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January - 1 
On January 1, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade and subsequently opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) in the Varani area of Jaffna district, injuring two SF personnel, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tam
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On January 1, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade and subsequently opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) in the Varani area of Jaffna district, injuring two SF personnel, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net.
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January - 2 
Five people were killed and two others sustained injuries during a bomb blast in the eastern town of Trincomalee on January 2, according to BBC. The victims were reportedly young Tamils from the area, about 250km north-east of capital Colombo. A poli
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Five people were killed and two others sustained injuries during a bomb blast in the eastern town of Trincomalee on January 2, according to BBC. The victims were reportedly young Tamils from the area, about 250km north-east of capital Colombo. A policeman told AFP that officials were investigating whether the Tamil youths had been transporting explosives. Military officials, however, said the explosion occurred when suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres tried to throw a hand grenade at a group of soldiers in Trincomalee. The pro-LTTE website Tamilnet said unidentified men had thrown a grenade at people seated on the bench killing five people and injuring two.
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January - 2 
The Sri Lankan army seized one T-56 weapon, one magazine, eleven rounds of T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from a LTTE safe house in the general area of Kondavil, in Jaffna district on January 2.
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The Sri Lankan army seized one T-56 weapon, one magazine, eleven rounds of T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from a LTTE safe house in the general area of Kondavil, in Jaffna district on January 2.
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January - 3 
A soldier injured in the LTTE attack in Jaffna on December 21, 2005, reportedly succumbed to injuries at the Colombo National Hospital on January 3.
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A soldier injured in the LTTE attack in Jaffna on December 21, 2005, reportedly succumbed to injuries at the Colombo National Hospital on January 3.
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January - 3 
On January 3, unidentified assailants shot dead a Hindu priest, identified as Selvathamby Vishagaratnam, in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district.
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On January 3, unidentified assailants shot dead a Hindu priest, identified as Selvathamby Vishagaratnam, in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 3 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamilnet has reported that the outfit's Vavuniya West area political head, ‘Major’ Jeyanthan, and a civilian, Vinotharan Thevarasa, were killed on January 3 when a claymore mine exploded hitting
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamilnet has reported that the outfit's Vavuniya West area political head, ‘Major’ Jeyanthan, and a civilian, Vinotharan Thevarasa, were killed on January 3 when a claymore mine exploded hitting the motorbike in which they were riding in LTTE controlled area at Valaiyankattu in Mullikkulam, 45 km south of Mannar town.
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January - 4 
A suspect in possession of T-56 magazines with 26 rounds of ammunition and a pouch was arrested by Special Task Force troops from the Akkaraipattu area of Amparai district on January 4.
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A suspect in possession of T-56 magazines with 26 rounds of ammunition and a pouch was arrested by Special Task Force troops from the Akkaraipattu area of Amparai district on January 4.
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January - 4 
A woman, identified as Sepamalai Victoria, was killed and her husband sustained injuries in an attack by unidentified assailants in the Sethukkuda area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that unidentified assailan
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A woman, identified as Sepamalai Victoria, was killed and her husband sustained injuries in an attack by unidentified assailants in the Sethukkuda area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Kankesan Sivanesan, in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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January - 4 
In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Nadaraja Balendran, in the Wellawatte area of Colombo district.
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In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Nadaraja Balendran, in the Wellawatte area of Colombo district.
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January - 4 
Intelligence reports confirmed that a LTTE ship with a large quantity of weapons and ammunition is now at sea off Mullativu. It is reported that the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force have started a joint operation to detain the ship and have urged Indian
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Intelligence reports confirmed that a LTTE ship with a large quantity of weapons and ammunition is now at sea off Mullativu. It is reported that the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force have started a joint operation to detain the ship and have urged Indian authorities to support their initiative.
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January - 4 
Police reportedly recovered the body of People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam activist, Krishnasamy Thirunavukarasu, who was earlier abducted by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres from the Rambewa area of Vavuniya dist
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Police reportedly recovered the body of People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam activist, Krishnasamy Thirunavukarasu, who was earlier abducted by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres from the Rambewa area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 4 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot at and injured two civilians in the Puttur area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere in the district, two security force (SF) personnel were injured in a grenade attack by the LTTE in the Kallady area. Two more SF personnel we
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot at and injured two civilians in the Puttur area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere in the district, two security force (SF) personnel were injured in a grenade attack by the LTTE in the Kallady area. Two more SF personnel were injured in another grenade attack by the LTTE in Jaffna district.
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January - 5 
A civilian, Kunam Thanus, was killed and three others were injured, on January 5, when unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade and subsequently opened fire in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net.
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A civilian, Kunam Thanus, was killed and three others were injured, on January 5, when unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade and subsequently opened fire in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net.
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January - 5 
According to Tamil Net, a woman was injured in a grenade attack by unidentified assailants in the Abeyapura Sinhalese settlement area of Trincomalee district.
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According to Tamil Net, a woman was injured in a grenade attack by unidentified assailants in the Abeyapura Sinhalese settlement area of Trincomalee district.
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January - 5 
An Army Sergeant, A.K.W.S. Jayanthikara, who was injured in the LTTE claymore mine attack on January 5 in the Ichchankulam area of Vavuniya district, reportedly succumbed to his injuries.
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An Army Sergeant, A.K.W.S. Jayanthikara, who was injured in the LTTE claymore mine attack on January 5 in the Ichchankulam area of Vavuniya district, reportedly succumbed to his injuries.
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January - 5 
At the same time, according to Hindu, the LTTE has warned of "dire consequences" if "repression by the armed forces on Tamil people" is continued. Condemning the recent killing of five Tamil youths in Trincomalee, the outfit’s political wing in a sta
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At the same time, according to Hindu, the LTTE has warned of "dire consequences" if "repression by the armed forces on Tamil people" is continued. Condemning the recent killing of five Tamil youths in Trincomalee, the outfit’s political wing in a statement charged the Sri Lankan Government with resorting to "dastardly killings to suppress the liberation aspirations of students".
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January - 5 
In a separate incident, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, Rajasanthram P. alias Wannan, was killed in retaliatory fire by security forces (SFs), when he tried to lob two hand grenades at them, in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district.
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In a separate incident, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, Rajasanthram P. alias Wannan, was killed in retaliatory fire by security forces (SFs), when he tried to lob two hand grenades at them, in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. In the subsequent search operation, troops recovered two unexploded grenades and claymore mine wire code.
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January - 5 
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, in an interview in Washington on January 5, stated that his Government did not want a war with the LTTE and appealed to the rebels to be flexible, return to the negotiating table and jointly strength
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Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, in an interview in Washington on January 5, stated that his Government did not want a war with the LTTE and appealed to the rebels to be flexible, return to the negotiating table and jointly strengthen the Norwegian-backed ceasefire.
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January - 5 
The website further reported that unidentified assailants abducted a civilian, Thabendran Mathan, and subsequently stabbed him to death in the Vadamaradchy area of Jaffna district on January 5. Another civilian, identified as Thangarajah Pradeeshkuma
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The website further reported that unidentified assailants abducted a civilian, Thabendran Mathan, and subsequently stabbed him to death in the Vadamaradchy area of Jaffna district on January 5. Another civilian, identified as Thangarajah Pradeeshkumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valigamam area. Separately, three soldiers were injured in a grenade attack by the LTTE in the Abhayapura area of Trincomalee district.
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January - 5 
Two SF personnel were also injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Eechchankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Two SF personnel were also injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Eechchankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 6 
According to Tamil Net, a senior People's Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam member, identified as Kennedy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Jaffna district.
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According to Tamil Net, a senior People's Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam member, identified as Kennedy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Jaffna district.
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January - 6 
On January 6, four Police personnel were injured when the Pandarikulam Police roadblock in the Vavuniya district came under a LTTE hand grenade attack.
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On January 6, four Police personnel were injured when the Pandarikulam Police roadblock in the Vavuniya district came under a LTTE hand grenade attack.
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January - 6 
Police arrested three suspected LTTE cadres along with 56 gelatine sticks at the Murunkan checkpoint on the Vavuniya-Mannar road.
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Police arrested three suspected LTTE cadres along with 56 gelatine sticks at the Murunkan checkpoint on the Vavuniya-Mannar road.
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January - 7 
At least 15 Sri Lankan Navy personnel were killed in a suspected suicide attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on a navy gunboat outside the Trincomalee naval harbor in Trincomalee district on January 7, today, according to Hindu. Nav
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At least 15 Sri Lankan Navy personnel were killed in a suspected suicide attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on a navy gunboat outside the Trincomalee naval harbor in Trincomalee district on January 7, today, according to Hindu. Navy spokesperson, Cmdr. Jayantha Perera, said 15 sailors died and that that search and rescue operations were on to find the three missing.
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January - 7 
The website further reported that unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade towards SFs, injuring two SF personnel in the Kopay area of the same district. In a similar incident, on January 7, three SF personnel were injured in a grenade attack by
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The website further reported that unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade towards SFs, injuring two SF personnel in the Kopay area of the same district. In a similar incident, on January 7, three SF personnel were injured in a grenade attack by unidentified assailants in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district.
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January - 8 
A civilian, identified as Sinnarasa Rasaiah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, reports pro-LTTE website Tamil Net.
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A civilian, identified as Sinnarasa Rasaiah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, reports pro-LTTE website Tamil Net.
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January - 8 
On January 8, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on an Army patrol in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, security forces (SFs) killed a LTTE cadre and recovered one micro pistol with a fi
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On January 8, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on an Army patrol in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, security forces (SFs) killed a LTTE cadre and recovered one micro pistol with a filled magazine from his possession.
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January - 8 
The Sri Lankan Government has urged the United States to ban operations of the LTTE's front organization, the Tamil Rehabilitation Organization, within the US.
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The Sri Lankan Government has urged the United States to ban operations of the LTTE's front organization, the Tamil Rehabilitation Organization, within the US.
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January - 9 
According to Hindustan Times, a soldier and two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed following a gun battle between the LTTE and a military patrol in Muttur near the port city of Trincomalee on January 9. Brigadier Prasad Samara
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According to Hindustan Times, a soldier and two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed following a gun battle between the LTTE and a military patrol in Muttur near the port city of Trincomalee on January 9. Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said that a machine gun and a T-56 automatic rifle were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 9 
Hindu reports that the European Union officials are engaged in an internal debate on whether or not to ban the LTTE in the wake of mounting attacks by the outfit in Sri Lanka over the past month. After Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar's assassina
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Hindu reports that the European Union officials are engaged in an internal debate on whether or not to ban the LTTE in the wake of mounting attacks by the outfit in Sri Lanka over the past month. After Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar's assassination, E.U. members decided in September 2005 that they will not receive LTTE delegations "until further notice."
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January - 9 
President Mahinda Rajapakse said on January 9 during a meeting with Ambassadors of the Co-chairs of the international donors that his Government "will continue to act with restraint" but would take "all necessary measures" to check "further terrorist
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President Mahinda Rajapakse said on January 9 during a meeting with Ambassadors of the Co-chairs of the international donors that his Government "will continue to act with restraint" but would take "all necessary measures" to check "further terrorist attacks." In his first official response to the January 7-attack by suspected LTTE cadres on a naval craft, Rajapakse also said the Government "was committed to upholding the obligations of the ceasefire agreement." The LTTE, he said, "was abusing" Colombo's "restraint" and had "progressively escalated offensive terror operation even as the Government is awaiting a positive response from the LTTE to resume talks."
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January - 10 
Daily News reports that security forces recovered four claymore mines, planted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Mannar and Batticaloa on January 10. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vavuniya), Gamini Silva, said that an Army and
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Daily News reports that security forces recovered four claymore mines, planted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Mannar and Batticaloa on January 10. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vavuniya), Gamini Silva, said that an Army and Police road clearing patrol on the Anuradhapura-Mannar road recovered two claymore mines, weighing nearly 30 kilograms, along with a 90-metre wire set to detonate them. One grenade was also recovered from the area, he added. Further, Military spokesperson, Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe, informed that two RPG bombs and two claymore mines, weighing eight kilograms and seven kilograms, were recovered at the 118th mile post on the Punani-Valachchenai road. Troops also recovered a radio set and a wire set to detonate the claymore mines.
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January - 10 
Following denials by the LTTE that they carried out any attack on the Sri Lankan military, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has demanded that the outfit identify the real attackers. SLMM spokesperson Helen Olafsdottir said: "the LTTE had told
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Following denials by the LTTE that they carried out any attack on the Sri Lankan military, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has demanded that the outfit identify the real attackers. SLMM spokesperson Helen Olafsdottir said: "the LTTE had told them that the people in Jaffna were behind these attacks… since they are so sure that people had carried out these killings, we asked them to identify them to the Mission."
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January - 10 
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jeffrey Lunstead, at a meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka warned the LTTE against re-igniting a civil war. "If the LTTE chooses to abandon peace, however, we want it to be clear, they will face
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The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jeffrey Lunstead, at a meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka warned the LTTE against re-igniting a civil war. "If the LTTE chooses to abandon peace, however, we want it to be clear, they will face a stronger, more capable and more determined Sri Lankan military", the Ambassador said.
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January - 11 
Addressing villagers in Batticaloa at a rural self-defence training and drill programme, the LTTE’s 'special commander for Ampara-Batticaloa', Bhanu, warned that its Air Force is ready to launch attacks on the Sri Lanka Government's armed forces if w
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Addressing villagers in Batticaloa at a rural self-defence training and drill programme, the LTTE’s 'special commander for Ampara-Batticaloa', Bhanu, warned that its Air Force is ready to launch attacks on the Sri Lanka Government's armed forces if war breaks out. "Not only the Black Tigers but also the Tamil Tigers’ Air Force too is ready to fight against the Sri Lanka Armed Force," Bhanu declared. He added that the LTTE has now grown to the extent that it can provide weapons to 25,000 people in Batticaloa alone.
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January - 11 
Daily News reports that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) ‘Pistol Group’ cadres abducted a 31-year old woman, Pavalarani Kanapathipillai, from her house in Mattuvil and later shot her dead in the Jaffna area on January 11. She was employe
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Daily News reports that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) ‘Pistol Group’ cadres abducted a 31-year old woman, Pavalarani Kanapathipillai, from her house in Mattuvil and later shot her dead in the Jaffna area on January 11. She was employed at the Chavakachcheri Divisional Secretariat as a Samurdhi Development Officer.
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January - 11 
Troops in a search operation conducted at Point Pedro on January 11 detected two claymore bombs and two detonators. According to Army sources, these explosives were found packed in a gunny bag.
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Troops in a search operation conducted at Point Pedro on January 11 detected two claymore bombs and two detonators. According to Army sources, these explosives were found packed in a gunny bag.
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January - 11 
Two members of the Denmark Demining Movement 'Dennis', who were on their way to Jaffna, were reportedly abducted by the LTTE on January 11. They were identified as Thambiah Thomas and Nagamurthy Kandipan.
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Two members of the Denmark Demining Movement 'Dennis', who were on their way to Jaffna, were reportedly abducted by the LTTE on January 11. They were identified as Thambiah Thomas and Nagamurthy Kandipan.
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January - 12 
On January 12, nine Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and eight injured in a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine blast in Chettikulam on the Mannar-Medawachchiya road. The sailors were travelling in thr
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On January 12, nine Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and eight injured in a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine blast in Chettikulam on the Mannar-Medawachchiya road. The sailors were travelling in three buses from the Pandukabhaya Navy Camp at Punewa towards the Gajaba and Thamenna Navy camps in Mannar when they were ambushed.
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January - 12 
The European Commission has pledged aid for Sri Lanka if the peaceful environment in the country continues. Issuing a statement, Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said, "Above and beyond the next Euro 50 million planned in 2006 for tsunami reconstr
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The European Commission has pledged aid for Sri Lanka if the peaceful environment in the country continues. Issuing a statement, Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said, "Above and beyond the next Euro 50 million planned in 2006 for tsunami reconstruction, the Commission is ready to make a substantial multi-year pledge of grant aid for the conflict-affected areas for a further seven years up to 2013, if the conditions locally permit us."
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January - 13 
A powerful bomb blast damaged a car belonging to the SLMM in Batticaloa town on January 13. Two police constables guarding the SLMM premises reported the blast which appeared to have been caused by some device attached to a wheel of the pick-up vehic
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A powerful bomb blast damaged a car belonging to the SLMM in Batticaloa town on January 13. Two police constables guarding the SLMM premises reported the blast which appeared to have been caused by some device attached to a wheel of the pick-up vehicle, police said.
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January - 13 
Issuing a statement on January 13, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said that it strongly condemns the latest attack on Navy personnel in Chettikulam on January 12 and extended its sympathies to the families affected by the brutal murder. "Ove
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Issuing a statement on January 13, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said that it strongly condemns the latest attack on Navy personnel in Chettikulam on January 12 and extended its sympathies to the families affected by the brutal murder. "Over 100 people were killed last month, half of which were civilians. Killings and serious attacks continue and the situation is getting worse. It is our assessment that if the parties don't react immediately they risk going back to war," the SLMM release stated. It added, "various actors in the international community have blamed the LTTE for attacking Government troops but the LTTE has continuously denied any involvement. The LTTE claims that 'the People' are behind the attacks on the military. The SLMM finds this explanation unacceptable. It is safe to say that LTTE involvement cannot be ruled out and we find the LTTE's indifference to these attacks worrying."
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January - 13 
The Norwegian truce monitors in Sri Lanka have said that a grenade blast at their premises on January 13-night was the first direct attack on their organisation, according to BBC. Several vehicles were damaged but no-one was hurt in the overnight bla
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The Norwegian truce monitors in Sri Lanka have said that a grenade blast at their premises on January 13-night was the first direct attack on their organisation, according to BBC. Several vehicles were damaged but no-one was hurt in the overnight blast in the eastern town of Batticaloa. The explosion occurred when the car was parked at a garage of the Norwegian-led Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). The blast came hours after the SLMM issued a statement blaming the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for a latest upsurge in attacks against Government forces and also asked the Government to disarm paramilitary units that target the LTTE.
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January - 15 
Norwegian truce monitors on January 15 strongly condemned the latest attack, which claimed the lives of 10 Navy personnel on January 12. Issuing a statement, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said that it strongly condemns the latest attack on
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Norwegian truce monitors on January 15 strongly condemned the latest attack, which claimed the lives of 10 Navy personnel on January 12. Issuing a statement, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said that it strongly condemns the latest attack on Navy personnel in Chettikulam and extended its sympathies to the families affected by the brutal murder. "This attack is yet another serious blow to the Ceasefire Agreement and the SLMM believes that if such attacks or retaliation of such attacks continue the Ceasefire Agreement will be over."
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January - 15 
On January 15, suspected terrorists shot dead a former Eelam People’s Democratic Party member, Navaratnarajah Jegatheeswaran, near Nelliady-Kodikamam road in Jaffna, according to TamilNet.
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On January 15, suspected terrorists shot dead a former Eelam People’s Democratic Party member, Navaratnarajah Jegatheeswaran, near Nelliady-Kodikamam road in Jaffna, according to TamilNet.
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January - 15 
Three women relatives of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Manipay, close to the Manipay Hindu College in Jaffna district, on January 15-night.
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Three women relatives of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Manipay, close to the Manipay Hindu College in Jaffna district, on January 15-night.
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January - 15 
Two civilians and one Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) soldier were injured in separate incidents in Trincomalee. According to sources on January 15, a SLAF soldier manning a checkpoint in Anpuvallipuram was injured when an unidentified person lobbed a han
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Two civilians and one Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) soldier were injured in separate incidents in Trincomalee. According to sources on January 15, a SLAF soldier manning a checkpoint in Anpuvallipuram was injured when an unidentified person lobbed a hand grenade targeting the checkpoint. In a separate incident, two Tamil civilians, Selvanayagam Mayooran and Sabaratnam Mathivathanakumar, were injured when unknown gunmen fired at them while they were going to their residences at Pallathoddam in Trincomalee.
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January - 16 
Sri Lankan Army soldier was killed on January 16-night when suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade at a sentry located in the premises of Mannar General Hospital, in Mannar district.
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Sri Lankan Army soldier was killed on January 16-night when suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade at a sentry located in the premises of Mannar General Hospital, in Mannar district.
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January - 17 
An Island report indicated that 78 Sinhala and Muslim undergraduates, studying at the Vavuniya Campus of Jaffna University, were chased out by the LTTE and are now seeking placements in Southern universities. The students had informed the University
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An Island report indicated that 78 Sinhala and Muslim undergraduates, studying at the Vavuniya Campus of Jaffna University, were chased out by the LTTE and are now seeking placements in Southern universities. The students had informed the University Grants Commission that they were ordered to leave their courses by the LTTE. Earlier, in November 2005, 35 Muslim and Sinhala Medical undergraduates of the Jaffna University were reportedly forced by LTTE activists to leave the University.
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January - 17 
Another batch of 10 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees arrived at Rameswaram in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu raising their total number to 48. Revenue officials said they had made arrangements to accommodate the refugees at Mandapam transit camp near Ramesw
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Another batch of 10 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees arrived at Rameswaram in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu raising their total number to 48. Revenue officials said they had made arrangements to accommodate the refugees at Mandapam transit camp near Rameswaram. The Sri Lankan Tamils who arrived came from Selvanayakapuram in Talaimannar district.
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January - 17 
In a separate incident, another claymore mine exploded at Sarasalai in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier and injuring another. Military sources said the LTTE detonated a claymore mine on an Army tractor carrying soldiers who were on administra
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In a separate incident, another claymore mine exploded at Sarasalai in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier and injuring another. Military sources said the LTTE detonated a claymore mine on an Army tractor carrying soldiers who were on administrative duties and proceeding towards Sarasalai on the Chavakachcheri-Jaffna road.
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January - 17 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion on January 17 on the Nilaveli-Trincomalee road, injuring 12 sailors travelling by bus to Trincomalee, according to Colombopage. Following the blast, LTTE cad
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion on January 17 on the Nilaveli-Trincomalee road, injuring 12 sailors travelling by bus to Trincomalee, according to Colombopage. Following the blast, LTTE cadres also opened fire at the bus, and naval troops retaliated. Two unidentified civilians were killed in the crossfire, while a third was wounded.
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January - 17 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) on January 17 decided to temporarily suspend their monitoring activities in Trincomalee due to the recent escalation of violence in the district. "Following the recent escalation of violence in Trincomalee, cul
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) on January 17 decided to temporarily suspend their monitoring activities in Trincomalee due to the recent escalation of violence in the district. "Following the recent escalation of violence in Trincomalee, culminating in the bomb attack against a Sri Lanka Navy bus earlier today, the SLMM has decided to suspend the operational activities in Trincomalee until further notice", a press release from the SLMM stated. "It is important to underline that the suspension is limited to Trincomalee district only and we plan to resume normal monitoring activities as soon as the situation calms down", the release added. The SLMM runs a district office in Trincomalee and a contact point in Muttur.
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January - 17 
The United States is sending a delegation, headed by Under Secretary for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns, to Sri Lanka on January 23. The team will include agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of State.
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The United States is sending a delegation, headed by Under Secretary for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns, to Sri Lanka on January 23. The team will include agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of State.
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January - 18 
According to Daily News, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) will continue operational activities in the seas off Trincomalee despite its earlier decision to suspend operations in the entire district. The SLMM had agreed to commence truce monitor
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According to Daily News, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) will continue operational activities in the seas off Trincomalee despite its earlier decision to suspend operations in the entire district. The SLMM had agreed to commence truce monitoring in the seas of Trincomalee from January 18 following an assurance from the Navy to provide them additional security on board Navy vessels. SLMM spokesperson Helen Olafsdottir said they had decided to restrict operational activities to the seas off Trincomalee, but cease to monitor the ceasefire on the ground for the time being. "Our (SLMM) team in Trinco cannot go out or patrol the area because the land is not safe or and conducive for monitoring," Olafsdottir said.
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January - 18 
After a meeting with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political head S.P. Thamilchelvan, Norwegian Ambassador Hans Brattskar said, "Tamil Tigers will [not] go to war and [we are] optimistic that the LTTE wants to come to the negotiation table.
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After a meeting with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political head S.P. Thamilchelvan, Norwegian Ambassador Hans Brattskar said, "Tamil Tigers will [not] go to war and [we are] optimistic that the LTTE wants to come to the negotiation table."
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January - 18 
The Human Rights Watch (HRW), issuing its world report, stated that LTTE killings of political opponents reached the rate of one per day by June 2005. According to HRW, this "alarming rate" owed to the killing "particularly of Tamils in opposition to
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The Human Rights Watch (HRW), issuing its world report, stated that LTTE killings of political opponents reached the rate of one per day by June 2005. According to HRW, this "alarming rate" owed to the killing "particularly of Tamils in opposition to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam".
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January - 19 
At an All Party Conference held in Colombo on January 19, leaders from different political parties and delegates unanimously decided that peace talks should resume without further delay. President Mahinda Rajapakse who chaired the round table discuss
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At an All Party Conference held in Colombo on January 19, leaders from different political parties and delegates unanimously decided that peace talks should resume without further delay. President Mahinda Rajapakse who chaired the round table discussion told representatives that his Government would take all possible measures to resume peace talks immediately. A media release from the Office of the President said there were representatives from 15 political parties participating at the All Party Conference on the Peace Process.
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January - 19 
In another claymore mine blast along the Trincomalee-Kandy Road on the same day, two Navy personnel, one Police constable and 16 civilians were injured. The claymore mine which exploded was fitted on to a bicycle.
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In another claymore mine blast along the Trincomalee-Kandy Road on the same day, two Navy personnel, one Police constable and 16 civilians were injured. The claymore mine which exploded was fitted on to a bicycle.
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January - 19 
Suspected LTTE cadres attacked a vehicle carrying air force personnel, injuring one of them, and later fired at a military checkpoint in the eastern port of Trincomalee. The vehicle was carrying the airmen to an air base when it was ambushed by a gro
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Suspected LTTE cadres attacked a vehicle carrying air force personnel, injuring one of them, and later fired at a military checkpoint in the eastern port of Trincomalee. The vehicle was carrying the airmen to an air base when it was ambushed by a group of LTTE cadres, said an officer at the Media Unit of the Defense Ministry.
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January - 19 
Three police personnel and a civilian were killed in a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine blast in the Thandavanveli area of Batticaloa district on January 19, according to Daily News. Seven army personnel, 13 p
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Three police personnel and a civilian were killed in a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine blast in the Thandavanveli area of Batticaloa district on January 19, according to Daily News. Seven army personnel, 13 police personnel and three civilians were injured in the blast.
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January - 21 
According to Daily News, in an explosion that occurred in the uncleared area of Adampan in Mannar district on January 21, twenty-seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed. Quoting security sources, the report said the explosion
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According to Daily News, in an explosion that occurred in the uncleared area of Adampan in Mannar district on January 21, twenty-seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed. Quoting security sources, the report said the explosion targeted a column of vehicles transporting participants to a special ceremony in a LTTE Camp at Adampan. The report added that LTTE political wing leader S. P. Thamilselvam, who was due to attend the ceremony as the chief invitee, is reported missing following the explosion and could have been among the victims. However, LTTE spokesman Daya Master told Reuters that the blasts occurred during a training exercise.
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January - 21 
On January 21, the police shot dead two suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who attempted to attack them with a grenade at Chettikulam, according to Press Trust of India. In a separate incident, a homeguard and a civilian were sh
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On January 21, the police shot dead two suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who attempted to attack them with a grenade at Chettikulam, according to Press Trust of India. In a separate incident, a homeguard and a civilian were shot dead in Seruwila by unidentified gunmen who subsequently managed to escape, according to The Hindu.
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January - 22 
Hindustan Times reports that Geneva is likely to emerge as a compromise venue for the first round of talks between the Government and LTTE. President Rajapakse had informally said that he was ready to accept Geneva as the venue to break the deadlock
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Hindustan Times reports that Geneva is likely to emerge as a compromise venue for the first round of talks between the Government and LTTE. President Rajapakse had informally said that he was ready to accept Geneva as the venue to break the deadlock on the issue. Norwegian Peace Envoy and International Development Minister Erik Solheim is expected convey this new proposal to the LTTE when he meets their chief Velupillai Prabhakaran at Kilinochchi on January 25.
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January - 22 
In a separate incident, a 21-year-old youth was shot dead by unidentified assailants, suspected to be from the 'Colonel' Karuna group, near the Mamangam Kovil in Batticaloa on January 22.
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In a separate incident, a 21-year-old youth was shot dead by unidentified assailants, suspected to be from the 'Colonel' Karuna group, near the Mamangam Kovil in Batticaloa on January 22.
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January - 22 
In an interview to Associated Press on January 22, President Mahinda Rajapakse called for immediate talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to halt the increasing violence. He, however, warned that the wish for peace is not a sign that
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In an interview to Associated Press on January 22, President Mahinda Rajapakse called for immediate talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to halt the increasing violence. He, however, warned that the wish for peace is not a sign that the Government was unable to counter the LTTE. "Don’t take my patience as my weakness," he said.
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January - 22 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot at and injured four soldiers in an ambush in the Batticaloa district. "A 10-man patrol was ambushed and fired upon after they left a camp in Batticaloa. Four were injured, it was definitely the Tigers," said Police Superint
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot at and injured four soldiers in an ambush in the Batticaloa district. "A 10-man patrol was ambushed and fired upon after they left a camp in Batticaloa. Four were injured, it was definitely the Tigers," said Police Superintendent Sarath Jayasundara.
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January - 22 
The Special Task Force (STF) recovered a large stock of military items on January 22 from the Tamielyaya area in Ampara district. Eight claymore mines, 370 rounds of Multi-Purpose Machine Gun ammunition and 369 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovere
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The Special Task Force (STF) recovered a large stock of military items on January 22 from the Tamielyaya area in Ampara district. Eight claymore mines, 370 rounds of Multi-Purpose Machine Gun ammunition and 369 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered.
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January - 23 
Daily News reports that the Intelligence Division of Fort Police arrested a woman, suspected to be a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) suicide bomb squad, near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo on January 23.
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Daily News reports that the Intelligence Division of Fort Police arrested a woman, suspected to be a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) suicide bomb squad, near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo on January 23.
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January - 23 
Suspected LTTE cadres attacked a Sri Lankan army patrol near the Batticaloa town on January 23, today, detonating a claymore mine, killing three soldiers and wounding two others.
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Suspected LTTE cadres attacked a Sri Lankan army patrol near the Batticaloa town on January 23, today, detonating a claymore mine, killing three soldiers and wounding two others.
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January - 23 
U.S. Under-Secretary of State Nicholas Burns on January 23 described the LTTE as a "reprehensive terrorist group," which was "keeping the country on the edge of war." Burns, who met President Mahinda Rajapakse, political leaders and visiting Norwegia
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U.S. Under-Secretary of State Nicholas Burns on January 23 described the LTTE as a "reprehensive terrorist group," which was "keeping the country on the edge of war." Burns, who met President Mahinda Rajapakse, political leaders and visiting Norwegian Minister for International Development Erik Solheim in Colombo, said while the Tamils had "legitimate grievances," the LTTE bore the "full responsibility" to either choose peace or to continue with its "repugnant policies of the past decade and a half."
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January - 24 
A journalist attached to a Tamil language newspaper Sudar Oli was shot dead by an unidentified gunman at Trincomalee on January 24-morning. Military sources said that political columnist of Sudar Oli, 37-year-old S. Rajan, was shot dead while he was
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A journalist attached to a Tamil language newspaper Sudar Oli was shot dead by an unidentified gunman at Trincomalee on January 24-morning. Military sources said that political columnist of Sudar Oli, 37-year-old S. Rajan, was shot dead while he was on his way to work.
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January - 24 
Explosions were reported from five places in the suburbs of capital Colombo between 8 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. on January 24. Army sources said explosions occurred at Borella, Nugegoda, Mount Lavinia, Kiribathgoda and Wattala without causing any damage.
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Explosions were reported from five places in the suburbs of capital Colombo between 8 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. on January 24. Army sources said explosions occurred at Borella, Nugegoda, Mount Lavinia, Kiribathgoda and Wattala without causing any damage.
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January - 24 
President Mahinda Rajapakse on January 24 discussed with the Norwegian Minister for International Development and key facilitator Erik Solheim issues relating to the "possibility of resuming negotiations" with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LT
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President Mahinda Rajapakse on January 24 discussed with the Norwegian Minister for International Development and key facilitator Erik Solheim issues relating to the "possibility of resuming negotiations" with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The two-hour talks were held a day ahead of Solheim's visit to Kilinochchi to meet with LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran.
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January - 25 
A day earlier, an unidentified assailant lobbed a hand grenade targeting a civilian’s residence in the Pandarikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 25. However, no casualty was reported.
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A day earlier, an unidentified assailant lobbed a hand grenade targeting a civilian’s residence in the Pandarikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 25. However, no casualty was reported.
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January - 25 
The Government of Sri Lanka and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will meet in Switzerland for talks on implementing their strained 2002 truce, Norway said on January 25, according to Reuters. “Both sides agreed there is a need to come together
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The Government of Sri Lanka and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will meet in Switzerland for talks on implementing their strained 2002 truce, Norway said on January 25, according to Reuters. “Both sides agreed there is a need to come together to decide how the ceasefire can be implemented in a better manner… I expect Geneva to be the venue,” Solheim told reporters in Kilinochchi. Solheim said Norway had suggested Switzerland as a compromise venue, and that talks would probably be in February 2006.
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January - 25 
The LTTE assured on January 25 not to attack the army. “On our part, we have given our assurance there will be no acts of violence by the LTTE against government forces,” LTTE leader Anton Balasingham – flown in from London for the meeting – told rep
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The LTTE assured on January 25 not to attack the army. “On our part, we have given our assurance there will be no acts of violence by the LTTE against government forces,” LTTE leader Anton Balasingham – flown in from London for the meeting – told reporters after Solheim left. “There has been some LTTE military action, but most of these incidents are by the peoples’ militias,” Balasingham informed.
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January - 26 
77 security force (SF) personnel were killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) either by firing at them or in explosions after December 1, 2005 to-date, a statement of the Ministry of Defence informed on January 26. It said: "Fifteen mor
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77 security force (SF) personnel were killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) either by firing at them or in explosions after December 1, 2005 to-date, a statement of the Ministry of Defence informed on January 26. It said: "Fifteen more naval troops are believed killed after they went missing in the sea following two LTTE attacks in Trincomalee and Mannar districts. In addition 182 Security Forces and Police personnel received serious injuries in LTTE attacks during this period ending January 26, 2006. The LTTE was also responsible for the murder of 42 civilians who opposed their views and continuing violence during these two months. Twenty-three LTTE claymore mines, 22 hand grenades, eight T-56 weapons, two pistols, one light machine gun and one mini uzi gun were recovered up to-date by the troops during search operations in the North and East after the LTTE intensified their violence on the Security Forces and the Police in December 2005."
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January - 26 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number were injured when ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres attacked a vehicle carrying LTTE cadres in the Vadamunai area of Batticaloa district on January 26, acc
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number were injured when ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres attacked a vehicle carrying LTTE cadres in the Vadamunai area of Batticaloa district on January 26, according to Colombopage. The attack followed the killing of a LTTE ‘Major’ in the same area on January 26.
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January - 26 
On January 26, a senior cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as ‘Major’ Kavilan, was killed in the Vadamunai area of Batticaloa district. The LTTE has blamed the security forces (SFs) for this incident. However, the Army h
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On January 26, a senior cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as ‘Major’ Kavilan, was killed in the Vadamunai area of Batticaloa district. The LTTE has blamed the security forces (SFs) for this incident. However, the Army has denied its involvement.
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January - 26 
Switzerland announced that it is ready to host the forthcoming peace talks between the Sri Lankan Government and LTTE in February 2006. While welcoming the breakthrough in the peace process, the Swiss embassy in Colombo stated, "Switzerland supports
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Switzerland announced that it is ready to host the forthcoming peace talks between the Sri Lankan Government and LTTE in February 2006. While welcoming the breakthrough in the peace process, the Swiss embassy in Colombo stated, "Switzerland supports the peace process under Norwegian facilitation. Therefore, it has declared itself ready that talks between the conflict parties can take place in Switzerland."
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January - 26 
The bullet-riddled dead body of a civilian, identified as Thambimuththu Selvarasa, was recovered from the Muttur area of Trincomalee district.
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The bullet-riddled dead body of a civilian, identified as Thambimuththu Selvarasa, was recovered from the Muttur area of Trincomalee district.
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January - 26 
The LTTE on January 26 released one of the four police personnel captured and detained by the outfit since September 9, 2005.
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The LTTE on January 26 released one of the four police personnel captured and detained by the outfit since September 9, 2005.
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January - 26 
The Sri Lankan Navy reportedly arrested five Indians aboard a trawler and seized more than 61,000 electric detonators, suspected to be handed over to the LTTE, at Kachchativu Island.
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The Sri Lankan Navy reportedly arrested five Indians aboard a trawler and seized more than 61,000 electric detonators, suspected to be handed over to the LTTE, at Kachchativu Island.
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January - 27 
In the same district, a soldier was injured in a grenade attack by the LTTE.
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In the same district, a soldier was injured in a grenade attack by the LTTE.
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January - 27 
On January 27, a suspected LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade targeting a Police post in the Veeramunai area of Amparai district. However, no casualty was reported.
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On January 27, a suspected LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade targeting a Police post in the Veeramunai area of Amparai district. However, no casualty was reported.
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January - 27 
The Army Bomb Disposal Squad defused three claymore mines recovered from the general area of Mannar district.
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The Army Bomb Disposal Squad defused three claymore mines recovered from the general area of Mannar district.
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January - 28 
A civilian, identified as Thambiah Jeyarajah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Lingapuram village of Trincomalee district on January 28, reports Tamil Net.
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A civilian, identified as Thambiah Jeyarajah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Lingapuram village of Trincomalee district on January 28, reports Tamil Net.
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January - 28 
A day earlier, a LTTE cadre escaped from outfit’s Sampoor camp and surrendered before the SFs at Marathadiya roadblock in the Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, a LTTE cadre escaped from outfit’s Sampoor camp and surrendered before the SFs at Marathadiya roadblock in the Trincomalee district.
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January - 28 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on January 28 accused the Government forces of harassing civilians despite this week’s breakthrough in their stalled peace process, according to AFP. The outfit said troops had conducted a cordon-and-search
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on January 28 accused the Government forces of harassing civilians despite this week’s breakthrough in their stalled peace process, according to AFP. The outfit said troops had conducted a cordon-and-search operation in the northern Jaffna peninsula on January 27, despite the January 25 agreement to hold direct peace talks in February.
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January - 29 
A soldier was injured when suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) in the Irupalai area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere in the district, another soldier was injured in a grenade attack by sus
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A soldier was injured when suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) in the Irupalai area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere in the district, another soldier was injured in a grenade attack by suspected cadres of the LTTE in the hamlet of Chulipuram.
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January - 29 
In a separate incident, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade towards a civilian’s residence, injuring a 13-year-old boy, his 14-year-old sister, and their mother in the Kadirasan area of Vavuniya district.
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In a separate incident, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade towards a civilian’s residence, injuring a 13-year-old boy, his 14-year-old sister, and their mother in the Kadirasan area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 29 
Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission spokesperson, Helen Olafsdottir, in an interview with an Indian magazine reportedly stated that ceasefire monitors have no evidence that the Sri Lanka Army is supporting the LTTE’s breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karun
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Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission spokesperson, Helen Olafsdottir, in an interview with an Indian magazine reportedly stated that ceasefire monitors have no evidence that the Sri Lanka Army is supporting the LTTE’s breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna.
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January - 29 
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) on January 29 said that the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) is far from making any meaningful strides to promote peace in the country, reports Daily News. Referring to the recent SLMM efforts to bring the Gove
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The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) on January 29 said that the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) is far from making any meaningful strides to promote peace in the country, reports Daily News. Referring to the recent SLMM efforts to bring the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to an agreement to discuss the implementation of the ceasefire agreement (CFA) in Geneva, SLMC General Secretary Hassen Ali said, “The Muslim representation in the talks had apparently been denied because these talks will focus on implementing the CFA. It appears the facilitators had forgotten that Muslim people are a part and parcel of the North-East.” He further said, “The CFA stipulates that no groups should cross villages with weapons. But all groups cross Muslim villages with weapons. Do not these concern the CFA and facilitators?”
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January - 30 
Delayed reports, Police reportedly arrested a suspect along with 896 gelignite sticks from Mannar district on January 30.
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Delayed reports, Police reportedly arrested a suspect along with 896 gelignite sticks from Mannar district on January 30.
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January - 30 
Leader of the LTTE's breakaway Eastern faction, V. Muralitharan alias Karuna, has welcomed the proposed ceasefire talks to be held in Geneva. In a statement issued to the media, Karuna said his group would unilaterally stop all “self-defence military
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Leader of the LTTE's breakaway Eastern faction, V. Muralitharan alias Karuna, has welcomed the proposed ceasefire talks to be held in Geneva. In a statement issued to the media, Karuna said his group would unilaterally stop all “self-defence military campaigns” to give an opportunity to President Mahinda Rajapakse to continue with his peace effort. "President Rajapakse has shown a willingness to re-draw the road map to peace in a pragmatic way," Karuna said.
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January - 30 
The bullet-riddled dead body of a civilian, identified as Thangaiah Jersa, has been recovered near a LTTE camp in the uncleared area of Serunuwara. Further, unidentified assailants shot at and injured a Police officer, identified as Ranjith Ratnayake
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The bullet-riddled dead body of a civilian, identified as Thangaiah Jersa, has been recovered near a LTTE camp in the uncleared area of Serunuwara. Further, unidentified assailants shot at and injured a Police officer, identified as Ranjith Ratnayake, from Pachchanoor Police station area of Trincomalee district on January 30, reports Tamil Net.
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January - 31 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, five Tamil Rehabilitation Organization (TRO) members, who were travelling from Kilinochchi to the Batticaloa district, have been missing since January 31. The website fur
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, five Tamil Rehabilitation Organization (TRO) members, who were travelling from Kilinochchi to the Batticaloa district, have been missing since January 31. The website further reported that a day earlier, five other TRO members were abducted from the Welikanda check-point area of Polunnaruwa district.
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January - 31 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse stated that representatives from the Muslim community will be included in the future peace talks. Speaking to a group of the All Ceylon Muslim Congress representatives at Temple Trees on January 31, he emphasise
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse stated that representatives from the Muslim community will be included in the future peace talks. Speaking to a group of the All Ceylon Muslim Congress representatives at Temple Trees on January 31, he emphasised that the prime objective of the 'Mahinda Chintana' was the concept of protecting the rights of all ethnic groups including the Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim and Burgher people and that he would act in a manner that would not harm any citizen of this country.
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January - 31 
The Army Bomb Disposal squad defused a hand grenade recovered from the Padaviya area of Trincomalee district on January 31.
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The Army Bomb Disposal squad defused a hand grenade recovered from the Padaviya area of Trincomalee district on January 31.
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January - 31 
The LTTE threatened that they will pull out of the upcoming peace talks in Switzerland unless the Government takes greater steps to protect Tamils against abductions. However, a Government press release on January 31 categorically denied any such inc
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The LTTE threatened that they will pull out of the upcoming peace talks in Switzerland unless the Government takes greater steps to protect Tamils against abductions. However, a Government press release on January 31 categorically denied any such incident close to the Welikanda checkpoint.
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January - 31 
Troops recovered an Anti Personnel Mine planted at a roadside in Puloy of Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered an Anti Personnel Mine planted at a roadside in Puloy of Jaffna district.
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*Data till , March 28, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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