard was injured when LTTE cadres opened up small arms fire at home guard point in the Mangagalagama area of Ampara district.
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One home guard was injured when LTTE cadres opened up small arms fire at home guard point in the Mangagalagama area of Ampara district.
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January - 7 
One soldier was killed and another one wounded when troops on foot patrol at Vakare West in the Batticaloa district came under a LTTE attack on January 7. Intelligence sources revealed that the outfit has suffered heavy damages.
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One soldier was killed and another one wounded when troops on foot patrol at Vakare West in the Batticaloa district came under a LTTE attack on January 7. Intelligence sources revealed that the outfit has suffered heavy damages.
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January - 7 
President Mahinda Rajapakse accused the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of stoking an ethnic backlash by majority Sinhalese on the minority Tamil community, reports AFP. In a statement released by his office on January 7 after 17 people died
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President Mahinda Rajapakse accused the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of stoking an ethnic backlash by majority Sinhalese on the minority Tamil community, reports AFP. In a statement released by his office on January 7 after 17 people died in bomb blasts on crowded buses at the weekend, the President said, "The aim of the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) is to have a backlash against the Tamils and to undermine our efforts to find a peaceful solution."
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January - 7 
The Special Task Force (STF) claimed to have taken control of Stanley Base in Kanchikudichchuaru on January 7. The base was used by the LTTE to launch major assaults on the STF in Ampara and to keep hundreds of LTTE child recruits, reports Daily News
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The Special Task Force (STF) claimed to have taken control of Stanley Base in Kanchikudichchuaru on January 7. The base was used by the LTTE to launch major assaults on the STF in Ampara and to keep hundreds of LTTE child recruits, reports Daily News.
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January - 7 
Three Police personnel were injured when LTTE cadres fired small arms at a Police vehicle in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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Three Police personnel were injured when LTTE cadres fired small arms at a Police vehicle in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 7 
Two 16-year-old LTTE child soldiers surrendered to the Army camp at Polwatta in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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Two 16-year-old LTTE child soldiers surrendered to the Army camp at Polwatta in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 8 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre was killed by troops at Alayady in Polikandy on January 8, reports pro-LTTE website Tamilnet.
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre was killed by troops at Alayady in Polikandy on January 8, reports pro-LTTE website Tamilnet.
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January - 8 
A LTTE cadre was killed and two Sri Lanka Army soldiers were injured in an encounter near Sri Lanka Army's Forward Defence Lines (FDL) at Omanthai in Vavuniya on January 8.
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A LTTE cadre was killed and two Sri Lanka Army soldiers were injured in an encounter near Sri Lanka Army's Forward Defence Lines (FDL) at Omanthai in Vavuniya on January 8.
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January - 8 
Four hand grenades were hurled targeting troops at four different places in Vadamaradchi in Point Pedro. However no casualty was reported.
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Four hand grenades were hurled targeting troops at four different places in Vadamaradchi in Point Pedro. However no casualty was reported.
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January - 8 
On January 8, an attack launched by LTTE cadres towards the Forward Defence Line at Kalmadu, killed one soldier and injured another one, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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On January 8, an attack launched by LTTE cadres towards the Forward Defence Line at Kalmadu, killed one soldier and injured another one, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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January - 8 
On January 8, LTTE cadres using 81-mm mortars and machine guns fired upon troops and Police providing security to the Government’s administrative wing, Assistant Government Agent’s office at Vavunathivu, injuring two soldiers, reports SLA.
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On January 8, LTTE cadres using 81-mm mortars and machine guns fired upon troops and Police providing security to the Government’s administrative wing, Assistant Government Agent’s office at Vavunathivu, injuring two soldiers, reports SLA.
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January - 8 
The LTTE opened 122 mm artillery fire targeting an army camp and security forces deployed in the Mahindapura area on January 8. Troops escaped unhurt and retaliated.
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The LTTE opened 122 mm artillery fire targeting an army camp and security forces deployed in the Mahindapura area on January 8. Troops escaped unhurt and retaliated.
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January - 8 
The Nation reports that Officials of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) raided the Colombo office of the Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO), but finding only a caretaker in the building searched the premises and promised to return on J
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The Nation reports that Officials of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) raided the Colombo office of the Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO), but finding only a caretaker in the building searched the premises and promised to return on January 8 (today). The raid follows similar search operations in Trincomalee and Vavuniya a day earlier. The TRO is an LTTE affiliated Non-government Organisation (NGO), engaged in emergency relief and development work in the north and east. The CID is reportedly working in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank, which is conducting an investigation into the finances of the TRO. The TRO, which worked exclusively in the North and East prior to 2002, was registered as a NGO in Sri Lanka after the cease-fire agreement was signed. The organisation is funded by both the Tamil Diaspora and international aid agencies.
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January - 9 
Associated Press reports that the armed men ambushed two camps belonging to the breakaway faction of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna at Valaichenai in the Batticaloa district on January 9, killing several cadres of
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Associated Press reports that the armed men ambushed two camps belonging to the breakaway faction of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna at Valaichenai in the Batticaloa district on January 9, killing several cadres of the Karuna faction. The pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net reported that unidentified assailants killed at least 10 members of the breakaway Karuna rebel faction and wounded four more in the ambush on paramilitaries - the word the mainstream Tamil Tigers use to describe the renegade guerrillas who broke away in 2004, adding, "Two paramilitary installations have been attacked in Valaichenai in Batticaloa district." Meanwhile, the Defense Ministry blamed the LTTE for the attacks. An official at the Defense Ministry's Media Center for National Security (MCNS) in Colombo confirmed the attacks, but said only two Karuna members died and that two were wounded.
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January - 9 
BBC quoted LTTE sources as saying that the Military continued artillery fire for a second day in the Vakarai area near Batticaloa on January 8. It said shells had hit the village of Sooranagar, killing a civilian and injuring five others.
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BBC quoted LTTE sources as saying that the Military continued artillery fire for a second day in the Vakarai area near Batticaloa on January 8. It said shells had hit the village of Sooranagar, killing a civilian and injuring five others.
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January - 9 
Daily News reports that a vessel carrying essential food items from India arrived at Point Pedro port in the Jaffna district. This is the first stage of the programme to solve the shortage of food and other essential items in the Jaffna peninsula. Th
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Daily News reports that a vessel carrying essential food items from India arrived at Point Pedro port in the Jaffna district. This is the first stage of the programme to solve the shortage of food and other essential items in the Jaffna peninsula. The shipment includes sugar, lentils, dry chillies, jaggery and spices, which will be distributed in the peninsula through multipurpose co-operative societies. This arrangement has been made following a visit by a Government delegation to India. Food items are directly purchased from India and transported to Jaffna.
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January - 9 
Daily News reports that Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake charged that when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suffers setbacks and is defeated in the North and East, they cause mayhem in the South in desperation. So it is a collective
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Daily News reports that Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake charged that when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suffers setbacks and is defeated in the North and East, they cause mayhem in the South in desperation. So it is a collective responsibility of all parties in the South to be vigilant to avert violence in the South, he said. The Prime Minister said: "We have a terrorist problem. The minorities also have a problem. It is our duty to ensure justice and equality to the Tamil-speaking minority, as all Tamils are not terrorists. We cannot justify a small group of people taking the law into their own hands and massacring innocent people, or paving the way for civil commotion. The onus is on the Government to make people aware of this situation and be vigilant." He reiterated, "We must retaliate by air, sea, land or any other mode at our disposal, to protect the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We must shun violence."
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January - 9 
Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee told President Rajapakse that India was of the firm view that a solution to the ethnic conflict in the island nation could be achieved only through dialogue, reports AFP. He hoped that the Chairman of
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Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee told President Rajapakse that India was of the firm view that a solution to the ethnic conflict in the island nation could be achieved only through dialogue, reports AFP. He hoped that the Chairman of the APC would be able to reconcile reports of the multi-ethnic experts committee on resolution of the conflict and come forward with a consensus report. Asked about the Rajapakse Government's decision to initiate measures for de-merger of northern and eastern provinces after the October Supreme Court verdict, Mukherjee said while they followed the apex court judgment, it was for the Government to respond to the issue. He added, "The temporary merger of north and east was a follow up to the 1987 Indo-Sri Lanka accord and it is up to the Government to decide on how to meet the situation arising out the Supreme Court judgement declaring the merger as null and void."
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January - 9 
On January 9, LTTE cadres stormed the office of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Party (TMVP), the political wing of the breakaway faction of the LTTE led by 'Colonel' Karuna, at Valachchenai and completely destroyed it. Troops conducted an immediate sear
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On January 9, LTTE cadres stormed the office of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Party (TMVP), the political wing of the breakaway faction of the LTTE led by 'Colonel' Karuna, at Valachchenai and completely destroyed it. Troops conducted an immediate search in the area where they confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed at least four of them.
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January - 9 
On the same day, LTTE cadres destroyed a roadside power-generating transformer at Elakanda in the Wattala area of Gampaha district.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres destroyed a roadside power-generating transformer at Elakanda in the Wattala area of Gampaha district.
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January - 9 
President Mahinda Rajapakse told Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee in Colombo that he is confident that All Party Conference (APC) would contribute to a national consensus on power devolution and reiterated his steadfast commitment to
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President Mahinda Rajapakse told Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee in Colombo that he is confident that All Party Conference (APC) would contribute to a national consensus on power devolution and reiterated his steadfast commitment to a negotiated political solution to the national issue, according to Colombo Page. “The President emphasized the high priority his administration assigns in this regard to the mechanism of the All Party Conference (APC), and his confidence that the deliberations within this forum would contribute to a national consensus on devolution,” the President’s Office said on January 9. “The Sri Lankan leaders shared with the Indian Minister the measures taken to ensure security while pursuing the peace process,” the President’s office said.
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January - 9 
Security forces recovered claymore mine from the Nallur area of Jaffna district on January 9.
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Security forces recovered claymore mine from the Nallur area of Jaffna district on January 9.
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January - 9 
Sri Lankan Army shells allegedly hit a hospital complex in the Trincomalee district, killing three civilians and wounding 11 others, reports Reuters quoting LTTE sources. The outfit spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan said, “These people were sheltering i
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Sri Lankan Army shells allegedly hit a hospital complex in the Trincomalee district, killing three civilians and wounding 11 others, reports Reuters quoting LTTE sources. The outfit spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan said, “These people were sheltering in the hospital because they thought they would be safe under international law. The shells have hit the complex — one was a cluster bomb and killed three people.” The Military denied hitting the hospital. “We have not fired at the hospital premises in Vakarai today,” said Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, adding, “We only have multibarrel rockets and artillery. We don’t have any cluster bombs.”
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January - 9 
The court martial of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Major who is accused of treason began at the SLA Headquarters. The Army Major is accused of providing vital information for three years to the LTTE and could face the death penalty if the allegations agai
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The court martial of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Major who is accused of treason began at the SLA Headquarters. The Army Major is accused of providing vital information for three years to the LTTE and could face the death penalty if the allegations against him are proven.
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January - 9 
The dead body of a civilian, identified as Subramaniam Indran, was recovered from the Eravur area, reports Tamil Net.
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The dead body of a civilian, identified as Subramaniam Indran, was recovered from the Eravur area, reports Tamil Net.
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January - 9 
The home guards and Army killed two LTTE cadres during retaliatory attack at Mahakachchikudi in the Vavuniya district, reports Daily News. The MCNS spokesman said that home guards on duty have noted a group of LTTE cadres entering Mahakachchikudi ar
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The home guards and Army killed two LTTE cadres during retaliatory attack at Mahakachchikudi in the Vavuniya district, reports Daily News. The MCNS spokesman said that home guards on duty have noted a group of LTTE cadres entering Mahakachchikudi area on the Horowpathana road. The home guards with the assistance of the Army attacked the LTTE cadres forcing them to escape. "Two bodies of the LTTE cadres and two T-56 riffles were recovered during subsequent search operation," he added.
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January - 9 
The Sri Lankan Parliament passed the proposal to extend the Emergency Regulations for another month, according to Colombo Page. It gives wide-ranging powers to the armed forces and was first imposed on August 13, 2005.
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The Sri Lankan Parliament passed the proposal to extend the Emergency Regulations for another month, according to Colombo Page. It gives wide-ranging powers to the armed forces and was first imposed on August 13, 2005.
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January - 9 
The United Nations (UN) has called for the protection of all civilians throughout the island. The UN has also said that the situation in Vaharai in eastern Sri Lanka is “grave” and demanded an urgent response. “According to Government estimates, 15,0
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The United Nations (UN) has called for the protection of all civilians throughout the island. The UN has also said that the situation in Vaharai in eastern Sri Lanka is “grave” and demanded an urgent response. “According to Government estimates, 15,000 people are isolated without access to food or basic supplies as stocks are decimated. Since the 29 November when the last convoy of humanitarian supplies were allowed in, there has been no access to Vaharai for humanitarian agencies,” said the UN in a statement. It further reminded both the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE of their obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law, as expressed in the Security Council Resolutions on the Protection of Civilians and the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement.
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January - 10 
A day earlier, troops killed a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate the Forward Defence Line (FDL) at Vempotukerni in the Jaffna district, reports SLA. Subsequently, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres directed mortar fire towards them, killing three of
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A day earlier, troops killed a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate the Forward Defence Line (FDL) at Vempotukerni in the Jaffna district, reports SLA. Subsequently, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres directed mortar fire towards them, killing three of them and injuring three others. One soldier also sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 10 
According to Colombo Page, the European Commission said in a statement on January 10 that there is a humanitarian crisis in Vaharai, in the Batticaloa district in Eastern Sri Lanka, adding, "Food stocks are very low in Vaharai. Access remains very di
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According to Colombo Page, the European Commission said in a statement on January 10 that there is a humanitarian crisis in Vaharai, in the Batticaloa district in Eastern Sri Lanka, adding, "Food stocks are very low in Vaharai. Access remains very difficult. While a reported 15,000 people remain in Vaharai, over 20,000 have already fled the conflict."
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January - 10 
Daily News reports that a vessel carrying essential food items from India arrived at Point Pedro port in the Jaffna district. This is the first stage of the programme to solve the shortage of food and other essential items in the Jaffna peninsula.
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Daily News reports that a vessel carrying essential food items from India arrived at Point Pedro port in the Jaffna district. This is the first stage of the programme to solve the shortage of food and other essential items in the Jaffna peninsula.
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January - 10 
Daily News reports that Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake has charged that when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suffers setbacks and is defeated in the North and East, they cause mayhem in the South in desperation. So it is a collec
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Daily News reports that Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake has charged that when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suffers setbacks and is defeated in the North and East, they cause mayhem in the South in desperation. So it is a collective responsibility of all parties in the South to be vigilant to avert violence in the South, he said. The Prime Minister said on January 9: "We have a terrorist problem. The minorities also have a problem. It is our duty to ensure justice and equality to the Tamil-speaking minority, as all Tamils are not terrorists. We cannot justify a small group of people taking the law into their own hands and massacring innocent people, or paving the way for civil commotion. The onus is on the Government to make people aware of this situation and be vigilant." He reiterated, "We must retaliate by air, sea, land or any other mode at our disposal, to protect the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We must shun violence."
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January - 10 
Four soldiers were wounded in a LTTE attack targeting troops in the Vavunativu area of Batticaloa district on January 10.
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Four soldiers were wounded in a LTTE attack targeting troops in the Vavunativu area of Batticaloa district on January 10.
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January - 10 
Indonesian police reportedly deported a Sri Lankan wanted by the United States (US) for smuggling military equipment to the LTTE. A national police spokesperson, Bambang Kuncoko, told the media, "Sri Lankan national Pratheepan Thavarajah was today ex
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Indonesian police reportedly deported a Sri Lankan wanted by the United States (US) for smuggling military equipment to the LTTE. A national police spokesperson, Bambang Kuncoko, told the media, "Sri Lankan national Pratheepan Thavarajah was today extradited to the United States through the Sukarno-Hatta international airport." 32-year-old Thavarajah, who was wanted by the Interpol's Washington bureau, was arrested as he attempted to board a flight to Kuala Lumpur at the Sukarno-Hatta airport on January 4.
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January - 10 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade on the Vavuniya-Mannar road targeting troops, reports SLA. However, it missed its intended target, injuring a civilian. In the same area, a LTTE 'pistol gang' cadre shot at and injured one Police Constable.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade on the Vavuniya-Mannar road targeting troops, reports SLA. However, it missed its intended target, injuring a civilian. In the same area, a LTTE 'pistol gang' cadre shot at and injured one Police Constable.
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January - 10 
LTTE cadres opened artillery and mortar fire towards a location adjacent to the Internally Displaced Persons camp at Thanganagar in the Batticaloa district.
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LTTE cadres opened artillery and mortar fire towards a location adjacent to the Internally Displaced Persons camp at Thanganagar in the Batticaloa district.
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January - 10 
LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion in the Manipay area of Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion in the Manipay area of Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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January - 10 
On January 10, the suspect who received injuries in the self-activated hand grenade aiming the Police point at Vaiyiravarpulliyankulam on Mannar-Vavuniya road has been identified as Brother Rajkumar Dileep of Sri Lanka Salvation Army.
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On January 10, the suspect who received injuries in the self-activated hand grenade aiming the Police point at Vaiyiravarpulliyankulam on Mannar-Vavuniya road has been identified as Brother Rajkumar Dileep of Sri Lanka Salvation Army.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (
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On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Four dead bodies were recovered by the troops in the aftermath of the clashes. Earlier in the day, troops conducted a search in the same area and recovered three T-56 weapons and two claymore mines.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops killed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, three magazines, two claymore min
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On January 10, troops killed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, three magazines, two claymore mines of 5-kg each with 100 m of flexible wire, one hand grenade, 90 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition rounds, an electrical detonator, a firing device, one pouch, one claymore pack, seven pairs of rubber slippers, one black jacket, two sarongs, a civil cap and four packets of biscuits.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops recovered one claymore mine with its remote circuit from Kokuvil, one hand grenade from Point Pedro and one T-56 weapon from the Varathipuram areas of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered two hand grenades, one cyanide ca
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On January 10, troops recovered one claymore mine with its remote circuit from Kokuvil, one hand grenade from Point Pedro and one T-56 weapon from the Varathipuram areas of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered two hand grenades, one cyanide capsule, two bicycles and Rs.340 (US$ 3) from the Mavadivembu area of Batticaloa district. At Vadiri in the Jaffna district, troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine laid on the Jaffna - Point Pedro road.
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January - 10 
The United Nations (UN) has called for the protection of all civilians throughout the island. The UN also said that the situation in Vaharai in eastern Sri Lanka is "grave" and demanded an urgent response. "According to Government estimates, 15,000 p
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The United Nations (UN) has called for the protection of all civilians throughout the island. The UN also said that the situation in Vaharai in eastern Sri Lanka is "grave" and demanded an urgent response. "According to Government estimates, 15,000 people are isolated without access to food or basic supplies as stocks are decimated. Since the 29 November when the last convoy of humanitarian supplies were allowed in, there has been no access to Vaharai for humanitarian agencies," said the UN in a statement. It reminded both the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE of their obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law, as expressed in the Security Council Resolutions on the Protection of Civilians and the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement.
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January - 10 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine from the Kokuvil area of Jaffna district.
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine from the Kokuvil area of Jaffna district.
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January - 10 
Troops retaliated the LTTE fire in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa and subsequently recovered three T-56 weapons, one claymore mine, electronic detonators and 100 meters of wire length and a three-wheeler from the incident site.
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Troops retaliated the LTTE fire in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa and subsequently recovered three T-56 weapons, one claymore mine, electronic detonators and 100 meters of wire length and a three-wheeler from the incident site.
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January - 10 
Unidentified assailants opened fire on two Karuna group members at Mahiloor in the same district, killing one and injuring the other, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants opened fire on two Karuna group members at Mahiloor in the same district, killing one and injuring the other, according to Tamil Net.
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January - 11 
Defence spokesperson and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella stated on January 11 that the Government has no intention to launch an offensive to capture areas under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), according to BBC Sinhala. "… On the other hand
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Defence spokesperson and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella stated on January 11 that the Government has no intention to launch an offensive to capture areas under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), according to BBC Sinhala. "… On the other hand, government has to take measures against any attacks that threatened the national security and the safety of the innocent tamil people," said Rambukwella. He also said the clashes are merely "retaliatory" in reaction to the outfit’s attacks, adding, probably the Force commanders meant the same approach although they were using different terminology. He emphasized, "Security forces use language in a different way. They say 'operation' or 'offensive' when we are actually retaliating." As reported earlier, the Army commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka had stated the intentions of the security forces were to drive the LTTE from the North and the East.
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January - 11 
LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops at the FDL in the Muhamale area of Jaffna district, injuring two soldiers.
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LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops at the FDL in the Muhamale area of Jaffna district, injuring two soldiers.
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January - 11 
On January 11, one Police Constable was killed and another sustained injuries when LTTE cadres fired small arms towards a Police post at Vairapuliyankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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On January 11, one Police Constable was killed and another sustained injuries when LTTE cadres fired small arms towards a Police post at Vairapuliyankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 11 
On January 11, two more soldiers were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion on the Old Park Road.
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On January 11, two more soldiers were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion on the Old Park Road.
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January - 11 
One soldier was injured when troops on foot patrol in the Marawankulam area of Vavuniya district were fired upon by the LTTE cadres on January 11.
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One soldier was injured when troops on foot patrol in the Marawankulam area of Vavuniya district were fired upon by the LTTE cadres on January 11.
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January - 11 
President Iajuddin Ahmed on January 11 declared a state of emergency in the country--amid growing political crisis over the elections to the Jatiya Sangsad (national assembly). Ahmed also resigned from the post of chief adviser to the caretaker gover
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President Iajuddin Ahmed on January 11 declared a state of emergency in the country--amid growing political crisis over the elections to the Jatiya Sangsad (national assembly). Ahmed also resigned from the post of chief adviser to the caretaker government. Nine advisers to the caretaker government too resigned from their posts while Justice Fazlul Haque, the senior most among the advisers, took the charge as acting chief adviser. According to Daily Star, the council of advisers will be reconstituted in a day or two to hold a credible election within shortest possible time. The parliamentary election scheduled to be held on January 22 has also been postponed. Authorities have also clamped a six-hour curfew--from 11 pm to 5 am--in all metropolitan cities and district headquarters with immediate effect until further orders.
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January - 11 
Special Task Force (STF) personnel captured the ‘Janath’ Camp, stronghold for the LTTE artillery and mortar gun position, and seven other sub camps of the LTTE, which lies west of Kanchkudichchiaru in the Ampara district on January 11. During subsequ
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Special Task Force (STF) personnel captured the ‘Janath’ Camp, stronghold for the LTTE artillery and mortar gun position, and seven other sub camps of the LTTE, which lies west of Kanchkudichchiaru in the Ampara district on January 11. During subsequent search operations, STF personnel recovered four dead bodies of the LTTE cadres, large number of warlike items and equipment. Four STF personnel and an unspecified number of LTTE cadres were injured in the incident. Meanwhile, Associated Press quoted Military spokespeson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe as saying, "Capturing the camp is a strategic step forward in eliminating the terrorist threat on security forces' camps." The LTTE cadres used to fire mortars from the ‘Janak’ camp at STF personnel deployed around the ‘Stanley Base’, which was captured by the STF on January 8, the Brigadier told the Daily News, adding, the Stanley Camp was the largest camp of the LTTE in the Ampara district and that the "Janak" camp was west of the "Stanley" camp.
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January - 11 
Sri Lanka is investigating a number of foreign and local aid groups it suspects may be helping the LTTE, and may banish a Dutch organisation from the island. Defence spokesperson Rambukwella said if found guilty, offending groups would be expelled fr
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Sri Lanka is investigating a number of foreign and local aid groups it suspects may be helping the LTTE, and may banish a Dutch organisation from the island. Defence spokesperson Rambukwella said if found guilty, offending groups would be expelled from the country. He stated, "We found an NGO fully and totally involved in running a hospital at Stanley Base. It is ZOA. Certain NGOs are acting against the normal law of the land and have got involved with subversives. Some have stooped down to assisting the terrorists. Once investigations are over and we have 100 percent confirmation of what we suspect ... we will have to take steps to have their visas cancelled or have them leave."
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January - 11 
Two civilians, later identified as Rajasankar and his brother Theivendran, were shot dead by unidentified assailants on January 11, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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Two civilians, later identified as Rajasankar and his brother Theivendran, were shot dead by unidentified assailants on January 11, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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January - 12 
On January 12, the grama sevaka (local village official) of Thondamanaru area, Vellayan Premachandran, was assassinated by unidentified assailants in the general area (area under Government control) of Thondamanaru, in the Jaffna district, reports SL
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On January 12, the grama sevaka (local village official) of Thondamanaru area, Vellayan Premachandran, was assassinated by unidentified assailants in the general area (area under Government control) of Thondamanaru, in the Jaffna district, reports SLA.
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January - 12 
On January 12, two pressure mines, two anti-personnel mines and five hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Muttur area of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered twelve 81-mm mortar bombs from the Pahalathoppur area. Troops on route cle
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On January 12, two pressure mines, two anti-personnel mines and five hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Muttur area of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered twelve 81-mm mortar bombs from the Pahalathoppur area. Troops on route clearing patrol recovered a claymore mine from the Nelupkulam area of Vavuniya district January 13.
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January - 12 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed two police constables in Vavuniya while detonating a claymore mine targeting a security convoy carrying drinking water to a nearby police post along the Mannar-Vavuniya road, according to defe
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed two police constables in Vavuniya while detonating a claymore mine targeting a security convoy carrying drinking water to a nearby police post along the Mannar-Vavuniya road, according to defence ministry sources. One police constable sustained injuries during the explosion.
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January - 12 
The Special Task Force took control of the LTTE’s eight bases, including Janak camp near Kanchkudichchiaru, in the Ampara district on January 12-evening.
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The Special Task Force took control of the LTTE’s eight bases, including Janak camp near Kanchkudichchiaru, in the Ampara district on January 12-evening.
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January - 13 
Four soldiers were killed died and two others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels fired artillery and mortar shells at the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) detachment at Mankerni in the Batticaloa district on January 13, re
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Four soldiers were killed died and two others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels fired artillery and mortar shells at the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) detachment at Mankerni in the Batticaloa district on January 13, reports Xinhua quoting defence officials. According to Associated Press, military spokesperson, Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe, said, "They (rebels) targeted our camp in Mankerni with artillery fire late Saturday and we lost four soldiers." Earlier, Sri Lanka Air Force jets damaged a LTTE base in the Verugal area, about 20-kilometers north of the Military's Mankerni camp, said Samarasinghe, adding, in the Ampara district, anti-terrorist commandoes captured two more LTTE bases, bringing the total number of the outfit’s bases captured this week to four. Seven smaller camps have also fallen in Ampara, further south of Batticaloa, the military said. The Special Task Force on January 9 had captured the main LTTE base at Kanjikuduchiaru after launching its offensive code named "Victory Assured" in the area in order to capture LTTE-controlled thickets in the Ampara district.
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January - 13 
On January 13, a LTTE cadre surrendered to the troops at the Kiran Army camp.
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On January 13, a LTTE cadre surrendered to the troops at the Kiran Army camp.
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January - 13 
Troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles, four T-56 magazines, hundred and twenty live rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 5.85 mm rifle with silencer, one magazine and twenty four live rounds and one mobile phone with a SIM card from the Uduppiddi area o
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Troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles, four T-56 magazines, hundred and twenty live rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 5.85 mm rifle with silencer, one magazine and twenty four live rounds and one mobile phone with a SIM card from the Uduppiddi area of Jaffna district on January 13. Elsewhere, on January 12, troops recovered one RPG bomb, two 60-mm bomb, one hand grenade, one trap gun, one 9-mm pistol, one 9-mm magazine, one cyanide capsule, one mobile phones and a T- 81 Weapon from the Navankuli, Mantikai and Muhamale areas. On the same day, during a cordon and search operation troops recovered one 81 weapon from the Muhamale area of the same district. At Karaveddi, troops recovered an improvised claymore mine on January 11.
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January - 14 
A civilian, Identified as Periyathamby Yogeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at an unspecified place in the Vavuniya district, according to Tamil net.
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A civilian, Identified as Periyathamby Yogeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at an unspecified place in the Vavuniya district, according to Tamil net.
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January - 14 
A day earlier, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them at the Library junction roadblock in the Jaffna district, reports SLA.
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A day earlier, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them at the Library junction roadblock in the Jaffna district, reports SLA.
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January - 14 
According to defence sources, two LTTE deserters, who had escaped the outfit recently, identified as Sinnathambi Danapalasingham and Krishanapille Rajaram, were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Kannagipuram in the Akkariapathtuwa area of Battica
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According to defence sources, two LTTE deserters, who had escaped the outfit recently, identified as Sinnathambi Danapalasingham and Krishanapille Rajaram, were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Kannagipuram in the Akkariapathtuwa area of Batticaloa district on January 14.
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January - 14 
On January 14, Police recovered the dead bodies of two civilians, identified as Muthukumar Puwanseshwaran and Arason Yogeshwaran, with gunshot wounds near Vavuniya.
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On January 14, Police recovered the dead bodies of two civilians, identified as Muthukumar Puwanseshwaran and Arason Yogeshwaran, with gunshot wounds near Vavuniya.
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January - 14 
One soldier was injured in a LTTE sniper attack in the Vavunathivu area on January 14, reports SLA.
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One soldier was injured in a LTTE sniper attack in the Vavunathivu area on January 14, reports SLA.
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January - 14 
The dead body of a civilian, identified as Mohamed Naffar, was found near a mosque along Ganesh Lane in the Palaiyootu area of Trincomalee town on January 14, the Website added.
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The dead body of a civilian, identified as Mohamed Naffar, was found near a mosque along Ganesh Lane in the Palaiyootu area of Trincomalee town on January 14, the Website added.
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Troops shot dead five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who confronted them while on a foot patrol in the Batticaloa district on January 14, according to Associated Press. Troops on foot patrol in the Vandaramoolai area encountere
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Troops shot dead five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who confronted them while on a foot patrol in the Batticaloa district on January 14, according to Associated Press. Troops on foot patrol in the Vandaramoolai area encountered a group of LTTE cadres and killed one of them, identified as Dileep of LTTE Intelligence Wing and recovered one T-56 Mark II weapon, 148 ammunition, five T-56 magazines, one pack, two albums, one dog tag (No0826) and a few other items in his possession, adds Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During further search operation in the same area troops recovered one more cadre’s dead body, identified as Shankar, a senior cadre of the LTTE Military Wing, on January 15. ‘Major’ Shankar’s main task had been to collect extortion from Tamil civilians, adds Colombo Page. Details of the three other cadres killed during the operation were not available.
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January - 15 
A Chief Inspector of Police was arrested along with another suspect at Matara on charges of allegedly providing security information to the LTTE. The Police recovered a sum of Rupees 45 lakhs and Rupees 97, 850 from the possession of the two.
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A Chief Inspector of Police was arrested along with another suspect at Matara on charges of allegedly providing security information to the LTTE. The Police recovered a sum of Rupees 45 lakhs and Rupees 97, 850 from the possession of the two.
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January - 15 
During a search and clear operation in the Somapura area of Trincomalee district troops recovered one communication set, one rubber dingy boat, one cougar battery, one stethoscope, field dressing items, few civil clothes, food items and several bottl
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During a search and clear operation in the Somapura area of Trincomalee district troops recovered one communication set, one rubber dingy boat, one cougar battery, one stethoscope, field dressing items, few civil clothes, food items and several bottles soft drinks. Similarly, troops recovered one remote controlled claymore mine from the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 15 
The Military, meanwhile, urged the deserting LTTE cadres in the east to surrender on January 15, as operations against the insurgents' camps intensified, according to Associated Press. Village heads in Ampara district were told to deliver the announc
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The Military, meanwhile, urged the deserting LTTE cadres in the east to surrender on January 15, as operations against the insurgents' camps intensified, according to Associated Press. Village heads in Ampara district were told to deliver the announcement to outfit cadres who were in hiding or on the run after four outfit bases and seven smaller camps fell to Military control last week, said Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe. Meanwhile, the outfit spokesman, Rasiah Ilanthirayan, said, "It is not an issue worth commenting upon. Now and then they (military) make such meaningless announcements, but we are not bothered." He, however, admitted that Sri Lankan forces had moved into some outfit -held areas in Ampara, saying, "Off course they made advances to our territory in Ampara, but then in Ampara we operate in a guerrilla mode," adding, that they are continually on the move.
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January - 15 
Torture chambers allegedly used by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to punish escaping rebels and informers, including women fighters, have been found at guerrilla camps in eastern Sri Lanka, reports Associated Press quoting Defense Minist
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Torture chambers allegedly used by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to punish escaping rebels and informers, including women fighters, have been found at guerrilla camps in eastern Sri Lanka, reports Associated Press quoting Defense Ministry sources. The camps were uncovered by a Special Task Force, comprising of specially trained anti-terrorist commandoes who last week seized control of four rebel bases and seven smaller camps in the eastern Ampara district, reported the Media Center for National Security on January 15. At one of the camps "torture chambers and lockups were established to torture escapees and informers including women cadres," the report said. The alleged torture cells were small, said the report, adding "many of the surrendered LTTE child cadres have repeatedly revealed the harassment meted out to them by the LTTE if they are caught escaping." One camp had a well maintained cemetery built by the rebels for their fallen cadres, said the statement.
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January - 15 
Troops recovered one hand grenade and 350 gram of C4 explosives from the Kallikai area in Jaffna district on January 15. Troops also recovered three T-56 magazines and 55 ammunition from the Pollady area. At Meesalai, troops recovered one claymore mi
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Troops recovered one hand grenade and 350 gram of C4 explosives from the Kallikai area in Jaffna district on January 15. Troops also recovered three T-56 magazines and 55 ammunition from the Pollady area. At Meesalai, troops recovered one claymore mine with a remote control on January 14.
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January - 16 
A day earlier, two civilians, Mohammed Kaninil Hameed and Hamindi Sriyam, died in an accidental explosion of the LTTE-planted pressure mine in the Allanagar of the same district.
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A day earlier, two civilians, Mohammed Kaninil Hameed and Hamindi Sriyam, died in an accidental explosion of the LTTE-planted pressure mine in the Allanagar of the same district.
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January - 16 
At Kachcheri (Divisions Secretariat) premises, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion using a remote controller, killing two Police Constables.
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At Kachcheri (Divisions Secretariat) premises, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion using a remote controller, killing two Police Constables.
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January - 16 
Eechchalanpatthu, north of Vakare in the Trincomalee district, fell into the control of the security forces (SFs) following a assault conducted by ground troops with the help of Sri Lanka Air Force following information that the LTTE was planning to
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Eechchalanpatthu, north of Vakare in the Trincomalee district, fell into the control of the security forces (SFs) following a assault conducted by ground troops with the help of Sri Lanka Air Force following information that the LTTE was planning to attack SFs in the area, reports SLA. Intelligence sources said that a large number of LTTE cadres are believed to have died. Reports add that at least three LTTE gun positions were completely destroyed during those counter attacks and SFs captured the Verugal – Eechchalanpatthu borderline villages. During the incident, one soldier was killed and 15 others sustained injuries.
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January - 16 
Five soldiers were killed and two others sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting the troops in the Puthukulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Five soldiers were killed and two others sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting the troops in the Puthukulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 16 
LTTE cadres attacked troops on duty in the Kadjuwatta area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported.
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LTTE cadres attacked troops on duty in the Kadjuwatta area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported.
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January - 16 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna that backs the Government forces are attempting to consolidate power in Batticaloa and surrounding areas, reports Colombo Page quoting independent reports from the
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna that backs the Government forces are attempting to consolidate power in Batticaloa and surrounding areas, reports Colombo Page quoting independent reports from the Eastern Province. The breakaway faction that functions in the guise of the Tamil People's Liberation Tigers, a registered political party, is accused of recruiting children, abduction, obtaining ransom, intimidation and other human rights violations. The group has reportedly banned several Tamil dailies in Batticaloa for not conducting its propaganda. It is also alleged of creating conflict among the Tamils and Muslims in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
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January - 16 
The role of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) is to undergo some amendments at the end of the ongoing workshop of the ceasefire monitors, said SLMM spokesman Thorfinur Omarsson. He told Daily Mirror the Government was also invited to give its i
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The role of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) is to undergo some amendments at the end of the ongoing workshop of the ceasefire monitors, said SLMM spokesman Thorfinur Omarsson. He told Daily Mirror the Government was also invited to give its input on making the role of the monitors more effective while a similar invitation would be put forward to the LTTE as well later this week. "It is too early to predict what sort of changes will take place but some differences are likely," Omarsson said following a meeting between the SLMM and Government Peace Secretariat Chief Palitha Kohona.
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January - 16 
The United Nations Secretary-General in his latest report to the Security Council said that Sri Lankan children are being abducted to fight as soldiers by the LTTE and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna and has called for an immediate end
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The United Nations Secretary-General in his latest report to the Security Council said that Sri Lankan children are being abducted to fight as soldiers by the LTTE and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna and has called for an immediate end to the practice and recommended "targeted measures" in response.
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January - 16 
Troops confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vakare area of Batticaloa district on January 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search operations, troops recovered seven dead bodies of LTTE cadres
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Troops confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vakare area of Batticaloa district on January 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search operations, troops recovered seven dead bodies of LTTE cadres from the incident site which were later handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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January - 16 
Troops in Panichchankerny, south of Ichchalanpatthu and its suburbs, in the Batticaloa district, after overrunning the 3rd defence line of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cleared the village areas, killing at least 30 of its cadres on Jan
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Troops in Panichchankerny, south of Ichchalanpatthu and its suburbs, in the Batticaloa district, after overrunning the 3rd defence line of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cleared the village areas, killing at least 30 of its cadres on January 16 despite heavy LTTE resistance, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops were in the process of consolidating their positions after taking control of the third defence line of the LTTE when last reports came in. Troops found the dead bodies of at least 30 cadres lying scattered in the area, close to the captured LTTE defence line in Panichchankerny and Kadjuwatta areas. They also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. However, the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net said 40 Sri Lankan soldiers were killed and that the outfit lost only seven cadres, adds Associated Press
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January - 16 
Troops recovered one micro pistol with magazine and five 9-mm rounds inside a well in the Navaladi area of Jaffna district on January 16.
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Troops recovered one micro pistol with magazine and five 9-mm rounds inside a well in the Navaladi area of Jaffna district on January 16.
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January - 16 
Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Arasadikulam area of Vavuniya district and recovered one T-81 weapon with one magazine, two K-400 hand grenades, two National Identity Cards belonging to one Subramaiyam Thiriyoganadam and Muniyappan Muttukumara
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Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Arasadikulam area of Vavuniya district and recovered one T-81 weapon with one magazine, two K-400 hand grenades, two National Identity Cards belonging to one Subramaiyam Thiriyoganadam and Muniyappan Muttukumara during subsequent search operation.
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January - 16 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Saththiyamoorthy Keerththivarman, in the Thuraineeelavanai area of Batticaloa district, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Saththiyamoorthy Keerththivarman, in the Thuraineeelavanai area of Batticaloa district, according to Tamil Net.
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January - 17 
Another dead body of a civilian, Piragasanathan Suthrasan, was recovered from the Kathankudy area of Batticaloa district.
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Another dead body of a civilian, Piragasanathan Suthrasan, was recovered from the Kathankudy area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 17 
Associated Press reports that LTTE cadres fired mortars at a Sri Lankan Military camp in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district, killing one soldier and wounding another, on January 17.
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Associated Press reports that LTTE cadres fired mortars at a Sri Lankan Military camp in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district, killing one soldier and wounding another, on January 17.
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January - 17 
At least six civilians, including a woman, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Vavuniya town, according to Hindustan Times.
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At least six civilians, including a woman, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Vavuniya town, according to Hindustan Times.
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January - 17 
Daily News quoted Rambukwella as saying, "Government has credible evidence that certain international and local NGOs unwittingly or knowingly supported the LTTE… What we have said a few months ago is proved today with ample evidence… Now we have evid
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Daily News quoted Rambukwella as saying, "Government has credible evidence that certain international and local NGOs unwittingly or knowingly supported the LTTE… What we have said a few months ago is proved today with ample evidence… Now we have evidence-video footage of supplies being provided by INGOs and NGOs. This is not a personal attack on anyone or institution. It relates to the national security of the country…"
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January - 17 
Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella stated on January 17 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is growing cannabis to make big money, according to Hindustan Times. He accused that since big money could not be made by extortion due to
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Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella stated on January 17 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is growing cannabis to make big money, according to Hindustan Times. He accused that since big money could not be made by extortion due to the closure of the A-9 highway linking south Sri Lanka with Jaffna through the LTTE-held Wanni, the outfit was resorting to cannabis growing in the east. The Army showed video clippings of the discovery of a cannabis farm in one of the 16 camps of the outfit in the Kanjikudichcharu jungle which the Special Task Force had captured. The LTTE, however, denied the allegations and claimed that cannabis were grown in a Sinhala village called Bakkimiddiya and alleged that the Army video was taken in that village.
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January - 17 
Hindustan Times quoted Military spokesman Brig Prasad Samarasinghe as saying that 561 LTTE cadres had surrendered to the Sri Lankan Armed Forces in the East since July 25, 2006. "The majority of them are children," he added.
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Hindustan Times quoted Military spokesman Brig Prasad Samarasinghe as saying that 561 LTTE cadres had surrendered to the Sri Lankan Armed Forces in the East since July 25, 2006. "The majority of them are children," he added.
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January - 17 
LTTE cadres detonated three claymore mines targeting Naval troops who were engaged in route clearing patrol in the Pesalai area of Mannar district, injuring two sailors.
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LTTE cadres detonated three claymore mines targeting Naval troops who were engaged in route clearing patrol in the Pesalai area of Mannar district, injuring two sailors.
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January - 17 
on January 17, the LTTE fired 120-mm and 81-mm mortar towards the Army point at Vavunathivu Divisional Secretariat in the Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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on January 17, the LTTE fired 120-mm and 81-mm mortar towards the Army point at Vavunathivu Divisional Secretariat in the Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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January - 17 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kaffir jets bombed a group of LTTE terrorists gathering in the Verugal area of Batticaloa district, according to SLA reports. The SLAF intelligence sources confirmed that the outfit has suffered heavy damages due to the att
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kaffir jets bombed a group of LTTE terrorists gathering in the Verugal area of Batticaloa district, according to SLA reports. The SLAF intelligence sources confirmed that the outfit has suffered heavy damages due to the attack.
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January - 17 
The body of a civilian, identified as Anthonipillai Sagayanathan, was recovered from Kallikaddaikadu area in the Mannar district.
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The body of a civilian, identified as Anthonipillai Sagayanathan, was recovered from Kallikaddaikadu area in the Mannar district.
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January - 17 
The Chairman of the All Party Representative Committee (APRC), Tissa Vitharana, stated that an extensive dialogue will be conducted on power devolution in Sri Lanka as a solution for the ethnic problem prior to coming in to a final decision, accordin
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The Chairman of the All Party Representative Committee (APRC), Tissa Vitharana, stated that an extensive dialogue will be conducted on power devolution in Sri Lanka as a solution for the ethnic problem prior to coming in to a final decision, according to Colombo Page. The dialogue will be based on the proposals presented by the Chairman of the APRC last week.
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January - 17 
The LTTE is reported to have forcibly taken control of the Vakare hospital.
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The LTTE is reported to have forcibly taken control of the Vakare hospital.
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January - 17 
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an immediate halt to the fighting and urged both the LTTE and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna to stop recruiting children as soldiers, reports Reuters. He emphasised in th
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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an immediate halt to the fighting and urged both the LTTE and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna to stop recruiting children as soldiers, reports Reuters. He emphasised in the report published on the UN Website, "I stress the need for the government to investigate immediately allegations that certain elements of the Sri Lanka security forces are involved in aiding the recruitment and or abduction of children by the Karuna faction in the east."
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January - 17 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Arumugam Markandu, at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Arumugam Markandu, at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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January - 18 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired mortars towards troops at the forward defence line in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district, killing one soldier and injuring another, according to Sri Lankan Army (SLA) reports.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired mortars towards troops at the forward defence line in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district, killing one soldier and injuring another, according to Sri Lankan Army (SLA) reports.
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January - 18 
Daily News quoted the Sri Lankan Monitoring Mission (SLMM) spokesman Thorfinur Omarsson as saying that ten of Sri Lanka's nearly three dozen truce monitors will be back at their posts next week in the North and East after an absence of more than two
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Daily News quoted the Sri Lankan Monitoring Mission (SLMM) spokesman Thorfinur Omarsson as saying that ten of Sri Lanka's nearly three dozen truce monitors will be back at their posts next week in the North and East after an absence of more than two weeks. He said that the remaining 24 will wait to discuss their role in monitoring, adding, "Four of our monitors are already in place in two areas."
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January - 18 
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera stated in New Delhi on January 18 that a political process was underway in the country to share power with ethnic Tamils but made it clear that the campaign against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will
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Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera stated in New Delhi on January 18 that a political process was underway in the country to share power with ethnic Tamils but made it clear that the campaign against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will continue until the rebels stop bloodshed, according to The Hindu. An all-party political conference is working to address the "genuine grievances" of the Tamil people and a political proposal is being drafted by its sub-committee, added the Foreign Minister. Emphasising that the Mahinda Rajapakse Government was committed to find a negotiated settlement to the decade-old ethnic Tamil problem, he said, "The constitutional proposal is for sharing power with the Tamil people. Genuine grievances of the Tamils should be addressed and we are in search of a political solution."
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January - 18 
Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops advanced into the outfit-held territory in Batticaloa district on January 18, reports Associated Press. Rasiah Ilanthirayan, a LTTE spokesperson, confirmed the Military's effor
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Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops advanced into the outfit-held territory in Batticaloa district on January 18, reports Associated Press. Rasiah Ilanthirayan, a LTTE spokesperson, confirmed the Military's efforts to take the outfit-held areas, but denied that four cadres were killed. "They are trying to enter into our areas, but our fighters are resisting successfully," he said. Daily News adds that security forces (SFs) took complete control over territories from Kadjuwatte to Panichenkerni and Ichchilampattu and Uppural areas after consolidating their positions in the newly captured areas. According to a spokesperson for the Media Centre for National Security, SFs recovered three T-56 rifles, an LTTE Communication Set and a machine gun following the clashes with the LTTE.
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January - 18 
On January 18, four civilians were injured in a mortar fire in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa district, according to BBC Sinhala.
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On January 18, four civilians were injured in a mortar fire in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa district, according to BBC Sinhala.
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January - 18 
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expressed its concerns over the shelling and fighting in the Vakarai area, where a hospital is located around which thousands of civilians have gathered, reports Colombo Page. "Under international h
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expressed its concerns over the shelling and fighting in the Vakarai area, where a hospital is located around which thousands of civilians have gathered, reports Colombo Page. "Under international humanitarian law, a hospital and its personnel exclusively assigned to medical purposes must be respected and protected in all circumstances and may not be the subject of attack," the ICRC said in a statement. "As long as the hospital is not used to commit hostile acts, such as launching military offensives or storing military equipment in its compound, the hospital must not be attacked. Civilians who have sought refuge in or near the hospital have to be respected at all times," it said. The ICRC called on both the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE to respect the protection of the hospital and the civilians who have sought shelter in the area.
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January - 18 
The United Nations humanitarian affairs office said that the ongoing violence in Sri Lanka has resulted in 213,000 new refugees, asking donors for U.S. $66 million in aid to carry out support programs in coming months. "The recurrence of violence and
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The United Nations humanitarian affairs office said that the ongoing violence in Sri Lanka has resulted in 213,000 new refugees, asking donors for U.S. $66 million in aid to carry out support programs in coming months. "The recurrence of violence and hostilities in the north and east of the country since April 2006 has impacted negatively upon the humanitarian situation of the civilian population — a situation already strained by prior conflict," the U.N. agency said in a statement." Nearly 213,000 people have been newly displaced in the past nine months, bringing the total number of displaced persons in the country to over half a million," the statement added. The figure includes some 315,000 people who remain displaced from earlier stages in the conflict that stopped after Norway brokered a cease-fire in 2002.
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January - 18 
Troops launched an attack against a LTTE movement in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district on January 18. During a subsequently search operation troops recovered dead body of a LTTE cadre, two T-56 weapons with 91 ammunition, two magazines
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Troops launched an attack against a LTTE movement in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district on January 18. During a subsequently search operation troops recovered dead body of a LTTE cadre, two T-56 weapons with 91 ammunition, two magazines, one RPG weapon, eight 40-mm grenades, one communication set, one LTTE combat uniform, one Sri Lanka Air Force camouflage uniform and a few other items from the location.
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January - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian in the Vavuniya district, reports The Hindu.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian in the Vavuniya district, reports The Hindu.
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January - 19 
A day earlier, ten soldiers were injured in a LTTE artillery fire towards troops at Mahindapura in the Trincomalee district, reports SLA. Elsewhere, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar fire at Kallar.
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A day earlier, ten soldiers were injured in a LTTE artillery fire towards troops at Mahindapura in the Trincomalee district, reports SLA. Elsewhere, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar fire at Kallar.
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January - 19 
A day earlier, troops at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district repulsed a LTTE mortar fire directed from the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control), reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Technical sources later confirmed that two outfit cadres were
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A day earlier, troops at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district repulsed a LTTE mortar fire directed from the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control), reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Technical sources later confirmed that two outfit cadres were killed and 13 others sustained injury in the incident.
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January - 19 
An elite guerilla unit of the LTTE in Ampara district carried out an ambush on Sri Lankan Special Task Force convoy on January 19, killing at least 11 Sri Lankan commandos and wounding more than 11 at Bakmitiyawa, claimed outfit’s military spokesman
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An elite guerilla unit of the LTTE in Ampara district carried out an ambush on Sri Lankan Special Task Force convoy on January 19, killing at least 11 Sri Lankan commandos and wounding more than 11 at Bakmitiyawa, claimed outfit’s military spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan according to Tamil Net.
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January - 19 
Another civilian was shot dead by LTTE in the Thekkawatta area of Vavuniya district on January 19, according to SLA reports.
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Another civilian was shot dead by LTTE in the Thekkawatta area of Vavuniya district on January 19, according to SLA reports.
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January - 19 
At least ten Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others were injured in confrontations with the Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents on January 19 in the Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts, reports Dail
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At least ten Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others were injured in confrontations with the Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents on January 19 in the Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts, reports Daily News. A spokesman of the Media Centre for National Security said that troops retaliated when LTTE cadres fired with small arms at the Army checkpoint near the fisheries boatyard in the Siththandi area of Batticaloa district early yesterday, adding, "The fight lasted for three hours and the troops repulsed the attack successfully." He further said that the outfit’s communications intercepted by SFs have confirmed around nine LTTE deaths and injury of twelve other cadres.
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January - 19 
Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lanka Army, which has now consolidated power in new territory earlier controlled by the LTTE, has offered a general amnesty to deserters to return to the Army. The general amnesty will be limited to those who surrend
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Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lanka Army, which has now consolidated power in new territory earlier controlled by the LTTE, has offered a general amnesty to deserters to return to the Army. The general amnesty will be limited to those who surrender between the 20th and 31st of January. The Sri Lanka Army said the amnesty period would not be extended.
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January - 19 
On January 19, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting Police jeep in the Kancikudichchi Aru area of Ampara district, killing one Police personnel and injuring three others, including a home guard.
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On January 19, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting Police jeep in the Kancikudichchi Aru area of Ampara district, killing one Police personnel and injuring three others, including a home guard.
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January - 19 
Sri Lankan security forces on January 19 captured the only Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stronghold in the eastern Sri Lanka - Vakarai - as thousands of civilians fled the area amidst heavy fighting between the two sides, according to Colom
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Sri Lankan security forces on January 19 captured the only Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stronghold in the eastern Sri Lanka - Vakarai - as thousands of civilians fled the area amidst heavy fighting between the two sides, according to Colombo Page. "Following an hour-long effort, the Sri Lanka Army troops finally liberated the Vakarai town and hospital, which was used as an artillery launching pad by the terrorists," a government statement said. "Since 1996, this town had various problems from the terrorists. However, from early October 2006, Vakarai life was disturbed drastically with the terrorists trying to turn the town into a battlefield. The Army thus launched a rescue mission in early November 2006 and since then closed the gap on the terrorists," it said. According to Military sources, the troops are consolidating their defences in the Vakarai town removing booby traps, mines and various other obstacles, adds Daily News. Defense spokesperson Minister Rambukwella said that the security forces will be able to take full control over Vakarai and Kathirveli areas after flushing out all LTTE cadres very soon. "The Government is confident that the Security Forces will be able to establish civil administration in Vakarai within the next two three weeks to resettle the civilian population," added Rambukwella.
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January - 19 
The dead a body of a LTTE cadre and a haul of weapons were recovered by the SF personnel following a confrontation with the outfit cadres in the Trincomalee district. A large number of cadres are believed to have been killed in this attack. Most of t
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The dead a body of a LTTE cadre and a haul of weapons were recovered by the SF personnel following a confrontation with the outfit cadres in the Trincomalee district. A large number of cadres are believed to have been killed in this attack. Most of the dead bodies of the outfit cadres were transferred by their fellow cadres, the report added.
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January - 19 
The LTTE claimed that it had "decided to pull back" from its Pannichchankerni position, which is on the access route to Vaharai, according to The Hindu.
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The LTTE claimed that it had "decided to pull back" from its Pannichchankerni position, which is on the access route to Vaharai, according to The Hindu.
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January - 19 
Three soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries when LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa district on January 19.
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Three soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries when LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa district on January 19.
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January - 19 
Troops opened fire after observing a LTTE movement in the Suriyakaddaikadu area of Vavuniya district. However, the outfit cadres managed to escape and during subsequent search operation troops recovered two claymore mines, one electric detonator and
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Troops opened fire after observing a LTTE movement in the Suriyakaddaikadu area of Vavuniya district. However, the outfit cadres managed to escape and during subsequent search operation troops recovered two claymore mines, one electric detonator and few other items from the incident site.
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January - 19 
Troops recovered one claymore mine, three detonators, one flexible wire role and 250 g of C-4 explosives at Thavasikulam in the Jaffna district. Troops also recovered one T-56, one T-56 magazine and one communication set from Uppuweli in the Trincoma
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Troops recovered one claymore mine, three detonators, one flexible wire role and 250 g of C-4 explosives at Thavasikulam in the Jaffna district. Troops also recovered one T-56, one T-56 magazine and one communication set from Uppuweli in the Trincomalee district.
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January - 20 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres reportedly abducted 47 children from areas surrounding Kokodicholai in the Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres reportedly abducted 47 children from areas surrounding Kokodicholai in the Batticaloa district.
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January - 20 
At least four soldiers of the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) were killed and three others injured at Eechalanpattu in mortar fire by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Trincomalee district on January 20, reports The Hindu.
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At least four soldiers of the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) were killed and three others injured at Eechalanpattu in mortar fire by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Trincomalee district on January 20, reports The Hindu.
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January - 20 
On January 20, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Packiyasothy Jeevankumar, at Irakkandy in the Trincomalee district.
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On January 20, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Packiyasothy Jeevankumar, at Irakkandy in the Trincomalee district.
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January - 20 
One LTTE cadre was killed by troops at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district in a retaliatory fire on January 20.
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One LTTE cadre was killed by troops at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district in a retaliatory fire on January 20.
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January - 20 
Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera stated in New Delhi on January 20 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is much more brutal than the al-Qaeda, reports Colombo Page. “They [LTTE] perfected the art of suicide bombing [and] the
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Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera stated in New Delhi on January 20 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is much more brutal than the al-Qaeda, reports Colombo Page. “They [LTTE] perfected the art of suicide bombing [and] there has been a transfer of technologies between the groups [LTTE and Al-Qaeda],” the Minister said, adding, “The LTTE is a very peculiar kind of organisation. It is not a freedom movement. I have never heard of a freedom movement that kills off its own best people. They are fighting for Prabhakaran's personal agenda. The stark truth is that the LTTE is not interested in a negotiated settlement.”
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January - 20 
The LTTE has not made any statement on either the fall of Vaharai or the military claims of other gains. A statement put out by the outfit only talked about civilian casualties in the north and the east in the ongoing fighting.
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The LTTE has not made any statement on either the fall of Vaharai or the military claims of other gains. A statement put out by the outfit only talked about civilian casualties in the north and the east in the ongoing fighting.
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January - 20 
The SLA claimed to have gained Komathalamadu, Verugal, Kadiraveli and Batticaloa-Trincomalee road, a day after it captured Vaharai from the LTTE. A Defence Ministry statement on January 20 said that the LTTE cadres were fleeing towards the west of Ka
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The SLA claimed to have gained Komathalamadu, Verugal, Kadiraveli and Batticaloa-Trincomalee road, a day after it captured Vaharai from the LTTE. A Defence Ministry statement on January 20 said that the LTTE cadres were fleeing towards the west of Kadiraveli and the south of Mavil Aru, after setting fire to their vehicles. It also said the troops made a haul of weapons and equipment. Military sources claimed that 11 LTTE cadres have surrendered during the attacks. Providing further details of the Vaharai battle, military sources claimed that since the beginning of October 2006, 331 LTTE cadres had been killed.
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January - 20 
Troops recovered one hand grenade at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district. Further, on January 20, troops recovered two double cabs, one tractor and one Canter vehicle destroyed by terrorists from the Verugal area in the Batticaloa district. El
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Troops recovered one hand grenade at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district. Further, on January 20, troops recovered two double cabs, one tractor and one Canter vehicle destroyed by terrorists from the Verugal area in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Mankerny troops recovered one claymore mine, two hand grenades and one detonator.
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January - 21 
A civilian who was wounded in an encounter between police and armed men on January 21 succumbed to his injuries a day later in Vavuniya, according to pro-LTTE Tamil Net.
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A civilian who was wounded in an encounter between police and armed men on January 21 succumbed to his injuries a day later in Vavuniya, according to pro-LTTE Tamil Net.
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January - 21 
A fierce sea clash broke out after about 20 LTTE boats attacked a cargo ship, reported Associated Press. Navy ships backed by air fire destroyed three of the LTTE boats, killing at least six of the outfit’s cadres, Navy spokesperson, Commander D.K.P.
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A fierce sea clash broke out after about 20 LTTE boats attacked a cargo ship, reported Associated Press. Navy ships backed by air fire destroyed three of the LTTE boats, killing at least six of the outfit’s cadres, Navy spokesperson, Commander D.K.P. Dassanayake, said. The Hindu quoted military officials as saying that a boat packed with explosives rammed the City of Liverpool cargo carrier off Point Pedro as it was leaving the Jaffna peninsula after unloading wheat flour. "A cluster of Tiger boats attacked the ship while another cluster engaged the navy gunboats," Dassanayake added. He said the Air Force was called and said the merchant vessel also had several security force personnel who were returning rebel fire. The ship had a crew of two Indians, seven Indonesians and 10 Sri Lankans. Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe told BBC Sandeshaya that three Navy personnel sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 21 
One civilian, identified as P. Easwaran and a police personnel were killed as Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on a police post at Kalumadu Junction in the Vavuniya district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two civilian
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One civilian, identified as P. Easwaran and a police personnel were killed as Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on a police post at Kalumadu Junction in the Vavuniya district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two civilians and a police personnel sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 21 
Security forces recovered the dead body of a LTTE leader along with a micro pistol, hand grenade and a detonator from the Panichchankerni area on January 21, reports Colombo page
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Security forces recovered the dead body of a LTTE leader along with a micro pistol, hand grenade and a detonator from the Panichchankerni area on January 21, reports Colombo page
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January - 21 
The bodies of three civilians were recovered near Gnanavairavar temple along Mathakuvaithakulam road in the Thavasikkulam area of Vavuniya district, reports Tamil Net. All of them were strangled to death and there were gun shot injuries on two of the
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The bodies of three civilians were recovered near Gnanavairavar temple along Mathakuvaithakulam road in the Thavasikkulam area of Vavuniya district, reports Tamil Net. All of them were strangled to death and there were gun shot injuries on two of them. Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian in the Maharambaikulam area on January 18.
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January - 21 
The Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net quoting S. Seeralan, the LTTE deputy political head in Batticaloa district, reports that two SLA soldiers were killed and four others wounded by the LTTE cadres at Vavunathivu on Jnauary 21-night. One PK LMG, one AK LMG
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The Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net quoting S. Seeralan, the LTTE deputy political head in Batticaloa district, reports that two SLA soldiers were killed and four others wounded by the LTTE cadres at Vavunathivu on Jnauary 21-night. One PK LMG, one AK LMG, two T-56 automatic rifles, a communication device, 10 handgrenades and rounds were captured by the LTTE.
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January - 21 
The Sri Lanka military stated on January 21 that it has taken control of the Trincomalee – Batticaloa A-15 road chasing the LTTE cadres to the Thoppigala jungles. After consolidating the positions following the gain of Vakarai, the security forces ha
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The Sri Lanka military stated on January 21 that it has taken control of the Trincomalee – Batticaloa A-15 road chasing the LTTE cadres to the Thoppigala jungles. After consolidating the positions following the gain of Vakarai, the security forces have captured the Komathalamadu, Verugal and Kadiraveli villages and the vital road along the eastern coastline from Trincomalee to Batticaloa. “Ninety five percent of the civilians in the Eastern Province are now under the government controlled areas and the Tigers are now confined to limited areas in Thoppigala jungles,” the military stated.
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January - 21 
Troops advancing further captured the area from Verugal to Mavil Aru and Sinhapura, west of Vakarai and captured a number of LTTE camps in the area. Troops also found 22 dead bodies of the outfit’s cadres scattered in the area.
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Troops advancing further captured the area from Verugal to Mavil Aru and Sinhapura, west of Vakarai and captured a number of LTTE camps in the area. Troops also found 22 dead bodies of the outfit’s cadres scattered in the area.
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January - 21 
Troops confronted a group of about 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were attempting to escape towards Toppigala from the Vakarai area in Batticaloa district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Official sources confirmed
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Troops confronted a group of about 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were attempting to escape towards Toppigala from the Vakarai area in Batticaloa district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Official sources confirmed that at least 18 LTTE cadres were killed and a large number sustained injuries in the incident. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered four dead bodies of the LTTE cadres, one RPG, one 12.7 weapon and 18 T-56 assault rifles.
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January - 21 
Two police constables were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at two separate places in the Vavuniya district on January 21-evening, reports Daily News. Another police constable was reportedly wounded in the attack.
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Two police constables were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at two separate places in the Vavuniya district on January 21-evening, reports Daily News. Another police constable was reportedly wounded in the attack.
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January - 21 
Unidentified armed men shot dead a civilian on January 21-night at Chettikulam area in the Vavuniya district.
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Unidentified armed men shot dead a civilian on January 21-night at Chettikulam area in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 21 
Unidentified assailants shot at and injured a civilian, identified as S. Uthayasooriyan, in the Jamaliya area of Trincomalee district on January 21, reports Tamil Net. He succumbed to his injuries later.
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Unidentified assailants shot at and injured a civilian, identified as S. Uthayasooriyan, in the Jamaliya area of Trincomalee district on January 21, reports Tamil Net. He succumbed to his injuries later.
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January - 22 
A day earlier, a Manager of the Vavuniya Central Transport Board depot was shot by LTTE cadres in the Poonthottam area.
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A day earlier, a Manager of the Vavuniya Central Transport Board depot was shot by LTTE cadres in the Poonthottam area.
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January - 22 
Army handed over dead bodies of four LTTE cadres to the LTTE through the facilitation of International Committee of the Red Cross on January 22. These cadres were killed in the retaliatory fire by troops in the Punani area on January 21.
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Army handed over dead bodies of four LTTE cadres to the LTTE through the facilitation of International Committee of the Red Cross on January 22. These cadres were killed in the retaliatory fire by troops in the Punani area on January 21.
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January - 22 
Government promised to wipe out the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Thoppigala jungles in the Batticaloa district after capturing the outfit’s stronghold in Vakarai, reports Colombo Page. However, the Government also said that it is read
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Government promised to wipe out the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Thoppigala jungles in the Batticaloa district after capturing the outfit’s stronghold in Vakarai, reports Colombo Page. However, the Government also said that it is ready to hold the fighting if the Tigers agree to come for peace talks. Defense spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told a news agency on January 22, "Toppigala is a bit of a volatile area, which runs the risk of forces being attacked from time to time, so we will have to eliminate that risk as well. If tomorrow the LTTE says 'we are ready to stop hostilities and get back to the negotiating table', we will stop immediately. If they do not, then we’ll have to liberate the Tamil civilians in the east and then call (the Tigers) for negotiations." He added that the Government was not threatening to banish the Tigers from their main northern base.
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January - 22 
On January 22, Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir jets and MI 24 helicopters bombed a LTTE gathering at the Kumburupiddi general area (area under Government control) in the Morawewa north region of Trincomalee district. "We took the decision to bomb the target
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On January 22, Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir jets and MI 24 helicopters bombed a LTTE gathering at the Kumburupiddi general area (area under Government control) in the Morawewa north region of Trincomalee district. "We took the decision to bomb the target ... an identified Tiger terrorist gathering point," military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said. Air Force intelligence sources have confirmed that the LTTE has suffered heavy damages due to the attack.
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January - 22 
Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Party (UNP) has reportedly proposed that a solution to the ethnic problem should be sought through power devolution based on the Tokyo Agreement. The UNP handed over its proposals to the All Party Represen
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Sri Lanka's major opposition United National Party (UNP) has reportedly proposed that a solution to the ethnic problem should be sought through power devolution based on the Tokyo Agreement. The UNP handed over its proposals to the All Party Representative Committee chairman Tissa Vitarana on January 22.
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January - 22 
The dead body of a person, Daniel Santharupan, who was abducted allegedly by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers at Thettkiyalady in the Chunnakam area of Valigamam, was recovered from the same area on January 22.
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The dead body of a person, Daniel Santharupan, who was abducted allegedly by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers at Thettkiyalady in the Chunnakam area of Valigamam, was recovered from the same area on January 22.
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January - 22 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir fighter jets and MI-24 helicopters, on January 22 –evening, bombed an identified LTTE gathering point at Kumburupiddi in the Trincomalee district while troops were consolidating positions in the newly captured area
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir fighter jets and MI-24 helicopters, on January 22 –evening, bombed an identified LTTE gathering point at Kumburupiddi in the Trincomalee district while troops were consolidating positions in the newly captured areas in the Vakarai region. Air Force sources confirmed that a large number of LTTE cadres were killed and wounded due to the air attack.
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January - 23 
A police personnel, identified as P.C. Nelson Hevavitharana, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by LTTE cadres at Nelumkulama.
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A police personnel, identified as P.C. Nelson Hevavitharana, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by LTTE cadres at Nelumkulama.
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January - 23 
According to intelligence reports, elements associated with the LTTE have received directives from the Wanni leadership to cripple the education infrastructure in the Vadamaracghchi area and create a tensed situation.
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According to intelligence reports, elements associated with the LTTE have received directives from the Wanni leadership to cripple the education infrastructure in the Vadamaracghchi area and create a tensed situation.
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January - 23 
Army troops, who are in the process of consolidating positions after recapturing Vakarai area, recovered a large haul of arms and ammunition including artillery guns and mortar from the area 22. The cache included two 152-mm artillery guns, two piece
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Army troops, who are in the process of consolidating positions after recapturing Vakarai area, recovered a large haul of arms and ammunition including artillery guns and mortar from the area 22. The cache included two 152-mm artillery guns, two pieces of damaged 122-mm artillery guns, one 120-mm mortar, two suicide jackets, three hundred and sixty T-56 weapons, two T-81 riffles, two 12.7-mm anti aircraft weapons, two 30-mm weapons, two cannon weapons, two light machine guns, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), seven Rocket Propeller Grenade launchers (RPG), one 9 -mm pistol, eight hundred and sixty seven Anti Personnel Mines (APM), two hundred and ten T-56 magazines, thirty-seven T-56 ammunition boxes, 25 claymore mines, 93 60-mm mortar bombs, 74 RPG bombs, 37 120-mm mortar bombs, 65 hand grenades, three anti tank mines, three disposable RPG, one 40 mm grenade launcher, 34 detonators, five 12.7-mm drums, 57 30-mm ammunitions, six 12.7 mm links, one oxygen tank, four communication sets, three sniper weapon parts, two Out Board Motor (OBM) machines (horse power- 200), one gun carrier, 21 Light Machine Guns (LMG) links, one code sheet, 18 LMG links, one telescope sight, five remote controllers and two Bangalore Torpedoes and large number of ammunition, vehicles and other items.
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January - 23 
At Tavasikulam in the Jaffna district, troops recovered three RPG High Explosive bombs and two RPG Chargers. Elsewhere, four hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Kalviyankadu area on January 21. Troops also recovered a length of detonator
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At Tavasikulam in the Jaffna district, troops recovered three RPG High Explosive bombs and two RPG Chargers. Elsewhere, four hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Kalviyankadu area on January 21. Troops also recovered a length of detonator code and three 9V batteries from the Karaveddi area.
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January - 23 
Colombo Page reports that the Bilateral Donor Group - consisting of representatives from Britain, Canada, Sweden, United States and the European Commission - has issued a warning to the LTTE to stop immediately the recruitment of persons of any age a
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Colombo Page reports that the Bilateral Donor Group - consisting of representatives from Britain, Canada, Sweden, United States and the European Commission - has issued a warning to the LTTE to stop immediately the recruitment of persons of any age and the intimidation of international non-governmental organisations (INGOs). "After making a survey of the conflict areas, the group has issued a warning to the LTTE to stop immediately the recruitment of persons of any age, intimidating INGOs and using civilians as a human shield, and to allow traders to deal in goods supplied by the government," said Government Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella. He also said the team has requested the outfit to provide protection for the transport of essential goods by the Sri Lankan government.
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January - 23 
LTTE cadres shot at and injured three civilians in the Kambiliwewa area of Trincomalee district.
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LTTE cadres shot at and injured three civilians in the Kambiliwewa area of Trincomalee district.
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January - 23 
LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting an Army truck in the Thanankilappu area, killing one soldier and injuring another.
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LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting an Army truck in the Thanankilappu area, killing one soldier and injuring another.
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January - 23 
On January 23, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on route clearing at Sandilippai in the Jaffna district, killing one civilian. Seven civilians, including five school students, and one soldier sustained injuries in the
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On January 23, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on route clearing at Sandilippai in the Jaffna district, killing one civilian. Seven civilians, including five school students, and one soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 23 
On the same day, LTTE cadres launched an artillery and mortar attack targeting troops on duty ahead of the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district, killing two soldiers on duty. Four soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres launched an artillery and mortar attack targeting troops on duty ahead of the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district, killing two soldiers on duty. Four soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 23 
One civilian was shot dead and four others were injured when LTTE cadres opened indiscriminate fire at a lorry belonging to the Road Development Authority at Kalaimagal in the Vavuniya district.
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One civilian was shot dead and four others were injured when LTTE cadres opened indiscriminate fire at a lorry belonging to the Road Development Authority at Kalaimagal in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 23 
Speaking to Daily News General Officer Commanding of the Sri Lanka Army 23 Division in Welikanda, Brigadier Daya Ratnayaka termed the defeat of the LTTE in Vakarai as the biggest defeat the LTTE have ever faced in the recent history. "The large numbe
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Speaking to Daily News General Officer Commanding of the Sri Lanka Army 23 Division in Welikanda, Brigadier Daya Ratnayaka termed the defeat of the LTTE in Vakarai as the biggest defeat the LTTE have ever faced in the recent history. "The large number of weapons left behind by the LTTE in Vakarai and Kathirveli and Verugal areas bear testimony for this", he added.
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January - 23 
The bullet-riddled dead bodies of two civilians, identified as Selliah Janachchandran and Selvarajah Sriskantharajah, were recovered from the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on January 23, reports Tamil Net.
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The bullet-riddled dead bodies of two civilians, identified as Selliah Janachchandran and Selvarajah Sriskantharajah, were recovered from the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on January 23, reports Tamil Net.
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January - 23 
The dead body of one senior LTTE cadre along with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and a detonator was recovered by troops on route clearing operation in the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district t, according to SLA reports.
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The dead body of one senior LTTE cadre along with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and a detonator was recovered by troops on route clearing operation in the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district t, according to SLA reports.
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January - 23 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eealm (LTTE) on January 23 dismissed the Government’s invitation to stop fighting and resume talks, claiming that there was no sincerity in the offer, according to Morning Leader. LTTE military spokesperson I. Illanthir
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eealm (LTTE) on January 23 dismissed the Government’s invitation to stop fighting and resume talks, claiming that there was no sincerity in the offer, according to Morning Leader. LTTE military spokesperson I. Illanthirayan claimed that the Government was making senseless statements to misguide the international community. "Their lips are talking about peace but their deeds are proving otherwise," Illanthirayan added.
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January - 23 
The LTTE military spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan told Reuters, "In the context of what they have done with the ceasefire agreement, the Sri Lankan government has a big way to go to prove their commitment to any kind of negotiated settlement. In the e
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The LTTE military spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan told Reuters, "In the context of what they have done with the ceasefire agreement, the Sri Lankan government has a big way to go to prove their commitment to any kind of negotiated settlement. In the east, there is always a balance between possession of territory and fighting ability, and it may constantly change."
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January - 23 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 38 T-56 ammunition from the Marambakulam area of Vavuniya district. One claymore mine, four detonators and a length of wire was recovered by troops from the Trincomalee
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 38 T-56 ammunition from the Marambakulam area of Vavuniya district. One claymore mine, four detonators and a length of wire was recovered by troops from the Trincomalee town.
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January - 24 
A day earlier, troops opened fire at two LTTE cadres who attempted to infiltrate the SFs FDL at Kachchai in the Jaffna district, killing one of them, while another one managed to escape. One T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, one GPS, one mobile Phone,
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A day earlier, troops opened fire at two LTTE cadres who attempted to infiltrate the SFs FDL at Kachchai in the Jaffna district, killing one of them, while another one managed to escape. One T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, one GPS, one mobile Phone, one cyanide capsule, three hand grenades were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. Later, on the same day, another LTTE cadre committed suicide by detonating a hand grenade on seeing the arrival of soldiers troops. According to official sources, the LTTE cadre had escaped from the Thanankilappu – Aruppuweli area. Two hand grenades, one pouch, two sarongs and two shirts were recovered from his possession.
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January - 24 
Defence sources said that around 37 underage children have been abducted by the LTTE during the last two weeks in Arippu, Karanadi and Madukkarai uncleared areas (area not under Government control) north of Mannar. "The Tigers are engaged in a huge r
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Defence sources said that around 37 underage children have been abducted by the LTTE during the last two weeks in Arippu, Karanadi and Madukkarai uncleared areas (area not under Government control) north of Mannar. "The Tigers are engaged in a huge recruitment drive in the uncleared areas north of Mannar. The civilians in the area are facing LTTE death threats," they added. The sources added further, "The LTTE threatens the families in Arippu, Karanadi and Madukkarai areas to give a person from each family. Those not complying with this order are threatened."
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January - 24 
One soldier was killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eealm (LTTE) fire at Komankulama in the Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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One soldier was killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eealm (LTTE) fire at Komankulama in the Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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January - 24 
Security forces also recovered a claymore mine from the Sarasalei area of Jaffna district. Six claymore mines with circuits, five hand grenades and 2000 of T-56 ammunitions wee recovered by troops from the Nagarippakulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Security forces also recovered a claymore mine from the Sarasalei area of Jaffna district. Six claymore mines with circuits, five hand grenades and 2000 of T-56 ammunitions wee recovered by troops from the Nagarippakulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 24 
Troops on search and clear operations in the newly captured area of Sirimangalapura in the Trincomalee district recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body and 200 of T-56 ammunition.
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Troops on search and clear operations in the newly captured area of Sirimangalapura in the Trincomalee district recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body and 200 of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 24 
Troops recovered two claymore mines, six 60 mm mortar bombs, fifteen 60 mm mortar fuses, three LMG drums, twenty meters of detonator code, one area map and fifteen photographs of LTTE cadres from the Kaddawana area. At Verugal Aru in the same distric
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Troops recovered two claymore mines, six 60 mm mortar bombs, fifteen 60 mm mortar fuses, three LMG drums, twenty meters of detonator code, one area map and fifteen photographs of LTTE cadres from the Kaddawana area. At Verugal Aru in the same district, troops recovered one T-56 weapon and one L 200 damaged.
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January - 24 
Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on foot patrol at Velvetithurai in the Jaffna district. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one dead body of an LTTE cadre, one dog tag, one hand grenade, one c
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Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on foot patrol at Velvetithurai in the Jaffna district. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one dead body of an LTTE cadre, one dog tag, one hand grenade, one cyanide capsule, one mobile phone and two compact disks from the incident site.
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January - 25 
According to Colombo page, leader of the breakaway faction of the LTTE ‘Colonel’ Karuna reportedly said that the LTTE chief Prabhakaran cannot win the war in Sri Lanka. “The LTTE military strength is not increasing but decreasing. So Prabhakaran cann
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According to Colombo page, leader of the breakaway faction of the LTTE ‘Colonel’ Karuna reportedly said that the LTTE chief Prabhakaran cannot win the war in Sri Lanka. “The LTTE military strength is not increasing but decreasing. So Prabhakaran cannot win the war, even if God helps him”, Karuna reportedly said. “Prabhakaran's LTTE is sliding down from the hill top. It was at the top when it was facing the Sri Lankan Army during Operation Jayasukurui (in the late 1990s). But today, it has lost the East and would loose the North too, before long,” he added.
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January - 25 
Associated Press reports, the Resettlement Minister Rishad Badiudeen said 64,250 ethnic minority Tamils have been displaced in eastern Batticaloa district, including 12,500 people who fled from Vaharai. He said another 6,000 ethnic Sinhalese who fled
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Associated Press reports, the Resettlement Minister Rishad Badiudeen said 64,250 ethnic minority Tamils have been displaced in eastern Batticaloa district, including 12,500 people who fled from Vaharai. He said another 6,000 ethnic Sinhalese who fled their villages in neighbouring Trincomalee district earlier have started moving back.
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January - 25 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards the troops at Kokuvil in the Jaffna district. However, the grenade missed its intended target and exploded injuring one civilian.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards the troops at Kokuvil in the Jaffna district. However, the grenade missed its intended target and exploded injuring one civilian.
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January - 25 
On January 25, Sea-Tigers onboard two LTTE boats fired towards the Naval camp at Thalaupadu in the Mannar district, injuring one sailor.
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On January 25, Sea-Tigers onboard two LTTE boats fired towards the Naval camp at Thalaupadu in the Mannar district, injuring one sailor.
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January - 25 
On January 25, unidentified assailants shot dead a postman, identified as Subramaniam Muruganantharuban, at Pathinipuram along Trincomalee-Kandy road in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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On January 25, unidentified assailants shot dead a postman, identified as Subramaniam Muruganantharuban, at Pathinipuram along Trincomalee-Kandy road in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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January - 25 
One LTTE cadre was killed and another was injured fight when they were trying to enter the Forward Defense Line (FDL) in the general area of Nagarkovil Jaffna on January 25-afternoon.
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One LTTE cadre was killed and another was injured fight when they were trying to enter the Forward Defense Line (FDL) in the general area of Nagarkovil Jaffna on January 25-afternoon.
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January - 25 
Sri Lanka vowed, on January 25, to attack and destroy Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) military assets, including those in the outfit’s northern stronghold. Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse, told Reuters "We definitely want to destroy the
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Sri Lanka vowed, on January 25, to attack and destroy Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) military assets, including those in the outfit’s northern stronghold. Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse, told Reuters "We definitely want to destroy their assets, wherever those are - whether it is in the north, east, south." He said, "We want to destroy their assets everywhere, because as long as they have Sea Tiger bases, as long as they have artillery pieces ... terrorists are always thinking wherever possible they want to do damage." He added that the only way the LTTE can defuse the military's plan is through a genuine expression of desire about talking peace by leader Velupillai Prabhakaran. However, Rajapakse insisted that despite aiming to wipe out all LTTE military assets, the Government is committed to peace. "The bottom line is the Government is not going for a military solution. The Government is genuinely committed for a political solution.” he said.
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January - 25 
Three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and another injured in an encounter that followed an attack by the LTTE cadres on security forces (SFs) at the Janakapura – Kokuthduwai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the W
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Three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and another injured in an encounter that followed an attack by the LTTE cadres on security forces (SFs) at the Janakapura – Kokuthduwai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Welioya area of the Moneragala district on January 25. During a subsequent search operation, troops recovered dead body of a LTTE female cadre, one T-81 magazine, 30 T-56 ammunition, four locally made primers, one hand grenade, one firing device, one remote controller, 15 meters of detonator cord, one flexible wire roll, one electric detonator, one belt order, one dog tag (No.0425), one cyanide capsule and several other items from the incident site.
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January - 25 
Troops at Kayankulam in the Vavuniya district fired at LTTE cadres and subsequently recovered the dead body of one, one belt order, two hand grenades, four magazines and one dog tag.
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Troops at Kayankulam in the Vavuniya district fired at LTTE cadres and subsequently recovered the dead body of one, one belt order, two hand grenades, four magazines and one dog tag.
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January - 25 
Troops conducted an attack on LTTE bunkers in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district, destroying two of them.
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Troops conducted an attack on LTTE bunkers in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district, destroying two of them.
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January - 25 
Troops launched an attack on a group of armed LTTE cadres in the Meegasgodella area of the Trincomalee district. It is believed that LTTE has suffered injuries since the troops observed blood stain in the area. One GPS and two radio sets were recover
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Troops launched an attack on a group of armed LTTE cadres in the Meegasgodella area of the Trincomalee district. It is believed that LTTE has suffered injuries since the troops observed blood stain in the area. One GPS and two radio sets were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 25 
Troops recovered one claymore mine from the Karaveddi area. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, six magazines and 160 ammunition from Sarasalae area in the same district.
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Troops recovered one claymore mine from the Karaveddi area. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, six magazines and 160 ammunition from Sarasalae area in the same district.
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January - 26 
A civilian and two security personnel were killed when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres attacked a combined route clearing patrol in the general area of Murunkan in Mannar on January 26-morning. Another police personnel and three civili
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A civilian and two security personnel were killed when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres attacked a combined route clearing patrol in the general area of Murunkan in Mannar on January 26-morning. Another police personnel and three civilians sustained injuries during the attack.
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January - 26 
A day earlier, troops killed one LTTE cadre in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and recovered one T-56 weapon, two magazines and two hand grenades from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops killed one LTTE cadre in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and recovered one T-56 weapon, two magazines and two hand grenades from the incident site.
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January - 26 
A group of LTTE cadres fired at troops on foot patrol in the general area of Sittharu Buddhist temple in Trincomalee on January 26. Security Forces (SF) successfully retaliated forcing the LTTE cadres to flee. During a subsequent search operation SF
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A group of LTTE cadres fired at troops on foot patrol in the general area of Sittharu Buddhist temple in Trincomalee on January 26. Security Forces (SF) successfully retaliated forcing the LTTE cadres to flee. During a subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with pistol and communication equipment.
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January - 26 
In another incident, one civilian was killed and two others were injured as a Colombo bound bus from Mannar, came under LTTE gunfire. Previously, a police sub-inspector was killed and two other police personnel sustained injuries in a LTTE RPG attack
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In another incident, one civilian was killed and two others were injured as a Colombo bound bus from Mannar, came under LTTE gunfire. Previously, a police sub-inspector was killed and two other police personnel sustained injuries in a LTTE RPG attack on a police bunker line at "sector five" in Vavuniya. Military officials said that another Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldier was killed during retaliation.
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January - 26 
SF personnel arrested 38 people during a crackdown against LTTE rebels in the President's home constituency of Hambantota, a day after he vowed to crush "terrorism", police sources said. A police official said that the arrested persons were unable to
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SF personnel arrested 38 people during a crackdown against LTTE rebels in the President's home constituency of Hambantota, a day after he vowed to crush "terrorism", police sources said. A police official said that the arrested persons were unable to establish why they were in the area.
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January - 27 
On January 27, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire towards an Army and Police combined patrol at Pandarikulam in the Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier and a Police constable, reports SLA. Later, soldier Corporal W.A. Basn
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On January 27, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire towards an Army and Police combined patrol at Pandarikulam in the Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier and a Police constable, reports SLA. Later, soldier Corporal W.A. Basnayake succumbed to his injuries.
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January - 27 
One soldier was injured when LTTE cadres launched an attack on the Black Bridge entry/exit point in the Batticaloa district on January 27.
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One soldier was injured when LTTE cadres launched an attack on the Black Bridge entry/exit point in the Batticaloa district on January 27.
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January - 27 
Special Task Force personnel recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body, one T-56 weapon, four magazines, one pouch, one hand grenade and one dog tag from the Udaiaditulyankulam area of Mannar district.
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Special Task Force personnel recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body, one T-56 weapon, four magazines, one pouch, one hand grenade and one dog tag from the Udaiaditulyankulam area of Mannar district.
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January - 27 
The Navy on January 27 (today-morning) pursued and destroyed a LTTE boat around 6 nautical miles off the coast that was attempting to enter the restricted zone. The two other boats were pursued and one was destroyed 11 nautical miles and the other 14
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The Navy on January 27 (today-morning) pursued and destroyed a LTTE boat around 6 nautical miles off the coast that was attempting to enter the restricted zone. The two other boats were pursued and one was destroyed 11 nautical miles and the other 14 nautical miles in the deep sea.
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January - 27 
Troops belonging to the Special Task Force (STF) killed a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Pillayaradi in Vavuniya on January 27, Sri Lanka Army sources said. A T 56 weapon and a hand grenade was recovered from the slain cadre
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Troops belonging to the Special Task Force (STF) killed a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Pillayaradi in Vavuniya on January 27, Sri Lanka Army sources said. A T 56 weapon and a hand grenade was recovered from the slain cadre.
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January - 27 
Troops on duty at the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line in Jaffna district opened fire when they observed movement of LTTE cadres. However, the cadres managed to escape.
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Troops on duty at the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line in Jaffna district opened fire when they observed movement of LTTE cadres. However, the cadres managed to escape.
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January - 27 
Troops on foot patrol recovered two unidentified dead bodies from the general area (area under Government control) of Weppankulam in the Vavuniya district on January 27, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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Troops on foot patrol recovered two unidentified dead bodies from the general area (area under Government control) of Weppankulam in the Vavuniya district on January 27, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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January - 28 
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, due to harassment by LTTE terrorists who have now fled to Thoppigala area, civilians in Thoppigala and surrounding villages of Ittamalai and Iluppadichenai have started crossing over to cleared areas (area under G
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, due to harassment by LTTE terrorists who have now fled to Thoppigala area, civilians in Thoppigala and surrounding villages of Ittamalai and Iluppadichenai have started crossing over to cleared areas (area under Government control). 91 civilians, including 38 children’s of 23 families left those villages and arrived at Rameshpuram in the Batticaloa district.
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January - 28 
Defence Ministry on January 28 warned that following a severe setback in the East, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were planning a major offensive against the Security Forces (SFs) in Wanni to retain control of their cadres, according to
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Defence Ministry on January 28 warned that following a severe setback in the East, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were planning a major offensive against the Security Forces (SFs) in Wanni to retain control of their cadres, according to Daily Mirror. “A major LTTE attack against the Security Forces in the Wanni could be anticipated, as an unprecedented upsurge of terrorist activities, including extortion, abductions, assassinations and harassment has been observed in the last few days in the Vavuniya, Periyankulam, Kokkudowalai, Welioya and Mankerni areas,” the Media Centre for National Security said. According to latest statistics, at least 12 persons were killed and many injured, due to LTTE instigated violence in the Vavuniya, Omanthai, Murunkan, Kokkuthuduwai, Welioya and Periyankulam areas. SFs also recovered a haul of weapons, which the LTTE had hidden to attack them from several places in these areas.
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January - 28 
On January 28, a 17-year old boy, earlier abducted and conscripted by the LTTE, escaped from their detention and surrendered to the troops at Kiran in the Batticaloa district.
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On January 28, a 17-year old boy, earlier abducted and conscripted by the LTTE, escaped from their detention and surrendered to the troops at Kiran in the Batticaloa district.
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January - 28 
On January 28, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a Sinhalese businessman in the Kattarusinnakulam area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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On January 28, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a Sinhalese businessman in the Kattarusinnakulam area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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January - 29 
A 16-year old boy was reportedly abducted by the LTTE cadres from the Valachchena area of Batticaloa district.
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A 16-year old boy was reportedly abducted by the LTTE cadres from the Valachchena area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 29 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres a claymore mine explosion targeting a military vehicle in the Kamparamalai area of Jaffna district. However, troops and the vehicle managed to escape unhurt.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres a claymore mine explosion targeting a military vehicle in the Kamparamalai area of Jaffna district. However, troops and the vehicle managed to escape unhurt.
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January - 29 
Elsewhere, on January 29, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Elsewhere, on January 29, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 29 
International donors warned Sri Lanka against escalating its ethnic conflict and demanded a power-sharing deal with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to end violence and salvage the economy, according to AFP. Sri Lanka must commit to peace
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International donors warned Sri Lanka against escalating its ethnic conflict and demanded a power-sharing deal with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to end violence and salvage the economy, according to AFP. Sri Lanka must commit to peace and restore investor confidence if it is to develop its potential, said World Bank's Vice President for South Asia, Praful Patel. He told a meeting of international aid donors at Galle in Sri Lanka, "There is no way to politely skirt this issue. As a major development partner to Sri Lanka, the World Bank would be failing if we did not place the conflict front and centre in our deliberations."
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January - 29 
On January 29, two female LTTE cadres, identified as Somanathan Pillai Iruppe Letchchmi and Nadaraja Suredini, carrying a hand grenade were arrested at Kuburumule roadblock in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district when they were trying to enter
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On January 29, two female LTTE cadres, identified as Somanathan Pillai Iruppe Letchchmi and Nadaraja Suredini, carrying a hand grenade were arrested at Kuburumule roadblock in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district when they were trying to enter the cleared areas (area under Government control).
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January - 29 
On January 29, two Police Constables were injured in a LTTE grenade attack towards a Police post close to Vavuniya town centre on Horowpathana road.
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On January 29, two Police Constables were injured in a LTTE grenade attack towards a Police post close to Vavuniya town centre on Horowpathana road.
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January - 29 
President Mahinda Rajapakse, who is also the finance minister, blamed the LTTE for blocking aid to conflict areas. "We could have probably organised this forum in Trincomalee (in the island's northeast) if not for the violence and terrorist activitie
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President Mahinda Rajapakse, who is also the finance minister, blamed the LTTE for blocking aid to conflict areas. "We could have probably organised this forum in Trincomalee (in the island's northeast) if not for the violence and terrorist activities of the LTTE," Rajapakse told the donors. The President said the Government was committed to a negotiated peaceful solution to the conflict.
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January - 29 
The dead body of a Tamil civilian, identified as Muniady Selvanayagam, shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres, was recovered by Police from the Nelliady area of Jaffna district.
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The dead body of a Tamil civilian, identified as Muniady Selvanayagam, shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres, was recovered by Police from the Nelliady area of Jaffna district.
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January - 29 
The LTTE political head, S. P. Thamilchelvan, in an Interview to Tamil Net stated that the passive stance adopted by the International Community, which he characterized as “unconstructive engagement,” is encouraging Colombo to pursue its power-centri
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The LTTE political head, S. P. Thamilchelvan, in an Interview to Tamil Net stated that the passive stance adopted by the International Community, which he characterized as “unconstructive engagement,” is encouraging Colombo to pursue its power-centric politics and aggressive military agenda. The International Community, while making statements that a military solution is not possible, is either unable to, or unwilling to, exert its formidable muscle to force Colombo out of the current military path, despite the patience shown by the Tigers, he added. "We would never, under any circumstance, engage militarily and simultaneously enter talks. The process towards a negotiated settlement can only take place in an environment conducive to talks. The LTTE has been explicitly stated the conditions necessary to create such environment,” added Thamilchelvan.
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January - 29 
The United States (US) has stated that a military solution to the ethnic conflict was not possible. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Robert Blake, said, "We remain unwavering in our conviction that there can be no military solution to this terrible co
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The United States (US) has stated that a military solution to the ethnic conflict was not possible. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Robert Blake, said, "We remain unwavering in our conviction that there can be no military solution to this terrible conflict. We hope Sri Lanka will seize the opportunity to forge a power-sharing proposal that can form the basis for talks with the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) that could finally bring an end to conflict in Sri Lanka."
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January - 29 
Three civilians were injured when a LTTE mortar fire landed on their homes in the general area (area under Government control) of Batticaloa district.
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Three civilians were injured when a LTTE mortar fire landed on their homes in the general area (area under Government control) of Batticaloa district.
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January - 29 
Troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Irupilai area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, Police recovered a hand grenade from the Sththankerni area.
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Troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Irupilai area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, Police recovered a hand grenade from the Sththankerni area.
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January - 29 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified Sriharan Sasinthan, at Anpuvallipuram junction on Trincomalee-Kandy highway in the Trincomalee district on January 29, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified Sriharan Sasinthan, at Anpuvallipuram junction on Trincomalee-Kandy highway in the Trincomalee district on January 29, reports Tamil Net.
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January - 30 
Elsewhere, a LTTE deserter was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the outfit in the Ganeshpuram area on January 30, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Reports said that the assailants had threatened the victim forcing him to-rejoin the outf
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Elsewhere, a LTTE deserter was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the outfit in the Ganeshpuram area on January 30, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Reports said that the assailants had threatened the victim forcing him to-rejoin the outfit.
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January - 30 
Further, on January 30, troops arrested one LTTE cadre from the Santhiweli area of Batticaloa district along with one cyanide capsule, five pocket calendars with LTTE leader’s photograph, one wristwatch and a small sum of money.
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Further, on January 30, troops arrested one LTTE cadre from the Santhiweli area of Batticaloa district along with one cyanide capsule, five pocket calendars with LTTE leader’s photograph, one wristwatch and a small sum of money.
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January - 30 
LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack targeting an Air Force route clearing in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee district on January 30, reports SLA.
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LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack targeting an Air Force route clearing in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee district on January 30, reports SLA.
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January - 30 
On the same day, Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft bombed some identified LTTE targets in the Oddusudan area of Mullaittivu district.
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On the same day, Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft bombed some identified LTTE targets in the Oddusudan area of Mullaittivu district.
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January - 30 
Sri Lanka donors on January 30 agreed to provide "new development assistance" of $4.5 billion over 2007-2009, reports The Hindu. A statement issued at the end of the two-day deliberations said that based on ongoing negotiations, it was expected that
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Sri Lanka donors on January 30 agreed to provide "new development assistance" of $4.5 billion over 2007-2009, reports The Hindu. A statement issued at the end of the two-day deliberations said that based on ongoing negotiations, it was expected that the new development assistance over 2007-2009 would be in the region of $4.5 billion. "With the existing funding in the pipeline, Sri Lanka's total development assistance will rise to around $9 billion within the next three years. With the renewed development initiatives in the Eastern and Northern provinces, this is expected to increase further."
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January - 30 
The Interpol Headquarters in France has issued a world wide arrest warrant on LTTE Sea-Tiger leader, Thillayampalam Sivanesan alias Soosai, identifying him as a fugitive wanted for prosecution consequent to the facts forwarded by the Central Investig
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The Interpol Headquarters in France has issued a world wide arrest warrant on LTTE Sea-Tiger leader, Thillayampalam Sivanesan alias Soosai, identifying him as a fugitive wanted for prosecution consequent to the facts forwarded by the Central Investigation Department to Court.
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January - 30 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel captured two more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camps in the Kandikudichchiaru jungle of Ampara district together with a large consignment of food and medicine, according to Daily News. The report adde
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel captured two more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camps in the Kandikudichchiaru jungle of Ampara district together with a large consignment of food and medicine, according to Daily News. The report added that two double cabs loaded with medicine, three motor bicycles, a van, a double cab (Nissan), a tractor, four generators (20kv and 2.5kv), 10 beds, a large quantity of medicine, an oxygen cylinder, office equipment and a television set were recovered by the STF at a LTTE managed medical centre in Gangamuwegoda. 52 rice packs, 12 tents, a large stock of cooking utensils, empty sacks bearing the WFP logo and 25 plastic buckets too were recovered from the LTTE stores in Udebbikulam. "It is believed that the medicine items and dry foods recovered at the LTTE camps have been donated by INGOs," STF sources said. It was a part of the anti-terrorist operation code named Jaya Niyathai (Sure Victory) carried out by the STF, said Deputy Inspector General Nimal Leuke. He added that STF personnel destroyed over 20 LTTE strongholds during the Jaya Niyathai operation. The STF launched their first anti terror operation in Ampara district in December 2006.
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January - 30 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one tripod, one electric detonator and one firing device, one Icon radio set and an antenna from the Welioya area of Moneragala district on January 30.
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one tripod, one electric detonator and one firing device, one Icon radio set and an antenna from the Welioya area of Moneragala district on January 30.
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January - 31 
A huge cache of arms was seized by the troops at Veppankulam in Vavuniya on January 31-morning.
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A huge cache of arms was seized by the troops at Veppankulam in Vavuniya on January 31-morning.
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January - 31 
Earlier, on January 31, a team of representatives of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) led by its chief Lars Johan Solvberg travelled to Kilinochchi and discussed security and cooperation in the cease-fire monitoring process with the head of th
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Earlier, on January 31, a team of representatives of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) led by its chief Lars Johan Solvberg travelled to Kilinochchi and discussed security and cooperation in the cease-fire monitoring process with the head of the LTTE Peace Secretariat, S. Pulithevan. Xinhua adds that both the Government and LTTE have assured the SLMM that they are committed to the Norwegian backed truce agreement. Thorfinnur Omarsson, the spokesperson for the SLMM said, "Both sides also said that they would guarantee the safety of our monitors," adding, that the Nordic truce monitoring group would soon restructure its operations with district monitors and a rapid deployment team.
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January - 31 
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on January 31 urged Sri Lanka to unveil a credible devolution package to end the ethnic conflict during his meeting with new Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama in New Delhi, according
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External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on January 31 urged Sri Lanka to unveil a credible devolution package to end the ethnic conflict during his meeting with new Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama in New Delhi, according to Colombo Page. He said that now is the time to do it and that Sri Lanka should remember that there could never be a military solution to the conflict that has turned messier since end of 2005 after some years of relative calm. Meanwhile Rohitha Bogollagama said that while Colombo remained committed to the peace process it would crush terrorism by the LTTE, adds Reuters. "If it's a terrorist movement you can't encourage it. If you can't encourage it you must eliminate it. We are fairly strong to look at the terrorist aspect ... if they are strong, then let us see how strong they are," said Bogollagama. He also informed that India has agreed to step up its naval surveillance of common waters with Sri Lanka to check activities of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), according to IRNA.
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January - 31 
Meanwhile, Sri Lankan Government asked the LTTE to engage in sincere peace talks to end escalating bloodshed. Chief government spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said that the government was ready for peace talks with the rebels. "We want the talks to be
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Meanwhile, Sri Lankan Government asked the LTTE to engage in sincere peace talks to end escalating bloodshed. Chief government spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said that the government was ready for peace talks with the rebels. "We want the talks to be sincere," he said.
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January - 31 
One soldier was killed when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired 120-mm mortars, from the Thoppigala area, on the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district on January 31, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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One soldier was killed when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired 120-mm mortars, from the Thoppigala area, on the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district on January 31, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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January - 31 
Separately, Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Lars Johan Solvberg met LTTE representative Seevaratnam Puleedevan on January 31 to discuss security and cooperation in the cease-fire monitoring process. The meeting was the first contact between
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Separately, Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Lars Johan Solvberg met LTTE representative Seevaratnam Puleedevan on January 31 to discuss security and cooperation in the cease-fire monitoring process. The meeting was the first contact between the LTTE leadership and the monitors since November 2006.
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January - 31 
Separately, Vavuniya Police recovered dead bodies of two persons from Maharambaikulam on January 31-night, reports pro-LTTE Tamil Net.
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Separately, Vavuniya Police recovered dead bodies of two persons from Maharambaikulam on January 31-night, reports pro-LTTE Tamil Net.
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January - 31 
Troops also recovered a hand grenade from the stores of Narayan Hindu Kovil in the Jaffna district on January 31.
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Troops also recovered a hand grenade from the stores of Narayan Hindu Kovil in the Jaffna district on January 31.
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*Data till , June 10, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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