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Incidents of Inter-Factional Clashes:2007
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January - 9 
On January 9, LTTE cadres stormed the office of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Party (TMVP), the political wing of the breakaway faction of the LTTE led by 'Colonel' Karuna, at Valachchenai and completely destroyed it. Troops conducted an immediate search in the area where they confronted a group of LT
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On January 9, LTTE cadres stormed the office of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Party (TMVP), the political wing of the breakaway faction of the LTTE led by 'Colonel' Karuna, at Valachchenai and completely destroyed it. Troops conducted an immediate search in the area where they confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed at least four of them.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Four dead bodies were recovered by t
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On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Four dead bodies were recovered by the troops in the aftermath of the clashes. Earlier in the day, troops conducted a search in the same area and recovered three T-56 weapons and two claymore mines.
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January - 13 
Four soldiers were killed died and two others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels fired artillery and mortar shells at the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) detachment at Mankerni in the Batticaloa district on January 13, reports Xinhua quoting defence officials. According
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Four soldiers were killed died and two others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels fired artillery and mortar shells at the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) detachment at Mankerni in the Batticaloa district on January 13, reports Xinhua quoting defence officials. According to Associated Press, military spokesperson, Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe, said, "They (rebels) targeted our camp in Mankerni with artillery fire late Saturday and we lost four soldiers." Earlier, Sri Lanka Air Force jets damaged a LTTE base in the Verugal area, about 20-kilometers north of the Military's Mankerni camp, said Samarasinghe, adding, in the Ampara district, anti-terrorist commandoes captured two more LTTE bases, bringing the total number of the outfit’s bases captured this week to four. Seven smaller camps have also fallen in Ampara, further south of Batticaloa, the military said. The Special Task Force on January 9 had captured the main LTTE base at Kanjikuduchiaru after launching its offensive code named "Victory Assured" in the area in order to capture LTTE-controlled thickets in the Ampara district.
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January - 19 
On January 19, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting Police jeep in the Kancikudichchi Aru area of Ampara district, killing one Police personnel and injuring three others, including a home guard.
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On January 19, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting Police jeep in the Kancikudichchi Aru area of Ampara district, killing one Police personnel and injuring three others, including a home guard.
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February - 5 
At least two civilians were killed and another wounded in an encounter between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and the Karuna faction in Kaluthavalai in the Batticaloa district on February 5, according to pro-LTTE website, Tamil Net.
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At least two civilians were killed and another wounded in an encounter between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and the Karuna faction in Kaluthavalai in the Batticaloa district on February 5, according to pro-LTTE website, Tamil Net.
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March - 14 
Xinhua quoting Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe reports that over 60 LTTE cadres and 10 troops have been killed in clashes in the island's restive Northern and Eastern provinces over the last few days.
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Xinhua quoting Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe reports that over 60 LTTE cadres and 10 troops have been killed in clashes in the island's restive Northern and Eastern provinces over the last few days.
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March - 18 
On March 18, troops opened fire after observing a gathering of LTTE cadres in the Peraru area of Trincomalee district, killing two outfit’s cadres and injuring few others. One soldier was also killed in the incident. Later, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres and one T-56 weapon.
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On March 18, troops opened fire after observing a gathering of LTTE cadres in the Peraru area of Trincomalee district, killing two outfit’s cadres and injuring few others. One soldier was also killed in the incident. Later, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres and one T-56 weapon.
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March - 23 
At least twenty Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and nine soldiers were killed in a clash between security forces (SFs) and outfit cadres on March 23 in the Mannar district near Vavuniya border, reported Associated Press. The battle marked the opening of a new front in escalating hosti
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At least twenty Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and nine soldiers were killed in a clash between security forces (SFs) and outfit cadres on March 23 in the Mannar district near Vavuniya border, reported Associated Press. The battle marked the opening of a new front in escalating hostilities between soldiers and the outfit cadres in the Northwest, as fighting had previously been concentrated in Northern and Eastern districts. Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said, "Even this morning terrorists fired artillery and mortars at our troops and we retaliated. Our aim is to neutralize the terrorists' artillery and mortar positions in the area so that civilian settlements and our camps are safe," adding, soldiers recovered weapons, ammunition and other military equipment from the area. However, LTTE military spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan said, "…This morning a contingent of army troops intruded into our parts of Mannar district ... and are holding 120 families in a village as human shields while they are firing at us."
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March - 23 
In a separate incident, SFs and LTTE cadres clashed in the Batticaloa district, after which troops recovered the dead bodies of six outfit cadres.
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In a separate incident, SFs and LTTE cadres clashed in the Batticaloa district, after which troops recovered the dead bodies of six outfit cadres.
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March - 24 
Two persons were killed when a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber blew himself up at a military check point in Jaffna on March 24, according to Press Trust of India. The man was killed along with the soldier who tried to search him near a Hindu temple. The blast occurre
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Two persons were killed when a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber blew himself up at a military check point in Jaffna on March 24, according to Press Trust of India. The man was killed along with the soldier who tried to search him near a Hindu temple. The blast occurred even as clashes between the military and LTTE were continuing in the northern Vavuniya district where the military said it killed 20 LTTE cadres in the past two days for the loss of nine soldiers killed.
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March - 31 
At least one soldier of the Special Task Force (STF) was killed and two personnel were injured in clashes between the Sri Lanka military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the north and east even as the air force targeted yet another LTTE base on March 31, according to The Hindu. A
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At least one soldier of the Special Task Force (STF) was killed and two personnel were injured in clashes between the Sri Lanka military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the north and east even as the air force targeted yet another LTTE base on March 31, according to The Hindu. A statement by the military said one STF personnel was killed and another injured when the vehicle in which traveled was targeted by a claymore mine by the LTTE on March 31-evening in the Batticaloa district.
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April - 2 
Troops killed at least 23 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres during clashes in the Batticaloa district on April 2, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The battle erupted while the soldiers were on an operation in the Unnichchai village. Reports confirmed the recovery of 10 dead bodies of LTTE
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Troops killed at least 23 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres during clashes in the Batticaloa district on April 2, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The battle erupted while the soldiers were on an operation in the Unnichchai village. Reports confirmed the recovery of 10 dead bodies of LTTE cadres from different spots. Reuters quoted military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe as saying, "There are 23 confirmed LTTE dead."
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April - 10 
Sri Lankan troops killed at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres after a mortar attack in the Vavuniya district on April 10-evening killed one soldier and injured four others, Reuters reports. The LTTE, however, denied any losses in the clash and instead claimed to have killed 10
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Sri Lankan troops killed at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres after a mortar attack in the Vavuniya district on April 10-evening killed one soldier and injured four others, Reuters reports. The LTTE, however, denied any losses in the clash and instead claimed to have killed 10 soldiers in a separate clash overnight in the same region.
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April - 21 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during clashes with the troops in the general area (area under Government control) of Vavuniya district on April 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during clashes with the troops in the general area (area under Government control) of Vavuniya district on April 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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April - 25 
At least 21 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and 26 others injured during a five-hour long clash between troops and the outfit’s cadres near the coastal town of Mannar on April 25, reports Reuters. Troops targeted LTTE mortar and gun positions that had been attacking forwar
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At least 21 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and 26 others injured during a five-hour long clash between troops and the outfit’s cadres near the coastal town of Mannar on April 25, reports Reuters. Troops targeted LTTE mortar and gun positions that had been attacking forward lines in recent days, said Lieutenant-Colonel Upali Rajapakse. He disclosed, "The Tigers got 15 killed in one place. At another place, five were killed, and at another one was killed," adding, two soldiers were killed and about 15 others wounded in the incident. Meanwhile, the LTTE spokesperson Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan, however, claimed, "Sri Lankan troopers tried to advance into our area and were confronted by our troopers. The Sri Lankan troopers retreated to their original position with heavy casualties. Around 10 were killed in action and around 50 wounded on the government side. Our side has no casualties."
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April - 26 
On April 26, one civilian was killed and one more civilian and a soldier were injured during a clash between security forces and the LTTE cadres in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. The clash erupted when LTTE cadres who stormed in a boat point with a rain of small arms and machine gunfire w
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On April 26, one civilian was killed and one more civilian and a soldier were injured during a clash between security forces and the LTTE cadres in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. The clash erupted when LTTE cadres who stormed in a boat point with a rain of small arms and machine gunfire were challenged upon by troops from the nearby area.
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April - 26 April - 27
A soldier who was injured in a clash with LTTE cadres on April 26 succumbed to his injuries on April 27. As reported earlier, one civilian was killed and one more civilian and a soldier were injured during a clash between SFs and the LTTE cadres in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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A soldier who was injured in a clash with LTTE cadres on April 26 succumbed to his injuries on April 27. As reported earlier, one civilian was killed and one more civilian and a soldier were injured during a clash between SFs and the LTTE cadres in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 27 
Three Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and one sustained injuries during a clash with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Kuchchiweli, north of Trincomalee, on April 27, according to Colombo Page. The clash occurred when SLN ground troops detected LTTE movement towards n
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Three Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and one sustained injuries during a clash with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Kuchchiweli, north of Trincomalee, on April 27, according to Colombo Page. The clash occurred when SLN ground troops detected LTTE movement towards north and intercepted them in the Peraru-Sempimalai area. SLN sources said that the LTTE has also suffered heavy casualties and informed that a search operation is being carried out in the area.
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May - 30 
In a similar incident, four LTTE cadres were shot dead by SFs during clashes in the area west of Omanthai on May 30. Troops also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area.
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In a similar incident, four LTTE cadres were shot dead by SFs during clashes in the area west of Omanthai on May 30. Troops also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area.
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June - 6 June - 7
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them sustained injuries in a clash with troops in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district, reports Sri Lanka Army. In the clash that erupted on June 6 and ended at 8.00 am on June 7 (today) four soldiers
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them sustained injuries in a clash with troops in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district, reports Sri Lanka Army. In the clash that erupted on June 6 and ended at 8.00 am on June 7 (today) four soldiers were also injured.
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June - 8 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in clashes with troops in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on June 8, Xinhua reported. Troops launched successful retaliatory attacks against the LTTE in Thoppigala, said the Me
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in clashes with troops in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on June 8, Xinhua reported. Troops launched successful retaliatory attacks against the LTTE in Thoppigala, said the Media Center for National Security (MCNS) in a statement, adding, "The troops confirmed that more than ten terrorists were killed." 12 soldiers also sustained injuries.
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June - 8 
Troops on foot patrol confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district and killed two of the outfit’s cadres on June 8, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Troops on foot patrol confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district and killed two of the outfit’s cadres on June 8, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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June - 8 June - 9
Sri Lankan troops captured four camps of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Batticaloa district after two days of fighting that left at least 30 rebels and one soldier dead, military sources said on June 9. Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe told that the clashes took place
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Sri Lankan troops captured four camps of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Batticaloa district after two days of fighting that left at least 30 rebels and one soldier dead, military sources said on June 9. Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe told that the clashes took place near a major LTTE base in Thoppigala, one of the outfit’s last redoubts in the Batticaloa district. “We have captured and destroyed four Tamil Tiger camps during battles over the last 48 hours in Batticaloa district,'' Samarasinghe said. It was earlier reported that on the first day of the fighting on June 8, 10 LTTE cadres were killed.
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June - 15 
Two cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a clash with the Sri Lankan soldiers in the north on June 15, the Defense Ministry information centre said. The Hindu reports that fighting erupted in Muhamalai and Nagarkovil villages, along a defense line separating governmen
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Two cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a clash with the Sri Lankan soldiers in the north on June 15, the Defense Ministry information centre said. The Hindu reports that fighting erupted in Muhamalai and Nagarkovil villages, along a defense line separating government-held and LTTE-held territories. Government troops did not suffer any casualties.
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June - 20 
Troops on duty in the Ampaddailuppaikulam general area (area under government control) of Vavuniya district were fired upon by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from their hideouts in un-cleared areas (area not under government control) on June 20, according to Sri Lanka Army (SL
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Troops on duty in the Ampaddailuppaikulam general area (area under government control) of Vavuniya district were fired upon by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from their hideouts in un-cleared areas (area not under government control) on June 20, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Troops retaliated, killing six LTTE cadres and injuring an unspecified number of them.
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June - 23 
13 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a clash between the Army troops and the LTTE in the Murunthankulam area of Vavuniya district on June 23, according to army sources. Colombo Page adds that the confrontation began as the LTTE cadres attempted to breach the forwar
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13 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a clash between the Army troops and the LTTE in the Murunthankulam area of Vavuniya district on June 23, according to army sources. Colombo Page adds that the confrontation began as the LTTE cadres attempted to breach the forward defences in the west of Omantahi.
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July - 3 
At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during clashes between troops and the outfit’s cadres at Umayaratuvarankulam, west of Omanthai, in the Wanni region on July 3, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Troops after observing the movement of a group of LTTE cadres ope
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At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during clashes between troops and the outfit’s cadres at Umayaratuvarankulam, west of Omanthai, in the Wanni region on July 3, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Troops after observing the movement of a group of LTTE cadres opened fire, killing two of them, while the others managed to escape. Further, troops chased and confronted the same group of LTTE cadres, who had managed to escape, killing four of them and injuring four others. Subsequently, six more LTTE cadres of the same group were killed by troops during another confrontation. Three soldiers were also injured during these clashes.
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July - 4 
Tamil Net claimed that a cadre of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna was killed and two Eelam People’s Democratic Party members were wounded when the two groups, attached to the Kommaathurai army base at Chengkaladi in the Batticaloa district, clashed on July 4-evening.
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Tamil Net claimed that a cadre of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna was killed and two Eelam People’s Democratic Party members were wounded when the two groups, attached to the Kommaathurai army base at Chengkaladi in the Batticaloa district, clashed on July 4-evening.
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July - 8 
11 Sea-Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including a top Sea-Tiger intelligence leader, Neelan - bearing LTTE ID card no: 0018, were killed in a clash which erupted between the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel and Sea-Tigers in the seas off Pulmodai in the
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11 Sea-Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including a top Sea-Tiger intelligence leader, Neelan - bearing LTTE ID card no: 0018, were killed in a clash which erupted between the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel and Sea-Tigers in the seas off Pulmodai in the Trincomalee district on July 8, according to Daily News. SLN personnel operating north of Trincomalee confronted a group of LTTE cadres fleeing the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, sources added.
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July - 11 
A LTTE cadre was shot dead by another LTTE member for failing to follow orders on July 11 night at Akkaraipattu. Akkaraipattu police also recovered two hand grenades from the place of the incident.
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A LTTE cadre was shot dead by another LTTE member for failing to follow orders on July 11 night at Akkaraipattu. Akkaraipattu police also recovered two hand grenades from the place of the incident.
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July - 12 
A People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) leader, Sebastian Irudarajan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres near Wembadi Girls School in Jaffna.
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A People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) leader, Sebastian Irudarajan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres near Wembadi Girls School in Jaffna.
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July - 16 
The LTTE spokesman Rasiah Ilanthirayan claimed that four soldiers and a cadre of the outfit were killed and six other soldiers sustained injuries during a clash between troops and outfit’s cadres in the Vavuniya district on July 16, according to Associated Press. Denying any such clash the Sri Lanka
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The LTTE spokesman Rasiah Ilanthirayan claimed that four soldiers and a cadre of the outfit were killed and six other soldiers sustained injuries during a clash between troops and outfit’s cadres in the Vavuniya district on July 16, according to Associated Press. Denying any such clash the Sri Lanka military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe, however, said that the outfit on July 16 handed over four dead bodies of soldiers killed in the same region on July 14 and informed that the number of troops killed in that clash had risen to 14. As reported earlier, 10 soldiers were killed and 34 others injured in the July 14 clash.
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July - 17 
Fighting that broke out between security forces and cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Thampanai and Periyathampanai, east of Madhu area in the Mannar district since July 14 resulted in the total destruction of two 120-mm mortars of the outfit on July 17, according to Sri Lanka
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Fighting that broke out between security forces and cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Thampanai and Periyathampanai, east of Madhu area in the Mannar district since July 14 resulted in the total destruction of two 120-mm mortars of the outfit on July 17, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Four LTTE cadres, including their regional leader Semmalani, were also killed during the clash. Details are awaited.
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July - 26 
Troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres during clashes with a group of the outfit’s cadres at Periyathampanai in the Vavuniya district on July 26, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres during clashes with a group of the outfit’s cadres at Periyathampanai in the Vavuniya district on July 26, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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August - 12 
During a violent clash at Oslo in Norway on August 12-evening between two rival factions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), three LTTE cadres, ‘Selika’ Ranjan, Kannan and Kuhan, were injured, according to Asian Tribune. ‘Selika’ Ranjan later succumbed to his injuries. Clashes erupted be
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During a violent clash at Oslo in Norway on August 12-evening between two rival factions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), three LTTE cadres, ‘Selika’ Ranjan, Kannan and Kuhan, were injured, according to Asian Tribune. ‘Selika’ Ranjan later succumbed to his injuries. Clashes erupted between the supporters of Soosai, ‘commander’ of the Sea-Tigers (sea wing of the LTTE), and cadres from the intelligence wing of the outfit led by Pottu Amman at REMA1000 supermarket in Kaldbakken, Oslo, and ended outside a house at Gardsveien 2. According to police estimates, there where ten people involved in the incident.
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September - 23 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a supporter of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, and injured two others at Alliadiwembu in the Ampara district, reports Colombo Page.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a supporter of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, and injured two others at Alliadiwembu in the Ampara district, reports Colombo Page.
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October - 11 
One LTTE cadre was killed during a clash between troops and the outfit’s cadres at Kallaikulam. While another LTTE cadre managed to escape, troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two hand grenades and one communication set along with the dead body of the slain LTTE cadre from the incident site.
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One LTTE cadre was killed during a clash between troops and the outfit’s cadres at Kallaikulam. While another LTTE cadre managed to escape, troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two hand grenades and one communication set along with the dead body of the slain LTTE cadre from the incident site.
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October - 12 
At least 13 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed during separate clashes between troops and outfit’s cadres at several places in the Vavuniya district during past 48 hours, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 13 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed during separate clashes between troops and outfit’s cadres at several places in the Vavuniya district during past 48 hours, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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October - 12 
On October 12, security forces (SFs) killed three LTTE cadres and inured seven others when an armed clash erupted between army troops and the outfit’s cadres in the Narikkulam area. Three soldiers were also injured.
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On October 12, security forces (SFs) killed three LTTE cadres and inured seven others when an armed clash erupted between army troops and the outfit’s cadres in the Narikkulam area. Three soldiers were also injured.
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October - 13 
With the recovery of the dead bodies of the three soldiers who went missing after the clashes between SFs and the LTTE at Gurunagar in Jaffna on October 13, the death toll in the incident has risen to six. As reported earlier, three LTTE cadres were killed and an equal number of soldiers had gone mi
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With the recovery of the dead bodies of the three soldiers who went missing after the clashes between SFs and the LTTE at Gurunagar in Jaffna on October 13, the death toll in the incident has risen to six. As reported earlier, three LTTE cadres were killed and an equal number of soldiers had gone missing after the clash.
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October - 15 
According to latest reports from ground troops in the Mullikulam area of Vavuniya district, 30 LTTE cadres were killed during the clashes that erupted on October 15. Earlier, it was reported that 20 cadres and a soldier was killed in the incident.
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According to latest reports from ground troops in the Mullikulam area of Vavuniya district, 30 LTTE cadres were killed during the clashes that erupted on October 15. Earlier, it was reported that 20 cadres and a soldier was killed in the incident.
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October - 15 
At least 20 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed and several others injured during clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Mullikulam area of Vavuniya district on October 15, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One soldier was also killed and seven others injured in the
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At least 20 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed and several others injured during clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Mullikulam area of Vavuniya district on October 15, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One soldier was also killed and seven others injured in the incident. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of seven of the slain cadres along with one multi purpose machine gun and six T-56 weapons.
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October - 18 
At lest 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in a clash between the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the LTTE cadres when the militants tried to storm the security lines in the general area of Periyathampani in the Vavuniya district on Octob
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At lest 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in a clash between the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the LTTE cadres when the militants tried to storm the security lines in the general area of Periyathampani in the Vavuniya district on October 18, according to Army sources. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of seven militants along with five T-56 weapons and one Multi Purpose Machine Gun from the area. Six soldiers of the SLA were wounded in the fighting.
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October - 21 
On October 21, troops in the Periyathampanai area of Vavuniya district foiled an LTTE attempt to breach the FDL (Forward Defence Line), killing three cadres while injuring several others. Three soldiers were also killed and an equal number of them injured in the clash. Subsequently, troops recovered
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On October 21, troops in the Periyathampanai area of Vavuniya district foiled an LTTE attempt to breach the FDL (Forward Defence Line), killing three cadres while injuring several others. Three soldiers were also killed and an equal number of them injured in the clash. Subsequently, troops recovered three T-56 weapons, 12 hand grenades and 10 Arul bombs from the area.
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November - 11 
LTTE cadres shot and injured one of their political rivals at Annanagar in the Vavuniya district on November 11.
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LTTE cadres shot and injured one of their political rivals at Annanagar in the Vavuniya district on November 11.
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December - 1 
The dead body of a person identified as, Thambimuttu Nadarasa, was found with cut injuries from the Kalmadu area of Batticaloa district on December 1. Investigations revealed that the victim had been a LTTE cadre but later left the organization. It is believed that LTTE had killed him for the desert
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The dead body of a person identified as, Thambimuttu Nadarasa, was found with cut injuries from the Kalmadu area of Batticaloa district on December 1. Investigations revealed that the victim had been a LTTE cadre but later left the organization. It is believed that LTTE had killed him for the desertion.
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December - 30 
A cadre of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, identified as Dharmalingam Amal Raj Madan, was wounded when the LTTE militants fired at the TMVP political office at Pandirippu in the Ampara district. Another person, Valisngham Nithyaprabha, wh
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A cadre of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, identified as Dharmalingam Amal Raj Madan, was wounded when the LTTE militants fired at the TMVP political office at Pandirippu in the Ampara district. Another person, Valisngham Nithyaprabha, who was in the office at the time of the incident, was also injured in the gunfire.
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