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January - 1 
On January 1, troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE cadres to infiltrate into the Navathkulama area. One militant was killed while another sustained injuries in the incident.
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On January 1, troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE cadres to infiltrate into the Navathkulama area. One militant was killed while another sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 1 
On January 1, two soldiers who were engaged in a search operation north of Muhamalai sustained injuries following explosion of a booby trap laid by the LTTE. One more soldier was wounded due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine left buried by t
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On January 1, two soldiers who were engaged in a search operation north of Muhamalai sustained injuries following explosion of a booby trap laid by the LTTE. One more soldier was wounded due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine left buried by the LTTE at Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 1 
The Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is under pressure due to a sharp decline in recruiting cadres and acute shortage of arms and ammunition, reports Colombo Page. He stated that, "Faced with
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The Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is under pressure due to a sharp decline in recruiting cadres and acute shortage of arms and ammunition, reports Colombo Page. He stated that, "Faced with a severe shortage of ammunition and dwindling numbers due to growing losses and sharp drop in recruitment, the LTTE is struggling to hold their positions." According to him, the bulk of LTTE cadres were deployed across the Jaffna Frontline, where skirmishes take place almost every day. "On the Vavuniya front basically the fighting is taking place in the jungle, while Mannar is an open territory. There are paddy fields and open terrain and obviously the forces have adopted different tactics to suit the terrain. In the Jaffna sector, it is entirely a different strategy," he told The Island.
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January - 1 
The LTTE militants carried out a small arms attack towards troop’s defence areas at Kokkuthuduvai killing one soldier. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack. The LTTE casualties are yet to be ascertained.
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The LTTE militants carried out a small arms attack towards troop’s defence areas at Kokkuthuduvai killing one soldier. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack. The LTTE casualties are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 1 
The United National Party (UNP) Member of Parliament (MP), T. Maheshwaran, was shot at and injured by suspected ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) while he was offering prayers inside Sivam Kovil (Temple of Lord Shiva
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The United National Party (UNP) Member of Parliament (MP), T. Maheshwaran, was shot at and injured by suspected ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) while he was offering prayers inside Sivam Kovil (Temple of Lord Shiva) at Kotahena in the capital Colombo on January 1, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The Parliamentarian, however, succumbed to his injuries. One of the nine more civilians wounded in the incident also died of his injuries. Meanwhile the Kotahena police claimed that the suspect, a resident of Gurunagar in Jaffna, was shot at and injured in retaliatory fire by Maheswaran's security personnel and is under police custody, adds Colombo Page.
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January - 1 
Troops moved towards LTTE defence line in the south of Muhamalai and killed two militants while destroying one more bunker.
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Troops moved towards LTTE defence line in the south of Muhamalai and killed two militants while destroying one more bunker.
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January - 1 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter at Ethawatunuwewa in the Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter at Ethawatunuwewa in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 1 
Two soldiers were killed and an equal number of others wounded during a clash between the LTTE militants and troops at Welioya in the Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers were killed and an equal number of others wounded during a clash between the LTTE militants and troops at Welioya in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 2 
A day earlier, troops entered the LTTE bunker lines in Vaiyaththukulam and killed four militants. While ine soldier was injured in the encounter, the troops destroyed one bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and an Icom radio set from the incident si
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A day earlier, troops entered the LTTE bunker lines in Vaiyaththukulam and killed four militants. While ine soldier was injured in the encounter, the troops destroyed one bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and an Icom radio set from the incident site.
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January - 2 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 30 others injured when troops launched two separate attacks on a LTTE bunker line at Kilaly in the Jaffna district on January 2, Sri Lanka Army reported. Two soldiers were
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 30 others injured when troops launched two separate attacks on a LTTE bunker line at Kilaly in the Jaffna district on January 2, Sri Lanka Army reported. Two soldiers were also killed and six others sustained injuries during the exchange of fire. Five LTTE bunkers were destroyed in the incident.
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January - 2 
During another encounter between the two sides at Pandivirichchen in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed two LTTE militants.
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During another encounter between the two sides at Pandivirichchen in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed two LTTE militants.
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January - 2 
On January 2 (today), four persons were killed and over 20 injured in a powerful bomb blast in Colombo. The Defence Ministry said the blast which occurred at about 9:30am opposite the Nippon Hotel, targeted an army bus carrying soldiers.
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On January 2 (today), four persons were killed and over 20 injured in a powerful bomb blast in Colombo. The Defence Ministry said the blast which occurred at about 9:30am opposite the Nippon Hotel, targeted an army bus carrying soldiers.
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January - 2 
On January 2, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets bombed a Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) camp and a co-ordinating centre of their intelligence wing cadres in the east of Vedithalthivu in Mannar district.
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On January 2, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets bombed a Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) camp and a co-ordinating centre of their intelligence wing cadres in the east of Vedithalthivu in Mannar district.
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January - 2 
On January 2, troops killed two LTTE militants during an encounter at Parappakandal in the same district.
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On January 2, troops killed two LTTE militants during an encounter at Parappakandal in the same district.
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January - 2 
The SLAF conducted another air strike on an LTTE logistics base in Alampil, north of Kokkuthuduvai. Details of this air attack are, however, yet to be ascertained.
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The SLAF conducted another air strike on an LTTE logistics base in Alampil, north of Kokkuthuduvai. Details of this air attack are, however, yet to be ascertained.
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January - 2 
The Sri Lanka government on January 2 decided to withdraw from the Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. At the Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake proposed to annul th
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The Sri Lanka government on January 2 decided to withdraw from the Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. At the Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake proposed to annul the CFA, signed in February 22, 2002, between then United National Front government and the LTTE, government spokesperson Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said. "All the Cabinet Ministers agreed for that and the Premier was tasked to inform the matter to the Norwegian facilitators soon," he said. The motion has been moved since there was no point in continuing with the CFA as the LTTE has committed a large number of cease-fire violations, the Minister added, according to Daily News. "The Government decided to officially withdraw from the Ceasefire Agreement since it is futile to continue with the Ceasefire with no indication that LTTE is willing to enter the peace path," the Minister said, adding further, "The Ceasefire has been violated by the LTTE more than 10,000 times. The Cabinet decision will be put into practice by using the terms and conditions of the Ceasefire Agreement itself."
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January - 2 
Troops observed a movement of armed LTTE militants south of A-9 road in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and launched an attack on them. One militant was killed in the attack.
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Troops observed a movement of armed LTTE militants south of A-9 road in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and launched an attack on them. One militant was killed in the attack.
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January - 3 
At Kilaly in the Jaffna district, troops launched an attack on the LTTE defence line and destroyed three LTTE bunkers. Three militants were reportedly injured in the incident.
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At Kilaly in the Jaffna district, troops launched an attack on the LTTE defence line and destroyed three LTTE bunkers. Three militants were reportedly injured in the incident.
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January - 3 
At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than a dozen injured when troops stormed the outfit’s bunker line at Pallikuli, west of Adampan, in the Mannar district on January 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. One of t
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At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than a dozen injured when troops stormed the outfit’s bunker line at Pallikuli, west of Adampan, in the Mannar district on January 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. One of the seven soldiers wounded in the incident later succumbed to his injuries. Six LTTE bunkers were completely destroyed by the troops.
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January - 3 
In Umayaratuvarankulam, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker, killing four militants.
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In Umayaratuvarankulam, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker, killing four militants.
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January - 3 
On January 3, troops observed an infiltration attempt of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants into the security forces held areas west ofPalamoddai in the Vavuniya district and launched counter fire killing at least four militants,
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On January 3, troops observed an infiltration attempt of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants into the security forces held areas west ofPalamoddai in the Vavuniya district and launched counter fire killing at least four militants, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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January - 3 
On the same day, the LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade at a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirithilana area of Ampara district without causing any fatalities. The STF retaliated and killed three militants. The dead bodies of the thre
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On the same day, the LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade at a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirithilana area of Ampara district without causing any fatalities. The STF retaliated and killed three militants. The dead bodies of the three militants along with one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, two claymore mines, two motor cycles, two electric detonators and a detonator cord of eleven meters were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 3 
One more LTTE militant was killed by troops in the Navakkulam area of Mannar district on January 3.
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One more LTTE militant was killed by troops in the Navakkulam area of Mannar district on January 3.
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January - 3 
The government officially conveyed to Norway its decision to pull out of the CFA, adds The Hindu. Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama handed a letter to Norwegian Ambassador Tore Hattrem, saying that the government was withdrawing from the agreement
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The government officially conveyed to Norway its decision to pull out of the CFA, adds The Hindu. Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama handed a letter to Norwegian Ambassador Tore Hattrem, saying that the government was withdrawing from the agreement.
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January - 3 
The government’s decision to abrogate the Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) was based on a policy decision and the doors are yet wide open for a peaceful and negotiated political solution to the ethnic conflict, said Cabinet spokesperson and Media and Infor
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The government’s decision to abrogate the Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) was based on a policy decision and the doors are yet wide open for a peaceful and negotiated political solution to the ethnic conflict, said Cabinet spokesperson and Media and Information Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa on January 3, Daily News reported. He said that the CFA will be abrogated based on a Cabinet memorandum submitted by the Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake at the Cabinet meeting on January 2. "The LTTE had consistently and blatantly flouted and violated the said CFA by well over 10,000 occasions, and rendered it absolutely ineffective and futile for further adherence or any practical purpose," the Minister said, adding, "Nonetheless, this measure taken by the Government does not in any way rule out a negotiated and peaceful solution to the ethnic crisis. We will seriously and anxiously pursue a peaceful end to the issue in terms of the All Party Representative Committee (APRC) proposals which are due in February. If the conditions are right, we can resume talks with anyone. However, due to the CFA now being defunct, we are abrogating it." He also said that the Cabinet had not yet decided to ban the LTTE.
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January - 3 
The LTTE has indicated that only a demonstration of its military might would change the present international climate in its favour, reports IANS. V Balakumaran, a senior member of the LTTE, said in an interview to National Television of Tamileelam (
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The LTTE has indicated that only a demonstration of its military might would change the present international climate in its favour, reports IANS. V Balakumaran, a senior member of the LTTE, said in an interview to National Television of Tamileelam (NTT) last week: “The international community has been vacillating in taking decisive actions on Sri Lanka because they are unable to relate their own interests to the chaotically unfolding political and military situation in Sri Lanka. Only the demonstration of military strength by the Tigers can bring clarity to the situation for the international community to correctly relate their interests, and aggressively engage.” He added, “We expect 2008 will be the year where we can overcome the diplomatic hurdles that confront us.”
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January - 3 
Troops in the Pallikkulam area of Vavuniya district launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line and completely destroyed one bunker, killing four militants while injuring another. Four soldiers also sustained injuries in the incident.
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Troops in the Pallikkulam area of Vavuniya district launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line and completely destroyed one bunker, killing four militants while injuring another. Four soldiers also sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 3 
Two soldiers were killed and three wounded when an army truck moving in the Sinhayaulpotha area of Vavuniya district hit a pressure mine laid by the LTTE on January 3.
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Two soldiers were killed and three wounded when an army truck moving in the Sinhayaulpotha area of Vavuniya district hit a pressure mine laid by the LTTE on January 3.
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January - 4 
A day earlier, the LTTE militants opened mortar fire towards villagers in the Illandamoddai area of Mannar district and injured four of them. Troops retaliated the mortar fire and repulsed the attack.
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A day earlier, the LTTE militants opened mortar fire towards villagers in the Illandamoddai area of Mannar district and injured four of them. Troops retaliated the mortar fire and repulsed the attack.
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January - 4 
On the same day, troops storming the LTTE defence line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district killed two militants and injured several others. Troops also destroyed one LTTE bunker.
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On the same day, troops storming the LTTE defence line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district killed two militants and injured several others. Troops also destroyed one LTTE bunker.
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January - 4 
the death toll in the LTTE claymore attack at Slave Island in Colombo on January 2 has risen to five on January 4 with the death of the Second Lieutenant D.M.S.K. Dissanayake of Sri Lanka National Guard who was among the critically injured persons.
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the death toll in the LTTE claymore attack at Slave Island in Colombo on January 2 has risen to five on January 4 with the death of the Second Lieutenant D.M.S.K. Dissanayake of Sri Lanka National Guard who was among the critically injured persons.
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January - 4 
The government is fully capable of presenting a set of political proposals that satisfy and receive the consent of all and it will present this set of political proposals shortly, said Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama on January 4, according to D
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The government is fully capable of presenting a set of political proposals that satisfy and receive the consent of all and it will present this set of political proposals shortly, said Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama on January 4, according to Daily News. The government is not focusing on banning the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at the moment and the doors are always open for talks, he added.
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January - 4 
The LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting the Special Task Force (STF) jeep moving between Lahugala and Hulannuge in the Ampara district. The vehicle was slightly damaged and one officer sustained injuries in the explosion that occurred
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The LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting the Special Task Force (STF) jeep moving between Lahugala and Hulannuge in the Ampara district. The vehicle was slightly damaged and one officer sustained injuries in the explosion that occurred near the 301-km post.
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January - 4 
Three LTTE cadres were killed during an armed clash between troops and militants in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on January 4.
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Three LTTE cadres were killed during an armed clash between troops and militants in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on January 4.
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January - 4 
Three soldiers were injured in anti personnel mine explosions in the Kutinchankulam and Periyakulam areas of the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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Three soldiers were injured in anti personnel mine explosions in the Kutinchankulam and Periyakulam areas of the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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January - 4 
Two more LTTE cadres were killed when another confrontation erupted between the two sides in the area east of Janakapura in Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE cadres were killed when another confrontation erupted between the two sides in the area east of Janakapura in Vavuniya district.
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January - 4 
Two soldiers were injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars towards the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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Two soldiers were injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars towards the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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January - 5 
A day earlier, troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them.
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A day earlier, troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them.
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January - 5 
A soldier trapped in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Thampane of Vavuniya succumbed to injuries. Troops in Kutinchankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Vilattikulam recovered six anti personnel mines and an IED during search operations
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A soldier trapped in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Thampane of Vavuniya succumbed to injuries. Troops in Kutinchankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Vilattikulam recovered six anti personnel mines and an IED during search operations.
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January - 5 
At Kokkuthuduvai in the same district, troops launched an artillery attack on an identified LTTE location deep in the area on January 5. Troops monitored LTTE communication and confirmed that three militants were injured in the attack.
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At Kokkuthuduvai in the same district, troops launched an artillery attack on an identified LTTE location deep in the area on January 5. Troops monitored LTTE communication and confirmed that three militants were injured in the attack.
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January - 5 
Chief of the “Liberation Tigers Military Intelligence”, self-styled Col. Charles a.k.a. Shanmuganathan Ravishankar, was killed on January 5-evening in a “random claymore attack” by the Sri Lanka Army’s Deep Penetration Unit at Pallamadu in the Mannar
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Chief of the “Liberation Tigers Military Intelligence”, self-styled Col. Charles a.k.a. Shanmuganathan Ravishankar, was killed on January 5-evening in a “random claymore attack” by the Sri Lanka Army’s Deep Penetration Unit at Pallamadu in the Mannar district, the pro-LTTE TamilNet stated in a report, according to The Hindu. Charles, who has been in charge of internal intelligence within the ranks of the LTTE ground forces and led an external operations corps and regular combat force that has been deployed in Mannar district, was killed along with three LTTE “lieutenants” in the ambush while they were travelling in a van between Iluppaikkadavai and Pallamadu at 3:10 p.m. Confirming the news, the Sri Lanka Defence Ministry said that Charles was deputy to Pottu Amman, the chief of the LTTE’s intelligence wing.
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January - 5 
On January 5, at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were reported killed and a large number of other cadres were injured following a raid by the troops on a bunker line of the outfit at Parappakandal in Mannar, Sri Lanka Army (SL
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On January 5, at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were reported killed and a large number of other cadres were injured following a raid by the troops on a bunker line of the outfit at Parappakandal in Mannar, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said. Six bunkers were neutralised and two T-56 weapons and more than 200 anti personnel mines were recovered. Six more LTTE cadres were killed in the general area of Adampan in Mannar on the same day. Two bunkers were neutralised. Intercepted LTTE radio communication later revealed that two more cadres were killed. On January 4, six LTTE cadres were killed in separate encounters Vavuniya and Mannar. Six LTTE were killed after troops stormed the outfit’s LTTE bunker line in Nagarkovil and Muhamalai. Four soldiers were injured during the encounter.
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January - 5 
Troops during a search and clear operation inside a forest area in Meeyangolla of Batticaloa recovered 20 claymore mines, 1012 shot gun rounds, 1057 anti personnel mines, 805 anti personnel mine fuses, one roll of detonator code wire, 17 rolls of saf
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Troops during a search and clear operation inside a forest area in Meeyangolla of Batticaloa recovered 20 claymore mines, 1012 shot gun rounds, 1057 anti personnel mines, 805 anti personnel mine fuses, one roll of detonator code wire, 17 rolls of safety code wires, 511 detonators and 1380 rounds of M-16 live ammunition. Separately, a T-56 weapon, two magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from an abandoned house at Raza Road in Walikamam of Jaffna.
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January - 5 
Troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to infiltrate into the military held areas of Pullekyarkulam in the Vavuniya district on January 5. One soldier was injured and rushed to hospital for treatments.
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Troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to infiltrate into the military held areas of Pullekyarkulam in the Vavuniya district on January 5. One soldier was injured and rushed to hospital for treatments.
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January - 6 
A day earlier, troops killed four LTTE militants during an encounter at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district and also recovered 46 anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops killed four LTTE militants during an encounter at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district and also recovered 46 anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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January - 6 
Five LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the Kutinchankulam area of Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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Five LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the Kutinchankulam area of Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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January - 6 
In the Kilaly area of the same district, a group of soldiers who were on a search operation in the area were fired upon by the LTTE militants. Troops retaliated and killed two militants and injured several others.
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In the Kilaly area of the same district, a group of soldiers who were on a search operation in the area were fired upon by the LTTE militants. Troops retaliated and killed two militants and injured several others.
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January - 6 
On January 6, another clash erupted between the two sides at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district. While two soldiers who sustained injuries incident died later, the number of LTTE fatalities is yet to be ascertained. Separately, troops attacked a LTTE b
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On January 6, another clash erupted between the two sides at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district. While two soldiers who sustained injuries incident died later, the number of LTTE fatalities is yet to be ascertained. Separately, troops attacked a LTTE bunker and killed two more LTTE militants in the same area.
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January - 6 
On January 6, troops launched an attack towards the LTTE bunker line north of A-9 at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed four militants. While two LTTE bunkers were also destroyed, an unspecified number of militants were reported injured in t
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On January 6, troops launched an attack towards the LTTE bunker line north of A-9 at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed four militants. While two LTTE bunkers were also destroyed, an unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident.
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January - 6 
On the same day, one soldier was killed and eight others injured in an LTTE artillery attack in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. Troops retaliated and inflicted an unspecified number of casualties to the LTTE militants. Details are awaited.
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On the same day, one soldier was killed and eight others injured in an LTTE artillery attack in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. Troops retaliated and inflicted an unspecified number of casualties to the LTTE militants. Details are awaited.
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January - 6 
The LTTE militants fired mortars at troops in the Kokkuthuduvai area and injured two soldiers. One more soldier was injured in the same area due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine.
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The LTTE militants fired mortars at troops in the Kokkuthuduvai area and injured two soldiers. One more soldier was injured in the same area due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine.
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January - 6 
Two LTTE militants blew themselves up fearing arrest as troops were conducting cordon and search in the Kottadi area of Jaffna district on January 6.
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Two LTTE militants blew themselves up fearing arrest as troops were conducting cordon and search in the Kottadi area of Jaffna district on January 6.
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January - 7 
Army troops at Kilaly in the Jaffna district attacked an LTTE movement on January 7 and injured at least three militants.
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Army troops at Kilaly in the Jaffna district attacked an LTTE movement on January 7 and injured at least three militants.
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January - 7 
At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on Ja
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At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 7, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three LTTE bunkers were also destroyed. During subsequent search operation, the troops recovered six grenades, one T-56 weapon, one grenade pouch and several other items from the incident site.
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January - 7 
During another encounter at Pallikkulam, troops killed three LTTE militants. Similarly, three more LTTE militants were killed by troops during a clash at Pandivirichchankulam.
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During another encounter at Pallikkulam, troops killed three LTTE militants. Similarly, three more LTTE militants were killed by troops during a clash at Pandivirichchankulam.
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January - 7 
In a similar incident, troops overpowered another LTTE militant and killed him in the Janakapura area.
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In a similar incident, troops overpowered another LTTE militant and killed him in the Janakapura area.
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January - 7 
On January 7, troops overpowered and killed an LTTE militant while he, disguised as a civilian, attempted to lob an explosive device on to the troops operating in the Vedamakilam area of Vavuniya district.
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On January 7, troops overpowered and killed an LTTE militant while he, disguised as a civilian, attempted to lob an explosive device on to the troops operating in the Vedamakilam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 7 
On the same day, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Pallikkulam area and killed two militants. In a separate incident, troops destroyed two LTTE bunkers and killed two militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. T
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On the same day, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Pallikkulam area and killed two militants. In a separate incident, troops destroyed two LTTE bunkers and killed two militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Troops later recovered two claymores, one micro pistol, 2500 ammunition rounds and several other LTTE items from the incident site.
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January - 7 
Three LTTE cadres were killed in the general area of Kuchchaveli near Trincomalee on January 7 when the sailors observed LTTE movement in the area. Later, sailors conducted a search in the area and found three LTTE dead bodies, four T-56 weapons, 360
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Three LTTE cadres were killed in the general area of Kuchchaveli near Trincomalee on January 7 when the sailors observed LTTE movement in the area. Later, sailors conducted a search in the area and found three LTTE dead bodies, four T-56 weapons, 360 T-56 ammunition, dry ration packets and a stock of medicine.
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January - 7 
Troops engaged in extensive clear operations in the East, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area north of Mudagala in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 12.7 weapon with three
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Troops engaged in extensive clear operations in the East, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area north of Mudagala in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 12.7 weapon with three drums, one 60-mm mortar, one 80-mm mortar bipod, two Multi Purpose Machine Gun tripods, 450 anti personnel mines, 11 TNT slabs of 15-kgs each, 30 claymore mines of two-kgs each, two five litre cans of C-4 explosives and 500 electric detonators.
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January - 7 
Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the general area south of A-9 road at Muhamale in Jaffna on January 7 and killed two LTTE cadres who were inside the bunker. Elsewhere, troops at Talaivankulam in Vavuniya killed four militants on the sa
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Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the general area south of A-9 road at Muhamale in Jaffna on January 7 and killed two LTTE cadres who were inside the bunker. Elsewhere, troops at Talaivankulam in Vavuniya killed four militants on the same day.
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January - 8 
A day earlier, troops at Kutinchankulam in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them. Four soldiers sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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A day earlier, troops at Kutinchankulam in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them. Four soldiers sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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January - 8 
On January 8, troops destroyed two LTTE bunkers in Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and killed two militants.
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On January 8, troops destroyed two LTTE bunkers in Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and killed two militants.
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January - 8 
On the same day, troops launched attacks on the LTTE bunker lines in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district and destroyed an unspecified number of bunkers inflicting heavy casualties to the militants. While one soldier was reported killed and seve
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On the same day, troops launched attacks on the LTTE bunker lines in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district and destroyed an unspecified number of bunkers inflicting heavy casualties to the militants. While one soldier was reported killed and seven others injured, the LTTE fatalities is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 8 
Suspected militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) killed Sri Lankan non-Cabinet Minister for Nation Building, D.M. Dissanayake, in a claymore mine blast near Rukmani Devi junction at Ja-ela on January 8 while he was proceeding toward
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Suspected militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) killed Sri Lankan non-Cabinet Minister for Nation Building, D.M. Dissanayake, in a claymore mine blast near Rukmani Devi junction at Ja-ela on January 8 while he was proceeding towards Colombo to attend Parliament, reports Daily News. A personal bodyguard of the Minister, identified as K.P. Rathnayaka, also succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. According to the Police, 13 people, including seven civilians, were injured in the incident.
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January - 8 
Troops killed six LTTE cadres in the Mullikulam area of Wanni region when the militants were trying to enter the military-held cleared areas on January 8. Similarly, troops killed four more militants in the Periyathampane area of the same region when
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Troops killed six LTTE cadres in the Mullikulam area of Wanni region when the militants were trying to enter the military-held cleared areas on January 8. Similarly, troops killed four more militants in the Periyathampane area of the same region when the latter tried to confront troops in the area after firing a few shots towards them.
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January - 9 
10 more LTTE militants, including a leader named Kalanadan, were killed when troops confronted a group of outfit’s militants in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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10 more LTTE militants, including a leader named Kalanadan, were killed when troops confronted a group of outfit’s militants in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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January - 9 
A day earlier, three soldiers sustained injuries when their tractor hit a pressure mine at Kandaperiyakulam in the Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, three soldiers sustained injuries when their tractor hit a pressure mine at Kandaperiyakulam in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 9 
Also troops attacked LTTE bunkers in the area south of A-9 road at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and destroyed two bunkers.
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Also troops attacked LTTE bunkers in the area south of A-9 road at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and destroyed two bunkers.
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January - 9 
At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and over 30 injured during clashes between troops and the militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district where troops further consolidated their positions capturing an area of about one kilometre coverin
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At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and over 30 injured during clashes between troops and the militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district where troops further consolidated their positions capturing an area of about one kilometre covering north of Parappakandal, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 9 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during clashes between the militants and troops in the Parappakandal and Periyakulam areas of Mannar district on January 9, Sri Lan
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during clashes between the militants and troops in the Parappakandal and Periyakulam areas of Mannar district on January 9, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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January - 9 
In another clash between the two sides at Chettukulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed five LTTE militants and captured one bunker of the outfit. Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines during the clash.
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In another clash between the two sides at Chettukulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed five LTTE militants and captured one bunker of the outfit. Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines during the clash.
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January - 9 
On January 9, five LTTE militants were killed in two separate incidents in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. While three militants were killed and a bunker destroyed in the first incident, troops killed two militants and destroyed three bunkers
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On January 9, five LTTE militants were killed in two separate incidents in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. While three militants were killed and a bunker destroyed in the first incident, troops killed two militants and destroyed three bunkers in the second incident. Three soldiers and two militants were also injured due to the exchange of fire.
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January - 9 
One more LTTE militant was killed by troops during an encounter in the Eluttumadduwal area of Jaffna district.
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One more LTTE militant was killed by troops during an encounter in the Eluttumadduwal area of Jaffna district.
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January - 9 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) eastern leader Shanker was shot dead by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Shaukade in the Batticaloa district on January 9-afternoon, Daily News reported. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakk
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) eastern leader Shanker was shot dead by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Shaukade in the Batticaloa district on January 9-afternoon, Daily News reported. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that Shanker who was spotted by the STF personnel on patrol at Shaukade, between the Sathurukanda and Eravur areas, opened fire towards them and was shot dead in the retaliatory fire. A micro pistol, three magazines and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession. "Shanker was appointed as the LTTE leader to the Batticaloa sector and was living in hideouts since the East was liberated," the Brigadier added.
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January - 9 
The LTTE militants opened fire towards troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured one soldier.
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The LTTE militants opened fire towards troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured one soldier.
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January - 9 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) chief, Air Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke, narrowly escaped being caught in a bomb blast in Colombo, reported Hindustan Times. The SLAF commander had passed by the site of the blast in the Fort area of central Colombo, jus
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) chief, Air Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke, narrowly escaped being caught in a bomb blast in Colombo, reported Hindustan Times. The SLAF commander had passed by the site of the blast in the Fort area of central Colombo, just three minutes before a parcel bomb placed in a roadside public telephone booth went off, the media on January 9 quoted military officials as saying. Fitted with a timer, the bomb caused some minor damage to a building nearby. However, no casualties were reported.
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January - 10 
A day earlier on January 10, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the same area and killed at least five militants. Similarly, troops killed five more LTTE militants during another attack launched in the Mullikulam area.
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A day earlier on January 10, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the same area and killed at least five militants. Similarly, troops killed five more LTTE militants during another attack launched in the Mullikulam area.
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January - 10 
On January 10, the LTTE militants opened mortar fire towards the Parappakandal FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district and injured one soldier. Another soldier was injured due to the LTTE firing during a confrontation between the two sides
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On January 10, the LTTE militants opened mortar fire towards the Parappakandal FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district and injured one soldier. Another soldier was injured due to the LTTE firing during a confrontation between the two sides at Adampan. One more soldier was reported injured in another LTTE fire at Eluttumadduwal in the Jaffna district.
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January - 10 
On the same day, troops attacked another LTTE bunker line at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and killed six militants.
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On the same day, troops attacked another LTTE bunker line at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and killed six militants.
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January - 10 
On the same day, two LTTE militants were reported killed by troops during a confrontation in the Chettukulam area of Mannar district.
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On the same day, two LTTE militants were reported killed by troops during a confrontation in the Chettukulam area of Mannar district.
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January - 10 
One LTTE militant was killed and two others sustained injuries when troops launched an attack on a bunker of the outfit in the Vedamakilam area on January 10. One more LTTE militant was killed by troops in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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One LTTE militant was killed and two others sustained injuries when troops launched an attack on a bunker of the outfit in the Vedamakilam area on January 10. One more LTTE militant was killed by troops in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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January - 10 
President Mahinda Rajapakse has requested the All-Party Representative Committee (APRC) Chairman and Minister Tissa Vitharana to submit the final draft for a political solution to the ethnic conflict in the island nation by January 23, The Hindu repo
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has requested the All-Party Representative Committee (APRC) Chairman and Minister Tissa Vitharana to submit the final draft for a political solution to the ethnic conflict in the island nation by January 23, The Hindu reports. The APRC Chairman told The Hindu that the committee is agreed on most of the proposals in the draft he had submitted over a year ago. “The proposals so far agreed amount to an improvement on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Only two controversial issues remain to be sorted out. I intend to seek support of both the UNP and JVP to the proposals once they are finalised”. The APRC was constituted by Rajapakse in mid-2006 to advice him on a political package for power-sharing.
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January - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is one of the most dangerous and deadly extremist outfits in the world and the world should be concerned about the outfit as they had ‘inspired’ networks worldwide, including the al-Qaeda in Iraq, said the
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is one of the most dangerous and deadly extremist outfits in the world and the world should be concerned about the outfit as they had ‘inspired’ networks worldwide, including the al-Qaeda in Iraq, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to The Hindu. In a January 10 report, posted on its website under the title “Taming the Tigers,” the FBI alleged that the LTTE had perfected the use of suicide bombers, invented the suicide belt, pioneered the use of women in suicide attacks, killed some 4,000 persons in the past two years alone and assassinated two world leaders — the only terrorist organisation to do so. “Needless to say, the Tamil Tigers are among the most dangerous and deadly extremists in the world. For more than three decades, the group has launched a campaign of violence and bloodshed in Sri Lanka, the island republic off the southern coast of India. Its ultimate goal: to seize control of the country from the Sinhalese ethnic majority and create an independent Tamil State,” the report said.
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January - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on January 10 announced that it wants to continue the Cease-Fire Agreement (CFA) and the Norwegian peace role and is ready to respect the CFA hundred percent, reports Colombo Page. Issuing a statement, the
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on January 10 announced that it wants to continue the Cease-Fire Agreement (CFA) and the Norwegian peace role and is ready to respect the CFA hundred percent, reports Colombo Page. Issuing a statement, the political head of the LTTE, B. Nadesan, said that the outfit is shocked and disappointed by the government’s decision to withdraw from the CFA. "The GoSL, without any justifications, has now unilaterally withdrawn from the CFA. The LTTE wishes to state that even at this juncture, it is ready to implement every clause of the CFA agreement and respect it 100%. We also request that Norway should continue with its facilitation role with the support of the international community,” Nadesan stated. The statement also urged the international community to lift the ban on the outfit imposed by several countries alleging that Sri Lanka government’s false propaganda led to the ban. The government officially notified Norway on January 3 of its decision to pull out of the agreement and the truce will formally cease on January 16 and the function of peace monitors in the country will end.
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January - 10 
Three more LTTE cadres were killed and two others injured by troops during an encounter in the area west of Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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Three more LTTE cadres were killed and two others injured by troops during an encounter in the area west of Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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January - 10 
Troops attacked a LTTE stronghold in the jungle off Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed three militants.
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Troops attacked a LTTE stronghold in the jungle off Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed three militants.
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January - 10 
Troops attacked and destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district, killing eight militants and injuring several others. Eight more LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured by troops as they repulsed a militant attack
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Troops attacked and destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district, killing eight militants and injuring several others. Eight more LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured by troops as they repulsed a militant attack in the area west of Puthukulam. Four soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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January - 10 
Troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE militants to infiltrate into the Pallikuli area of Mannar district and inflicted heavy casualties to them. While a soldier who sustained injuries died later, the LTTE fatalities are yet to be ascertained.
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Troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE militants to infiltrate into the Pallikuli area of Mannar district and inflicted heavy casualties to them. While a soldier who sustained injuries died later, the LTTE fatalities are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 10 
Troops in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Elsewhere in the Umayarathuwankulam area, troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. An unspecified numbe
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Troops in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Elsewhere in the Umayarathuwankulam area, troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. An unspecified number of militants sustained injuries too.
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January - 10 
Troops killed one more LTTE militant foiling an attempt by the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on January 10.
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Troops killed one more LTTE militant foiling an attempt by the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on January 10.
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January - 10 
Two civilians were reportedly shot dead by suspected LTTE militants at Murugan Kovil in the Kalladi area of Batticaloa district.
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Two civilians were reportedly shot dead by suspected LTTE militants at Murugan Kovil in the Kalladi area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 10 
Two more soldiers sustained injuries during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Vankalacheddikulam in the same district. Fatalities to the LTTE are yet to be ascertained.
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Two more soldiers sustained injuries during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Vankalacheddikulam in the same district. Fatalities to the LTTE are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 11 
A day earlier, troops after observing two groups of LTTE militants in the area north of Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district launched an attack on them, killing 13 militants. While six militants were killed and at least one injured in the first att
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A day earlier, troops after observing two groups of LTTE militants in the area north of Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district launched an attack on them, killing 13 militants. While six militants were killed and at least one injured in the first attack, troops killed seven more militants and injured nine others in the second attack.
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January - 11 
A US District Court in Maryland has sentenced a Sri Lankan to 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to provide arms, ammunition and other military materiel to the LTTE, Daily News reported. The sentence was imposed
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A US District Court in Maryland has sentenced a Sri Lankan to 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to provide arms, ammunition and other military materiel to the LTTE, Daily News reported. The sentence was imposed on Thirunavukarasu Varatharasa, a Sri Lankan resident in the US.
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An LTTE bunker was fired upon by troops in the Kallikulam area on January 12. While four militants were killed, one soldier sustained injuries during the clash. In a similar incident, troops attacked LTTE bunkers in the same area on January 11 and ki
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An LTTE bunker was fired upon by troops in the Kallikulam area on January 12. While four militants were killed, one soldier sustained injuries during the clash. In a similar incident, troops attacked LTTE bunkers in the same area on January 11 and killed three militants. Two other militants were injured in the incident.
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January - 11 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including three female cadres, were killed in a pre-dawn raid carried out by troops on an LTTE bunker line in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district on January 11, reports Sri Lanka Ar
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including three female cadres, were killed in a pre-dawn raid carried out by troops on an LTTE bunker line in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district on January 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. Four bunkers were also destroyed in the raid.
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January - 11 
On January 11, four soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE fire at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district. At Periyapandirichchan, two more soldiers were mor
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On January 11, four soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE fire at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district. At Periyapandirichchan, two more soldiers were more injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti personnel mine. Elsewhere at Mudalkutti, troops carried out an attack on a militant hideout and injured an unspecified number of militants. One soldier also received injuries in the exchange of fire.
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January - 11 
On January 11, troops killed two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Ethawatunuwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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On January 11, troops killed two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Ethawatunuwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 11 
On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Adampan area.
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On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Adampan area.
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January - 11 
One person was injured when an unattended parcel on a platform inside the Fort Railway Station in Colombo exploded on January 11-evening.
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One person was injured when an unattended parcel on a platform inside the Fort Railway Station in Colombo exploded on January 11-evening.
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January - 11 
The government on January 11 said that it was pressing ahead with efforts to defeat the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and dismissed talk of restoring a cease-fire, reports Daily News. An unnamed Presidential spokesperson said that the outfi
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The government on January 11 said that it was pressing ahead with efforts to defeat the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and dismissed talk of restoring a cease-fire, reports Daily News. An unnamed Presidential spokesperson said that the outfit had made no formal offer to revive a truce. “We have not been told either by the Tigers or the Norwegians. All we see are contradictory statements from them and we will not respond to claims in the media. We will maintain our military operations against the Tigers, and by February 4 we will unveil a plan to politically solve the ethnic conflict,” he told AFP. He reiterated assurances that the government was working hard on a political plan to grant greater autonomy to Tamils. “The work on this is almost complete,” he insisted.
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January - 11 
The Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana said that the abrogation of the Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) will not affect the foreign aid flow as the LTTE has been perpetrating terrorist activities even though the government tried its best to protect i
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The Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana said that the abrogation of the Cease-fire Agreement (CFA) will not affect the foreign aid flow as the LTTE has been perpetrating terrorist activities even though the government tried its best to protect it. He informed that outfit has violated the CFA 3,743 times according to the reports of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission.
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January - 11 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter crafts shelled a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base at Alampil in the Nayaru area of Mannar district. Pilots confirmed that the base was completely destroyed in the aerial attack.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter crafts shelled a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base at Alampil in the Nayaru area of Mannar district. Pilots confirmed that the base was completely destroyed in the aerial attack.
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January - 11 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and several others injured by troops when they repulsed an LTTE attack in the Parappakandal area. While four soldiers sustained injuries, troops recovered the dead body of one female militant along with and one T
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and several others injured by troops when they repulsed an LTTE attack in the Parappakandal area. While four soldiers sustained injuries, troops recovered the dead body of one female militant along with and one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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January - 11 
Troops operating ahead of the FDL (Foreword Defence Line) in the Periyapandirichchan area confronted group of LTTE militants and killed at least five of them. About four hours after the incident, terrorists fired mortar and artillery towards the troo
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Troops operating ahead of the FDL (Foreword Defence Line) in the Periyapandirichchan area confronted group of LTTE militants and killed at least five of them. About four hours after the incident, terrorists fired mortar and artillery towards the troops, injuring thirteen soldiers.
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January - 12 
An army foot patrol on duty in the area between Chettukulam and Parayanakulam on the Mannar road was fired upon by LTTE militants from a hideout. Troops retaliated and neutralized the LTTE fire. One soldier was killed and four other soldiers injured
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An army foot patrol on duty in the area between Chettukulam and Parayanakulam on the Mannar road was fired upon by LTTE militants from a hideout. Troops retaliated and neutralized the LTTE fire. One soldier was killed and four other soldiers injured in the LTTE fire.
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January - 12 
At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during a fierce gun battle that erupted between militants and troops at Pallikuli in the Mannar district on January 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed and five
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At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during a fierce gun battle that erupted between militants and troops at Pallikuli in the Mannar district on January 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed and five others were injured during the clash. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of four militants, including three males and one female, along with four T-56 weapons and two radio sets.
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January - 12 
During another clash that erupted between the two sides at Pulipanthayakulam, troops killed four militants. One soldier was also inured in the incident.
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During another clash that erupted between the two sides at Pulipanthayakulam, troops killed four militants. One soldier was also inured in the incident.
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January - 12 
During clashes between troops and LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, one militant was killed. One soldier was also injured.
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During clashes between troops and LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, one militant was killed. One soldier was also injured.
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January - 12 
During clashes that erupted between the two sides at Palamoddai, three LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops on January 12.
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During clashes that erupted between the two sides at Palamoddai, three LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops on January 12.
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January - 12 
On January 12, militants fired small arms towards troops at Vankalacheddikulam. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident. One more soldier sustained injuries when militants fired at the troops in the Periyapandirichchan area.
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On January 12, militants fired small arms towards troops at Vankalacheddikulam. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident. One more soldier sustained injuries when militants fired at the troops in the Periyapandirichchan area.
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January - 12 
One soldier was killed when troops on duty at Parappakandal in the Mannar district were fired upon by militants. Troops, however, retaliated and repulsed the attack.
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One soldier was killed when troops on duty at Parappakandal in the Mannar district were fired upon by militants. Troops, however, retaliated and repulsed the attack.
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January - 12 
The LTTE confirmed that one of their major leaders called Rahulansa’s dead body was dispatched to the ICRC with other dead bodies, which were handed over by the troops on 12th January 2008 in the general area of Adampan in the Mannar district.
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The LTTE confirmed that one of their major leaders called Rahulansa’s dead body was dispatched to the ICRC with other dead bodies, which were handed over by the troops on 12th January 2008 in the general area of Adampan in the Mannar district.
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January - 12 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, killing one militant and injuring another. One soldier also sustained injuries.
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, killing one militant and injuring another. One soldier also sustained injuries.
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January - 12 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants at Eelamaruttankulam. Two militants were killed during the confrontation.
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants at Eelamaruttankulam. Two militants were killed during the confrontation.
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January - 12 
Troops in three separate incidents moved forward and destroyed three bunkers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district on January 12 and killed six militants, Sri Lanka Army report
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Troops in three separate incidents moved forward and destroyed three bunkers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district on January 12 and killed six militants, Sri Lanka Army reported. Two soldiers were also injured during the incidents.
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January - 12 
Troops launched two separate attacks on LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed five militants, including one militant leader. Three bunkers were also destroyed in the incident.
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Troops launched two separate attacks on LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed five militants, including one militant leader. Three bunkers were also destroyed in the incident.
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January - 12 
Troops shot dead one LTTE militant in the Vankalacheddikulam area on January 12.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE militant in the Vankalacheddikulam area on January 12.
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January - 12 
Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti personnel mine in the Vavuniya district. One of the injured soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti personnel mine in the Vavuniya district. One of the injured soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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January - 13 
A day earlier, an LTTE bunker ahead of the Kilaly FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district was completely destroyed by troops. Three militants inside the bunker were killed and an unspecified number of them in the close vicinity were injured
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A day earlier, an LTTE bunker ahead of the Kilaly FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district was completely destroyed by troops. Three militants inside the bunker were killed and an unspecified number of them in the close vicinity were injured in the incident.
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January - 13 
Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and eight others injured during clashes between the two sides in the area west of Parappakandal in Mannar district on January 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two soldiers were also killed
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Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and eight others injured during clashes between the two sides in the area west of Parappakandal in Mannar district on January 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two soldiers were also killed and 15 others sustained injuries in the exchange of fire. Troops also captured nine LTTE bunkers.
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January - 13 
On the same day, two soldiers on clearing patrol in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine. Elsewhere at Thampanai, one more soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar fire towards troo
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On the same day, two soldiers on clearing patrol in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine. Elsewhere at Thampanai, one more soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar fire towards troops.
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January - 13 
The Japanese peace envoy Yasushi Akashi arrived in Colombo on January 13 to hold talks with the government and to assess the impact of the decision of the government to withdraw from the 2002 Cease-Fire Agreement, reports The Hindu.
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The Japanese peace envoy Yasushi Akashi arrived in Colombo on January 13 to hold talks with the government and to assess the impact of the decision of the government to withdraw from the 2002 Cease-Fire Agreement, reports The Hindu.
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January - 13 
The Tokyo Co-Chairs of Sri Lanka (Norway, Japan, U.S. and the E.U.), which are backing the continuation of Norway’s role as the official peace facilitator, has reportedly asked the government to provide the Co-Chairs and Norway access to the LTTE in
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The Tokyo Co-Chairs of Sri Lanka (Norway, Japan, U.S. and the E.U.), which are backing the continuation of Norway’s role as the official peace facilitator, has reportedly asked the government to provide the Co-Chairs and Norway access to the LTTE in Kilinochchi.
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January - 13 
Troops observed two armed LTTE militants in the Kolombuthurai area and asked them to stop. One of them blew himself up while the other, injured in troops firing, managed to escape. During the subsequent search conducted in the area, troops recovered
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Troops observed two armed LTTE militants in the Kolombuthurai area and asked them to stop. One of them blew himself up while the other, injured in troops firing, managed to escape. During the subsequent search conducted in the area, troops recovered one T-56, four magazines with ammunition, two cellular phones, one GPS, two military combat uniforms, three military caps, one military belt, two radio sets, two ration tins, one survival knife, 12 rechargeable batteries, 24 pen torch batteries, one rain cape, eight soft drink bottles, one weapon oil bottle, medicines, field dressings, civil clothes and one pouch.
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January - 13 
Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre during an encounter closer to the FDL (Forward Defence Lin) on January 13.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre during an encounter closer to the FDL (Forward Defence Lin) on January 13.
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January - 14 
A day earlier, four soldiers were wounded due to the explosion of a booby trap in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, four soldiers were wounded due to the explosion of a booby trap in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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January - 14 
Another soldier on clearing operations at the Janakapura FDL of Vavuniya district was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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Another soldier on clearing operations at the Janakapura FDL of Vavuniya district was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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January - 14 
At Parappakandal in the Mannar district, the LTTE militants fired small arms and mortar towards the troops on duty and injured one soldier. Similarly, one more soldier was injured by the militants in the Kurisuddakulam area of Mannar district.
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At Parappakandal in the Mannar district, the LTTE militants fired small arms and mortar towards the troops on duty and injured one soldier. Similarly, one more soldier was injured by the militants in the Kurisuddakulam area of Mannar district.
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January - 14 
Eight LTTE militants were killed by troops during two separate encounters in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district on January 14.
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Eight LTTE militants were killed by troops during two separate encounters in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district on January 14.
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January - 14 
On January 14, the LTTE cadres triggered off a powerful claymore mine targeting one civilian vehicle moving in the Kudakachchikudi area of Vavuniya district. Two army soldiers and the driver of the vehicle were killed in the explosion while three sol
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On January 14, the LTTE cadres triggered off a powerful claymore mine targeting one civilian vehicle moving in the Kudakachchikudi area of Vavuniya district. Two army soldiers and the driver of the vehicle were killed in the explosion while three soldiers and another civilian were injured. The soldiers were providing escort to the vehicle which was carrying some materials to a quarry.
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January - 14 
On the same day, troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants, including one decomposed female dead body. Two T-56 weapons were also recove
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On the same day, troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants, including one decomposed female dead body. Two T-56 weapons were also recovered from the incident site.
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January - 14 
One more soldier was killed by the LTTE militants during a gun fight at Parappakandal in the Mannar district.
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One more soldier was killed by the LTTE militants during a gun fight at Parappakandal in the Mannar district.
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January - 14 
One soldier was killed during clashes with the LTTE militants in the Parikariperiyakulam area.
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One soldier was killed during clashes with the LTTE militants in the Parikariperiyakulam area.
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January - 14 
The SLAF conducted another air bombing on a heavily fortified LTTE intelligence and military base situated at Kombavilkulam, north of Puthukudirippu, in the Kilinochchi district. Reports confirmed that the air strike was a success.
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The SLAF conducted another air bombing on a heavily fortified LTTE intelligence and military base situated at Kombavilkulam, north of Puthukudirippu, in the Kilinochchi district. Reports confirmed that the air strike was a success.
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January - 14 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed an LTTE artillery gun position east of Vedithalthivu in the Mannar district on January 14. One 122-mm heavy calibre cannon belonging to the LTTE artillery had been damaged in the attack. A key LTTE m
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed an LTTE artillery gun position east of Vedithalthivu in the Mannar district on January 14. One 122-mm heavy calibre cannon belonging to the LTTE artillery had been damaged in the attack. A key LTTE militant behind artillery coordinating in the Wanni area, named Mangalesh, was reportedly injured in the attack.
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January - 14 
The Sri Lanka government has urged the United Kingdom (UK) and France to ban the UK-based Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘charity’ front White Pigeon, allegedly supported by several southern Indian film stars, the Ministry of Defence Website
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The Sri Lanka government has urged the United Kingdom (UK) and France to ban the UK-based Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘charity’ front White Pigeon, allegedly supported by several southern Indian film stars, the Ministry of Defence Website reported. It also alleged that millions of dollars are still being raised in the UK and mainland Europe by thinly-disguised front organisations for the LTTE. A spokesman for the Sri Lankan High Commission said on January 14 that White Pigeon held a show in London over the weekend. This was followed by two shows in Paris. All were billed as mega-star events and were advertised as fronted by South Indian stars. The Paris shows were expected to raise at least two million pounds. White Pigeon is the successor to the US and UK-banned Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO), which has allegedly raised millions of dollars across Western capitals to funnel arms to the LTTE.
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January - 14 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and an equal number of them injured during an encounter with the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and an equal number of them injured during an encounter with the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 14 
Troops clashed with a group of LTTE militants in the Kutinchankulam area of Mannar district and killed three of them.
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Troops clashed with a group of LTTE militants in the Kutinchankulam area of Mannar district and killed three of them.
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January - 14 
Troops killed four LTTE militants during another clash in the area east of Mantai.
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Troops killed four LTTE militants during another clash in the area east of Mantai.
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January - 14 
Troops shot dead one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 15 
A day earlier, troops attacked and captured one LTTE bunker killing at least four militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two female LTTE militants along with four T-56 weapons fro
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A day earlier, troops attacked and captured one LTTE bunker killing at least four militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two female LTTE militants along with four T-56 weapons from the captured bunker.
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January - 15 
During another encounter between the two sides in the Parikariperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed five LTTE militants.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the Parikariperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed five LTTE militants.
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January - 15 
Five more LTTE militants were killed by troops during sporadic clashes in the Periyapantrichurichchan, north of Villattikulam, Kattikulam and Kutinchankulam areas of Vavuniya district. After the clash in Villattikulam, troops conducted a search opera
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Five more LTTE militants were killed by troops during sporadic clashes in the Periyapantrichurichchan, north of Villattikulam, Kattikulam and Kutinchankulam areas of Vavuniya district. After the clash in Villattikulam, troops conducted a search operation and recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with two hand grenades and one pouch.
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January - 15 
Four LTTE militants were killed during an exchange of fire with army troops ahead of the Kokkutoduvai FDL (Forward Defence Line).
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Four LTTE militants were killed during an exchange of fire with army troops ahead of the Kokkutoduvai FDL (Forward Defence Line).
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January - 15 
Naval troops on foot patrol recovered 8.75-kilograms of lethal C-4 explosives along with two hand grenades near the Kali Amman Kovil (Temple) in the Modera area of Colombo district, reports Daily News. Two parcels of 10 C-4 explosive slabs, with each
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Naval troops on foot patrol recovered 8.75-kilograms of lethal C-4 explosives along with two hand grenades near the Kali Amman Kovil (Temple) in the Modera area of Colombo district, reports Daily News. Two parcels of 10 C-4 explosive slabs, with each parcel having five 500-gm slabs of C-4 explosives and another parcel of C-4 explosives with steel balls weighing 3.75- kilograms were recovered following civilian information.
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January - 15 
on January 15, during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE militants and injured two others. Separately, one soldier was killed and an unspecified number of LTTE militants were in
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on January 15, during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE militants and injured two others. Separately, one soldier was killed and an unspecified number of LTTE militants were injured during another exchange of fire between the two sides in the same area. During another clash in the same area, troops killed one LTTE militant and injured two others.
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January - 15 
On January 15, two soldiers were injured due the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district.
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On January 15, two soldiers were injured due the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 15 
On the same day, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and reportedly killed three of them. One soldier was injured in this incident.
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On the same day, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and reportedly killed three of them. One soldier was injured in this incident.
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January - 15 
The LTTE said that they will never be defeated despite Sri Lankan authorities vowing to wipe them out within months. The head of the outfit’s political wing, P. Nadesan, told BBC that the LTTE has experienced similar statements during their 30-year o
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The LTTE said that they will never be defeated despite Sri Lankan authorities vowing to wipe them out within months. The head of the outfit’s political wing, P. Nadesan, told BBC that the LTTE has experienced similar statements during their 30-year old struggle against Sri Lankan state. Denying that the outfit is reverting to guerrilla tactics as it is losing the war, he asserted, "We will never revert to guerilla warfare. We are a conventional force. We will launch attacks on military targets but we will not target civilians." He also denied accusations that his organisation forcefully recruits civilians for combat and said, "No. People, they like to join us. We never force the people. LTTE is a people's organisation."
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January - 15 
The Sri Lankan military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara on January 15 told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the military wants to destroy the LTTE and conclude 25 years of war after the cease-fire ends on January 16, reports Daily News. He said
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The Sri Lankan military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara on January 15 told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the military wants to destroy the LTTE and conclude 25 years of war after the cease-fire ends on January 16, reports Daily News. He said the military was already putting pressure on the LTTE at various fronts in the North, and added, "If we continue like this we will be able to defeat the LTTE."
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January - 15 
Troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district destroyed two LTTE bunkers on January 15. However, casualties among the militants are yet to be ascertained.
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Troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district destroyed two LTTE bunkers on January 15. However, casualties among the militants are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 15 January - 16
Two more LTTE militants were killed and at least five of them injured due to artillery fire directed by the troops in area north of Janakapura on January 15 and 16.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed and at least five of them injured due to artillery fire directed by the troops in area north of Janakapura on January 15 and 16.
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January - 15 
Unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at a civilian’s house at Virandanachenai in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district .The owner of the house, his son and a neighbour sustained injuries in the explosion.
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Unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at a civilian’s house at Virandanachenai in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district .The owner of the house, his son and a neighbour sustained injuries in the explosion.
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January - 16 
A day earlier, troops opened artillery fire towards an LTTE camp in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants while injuring at least five of them.
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A day earlier, troops opened artillery fire towards an LTTE camp in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants while injuring at least five of them.
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January - 16 
A group of four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, allegedly scurrying back into the jungles minutes after triggering a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus in the Buttala area of Moneragala district on January 16 in whic
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A group of four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, allegedly scurrying back into the jungles minutes after triggering a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus in the Buttala area of Moneragala district on January 16 in which 26 persons were killed (earlier reports put the casualties figure at 23), reportedly shot dead five farmers in their paddy-fields at Dambeyaya in the Heentenna area, reports Sri Lanka Army. The same group of militants activated a claymore mine targeting a military Unicorn truck, about 2-km north of Galge, on the Buttala–Kataragama road and injured three soldiers.
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January - 16 
A group of LTTE militants who were moving away from their defence line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district were attacked by troops. Three militants were killed and one of their bunkers was destroyed.
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A group of LTTE militants who were moving away from their defence line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district were attacked by troops. Three militants were killed and one of their bunkers was destroyed.
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January - 16 
According to New Indian Express, police investigation has unearthed the links of Maoists in Koraput district with that of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The link was ascertained after the arrest in June 2007 of five top-ranking Maoists
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According to New Indian Express, police investigation has unearthed the links of Maoists in Koraput district with that of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The link was ascertained after the arrest in June 2007 of five top-ranking Maoists by Koraput police from Tamil Nadu. During investigation, police got vital clues that one of the arrested Maoists had a direct link with the LTTE in Tamil Nadu. Intelligence sources informed that the entry of Tamil refugees from Jaffna in Sri Lanka to Malkangiri in Orissa five years back could have established these links.
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January - 16 
According to Press Trust of India, the Sri Lanka government on January 16 said it has decided to eliminate LTTE chief V. Prabhakaran to bring peace, while maintaining that it was still open to negotiations with the rebels. "If Prabhakaran is ready to
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According to Press Trust of India, the Sri Lanka government on January 16 said it has decided to eliminate LTTE chief V. Prabhakaran to bring peace, while maintaining that it was still open to negotiations with the rebels. "If Prabhakaran is ready to take the white flag, we will leave some window open to consider that offer. Otherwise we have decided to eliminate him to bring peace in Sri Lanka," said defence spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella.
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January - 16 
At least 23 civilians, including some school children and women, aboard a Central Transport Bus proceeding to the Buttala town of Moneragala district, were killed and 67 others injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by the Liberation Tigers o
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At least 23 civilians, including some school children and women, aboard a Central Transport Bus proceeding to the Buttala town of Moneragala district, were killed and 67 others injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Helagama area near Ella road on January 16 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. The bus was simultaneously fired upon by the militants immediately after the claymore mine explosion.
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January - 16 
Britain’s leading Tamil organisation, the British Tamils Forum, has called for a boycott of Sri Lankan Airlines in a move to target the Sri Lankan economy as part of their campaign for a separate Tamil homeland, reports The Hindu. Tamils have been ur
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Britain’s leading Tamil organisation, the British Tamils Forum, has called for a boycott of Sri Lankan Airlines in a move to target the Sri Lankan economy as part of their campaign for a separate Tamil homeland, reports The Hindu. Tamils have been urged not to travel by Sri Lanka’s national carrier, which earns an estimated £12 million every year from the British Tamils travelling to Sri Lanka. "Travelling with Sri Lankan airlines is tantamount to paying the government of Sri Lanka to buy the weaponry with which to kill our people in their homeland," said Ivan Pedropillai, head of the Forum, at a press conference. The Forum also urged British tourists not to take holidays in Sri Lanka, arguing that the earnings from tourism "adds to Sri Lankan Government’s war chest." Pedropillai, however, sought to distance his group from the LTTE, saying while it shared the groups "political goals," it believed in struggle through legal and peaceful means.
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January - 16 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, troops injured one militant. One soldier sustained injuries in the encounter. Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at El
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, troops injured one militant. One soldier sustained injuries in the encounter. Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Eluttumadduwal.
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January - 16 
Four soldiers were injured in an LTTE booby trap explosion in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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Four soldiers were injured in an LTTE booby trap explosion in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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January - 16 
In the Welioya area of Vavuniya district, troops confronted some infiltrating LTTE militants and killed one of them. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident. One soldier who sustained gunshot injuries died later.
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In the Welioya area of Vavuniya district, troops confronted some infiltrating LTTE militants and killed one of them. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident. One soldier who sustained gunshot injuries died later.
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January - 16 
The cease-fire agreement between Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) formally comes to an end on January 16 (today), according to BBC. The government gave notice two weeks ago that it was pulling out of the agreement
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The cease-fire agreement between Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) formally comes to an end on January 16 (today), according to BBC. The government gave notice two weeks ago that it was pulling out of the agreement which was brokered by Norway in 2002.
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January - 16 
The LTTE leader for Trincomalee south, Arichelvam, who was wanted for numerous killings and criminal activities in the east, was shot dead by the troops at Pachchanoor on January 16-afternoon. Troops recovered a pistol from his possession.
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The LTTE leader for Trincomalee south, Arichelvam, who was wanted for numerous killings and criminal activities in the east, was shot dead by the troops at Pachchanoor on January 16-afternoon. Troops recovered a pistol from his possession.
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January - 16 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft bombed a complex at Uddasar in the Mullaitivu district, where LTTE munitions are manufactured and stored and destroyed it completely on January 16. "Large explosions as well as thick palls of smoke covered the sk
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft bombed a complex at Uddasar in the Mullaitivu district, where LTTE munitions are manufactured and stored and destroyed it completely on January 16. "Large explosions as well as thick palls of smoke covered the skies as munitions started exploding giving thundering sounds," military sources stated.
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January - 16 January - 17
Troops combing the jungles in search of LTTE militants who had killed 31 civilians in two attacks on January 16 in the Buttala area of Moneragala district confronted an isolated group of militants in the north of Dambeyaya, at Okkampitiya bordering t
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Troops combing the jungles in search of LTTE militants who had killed 31 civilians in two attacks on January 16 in the Buttala area of Moneragala district confronted an isolated group of militants in the north of Dambeyaya, at Okkampitiya bordering the northeast of Yala sanctuary on January 17. A fierce gun fight was on till the reports last came in. One soldier sustained injuries during the initial round of firing.
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January - 16 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the Navathkulama area and killed one of them. Troops also destroyed one of their bunkers. Similarly, the troops stormed and destroyed another LTTE bunker in the Vilayathikulam area killing one mili
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the Navathkulama area and killed one of them. Troops also destroyed one of their bunkers. Similarly, the troops stormed and destroyed another LTTE bunker in the Vilayathikulam area killing one militant.
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January - 16 
Troops engaged in clearing the newly captured Meeyangolla area in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district unearthed a huge stock of arms and ammunition left buried by the LTTE. The cache included 13 T-56 weapons, one T-81 Light Machine Gun, one
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Troops engaged in clearing the newly captured Meeyangolla area in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district unearthed a huge stock of arms and ammunition left buried by the LTTE. The cache included 13 T-56 weapons, one T-81 Light Machine Gun, one Rocket Propeller Grenade, three 40 mm grenade launchers, one .22 rifle, one shot gun, 600 anti-personnel mines and 600 anti-personnel mine fuses.
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January - 17 
An LTTE militant committed suicide swallowing a cyanide capsule fearing arrest, as he failed in his attempt to inflict casualties by opening fire, from inside a house, upon the troops on a search and clear operation in the Irupalai area of Jaffna dis
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An LTTE militant committed suicide swallowing a cyanide capsule fearing arrest, as he failed in his attempt to inflict casualties by opening fire, from inside a house, upon the troops on a search and clear operation in the Irupalai area of Jaffna district. A claymore mine, one hand grenade, one T-56 gun, three magazines, 70 ammunition rounds, 25 pistol rounds, four detonators, one pack and one belt were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 17 
At least 10 civilians, including two home guards, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Hambegamuwa in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district on January 17-night, reports Colombo Page. Military spokesman Bri
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At least 10 civilians, including two home guards, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Hambegamuwa in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district on January 17-night, reports Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that a group of militants opened fire at civilians in the Thanamalwila area, killing three and wounding three more and had fled into the nearby jungle. He added that the troops later found seven more bullet-riddled dead bodies from several different locations in the area.
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January - 17 
During another clash that erupted between the two sides, troops captured another three kilometres patch of land along Uyilankulam – Adampan road killing five LTTE militants.
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During another clash that erupted between the two sides, troops captured another three kilometres patch of land along Uyilankulam – Adampan road killing five LTTE militants.
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January - 17 
During another encounter between the two sides in the Kurunchakulam area, troops killed four LTTE militants on January 17.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the Kurunchakulam area, troops killed four LTTE militants on January 17.
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January - 17 
Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops moving towards the north from their Mannar base confronted militants at Thirukeshwaram in the Mannar district on January 17, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops moving towards the north from their Mannar base confronted militants at Thirukeshwaram in the Mannar district on January 17, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 17 
One LTTE militant was killed by troops in an encounter ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (forward defence line) in the Jaffna district. Similarly, troops killed another LTTE militant ahead of the Kilaly FDL.
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One LTTE militant was killed by troops in an encounter ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (forward defence line) in the Jaffna district. Similarly, troops killed another LTTE militant ahead of the Kilaly FDL.
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January - 17 
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake said the present government had given the freedom to the country’s armed forces to fight the war against terrorism in order to wipe out terrorism from the country, according to Daily Mirror. "There was a time,
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Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake said the present government had given the freedom to the country’s armed forces to fight the war against terrorism in order to wipe out terrorism from the country, according to Daily Mirror. "There was a time, where politicians ordered the armed forces on how to fight, but now it has completely changed, now the armed forces are freely carrying out their duties successfully without any intervention from politicians," Wickremanayake said. Addressing a passing-out-parade on January 17-evening at the Navy base at Boossa, the Prime Minister said the present government had provided everything the military wanted, but not advice on how to conduct the war. "Politicians were not experts in that field. Because of that, the armed forces had the opportunity to control the spread of terrorism in the country. Military decisions are taken by the heads of the armed forces and with that freedom we will be able to wipe out terrorism from the country soon," he opined.
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January - 17 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft conducted an air sortie on a leading hideout of senior LTTE militants in the Jayapuram area of Kilinochchi district on January 17. Pilots confirmed the target was accurately acquired inflicting destruction on the
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft conducted an air sortie on a leading hideout of senior LTTE militants in the Jayapuram area of Kilinochchi district on January 17. Pilots confirmed the target was accurately acquired inflicting destruction on the hideout which was frequently being used by senior militants for their clandestine gatherings and other operations.
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January - 17 
Troops shot dead four LTTE militants in an encounter in the area north of Pallikuli, a suburb of Adampan. Three soldiers were also injured during the exchange of fire. Troops later found two T-56 weapons and one T- 81weapon from the possession of the
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Troops shot dead four LTTE militants in an encounter in the area north of Pallikuli, a suburb of Adampan. Three soldiers were also injured during the exchange of fire. Troops later found two T-56 weapons and one T- 81weapon from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 18 
An LTTE military base and armoury at Wallipuram, north of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu, was shelled by the Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft.
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An LTTE military base and armoury at Wallipuram, north of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu, was shelled by the Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft.
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January - 18 
During another attack in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district on January 18, troops killed two LTTE militants.
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During another attack in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district on January 18, troops killed two LTTE militants.
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January - 18 
On January 18, troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Maruthamadu area in the Vavuniya district, killing four female militants.
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On January 18, troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Maruthamadu area in the Vavuniya district, killing four female militants.
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January - 18 
Soldiers on duty at Chenkaladi in the Batticaloa district observed two LTTE militants laying a claymore mine beside the Main Supply Route on January 18 and opened fire, killing one on the spot. However, the other militant escaped after lobbing a hand
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Soldiers on duty at Chenkaladi in the Batticaloa district observed two LTTE militants laying a claymore mine beside the Main Supply Route on January 18 and opened fire, killing one on the spot. However, the other militant escaped after lobbing a hand grenade at the troops. Troops later recovered the dead body of the militant along with one claymore mine, one detonator, 16-m fire role, one hand grenade and one 9-V battery.
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January - 18 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops when they attacked a bunker of the outfit at Janakapura in the Welioya region. Troops also recovered six anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops when they attacked a bunker of the outfit at Janakapura in the Welioya region. Troops also recovered six anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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January - 18 
Troops captured three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) strong points in the Pallikuli area of Mannar district and consolidated their positions in the area on January 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. During the process, troops killed nine militants.
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Troops captured three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) strong points in the Pallikuli area of Mannar district and consolidated their positions in the area on January 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. During the process, troops killed nine militants.
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January - 18 
Troops on a search operation in the Wattala area of Colombo district recovered one micro pistol, two magazines with eight live rounds and two hand grenades. The items had been hidden in an abandoned house at Weliamuna junction on the Alakanda – Watta
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Troops on a search operation in the Wattala area of Colombo district recovered one micro pistol, two magazines with eight live rounds and two hand grenades. The items had been hidden in an abandoned house at Weliamuna junction on the Alakanda – Wattala road.
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January - 19 
10 LTTE militants were killed by troops during three separate confrontations in the Pullippankiyarkulam, Villattikulam and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district. Troops also destroyed one bunker.
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10 LTTE militants were killed by troops during three separate confrontations in the Pullippankiyarkulam, Villattikulam and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district. Troops also destroyed one bunker.
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January - 19 
A day earlier, troops launched attacks on LTTE positions in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district and killed six militants.
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A day earlier, troops launched attacks on LTTE positions in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district and killed six militants.
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January - 19 
At Pallikuli in the Mannar district, troops killed three LTTE militants in two separate incidents.
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At Pallikuli in the Mannar district, troops killed three LTTE militants in two separate incidents.
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January - 19 
During a confrontation between the two sides at Kallikulam in the Mannar district, troops killed one LTTE militant.
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During a confrontation between the two sides at Kallikulam in the Mannar district, troops killed one LTTE militant.
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January - 19 
Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTT
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Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTTE militants in the same area, killing two militants. Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the same area.
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January - 19 
OIn January 19, troops confronted two groups of LTTE militants in the Mullikulam and Villattikulam areas of Mannar and Vavuniya district respectively, killing seven militants. Two soldiers were also injured.
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OIn January 19, troops confronted two groups of LTTE militants in the Mullikulam and Villattikulam areas of Mannar and Vavuniya district respectively, killing seven militants. Two soldiers were also injured.
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January - 19 
On January 19, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants at Kiriibbanwewa and killed two LTTE militants.
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On January 19, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants at Kiriibbanwewa and killed two LTTE militants.
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January - 19 
On the same day, troops killed four LTTE militants and injured 9 others when a clash erupted between the two sides in the same area. Two soldiers also sustained injuries.
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On the same day, troops killed four LTTE militants and injured 9 others when a clash erupted between the two sides in the same area. Two soldiers also sustained injuries.
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January - 19 
One LTTE bunker at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was attacked and destroyed by the troops. During the exchange of fire, one soldier received injuries. The LTTE communication later confirmed that one militant was killed.
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One LTTE bunker at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was attacked and destroyed by the troops. During the exchange of fire, one soldier received injuries. The LTTE communication later confirmed that one militant was killed.
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January - 19 
One soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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One soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 19 
One soldier was killed after terrorists fired mortar towards the troops in the area south of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district.
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One soldier was killed after terrorists fired mortar towards the troops in the area south of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district.
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January - 19 
Six more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter at Janakapura FDL (forward defence line) in the Vavuniya district.
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Six more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter at Janakapura FDL (forward defence line) in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 19 
Troops after observing an LTTE boat movement in the seas off Nagarkovil beach opened fire towards them using artillery. Details are awaited.
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Troops after observing an LTTE boat movement in the seas off Nagarkovil beach opened fire towards them using artillery. Details are awaited.
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January - 19 
Troops attacked another group of LTTE militants aboard a tractor moving north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. In the ensuing gun battle the troops killed two militants and injured one more. One soldier also got inured.
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Troops attacked another group of LTTE militants aboard a tractor moving north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. In the ensuing gun battle the troops killed two militants and injured one more. One soldier also got inured.
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January - 19 
Troops in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district killed two LTTE militants on January 19
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Troops in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district killed two LTTE militants on January 19
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January - 19 
Troops on advance from their Chettukulam FDL in the Vvauniya district attacked and destroyed two LTTE trenches on January 19. Six LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured in the incident.
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Troops on advance from their Chettukulam FDL in the Vvauniya district attacked and destroyed two LTTE trenches on January 19. Six LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured in the incident.
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January - 19 
Troops operating ahead of the Janakapura FDL confronted a group of LTTE militants. Two militants were killed in the gun battle. One soldier was also injured.
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Troops operating ahead of the Janakapura FDL confronted a group of LTTE militants. Two militants were killed in the gun battle. One soldier was also injured.
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January - 19 
Two LTTE militants were killed and another injured as troops attacked and destroyed a bunker in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district. During the attack one soldier was also killed and two others were injured.
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Two LTTE militants were killed and another injured as troops attacked and destroyed a bunker in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district. During the attack one soldier was also killed and two others were injured.
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January - 19 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops in the Chettukulam and Pallikkulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops in the Chettukulam and Pallikkulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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January - 20 
Advancing troops captured another LTTE stronghold in the Vaiyttankulam area of Mannar district after a confrontation with the militants in which four of the militants were killed. Six soldiers were injured in the incident.
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Advancing troops captured another LTTE stronghold in the Vaiyttankulam area of Mannar district after a confrontation with the militants in which four of the militants were killed. Six soldiers were injured in the incident.
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January - 20 
During another confrontation between the two sides in the Parikariperiyakulam area, troops killed one LTTE militant and injured another.
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During another confrontation between the two sides in the Parikariperiyakulam area, troops killed one LTTE militant and injured another.
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January - 20 
During another confrontation in the Periyathampane area of the same district, troops killed two more militants.
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During another confrontation in the Periyathampane area of the same district, troops killed two more militants.
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January - 20 
Five soldiers were injured in an explosion of a booby trap in Pallikkulam area of Mannar district. On the same day, three soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire and explosion of improvised explosive device in the Jaffna and Kilaly areas. One
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Five soldiers were injured in an explosion of a booby trap in Pallikkulam area of Mannar district. On the same day, three soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire and explosion of improvised explosive device in the Jaffna and Kilaly areas. One more soldier was injured in another LTTE fire in the same area. Separately, one LTTE bunker in the Ponnar area of Mannar district was destroyed by the troops.
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January - 20 
One LTTE bunker and a hut at Navathkulama came under fire by the troops. Troops later conformed that two were killed while the bunker and the hut were destroyed.
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One LTTE bunker and a hut at Navathkulama came under fire by the troops. Troops later conformed that two were killed while the bunker and the hut were destroyed.
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January - 20 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Pullippankiyarkulam area of Vavuniya district on January 20, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead bodies of five mil
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Pullippankiyarkulam area of Vavuniya district on January 20, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, two 60 mm mortar bombs and 18 hand grenades.
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January - 20 
Troops attacked one more LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and killed two more militants.
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Troops attacked one more LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and killed two more militants.
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January - 20 
Troops cordoned the area north of Kaithady in the Jaffna district and conducted a search operation. During the operation, the LTTE militants fired at the troops. Troops in counter fire killed two militants, including outfit’s leader of the Thendamara
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Troops cordoned the area north of Kaithady in the Jaffna district and conducted a search operation. During the operation, the LTTE militants fired at the troops. Troops in counter fire killed two militants, including outfit’s leader of the Thendamarachchi area, identified as Chengan. During the subsequent search troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one micro pistol, one suicide jacket, one GPS (Global Positioning System), a stock of T-56 and pistol ammunition, one mobile phone and one FM radio from the location.
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January - 20 
Troops having observed a terrorist movement in the Palamoddai area of Jaffna district, fired 60-mm mortar and artillery towards them and killed one militant.
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Troops having observed a terrorist movement in the Palamoddai area of Jaffna district, fired 60-mm mortar and artillery towards them and killed one militant.
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January - 20 
Troops launched a ground attack on an LTTE bunker line situated in the area about 500 metres south of Adampan tank in the Mannar district. Troops captured about 6-8 LTTE bunkers and recovered the dead bodies of two female militants along with and two
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Troops launched a ground attack on an LTTE bunker line situated in the area about 500 metres south of Adampan tank in the Mannar district. Troops captured about 6-8 LTTE bunkers and recovered the dead bodies of two female militants along with and two T-56 weapons from the area.
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January - 21 
A team of police personnel who were providing security at Allimankada in the Kithulkote area of Thanamalwila in the Moneragala district confronted a group of LTTE militants. In the ensuing gun battle, three policemen were killed. The militants, howev
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A team of police personnel who were providing security at Allimankada in the Kithulkote area of Thanamalwila in the Moneragala district confronted a group of LTTE militants. In the ensuing gun battle, three policemen were killed. The militants, however, managed to escape.
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January - 21 
At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 30 others injured as troops launched a pre-down attack against the outfit’s bunker lines in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district and destroyed 24 bunkers o
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At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 30 others injured as troops launched a pre-down attack against the outfit’s bunker lines in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district and destroyed 24 bunkers on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops destroyed 12 bunkers east of A-9 road and eight more bunkers west of A-9 road in the Muhamalai area while four bunkers were destroyed at Nagarkovil. Two soldiers were also killed nine others injured during the gun battle that lasted nearly for one hour. Troops later recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher and a stock of military items from the incident site.
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January - 21 
Four more LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during another clash between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district.
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Four more LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during another clash between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 21 
Militants of the LTTE ‘pistol gang’ shot dead a civilian inside the Jaffna University premises. The University authority confirmed that the victim was not attached to the university as a student or a worker.
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Militants of the LTTE ‘pistol gang’ shot dead a civilian inside the Jaffna University premises. The University authority confirmed that the victim was not attached to the university as a student or a worker.
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January - 21 
Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the general area of Mullikulam in the Vavuniya district on January 21. In the ensuing gun battle, troops killed seven militants. During subsequent search operations in the area troops recovered the
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Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the general area of Mullikulam in the Vavuniya district on January 21. In the ensuing gun battle, troops killed seven militants. During subsequent search operations in the area troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one T-56 weapon in his possession.
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January - 22 
10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured as troops in the general area (area under government control) of Pallikuli in the Mannar district attacked an LTTE strong point and destroyed f
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10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured as troops in the general area (area under government control) of Pallikuli in the Mannar district attacked an LTTE strong point and destroyed four bunkers on January 22, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 22 
A calendar apparently depicting the logo of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the map of a separate state of “Tamil Eelam” was sold outside Hindu temples in London on January 1. The calendar, with a reddish sky and a rising sun in the b
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A calendar apparently depicting the logo of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the map of a separate state of “Tamil Eelam” was sold outside Hindu temples in London on January 1. The calendar, with a reddish sky and a rising sun in the background, depicts the map of Tamil Eelam and a gloriosa lily -- the 'official flower' of the LTTE, the Colombo Post reported on January 22, according to PTI. While the writing on top says Thamil Thai Naalkaati (Tamil mother calendar) 2008, the bottom portion states "History of the Tamils, world history and a calendar that reflects the religious and astrological matters relating to Tamils." The “Tamil Eelam” national calendars were publicly sold at the rate of five pounds to 10 pounds each, the report said.
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January - 22 
At Chettukulam, the troops killed two LTTE militants. Similarly, the troops killed one more LTTE militant in the same area.
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At Chettukulam, the troops killed two LTTE militants. Similarly, the troops killed one more LTTE militant in the same area.
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January - 22 
At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed one militant. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed one militant. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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January - 22 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed six more LTTE militants.
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed six more LTTE militants.
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January - 22 
Four LTTE militants were injured when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Kallikulam area of the same district.
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Four LTTE militants were injured when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Kallikulam area of the same district.
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January - 22 
On January 22, the LTTE militants opened fire towards police personnel and troops conducting a search operation in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district, injuring two soldiers. One more soldier was wounded during another clash between the two
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On January 22, the LTTE militants opened fire towards police personnel and troops conducting a search operation in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district, injuring two soldiers. One more soldier was wounded during another clash between the two sides at Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 22 
On the same day, troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the Adampan area and killed one of them.
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On the same day, troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the Adampan area and killed one of them.
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January - 22 
The President Mahinda Rajapakse on January 22 said that ethnic conflict should not be solved through military means, but the government will not seek a political solution as long as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) engages in terrorism, re
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The President Mahinda Rajapakse on January 22 said that ethnic conflict should not be solved through military means, but the government will not seek a political solution as long as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) engages in terrorism, reports Reuters. "There has to be a political solution," Rajapakse said, adding, "(But) this (solution) is not with terrorists. You can't allow them to go free." The President also disclosed that the killing of the Tamil National Alliance Member of Parliament T. Maheswaran and indiscriminate attacks on civilians prompted the government to abrogate the Cease-fire Agreement (CFA), adds Daily News. "I warned them not to attack civilians. But they continued to attack civilians. There were so many incidents of this nature." The President said he was opposed to the CFA from the very beginning. In fact, when the CFA was presented to Parliament, he was the first to speak against it. But he waited patiently for more than two years to withdraw from the agreement, despite the LTTE's provocations. "They violated the CFA more than 7,000 times. They left peace talks on flimsy excuses. Some expected me to abrogate the CFA on the very first day of assuming power. But I did not, because of our commitment to peace. But the LTTE had no regard for it." He said the government was not contemplating banning the LTTE at the moment.
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January - 22 
The troops in the general area north of Janakapura confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed six of them.
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The troops in the general area north of Janakapura confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed six of them.
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January - 22 
Troops launched an attacked on two LTTE bunkers and destroyed them in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Five LTTE militants were killed in the incident.
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Troops launched an attacked on two LTTE bunkers and destroyed them in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Five LTTE militants were killed in the incident.
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January - 22 
Troops stormed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 22 and killed four militants, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops stormed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 22 and killed four militants, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 22 
Two soldiers were injured during an encounter between LTTE militants and the troops in the Janakapura area.
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Two soldiers were injured during an encounter between LTTE militants and the troops in the Janakapura area.
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January - 23 
A day earlier, troops observed movement of LTTE militants in front of their defence line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and shot dead one militant.
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A day earlier, troops observed movement of LTTE militants in front of their defence line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and shot dead one militant.
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January - 23 
Clashes erupted between the troops and LTTE militants when troops launched an attack to capture the outfit’s bunker line in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Two militants were killed and two of their bunkers were destroyed in the incident.
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Clashes erupted between the troops and LTTE militants when troops launched an attack to capture the outfit’s bunker line in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Two militants were killed and two of their bunkers were destroyed in the incident.
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January - 23 
Full and faithful implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, holding of provincial council elections in the east and establishment of an interim provincial council in the north are the key recommendations made by the All Parties Repres
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Full and faithful implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, holding of provincial council elections in the east and establishment of an interim provincial council in the north are the key recommendations made by the All Parties Representative Conference (APRC) in its interim report submitted to President Mahinda Rajapakse on January 23, reports The Hindu. The 13th Amendment, focus of the interim report of the APRC, followed the India-Sri Lanka Accord in 1987. Among other steps it envisages province as the unit of power and devolution of powers between the centre and the provinces as a solution to the ethnic crisis.
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January - 23 
In the Andankulam area of Mannar district, troops launched another attack on an LTTE bunker line and killed one militant.
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In the Andankulam area of Mannar district, troops launched another attack on an LTTE bunker line and killed one militant.
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January - 23 
On January 23, LTTE cadres attacked the troops in the Nelukkulam area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack killing one militant. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the slain militant alon
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On January 23, LTTE cadres attacked the troops in the Nelukkulam area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack killing one militant. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with one micro pistol and one explosive laden suicide jacket.
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January - 23 
One soldier was killed and five others injured when the LTTE militants detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting troops in the Vannakulam area of Mullaitivu district. Similarly, two more soldiers were injured in another explosion carri
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One soldier was killed and five others injured when the LTTE militants detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting troops in the Vannakulam area of Mullaitivu district. Similarly, two more soldiers were injured in another explosion carried out by the LTTE militants in the same area.
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January - 23 
The Elections Commissioners Department on January 23 recognised five more political parties in addition to the 53 Political Parties recognised as on December 31, 2007, reports Daily News. The Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political win
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The Elections Commissioners Department on January 23 recognised five more political parties in addition to the 53 Political Parties recognised as on December 31, 2007, reports Daily News. The Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, is among the two new Tamil political parties, recognised by the Elections Commissioner. The TMVP has been allotted ‘boat’ as its party symbol under the Secretaryship of E.S. Kaileswarajah with its office located at Polhengoda in Colombo. The other Tamil Party recognised is the Pathmanabha Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (candle as symbol) under the Secretaryship of T. Sridharan. The other newly registered parties are: Okkoma Wasiyo Okkoma Rajawaru Sanvidanaya (Secretary J. Thalwatta), Nawa Sihala Urumaya (Secretary Sarath Manamendra) and Muslim Liberation Front (Secretary M.I. Cader).
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January - 23 
The LTTE militants launched a mortar fire attack on the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured four soldiers.
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The LTTE militants launched a mortar fire attack on the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured four soldiers.
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January - 23 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed a frequent visiting place of the LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in Kilinochchi, known as "X-ray Base" on January 23, reports Colombo Page. The SLAF jets in a low flying mission targeted the base
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed a frequent visiting place of the LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in Kilinochchi, known as "X-ray Base" on January 23, reports Colombo Page. The SLAF jets in a low flying mission targeted the base located east of Iranamadu Tank in the Kalmadukulama area, the Defense Ministry said. The SLAF spokesperson Wing Commander Andrew Wijesooriya said, "We believed he (Prabha) was in the base and no confirmation on his condition or whereabouts after the raid." Fighter pilots have confirmed that the target was accurately hit, however, the extent of damage is yet to be ascertained. The target was located in a thick jungle patch, north of LTTE’s "runaway" in Iranamadu. The area has been long demarcated as a "high security zone" and a ‘no go’ area for civilians, the sources added.
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January - 23 
The Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has promised to hand over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran to India to face trial in the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case if he is captured
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The Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has promised to hand over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran to India to face trial in the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case if he is captured, according to agencies. In the event of Prabhakaran getting caught, he would be tried for offences in the island country and then handed over to India for trial over the killing of Rajiv Gandhi, he said during an interaction with foreign correspondents in Colombo on January 23.
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January - 23 
Troops in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district launched an attack on a group of LTTE militants and killed one of them.
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Troops in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district launched an attack on a group of LTTE militants and killed one of them.
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January - 23 
Troops moving northward after clearing some LTTE-dominated areas surrounding Parappakandal and Adampan in the Mannar district in the past few days made further advance into the area west of Giant Tank and held on to the territory capturing the road t
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Troops moving northward after clearing some LTTE-dominated areas surrounding Parappakandal and Adampan in the Mannar district in the past few days made further advance into the area west of Giant Tank and held on to the territory capturing the road that runs from the northwest towards the southeast by January 23-midnoon, according to Sri Lanka Army. During the operations, troops destroyed two heavily guarded LTTE bunkers with Rocket Propeller Grenade, small arms, mortars and artillery. Further, troops also cleared four bunkers in the captured areas and are in the process of consolidating their positions. Three militants were killed during the clashes.
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January - 23 
Two more soldiers were injured in a separate attack by the LTTE militants towards the troops in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district. Though troops repulsed the attack successfully inflicting an unspecified number of casualties to the outfit, details a
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Two more soldiers were injured in a separate attack by the LTTE militants towards the troops in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district. Though troops repulsed the attack successfully inflicting an unspecified number of casualties to the outfit, details are waited.
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January - 24 
Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in three separate attacks launched on the outfit’s bunkers at Anandankulam in the Vavuniya district on January 24, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in three separate attacks launched on the outfit’s bunkers at Anandankulam in the Vavuniya district on January 24, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 24 
In the Talaivankulam and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district on January 24, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar and anti personnel mine explosions.
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In the Talaivankulam and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district on January 24, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar and anti personnel mine explosions.
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January - 24 
LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the Vannakulam area of Vavuniya district on January 24 and injured two soldiers who died later.
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LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the Vannakulam area of Vavuniya district on January 24 and injured two soldiers who died later.
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January - 24 
One more soldier was killed during a gun battle that occurred in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district on January 24.
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One more soldier was killed during a gun battle that occurred in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district on January 24.
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January - 24 
One more soldier was killed during a gun battle that took place between the two sides in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district on January 24.
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One more soldier was killed during a gun battle that took place between the two sides in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district on January 24.
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January - 24 
One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a 60-mm mortar bomb in the Pullippankulam area of Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, another soldier sustained injuries due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Marakayarkulam.
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One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a 60-mm mortar bomb in the Pullippankulam area of Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, another soldier sustained injuries due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Marakayarkulam.
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January - 24 
Police recovered the dead bodies of 16 youths hacked to death by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants from a swamp at Kiriketuwewa on the Horoupathana-Kebithigollawa road in the Anuradhapura district on January 24, reports BBC.
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Police recovered the dead bodies of 16 youths hacked to death by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants from a swamp at Kiriketuwewa on the Horoupathana-Kebithigollawa road in the Anuradhapura district on January 24, reports BBC. According to available information, the victims are believed to be a group of civilians who had gone searching for their cattle. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that 16 dead bodies, including one of a woman, were unearthed from two pits. Some of the dead bodies were found with their hands bound behind their backs.
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January - 24 
President Mahinda Rajapakse is to set up a Temporary Interim Advisory Council (TIAC) to resolve problems in the North, said the Agriculture Development and Agrarian Services Minister and Sri Lanka Freedom Party General Secretary Maithripala Sirisena
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President Mahinda Rajapakse is to set up a Temporary Interim Advisory Council (TIAC) to resolve problems in the North, said the Agriculture Development and Agrarian Services Minister and Sri Lanka Freedom Party General Secretary Maithripala Sirisena on January 24, reports Daily News. The advisory council, which will have representatives from all ethnicities, will directly work with the Northern Province Governor who is to be appointed by the government. The TIAC which will be appointed by the President is totally different from the mechanisms envisaged in the Indo-Lanka Agreement. "The North is yet to be cleared of the LTTE. It is difficult to hold an election in the North at the moment. All national issues will be discussed by the TIAC representatives with the Governor. This will also strengthen the relation between the TIAC representatives and public," he added.
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January - 24 
Troops stormed an LTTE bunker ahead of Kilaly FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district and destroyed the bunker killing two militants.
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Troops stormed an LTTE bunker ahead of Kilaly FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district and destroyed the bunker killing two militants.
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January - 24 
Two LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an encounter about 200 meters ahead of the Muhamalai FDL. Similarly, troops killed two more LTTE militants about 450 meters ahead of the same FDL.
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Two LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an encounter about 200 meters ahead of the Muhamalai FDL. Similarly, troops killed two more LTTE militants about 450 meters ahead of the same FDL.
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January - 25 
At Andankulam in the Mannar district, troops stormed the LTTE bunker lines on two occasions and killed two militants on January 25. Three militants were also injured.
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At Andankulam in the Mannar district, troops stormed the LTTE bunker lines on two occasions and killed two militants on January 25. Three militants were also injured.
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January - 25 
At least six LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops assaulted a pocket of militants who were firing at troops from a bunker in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. One soldier who received injur
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At least six LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops assaulted a pocket of militants who were firing at troops from a bunker in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. One soldier who received injuries during the incident died later. Troops also destroyed the bunker during the operation.
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January - 25 
Britain sentenced ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman to nine months in prison on January 25 for identity document fraud, according to Daily News. The Metropolitan police and immigration authorities arrested him in London on November 2, 2007 and he pleaded guilty
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Britain sentenced ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman to nine months in prison on January 25 for identity document fraud, according to Daily News. The Metropolitan police and immigration authorities arrested him in London on November 2, 2007 and he pleaded guilty to magistrates. “He has been sentenced to nine months in prison for holding false identity documents,” a court official told Reuters. “He has already served 32 days on remand.” The maximum sentence would have been two years but rights groups had feared he might just be fined and asked to leave the country.
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January - 25 
In the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants on January 25. While one soldier was injured, damages to LTTE are yet to be ascertained. Another soldier was injured in the Vannakulam area when the
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In the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants on January 25. While one soldier was injured, damages to LTTE are yet to be ascertained. Another soldier was injured in the Vannakulam area when the LTTE militants launched a mortar attack on troops.
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January - 25 
On the same day, during a clash between the two sides in the Adampan area, troops inflicted heavy casualties to the LTTE. Troops monitored LTTE radio transmission and confirmed that a large number of militants have either been killed or wounded in th
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On the same day, during a clash between the two sides in the Adampan area, troops inflicted heavy casualties to the LTTE. Troops monitored LTTE radio transmission and confirmed that a large number of militants have either been killed or wounded in the incident. One soldier who was wounded died later in a hospital.
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January - 25 
Police detected and chased four suspected persons, including a woman, on two motor bikes, in the middle of the Japan Lanka Friendship road at Thalangama Police Station in the Colombo district on January 25, according to SLA. Police later recovered a
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Police detected and chased four suspected persons, including a woman, on two motor bikes, in the middle of the Japan Lanka Friendship road at Thalangama Police Station in the Colombo district on January 25, according to SLA. Police later recovered a package with two Kiwi polish tins and a gum bottle filled with 175 grams of C-4 explosives along with eight inch wire cord detonator cord left behind by the suspected persons.
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January - 25 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and four others sustained injuries during two gun battles that erupted between the militants and the troops at Madhu road area of Mannar district on January 25, according to Sri Lank
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and four others sustained injuries during two gun battles that erupted between the militants and the troops at Madhu road area of Mannar district on January 25, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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January - 25 
Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in six separate incidents on January 25. While two militants were killed in the Janakapura and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district, two more militant were killed in Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas o
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Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in six separate incidents on January 25. While two militants were killed in the Janakapura and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district, two more militant were killed in Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district. Troops also killed two militants in the Kokkuthuduvai and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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January - 25 
Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in six separate incidents on January 25. While two militants were killed in the Janakapura and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district, two more militants were killed in the Nagarkovil and Kilaly ar
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Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in six separate incidents on January 25. While two militants were killed in the Janakapura and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district, two more militants were killed in the Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district. Troops also killed two militants in the Kokkuthuduvai and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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January - 25 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets are reported to have conducted a successful air raid on another major LTTE hideout, identified as "LTTE Transport Base", located two kilometres southwest of Depot Junction in the Selvanagar area of Kilinochchi dis
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets are reported to have conducted a successful air raid on another major LTTE hideout, identified as "LTTE Transport Base", located two kilometres southwest of Depot Junction in the Selvanagar area of Kilinochchi district on January 25 (today).
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January - 25 
Troops marching forward captured a one-kilometre stretch of land in the Karpiththanmoddai area on Uyilankulam–Adampan road and killed nine LTTE militants on January 25. Troops also neutralised seven bunkers. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the inc
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Troops marching forward captured a one-kilometre stretch of land in the Karpiththanmoddai area on Uyilankulam–Adampan road and killed nine LTTE militants on January 25. Troops also neutralised seven bunkers. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 26 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed five militants.
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed five militants.
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January - 26 
Four LTTE militants were injured by troops during an attack in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 26.
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Four LTTE militants were injured by troops during an attack in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 26.
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January - 26 
In a gun battle that erupted between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed two militants and neutralised two of their bunkers. Similarly, the troops launched an artillery attack on an LTTE cadre movement in th
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In a gun battle that erupted between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed two militants and neutralised two of their bunkers. Similarly, the troops launched an artillery attack on an LTTE cadre movement in the same area and killed two militants. Elsewhere, troops conducted search operations in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and killed two militants on January 26.
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January - 26 
In Colombo, police recovered two suicide jackets hidden in the Aduruppu Street in the Grandpass area on January 26. Those suicide jackets were filled with high power C-4 explosives.
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In Colombo, police recovered two suicide jackets hidden in the Aduruppu Street in the Grandpass area on January 26. Those suicide jackets were filled with high power C-4 explosives.
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January - 26 
On January 24, the troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line in the area south of A-9 route at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed five militants. In the same area, three militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured b
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On January 24, the troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line in the area south of A-9 route at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed five militants. In the same area, three militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured by the troops during their attack on an LTTE bunker line on January 26. One bunker was also destroyed.
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January - 26 
Signalling that there will be no let up in military offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), President Mahinda Rajapakse said on January 26 that the army was trying to liberate the outfit’s strongholds of Kilinochchi and Mullait
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Signalling that there will be no let up in military offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), President Mahinda Rajapakse said on January 26 that the army was trying to liberate the outfit’s strongholds of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu in the north, according to PTI. ''We are trying to relieve the people of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu of terror under LTTE leader V Prabhakaran,'' he said, adding, ''The government is making efforts to allow them to enjoy the freedoms and rights of human beings in a democratic state in the same manner the people of the Eastern Province were now enjoying.” He also said that steps have been taken to restore democratic rights of the people by the elected representatives in the Eastern Province.
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January - 26 
Six more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter near the Kiriibbanwewa FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Vavuniya district.
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Six more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter near the Kiriibbanwewa FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Vavuniya district.
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January - 26 
The LTTE militants launched an artillery attack on troops in the same area, injuring four soldiers. One of the injured soldiers died later.
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The LTTE militants launched an artillery attack on troops in the same area, injuring four soldiers. One of the injured soldiers died later.
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January - 26 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base at Kaivelikulam, northwest of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu district, according to Colombo Page. Air Force spokesman Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said fight
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base at Kaivelikulam, northwest of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu district, according to Colombo Page. Air Force spokesman Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said fighter jets targeted a covert meeting of Sea Tiger leaders. Details are awaited.
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January - 26 
The troops launched an artillery attack on a group of LTTE militants in the jungle north of Palamoddai on January 26 and killed six of them and wounded nine others.
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The troops launched an artillery attack on a group of LTTE militants in the jungle north of Palamoddai on January 26 and killed six of them and wounded nine others.
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January - 26 
Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in three separate incidents at Kiriibbanwewa, Janakapura and Kallikulam areas in the Vavuniya district on January 26. On the same day, troops killed another militant at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district.
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Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in three separate incidents at Kiriibbanwewa, Janakapura and Kallikulam areas in the Vavuniya district on January 26. On the same day, troops killed another militant at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district.
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January - 26 
Troops attacked a Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants on January 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of militants were injured in the incident. One bunke
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Troops attacked a Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants on January 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of militants were injured in the incident. One bunker was also destroyed during the attack.
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January - 26 
Troops deployed south of Madhu area launched an attack on a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Two militants were injured.
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Troops deployed south of Madhu area launched an attack on a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Two militants were injured.
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January - 26 
Troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of the LTTE militants and killed two of them on January 26. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the
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Troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of the LTTE militants and killed two of them on January 26. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops as they repulsed an LTTE attempt to infiltrate into the Parayanalankulam area.
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January - 27 
A day earlier, troops after observing the LTTE militants constructing a new bunker line in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, launched an assault towards them and killed six militants.
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A day earlier, troops after observing the LTTE militants constructing a new bunker line in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, launched an assault towards them and killed six militants.
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January - 27 
A day earlier, troops deployed at the Nagarkovil and Kilaly FDL in the Jaffna district killed two militants in an encounter. Similarly, troops fired at a group of LTTE militants in the same area and killed two of them. One soldier and a militant were
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A day earlier, troops deployed at the Nagarkovil and Kilaly FDL in the Jaffna district killed two militants in an encounter. Similarly, troops fired at a group of LTTE militants in the same area and killed two of them. One soldier and a militant were injured in the incident.
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January - 27 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the two sides following militant’s fire towards the troops in the Pantrichurichan area of Mannar district
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the two sides following militant’s fire towards the troops in the Pantrichurichan area of Mannar district on January 27, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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January - 27 
On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE mi
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On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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January - 27 
On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE mi
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On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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January - 27 
On January 27, troops killed three LTTE cadres who attempted to enter into the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in the incident.
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On January 27, troops killed three LTTE cadres who attempted to enter into the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in the incident.
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January - 27 
On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to open fire towards them in the Andankulam area. Separately, on January 25, troops stormed the LTTE bunker lines on two occasions in the same area and killed two militants. Three militan
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On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to open fire towards them in the Andankulam area. Separately, on January 25, troops stormed the LTTE bunker lines on two occasions in the same area and killed two militants. Three militants were also injured.
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January - 27 
Three more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash ahead of the Muhamalai FDL in Jaffna district. One soldier sustained injuries in this incident.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash ahead of the Muhamalai FDL in Jaffna district. One soldier sustained injuries in this incident.
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January - 27 
Three soldiers were injured due to improvised explosive device blasts in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Two of the injured soldiers died later.
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Three soldiers were injured due to improvised explosive device blasts in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Two of the injured soldiers died later.
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January - 27 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district and inflicted heavy casualties on them. Although the exact number is yet to be ascertained, the LTTE confirmed that two of their female cadres, namely Maniarsi and
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district and inflicted heavy casualties on them. Although the exact number is yet to be ascertained, the LTTE confirmed that two of their female cadres, namely Maniarsi and Kalaimoli, were among those militants killed in the clash.
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January - 27 
Troops in an encounter killed four LTTE militants in the Mullikulam area on January 27. Three more LTTE militants were killed in a similar incident by the troops at Vankalacheddikulam.
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Troops in an encounter killed four LTTE militants in the Mullikulam area on January 27. Three more LTTE militants were killed in a similar incident by the troops at Vankalacheddikulam.
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January - 27 
Two civilians were killed by the LTTE militants when they were moving from Urani to Komari in the Pothuvil area of Batticaloa district.
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Two civilians were killed by the LTTE militants when they were moving from Urani to Komari in the Pothuvil area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 28 
A day earlier, one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries when an LTTE booby trap exploded in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Another was killed due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap in the Mullikulam area of Mannar distri
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A day earlier, one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries when an LTTE booby trap exploded in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Another was killed due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district.
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January - 28 
During a clash between the two sides in the Adampan area, troops inflicted heavy casualties to the LTTE. Troops monitored LTTE radio transmission and confirmed that a large number of militants have either been killed or wounded in the incident. One s
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During a clash between the two sides in the Adampan area, troops inflicted heavy casualties to the LTTE. Troops monitored LTTE radio transmission and confirmed that a large number of militants have either been killed or wounded in the incident. One soldier who was injured died later.
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January - 28 
During six separate clashes with the LTTE on January 28, the troops killed nine militants and injured five others in the Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. At Janakapura, militants fired arti
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During six separate clashes with the LTTE on January 28, the troops killed nine militants and injured five others in the Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. At Janakapura, militants fired artillery towards the troops killing one soldier.
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January - 28 
Five more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash in the area south of Adampan in the Mannar district on January 28.
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Five more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash in the area south of Adampan in the Mannar district on January 28.
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January - 28 
Four soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap at Pantrichurichan. One soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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Four soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE booby trap at Pantrichurichan. One soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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January - 28 
On January 28, troops launched an attack towards the LTTE bunker lines in the Pallikuli area and destroyed six bunkers, killing seven militants. One soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries during the clashes.
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On January 28, troops launched an attack towards the LTTE bunker lines in the Pallikuli area and destroyed six bunkers, killing seven militants. One soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries during the clashes.
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January - 28 
Police detected and chased four suspected persons, including a woman, on two motor bikes, in the middle of the Japan Lanka Friendship road at Thalangama Police Station in the Colombo district, according to SLA. Police later recovered a package with t
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Police detected and chased four suspected persons, including a woman, on two motor bikes, in the middle of the Japan Lanka Friendship road at Thalangama Police Station in the Colombo district, according to SLA. Police later recovered a package with two Kiwi polish tins and a gum bottle filled with 175 grams of C-4 explosives along with eight inch wire cord detonator cord left behind by the suspected persons.
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January - 28 
The police seized C-4 explosives and detonators from a vehicle attached to the World Health Organisation on January 28-evening at Thekkawatte check point in the Vavuniya district, reports Daily News. The vehicle belonging to the Health Department was
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The police seized C-4 explosives and detonators from a vehicle attached to the World Health Organisation on January 28-evening at Thekkawatte check point in the Vavuniya district, reports Daily News. The vehicle belonging to the Health Department was returning from Kilinochchi to Colombo. Police spokesman Senior Deputy Inspector General N.K. Ilangakoon said, "Around 6kg of C4 explosives were concealed underneath the pair of sandals. Police also recovered two detonators, two barrels of surgical spirit and collection of stationeries inside the vehicle." The driver and his assistant were arrested by the police. Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver was working for the Health Department for five years and was a frequent visitor to Wanni on official purposes. "A sister of the driver is believed to be working for the LTTE," informed the officer.
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January - 28 
The security forces successfully retaliated with heavy artillery and multi barrel rocket launchers an LTTE artillery fire towards the Palali area in the Jaffna district at around 9.30am on January 28, reports Daily News. "A passing out parade was to
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The security forces successfully retaliated with heavy artillery and multi barrel rocket launchers an LTTE artillery fire towards the Palali area in the Jaffna district at around 9.30am on January 28, reports Daily News. "A passing out parade was to be held at the Palali camp before the LTTE launched the artillery attack. Around 15 Tiger artillery shells had fallen in the Palali area but there was no damage to life or property… The passing out parade was held at the Palali base as scheduled," said Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara. He said following the artillery attack the Air Force carried out an air strike targeting an LTTE artillery position in the Kalmunai point at around 11.45am. "LTTE cadres were launching the artillery attack directed towards the Palali from this position. The Tiger artillery position was completely destroyed by the Air Force fighters", he informed.
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January - 28 
The security forces successfully retaliated with heavy artillery and multi barrel rocket launchers an LTTE artillery fire towards the Palali area of Jaffna district at around 9.30am on January 28, reports Daily News. "A passing out parade was to be h
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The security forces successfully retaliated with heavy artillery and multi barrel rocket launchers an LTTE artillery fire towards the Palali area of Jaffna district at around 9.30am on January 28, reports Daily News. "A passing out parade was to be held at the Palali camp before the LTTE launched the artillery attack. Around 15 Tiger artillery shells had fallen in the Palali area but there was no damage to life or property… The passing out parade was held at the Palali base as scheduled," said Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara. He said following the artillery attack the Air Force carried out an air strike targeting an LTTE artillery position in the Kalmunai point at around 11.45am. "LTTE cadres were launching the artillery attack directed towards the Palali from this position. The Tiger artillery position was completely destroyed by the Air Force fighters", he stated.
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January - 28 
Troops at Umayaratuvarankulam launched an attack on an LTTE gathering and killed six militants.
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Troops at Umayaratuvarankulam launched an attack on an LTTE gathering and killed six militants.
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Troops inflicted some casualties to the LTTE in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Mannar district in two clashes. Troops confronted a group of militants operating from a bunker on January 28 and inflicted damages to their bunker. The militants in th
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Troops inflicted some casualties to the LTTE in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Mannar district in two clashes. Troops confronted a group of militants operating from a bunker on January 28 and inflicted damages to their bunker. The militants in the bunker were either injured or killed in the incident. One soldier was also injured in the incident. During a similar clash in the same area on January 29, one militant was killed in a bunker.
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January - 28 
Troops opened fire on a line of LTTE bunkers in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and destroyed four of them, killing four militants on January 28.
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Troops opened fire on a line of LTTE bunkers in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and destroyed four of them, killing four militants on January 28.
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January - 28 
Two soldiers received injuries when they launched an attack on a LTTE bunker in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Mannar district.
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Two soldiers received injuries when they launched an attack on a LTTE bunker in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Mannar district.
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January - 29 
17 civilians, including 11 children, were killed on January 29 in a claymore mine attack on a school bus in the Mannar district, reports Colombo Page. The military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) blamed each other for the incident. A
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17 civilians, including 11 children, were killed on January 29 in a claymore mine attack on a school bus in the Mannar district, reports Colombo Page. The military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) blamed each other for the incident. A military spokesperson said the forces did not operate in the area, adding, "The blame for the attack on the military is a cheap propaganda tactic by the Tigers cornered in the battlefield."
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January - 29 
An LTTE bunker manned by two militants in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district was fired upon by the troops. Troops confirmed that the two militants were killed in the firing.
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An LTTE bunker manned by two militants in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district was fired upon by the troops. Troops confirmed that the two militants were killed in the firing.
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January - 29 
During two encounters in the Villattikulam and Kallikulam areas, the troops killed six militants and injured four others. One soldier was injured at Villattikulam.
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During two encounters in the Villattikulam and Kallikulam areas, the troops killed six militants and injured four others. One soldier was injured at Villattikulam.
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January - 29 
On January 29, LTTE militants fired artillery on the troops in the Uyilankulam area of Mannar district and injured three soldiers.
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On January 29, LTTE militants fired artillery on the troops in the Uyilankulam area of Mannar district and injured three soldiers.
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January - 29 
The last village of Vaiyttankulam in Adampan under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) control fell to the security forces (SFs) following heavy fighting in Mannar on January 29-morning, reports Daily News. The SFs destroyed 10 bunkers and ki
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The last village of Vaiyttankulam in Adampan under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) control fell to the security forces (SFs) following heavy fighting in Mannar on January 29-morning, reports Daily News. The SFs destroyed 10 bunkers and killed 10 militants during the operation. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, "Vaiyttankulam was located 1-km towards the west of Adampan and the Security Forces destroyed 10 LTTE bunkers while killing 10 Tiger cadres," he said, adding, the fight lasted for two hours and the SFs successfully retaliated the outfit’s resistance forcing them to flee the area.
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January - 29 
The LTTE in a statement posted on its Website Tamil Net, claimed that 20 civilians, including 11 school children, a teacher of Thadchanaamaruthamadu Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School, the driver, conductor and two hospital workers were killed and 14
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The LTTE in a statement posted on its Website Tamil Net, claimed that 20 civilians, including 11 school children, a teacher of Thadchanaamaruthamadu Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School, the driver, conductor and two hospital workers were killed and 14 wounded when a Deep Penetration Unit of the Sri Lanka Army triggered a claymore mine targeting the bus carrying school children in Madu division of the LTTE-controlled territory on January 29 at 2:25 pm.
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January - 29 
The LTTE militants fired mortar rounds towards the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district killing two soldiers and injuring another.
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The LTTE militants fired mortar rounds towards the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district killing two soldiers and injuring another.
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January - 29 
The SFs neutralised six LTTE bunkers and killed 12 militants in the area south of Pallikuli. Troops also recovered a T-56 assault riffle, three claymore mines, seventy 60-mm ammunition and a large stock of T-56 ammunition.
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The SFs neutralised six LTTE bunkers and killed 12 militants in the area south of Pallikuli. Troops also recovered a T-56 assault riffle, three claymore mines, seventy 60-mm ammunition and a large stock of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 29 
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accused the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna of recruiting children from North and the East in a report looking at Children in War, The Hin
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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accused the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna of recruiting children from North and the East in a report looking at Children in War, The Hindu reported. In a new report issued on January 29, Ban Ki-moon said child recruitment and use of children in armed conflict is taking place in more than a dozen countries around the world. According to the report, "The practice continues in Afghanistan, Burundi, Chad, the Central African Republic (CAR), Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka and Uganda", the UN Secretary-General's latest report on children and armed conflict, covering the period from October 2006 to August 2007, the LTTE had recruited or re-recruited 339 children. It says that 41% of them were from Batticaloa. "Among the 6,221 children registered on the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) database as having been recruited since 2001, 1,469 cases remain outstanding, including 335 children under 18 as at August 2007," the report says. The UNICEF has also received confirmed reports that 246 children had been recruited or re-recruited by Karuna group during the reporting period. "There have been reports that the Karuna faction have abducted and recruited children from IDP camps in Sri Lanka, while in the DRC, children have been recruited from camps in North Kivu Province by forces loyal to rebel leader Laurent Nkunda".
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January - 29 
Troops fired mortar and small arms towards an LTTE bunker line in the Andankulam area of Mannar district and in the ensuing gun-battle, three militants and a soldier were killed while one soldier was injured. In another clash between the two sides in
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Troops fired mortar and small arms towards an LTTE bunker line in the Andankulam area of Mannar district and in the ensuing gun-battle, three militants and a soldier were killed while one soldier was injured. In another clash between the two sides in the same area, one soldier was killed and another wounded.
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January - 30 
A day earlier, army snipers killed seven LTTE militants when they were fired upon by the militants in the Karampaikkulam and Parappakandal areas of Mannar district.
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A day earlier, army snipers killed seven LTTE militants when they were fired upon by the militants in the Karampaikkulam and Parappakandal areas of Mannar district.
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January - 30 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Adampan area of Mannar district on January 30, reports Sri Lanka Army. The location, believed to be one of the outfit’s command
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Adampan area of Mannar district on January 30, reports Sri Lanka Army. The location, believed to be one of the outfit’s command posts, had been heavily fortified with a three-layer concrete slab. During subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered 43 anti personnel mines, 40 hand grenades, 5333 T-56 ammunition rounds, 10 IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), several soap bags and food containers lying in the destroyed bunker.
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January - 30 
Brigadier Nanayakkara urged the public to be vigilant since the LTTE had planned to carry out attacks by disguising their men as ice cream vendors. "We have reliable information that the LTTE cadres are planning to carry out an attack posing off as i
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Brigadier Nanayakkara urged the public to be vigilant since the LTTE had planned to carry out attacks by disguising their men as ice cream vendors. "We have reliable information that the LTTE cadres are planning to carry out an attack posing off as ice cream vendors and we are asking the public to be extra vigilant," he said.
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January - 30 
During another confrontation between the two sides at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed seven militants. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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During another confrontation between the two sides at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed seven militants. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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January - 30 
Five LTTE militants who infiltrated into the general areas (areas under government control) at the Kokkuthuduvai FDL were killed in an encounter by the troops. Troops launched another attack on a group of LTTE militants moving in the Villattikulam ar
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Five LTTE militants who infiltrated into the general areas (areas under government control) at the Kokkuthuduvai FDL were killed in an encounter by the troops. Troops launched another attack on a group of LTTE militants moving in the Villattikulam area and killed four of them. At Andankulam FDL in the same district, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during two separate attacks.
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January - 30 
One suicide jacket, four belt orders and two kilograms of explosives were recovered by the police from Puttalam lagoon on the Kalpitiya road on January 30.
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One suicide jacket, four belt orders and two kilograms of explosives were recovered by the police from Puttalam lagoon on the Kalpitiya road on January 30.
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January - 30 
The Army on January 30 said that the LTTE transmissions, closely monitored and transcribed by members of the security forces, now consolidating in and around Mannar areas, affirmed that many conscripted minors, school children and teachers were being
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The Army on January 30 said that the LTTE transmissions, closely monitored and transcribed by members of the security forces, now consolidating in and around Mannar areas, affirmed that many conscripted minors, school children and teachers were being sent to the LTTE defence line to the north of Madhu with sinister motives and plans, reports Daily News.
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January - 30 
The government spokesman and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella strongly denied any military involvement in the January 28 bomb blast and reiterated that Sri Lanka Army being a professional military would not operate in a no-war-zone proclaimed by the gov
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The government spokesman and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella strongly denied any military involvement in the January 28 bomb blast and reiterated that Sri Lanka Army being a professional military would not operate in a no-war-zone proclaimed by the government. The Minister pointed out that the military has so far refrained form wresting control over the territory despite it being a relatively easy task, due to its respect for the existence of the no-war-zone.
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January - 30 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have urged the United Nations (UN) to recognise 'Tamil sovereignty' to end the 25-year-old ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, accusing the Sri Lankan government of committing excesses against the minority commun
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have urged the United Nations (UN) to recognise 'Tamil sovereignty' to end the 25-year-old ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, accusing the Sri Lankan government of committing excesses against the minority community in the country, according to Rediff. "We urge you to consider recognising Tamil sovereignty as a constructive approach to end the five decades long, large-scale, and serious rights violations against the Tamil people," the LTTE political head B. Nadesan said in a letter to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on January 30. "It should also be obvious to the international community that there is only one path open to regain the rights of the Tamil people and that is for the international community to recognize the sovereignty of the Tamil nation," Nadesan said. Nadesan alleged in the letter that the Sri Lankan army was involved in the attack on January 28 at Madhu in the Mannar district that led to the death of 18 civilians, including 12 school children. He also accused the Sri Lankan military of being responsible for aerial bombing of a village in Mullaitivu in which seven children were killed on January 4. "Since the present President of Sri Lanka (Mahinda Rajapakse) assumed office in November 2005, as many as 2,056 Tamil civilians including 132 Tamil children have been massacred by the Sri Lankan State Forces," he claimed.
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January - 30 
The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 milit
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The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them were injured during the operations in which seven soldiers also sustained injuries. "Around 12.45 am the Security Forces advanced from their FDLs in the Muhamalai area and smashed the LTTE bunkers in their first attack," military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, adding, "In the pre-emptive attack the Security Forces overran 35 Tiger bunkers, physically 20 bunkers were destroyed and around 20 LTTE cadres killed." The LTTE withdrew to the second FDLs and the SFs advanced on this too forcing the LTTE to flee the area. The SFs launched another attack on the LTTE’s second FDLs in Muhamalai and Nagarkovil with T-55 tanks and destroyed 10 bunkers while killing 10 militants. "Vehicles of the fleeing Tiger cadres with their injured were also fired at by the Security Forces. LTTE communication intercepts confirmed that 10 LTTE cadres were killed in the skirmishes", Brigadier Nanayakkara said. In a subsequent search operation troops recovered a 60-mm mortar bomb, an RPG and a large stock of ammunition.
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January - 30 
The Sri Lanka Air Force Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said the SLAF fighter jets pounded the LTTE Field Headquarters located 2-kms away from south of Muhamalai FDLs around 8.20am. "The target was accurate and precise and the air raid was carried o
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The Sri Lanka Air Force Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said the SLAF fighter jets pounded the LTTE Field Headquarters located 2-kms away from south of Muhamalai FDLs around 8.20am. "The target was accurate and precise and the air raid was carried out following ground intelligence sources and air base surveillance. The pilots confirmed the target was hit and destroyed completely", he added.
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January - 30 
Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security force
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Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security forces’ informers. The Sri Lanka Army report identified the victims as B. Thalikalan (30), K. Baleshwari (28) and B. Pradeepan (17).
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January - 30 
Three soldiers were injured in an anti personnel mine (APM) explosion at Mullikulam area.
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Three soldiers were injured in an anti personnel mine (APM) explosion at Mullikulam area.
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January - 30 
Troops opened fire on a group of LTTE militants in the Kallikulam area and killed at least five cadres and injured several others.
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Troops opened fire on a group of LTTE militants in the Kallikulam area and killed at least five cadres and injured several others.
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January - 30 
Two more soldiers received injuries in an APM explosion in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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Two more soldiers received injuries in an APM explosion in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 30 
Women are being forced into joining the LTTE, according to letters purportedly recovered from slain woman militants in Sri Lanka, Times of India reported on January 30. "Every LTTE cadre is anxious to see his or her parents and I will come home for p
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Women are being forced into joining the LTTE, according to letters purportedly recovered from slain woman militants in Sri Lanka, Times of India reported on January 30. "Every LTTE cadre is anxious to see his or her parents and I will come home for pongal (harvest festival – January 14) though I do not know what my fate will be," said one letter recovered by security forces from a slain woman militant. "Amma, what can I do? When all those at home in the area were taken away, I too had to go with them (LTTE)," said the letter, which was released by the Media Centre for National Security. Another militant said she was forced to join the LTTE by her parents in spite of her objections.
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January - 31 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber on a bicycle blew himself at Thinnaveli in the Jaffna district on January 31-morning killing three civilians and injuring 17 others, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Authorities, h
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber on a bicycle blew himself at Thinnaveli in the Jaffna district on January 31-morning killing three civilians and injuring 17 others, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Authorities, however, said that the explosion was premature since there was no target in the area.
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January - 31 
Another militant was killed by the troops in the Adampan area of Mannar district.
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Another militant was killed by the troops in the Adampan area of Mannar district.
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January - 31 
At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops unearthed 80 anti personnel mines.
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At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops unearthed 80 anti personnel mines.
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January - 31 
At Navakkulam, troops observed the movement of some LTTE militants along a jungle foot path and killed two of them.
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At Navakkulam, troops observed the movement of some LTTE militants along a jungle foot path and killed two of them.
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January - 31 
On January 31, a soldier sustained injuries due to the accidental APM explosion in the Pilimagala area of Hambantota district. Hundreds of soldiers backed by the police are combing the jungles to find out the LTTE militants who had perpetrated a numb
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On January 31, a soldier sustained injuries due to the accidental APM explosion in the Pilimagala area of Hambantota district. Hundreds of soldiers backed by the police are combing the jungles to find out the LTTE militants who had perpetrated a number of assassinations and other criminal acts in the most recent past after they had infiltrated jungles, sources said.
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January - 31 
On January 31, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at the house of M. Liyabdeen, a Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) candidate for the local polls for Koralepattu in the Batticaloa district. The explosion damaged the house. The SLMC leader R
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On January 31, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at the house of M. Liyabdeen, a Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) candidate for the local polls for Koralepattu in the Batticaloa district. The explosion damaged the house. The SLMC leader Rauff Hakeem speaking to the media said that the incident is a clear indication that the local polls in Eastern Province will be extremely violent and it is the government’s duty to provide adequate security for the candidates of all the parties irrespective to their alliance to the government.
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January - 31 
One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during another clash in Kattuwankumale.
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One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during another clash in Kattuwankumale.
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January - 31 
Sri Lanka Army fighter jets carried out raids targeting LTTE’s ‘Black Tiger Indoctrinating Centre’ in the dense Keevelikulam jungles, about 4-km northwest of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu district. Air Force pilots confirmed the considerable damag
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Sri Lanka Army fighter jets carried out raids targeting LTTE’s ‘Black Tiger Indoctrinating Centre’ in the dense Keevelikulam jungles, about 4-km northwest of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu district. Air Force pilots confirmed the considerable damage to the target which was used by the outfit to indoctrinate their cadres. Exact details on the extent of the damage, however, are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 31 
Three hand grenades were also recovered by the troops from the Palavi area of Mannar district.
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Three hand grenades were also recovered by the troops from the Palavi area of Mannar district.
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January - 31 
Troops also recovered two T-56 magazines, 208 T-56 ammunition and several other items belonging to LTTE from a jungle in the Sangarapuram area on January 31.
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Troops also recovered two T-56 magazines, 208 T-56 ammunition and several other items belonging to LTTE from a jungle in the Sangarapuram area on January 31.
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January - 31 
Troops clashed with the LTTE militants at Welioya and killed four of them.
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Troops clashed with the LTTE militants at Welioya and killed four of them.
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January - 31 
Troops stormed an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 31 and killed at least eight militants. An unspecified number militants sustained injuries in the incident.
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Troops stormed an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 31 and killed at least eight militants. An unspecified number militants sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 31 
Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during an encounter in the Wadukkodai area in the Jaffna district.
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Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during an encounter in the Wadukkodai area in the Jaffna district.
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*Data till , May 20, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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