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November - 1 
According to The Hindu, the Sri Lankan Government has described the LTTE's offer as one that "differs in fundamental respects'' from the one that it submitted to the outfit on July 17. The Government has also reportedly indicated that it would reques
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According to The Hindu, the Sri Lankan Government has described the LTTE's offer as one that "differs in fundamental respects'' from the one that it submitted to the outfit on July 17. The Government has also reportedly indicated that it would request Norway to schedule an "initial meeting'' in the coming weeks to "pave way for the resumption of talks'' early next year.
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November - 1 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on November 1 demanded an "Interim Self-Governing Authority for the NorthEast (ISGA)," with majority powers for itself and complete control over regional administration "until a final settlement is reached
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on November 1 demanded an "Interim Self-Governing Authority for the NorthEast (ISGA)," with majority powers for itself and complete control over regional administration "until a final settlement is reached and implemented." This was enumerated in the outfit’s Interim Administrative proposals which were handed over to the Sri Lankan Government through the Norwegian facilitators. While setting a five-year deadline for "a final settlement," of the ethnic conflict, the LTTE said that "if no settlement is reached and implemented'' by then, the interim body's "independent election commission'' would "conduct free and fair elections in accordance with international democratic principles under international observation'' to choose the members of the ISGA. The LTTE's demands reportedly include "all powers and functions in relation to regional administration exercised by the Government in and for the northeast'' including revenue, law and order, land and marine resources. Further, it has sought control over finances with powers over domestic and international borrowings and to "engage in or regulate internal and external trade." LTTE political wing leader, S.P. Tamilchelvan, termed the eight-page proposals as "reasonable, rational and practical."
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November - 4 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga on November 4 removed the portfolios of Defence, Interior and Mass Communication from Ministers Tilak Marapana, John Amaratunga and Imthiaz Bakeer Markar and also prorogued the Parliament until November 19. A statement
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga on November 4 removed the portfolios of Defence, Interior and Mass Communication from Ministers Tilak Marapana, John Amaratunga and Imthiaz Bakeer Markar and also prorogued the Parliament until November 19. A statement from the Presidential Secretariat said that she had taken the decision as per the powers vested in her under the Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka. "In the letters of removal, the reasons for taking this action in the national interest have been stated," the statement said. The press release said "this step has been taken after careful consideration, in order to prevent further deterioration of the security situation in the country". The move comes a week before the presentation of the 2004 Budget and three days after the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) handed over the proposals for an interim administration for the North-East, through the Norwegian facilitators. Addressing the Nation, the President said she was compelled to take over three vital Ministries in the interests of national security. Claiming that the decision was not politically motivated, she pledged to restore security of the country and also continue negotiations aimed at a peaceful settlement to the ethnic problem.
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November - 4 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who is visiting the United States said that his Government will not allow "this desperate and irresponsible attempt to undermine the peace process and the economic dividend of the people." Separately, Daya Master,
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who is visiting the United States said that his Government will not allow "this desperate and irresponsible attempt to undermine the peace process and the economic dividend of the people." Separately, Daya Master, Media Co-ordinator of the LTTE, told a private news network TamilNet that "We are carefully monitoring and studying the developments. Based on this, our leadership will decide what to do."
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November - 5 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga on November 5 declared a state of ‘short-term’ emergency in the country. The President used her executive powers to declare emergency which gives authority to the security forces to arrest and detain suspects. The emer
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga on November 5 declared a state of ‘short-term’ emergency in the country. The President used her executive powers to declare emergency which gives authority to the security forces to arrest and detain suspects. The emergency laws would be in force for a period of 10 days, the maximum period allowed without parliamentary approval, officials said. She has also stated that the cease-fire agreement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will stand, Presidential Advisor and former Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar said at a media briefing on November 5. Further, Kadirgamar stressed that some of the counter-proposals of the LTTE ‘may be talked about’ but the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka is not negotiable.
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November - 5 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who is on a state visit to Washington said that he had the majority support of Parliament and he would address the crisis that has developed when he returns to Colombo following a meeting with US President George W
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who is on a state visit to Washington said that he had the majority support of Parliament and he would address the crisis that has developed when he returns to Colombo following a meeting with US President George W. Bush.
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November - 6 
A day after declaring emergency, the President on November 6 took control of the state-run radio, television and newspapers.
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A day after declaring emergency, the President on November 6 took control of the state-run radio, television and newspapers.
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November - 6 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga is committed to the continuity of the cease-fire agreement and to keep open the channel of communication with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the Presidential Secretariat stated on November 6. It said that
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga is committed to the continuity of the cease-fire agreement and to keep open the channel of communication with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the Presidential Secretariat stated on November 6. It said that "the UNF government will continue to negotiate with the LTTE and will be guided and supported in its quest for a negotiated settlement of the crisis and usher in peace with dignity for all the communities in Sri Lanka".
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November - 7 
On November 7, the Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga withdrew the state of emergency she declared on November 5, a senior government official informed the media. Government Chief Printer Neville Nanayakkara said the President had ordered him
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On November 7, the Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga withdrew the state of emergency she declared on November 5, a senior government official informed the media. Government Chief Printer Neville Nanayakkara said the President had ordered him not to release the gazetted notification imposing the emergency.
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November - 7 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga has denied that the peace process with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is at risk due to her takeover of three key Government portfolios. In an interview to an international news agency on November 7, the P
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga has denied that the peace process with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is at risk due to her takeover of three key Government portfolios. In an interview to an international news agency on November 7, the President said that she had been excluded from the peace process even though her assent was required for key decisions."Sometimes I was not consulted but as head of government I am part of the peace process and nothing in that peace process can become law without my being part of it," the President said. "So perhaps now one could work closer together", she added.
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November - 8 
The ruling United National Party is ready to negotiate with President Chandrika Kumaratunga to resolve the current political stand-off without causing confrontation, a senior party official said on November 8.
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The ruling United National Party is ready to negotiate with President Chandrika Kumaratunga to resolve the current political stand-off without causing confrontation, a senior party official said on November 8.
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November - 8 
The Sunday Observer has reported that the Armed Forces have been given specific instructions by President Kumaratunga to maintain a strict posture to ensure security islandwide, including the North-East.
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The Sunday Observer has reported that the Armed Forces have been given specific instructions by President Kumaratunga to maintain a strict posture to ensure security islandwide, including the North-East.
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November - 9 
On November 9, Cabinet spokesperson Prof G.L Peiris said that President Kumaratunga will be asked to carry the peace process forward since several institutions vital for the process was now under her control.
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On November 9, Cabinet spokesperson Prof G.L Peiris said that President Kumaratunga will be asked to carry the peace process forward since several institutions vital for the process was now under her control.
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November - 10 
Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Special Envoy Erik Solheim arrived in Colombo for crisis talks with the President and the Premier to decide on the future of the peace process. They are also expected to hold discussions with the L
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Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Special Envoy Erik Solheim arrived in Colombo for crisis talks with the President and the Premier to decide on the future of the peace process. They are also expected to hold discussions with the LTTE leadership in Kilinochchi on November 13.
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November - 10 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga invited Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss the current political situation in the country.
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga invited Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss the current political situation in the country.
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November - 10 
The Government on November 10 announced that talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have been indefinitely postponed. Constitutional Affairs Minister G.L.Peiris said that the Government would need to resolve who would be responsible f
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The Government on November 10 announced that talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have been indefinitely postponed. Constitutional Affairs Minister G.L.Peiris said that the Government would need to resolve who would be responsible for the peace process before talks with the LTTE could resume.
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November - 10 
Three Sri Lankan men suspected to be Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were sentenced to five years in jail for arms smuggling by a court in the Thailand capital Bangkok on November 10, the Bangkok Post has reported. Sujit Gunapala, Sasi
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Three Sri Lankan men suspected to be Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were sentenced to five years in jail for arms smuggling by a court in the Thailand capital Bangkok on November 10, the Bangkok Post has reported. Sujit Gunapala, Sasijaran Teverajah and Saticpawan Arsieawatap denied the charges following their arrest on May 12. However, they pleaded guilty on November 10 and were given ten years in jail each halved because they had confessed to the crime. The three were arrested on May 12 with ten 9 mm Glock pistols, three 11 mm HK Mark 23 pistols and thousands of assorted ammunition.
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November - 11 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has agreed to meet President Chandrika Kumaratunga on November 12 in response to her request for face-to-face discussions on the current political situation, Cabinet spokesman Prof. G.L. Peiris said on November 11
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has agreed to meet President Chandrika Kumaratunga on November 12 in response to her request for face-to-face discussions on the current political situation, Cabinet spokesman Prof. G.L. Peiris said on November 11 in Colombo.
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November - 12 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met on November 12 to discuss the current crisis in Sri Lanka. "After an exchange of views on events leading to the present situation, the President and the Prime Minister decide
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met on November 12 to discuss the current crisis in Sri Lanka. "After an exchange of views on events leading to the present situation, the President and the Prime Minister decided to move forward and continue the dialogue with all parties concerned," a joint statement issued at the end of the talks said. The statement issued by the Secretaries of the President and the Prime Minister said the meeting was conducted in a "cordial and friendly atmosphere". A further meeting between the President and Prime Minister would be held during the course of next week.
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November - 12 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is believed to have assisted four of their cadres to escape from the Trincomalee prison in the early hours of November 12, police sources said. The accused were due to be produced in Courts at Trincomalee,
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is believed to have assisted four of their cadres to escape from the Trincomalee prison in the early hours of November 12, police sources said. The accused were due to be produced in Courts at Trincomalee, Mutur and Kantalai and had been arrested in May, 2003 for carrying explosives.
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November - 13 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran on November 13 assured the Norwegian facilitators, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Special Envoy Erik Solheim in Kilinochchi, that the LTTE remain committed to the peace
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran on November 13 assured the Norwegian facilitators, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Special Envoy Erik Solheim in Kilinochchi, that the LTTE remain committed to the peace process and cease-fire but insisted that political instability in the South must end for dialogue to resume. Prabhakaran while reaffirming the outfit’s commitment to the negotiations asked for a security guarantee for the LTTE’s political offices in the Government controlled areas and an assurance for the LTTE to continue the truce agreement which the Norwegians granted, LTTE political chief S.P. Thamilselvam later told the media.
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November - 14 
Norway has no intention of abandoning the peace process, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen said on November 14. "We have received very clear assurances that the Ceasefire Agreement will be respected including freedom of movement for Liberation T
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Norway has no intention of abandoning the peace process, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen said on November 14. "We have received very clear assurances that the Ceasefire Agreement will be respected including freedom of movement for Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and the Sri Lankan Armed Forces have been instructed to continue extending their fullest co-operation to the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission," Helgesen said at a media briefing in Colombo. He said Norway would continue as a facilitator, provided that there is clarity about who is holding responsibility on the Government side. Until such clarity is re-established, there is no space for further efforts by the Norwegian Government to assist the two parties in making further progress in the peace process, he added. He also said that Premier Wickremesinghe is effectively "out of the peace process" due to his power struggle with President Kumaratunga.
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November - 14 
The President has suggested to the Prime Minister that a committee be appointed to ensure the smooth continuation of links between the Defence Authorities and the Peace Secretariat, Senior Advisor to the President Mano Tittawella said on behalf of th
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The President has suggested to the Prime Minister that a committee be appointed to ensure the smooth continuation of links between the Defence Authorities and the Peace Secretariat, Senior Advisor to the President Mano Tittawella said on behalf of the President on November 14.
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November - 15 
The Special Task Force (STF) and the LTTE held a meeting on November 15 to discuss the security situation in Amparai and Batticaloa districts with the Nordic Truce Monitors participation. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) spokesperson Agnes Bragado
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The Special Task Force (STF) and the LTTE held a meeting on November 15 to discuss the security situation in Amparai and Batticaloa districts with the Nordic Truce Monitors participation. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) spokesperson Agnes Bragadottir said that the two parties had an "extremely positive meeting" in Akkaraipattu.
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November - 16 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) political offices in Government controlled North-East will continue despite the political instability and the suspension of the Norwegian facilitation, an LTTE spokesperson said on November 16. "Political
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) political offices in Government controlled North-East will continue despite the political instability and the suspension of the Norwegian facilitation, an LTTE spokesperson said on November 16. "Political activities in the North-East will continue irrespective of the political crisis. Our political offices are open," he added. The Ceasefire Agreement signed on February 2002 had allowed unarmed LTTE cadres to engage in political activities in Government controlled areas of the North-East and set up political offices
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November - 18 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met on November 18 and discussed several core issues on which they could work together, a joint statement by the secretaries to the President and the Prime Minister said. A commi
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met on November 18 and discussed several core issues on which they could work together, a joint statement by the secretaries to the President and the Prime Minister said. A committee has reportedly been appointed to work out the details of future working arrangements under which the President and the Premier can work together on issues of national importance. This was the second such meeting between the President and the Prime Minister aimed at a compromise to solve the ongoing political crisis.
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November - 18 
The opposition People's Alliance (PA) on November 18 reiterated the position of President Kumaratunga that Premier Wickremesinghe should continue with the peace process. "The President had made it extremely clear that she wants the Prime Minister to
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The opposition People's Alliance (PA) on November 18 reiterated the position of President Kumaratunga that Premier Wickremesinghe should continue with the peace process. "The President had made it extremely clear that she wants the Prime Minister to proceed with peace negotiations," PA media spokesperson Sarath Amunugama said at a media briefing.
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November - 21 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga has set a December 15 deadline to resolve the ongoing political standoff with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and for the two sides to decide on a Government of reconstruction and reconciliation. People’s Alliance
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga has set a December 15 deadline to resolve the ongoing political standoff with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and for the two sides to decide on a Government of reconstruction and reconciliation. People’s Alliance spokesperson Sarath Amunugama announced on November 21 at a press briefing in Colombo that the committee set up by the President and the Premier should conclude deliberations by December 15.
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November - 23 
In an interview with the Indian newsmagazine Frontline, President Chandrika Kumaratunga said that "even the most unacceptable position of your adversary can be a basis to begin discussions." The President added, "That does not mean that we can acce
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In an interview with the Indian newsmagazine Frontline, President Chandrika Kumaratunga said that "even the most unacceptable position of your adversary can be a basis to begin discussions." The President added, "That does not mean that we can accept or pretend to accept the proposals. The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) proposals as they are, unless they are willing to amend them during negotiations, cannot come within the Constitution of any country in the world because it is asking for another state. It can come only within the Constitution of another state."
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November - 25 
On November 25, PWG cadres shot dead a surrendered Naxalite while accusing him of being a ‘police informant’ at Samstan Narayanpur in the Nalgonda district.
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On November 25, PWG cadres shot dead a surrendered Naxalite while accusing him of being a ‘police informant’ at Samstan Narayanpur in the Nalgonda district.
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November - 26 
Reports have indicated that the situation in Trincomalee and Kinniya was tense with three Muslims killed and six wounded as a result of grenade attacks launched in these areas by unidentified assailants on November 26. Official sources were quoted as
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Reports have indicated that the situation in Trincomalee and Kinniya was tense with three Muslims killed and six wounded as a result of grenade attacks launched in these areas by unidentified assailants on November 26. Official sources were quoted as saying that the grenade attacks had been launched in a different style with explosions taking place in several places at different times causing panic in the Muslim-dominated areas. The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has reportedly denied any involvement in these explosions.
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November - 26 
The Daily News has reported that LTTE Chief Velupillai Prabakaran told the visiting European Union's External Relations Commissioner Chris Patten on November 26 that the issue of resumption of war in Sri Lanka is solely the responsibility of the Gove
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The Daily News has reported that LTTE Chief Velupillai Prabakaran told the visiting European Union's External Relations Commissioner Chris Patten on November 26 that the issue of resumption of war in Sri Lanka is solely the responsibility of the Government. "Our leader said the decision to return to violence is completely in the hands of the Government. It is not at all in the hands of the LTTE to ensure there is no return to violence," LTTE media spokesperson Daya Master added.
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November - 27 
The Cabinet spokesperson, Minister G.L.Peiris on November 27, ruled out the possibility of the United National Party (UNP) and the People’s Alliance (PA) entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a range of issues, including the peace proc
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The Cabinet spokesperson, Minister G.L.Peiris on November 27, ruled out the possibility of the United National Party (UNP) and the People’s Alliance (PA) entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a range of issues, including the peace process and economy before they overcome the crisis triggered by President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s taking over of three ministries including Defence.
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November - 27 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, in his "Heroes' Day" address denied allegations that the outfit was re-arming for war and also claimed that its counter-proposals are not a step towards secession. According to
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, in his "Heroes' Day" address denied allegations that the outfit was re-arming for war and also claimed that its counter-proposals are not a step towards secession. According to him, "The allegations leveled against our draft proposals that they aim to create an independent Tamil State or that they contain stepping stones for separation are not true. Our proposals do not constitute a framework for a permanent, final solution. Our draft proposals deal with an interim arrangement." He also refuted charges that the outfit has been rewarded too much during the cease-fire period and said instead that they have suffered heavy loses during the last two years, pointing to the sinking of what he called two LTTE merchant ships. However, the LTTE chief admitted that they are recruiting in a "small-scale" for maintaining an ‘administrative structure’.
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November - 28 
In the first such overland movement after President Kumaratunga’s pledge to honour the Norwegian mediated cease-fire, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegation travelled from Wanni to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and then to So
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In the first such overland movement after President Kumaratunga’s pledge to honour the Norwegian mediated cease-fire, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegation travelled from Wanni to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and then to South Africa on November 28. The Defence Ministry authorised the deployment of troops to guard the delegation led by S. Pulithevan, head of the LTTE’s peace secretariat. According to official sources,"...procedures relating to overland movements to and from the Wanni and at the BIA remain intact."
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November - 28 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga has forwarded a proposal for setting up a Joint Peace Council (JPC) co-chaired by the President and Prime Minister to overcome the impasse in the peace talks. The Daily News has reported that Kumaratunga has included t
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga has forwarded a proposal for setting up a Joint Peace Council (JPC) co-chaired by the President and Prime Minister to overcome the impasse in the peace talks. The Daily News has reported that Kumaratunga has included this suggestion in the proposals forwarded to the committee working out a cohabitation structure between the President and the Premier. According to the President's proposals, the JPC will be assisted by an "Advisory Council on Peace" (ACP) comprising representatives of all political parties, the clergy, professional and other national groups who are interested in contributing to the furtherance of peace and a lasting solution to the ethnic problem in Sri Lanka. According to the proposals, the President will be in charge of the subject of Defence while the Prime Minister will be in charge of the peace negotiations with the LTTE.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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