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July - 1 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) base for special and air training at Ampakamam, about seven-km north of Olumaduwai in the Mullaitivu district, was neutralised by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) base for special and air training at Ampakamam, about seven-km north of Olumaduwai in the Mullaitivu district, was neutralised by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 1 
At Kiriibbanwewa, two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-triggered IEDs explosions.
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At Kiriibbanwewa, two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-triggered IEDs explosions.
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July - 1 
At least 25 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 39 others injured as the troops confronted with the militants in the Ampandankulam East, Periyamadu North, Palamoddai, Navvi, Andankulam, Yalankulam, Echarakkai,
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At least 25 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 39 others injured as the troops confronted with the militants in the Ampandankulam East, Periyamadu North, Palamoddai, Navvi, Andankulam, Yalankulam, Echarakkai, Janakapura North, Kokkutoduvai and Kiriibbanwewa areas of Vavuniya district on July 1, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two soldiers were also killed while 25 others wounded in LTTE-triggered explosions and firing during the clashes. Seven bunkers and a camp of the militants were also neutralised. The troops also recovered the dead body of one militant along with 14 claymore mines of five-kg each, six hand grenades, five T-56 weapons, two improvised explosive devices, 25 anti personnel mines (APMs), two T-56 magazines and one APM fuse from these areas.
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July - 1 
The Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) and the TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP) are on a collision course with both sides trading charges against each other and warning of serious consequences if the Government fails to deal with the issue
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The Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) and the TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP) are on a collision course with both sides trading charges against each other and warning of serious consequences if the Government fails to deal with the issue, reports Daily Mirror. The EPDP, led by Minister Douglas Devananda demanded that the government investigated allegations of assault against EPDP members by TMVP cadres in the east. Minister Devananda’s Media Secretary Nelson Edirisingha told Daily Mirror, "Our members are not safe in the east. They continue to be targeted by TMVP cadres. The government has to restore normalcy in the area soon to continue development work in the east… We do not know if the police are also involved as they have continued to ignore our complaints."
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July - 1 
The London based Observer magazine mentioned that by targeting innocent civilians the LTTE are fast losing whatever sympathies they had earlier. Daily News quoting from the article ‘Lost in Paradise’ reported that the Tigers "are going for the softes
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The London based Observer magazine mentioned that by targeting innocent civilians the LTTE are fast losing whatever sympathies they had earlier. Daily News quoting from the article ‘Lost in Paradise’ reported that the Tigers "are going for the softest targets of all, the impoverished working people of Sri Lanka."
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July - 1 
The MI 24 fighter helicopters of the SLAF bombed an LTTE operation coordinating centre in the Pooneryn area of Jaffna district.
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The MI 24 fighter helicopters of the SLAF bombed an LTTE operation coordinating centre in the Pooneryn area of Jaffna district.
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July - 1 
The security forces (SFs) killed two LTTE militants and injured three others in an encounter in the same area.
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The security forces (SFs) killed two LTTE militants and injured three others in an encounter in the same area.
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July - 1 
The Special Task Force recovered a cache of arms and weapons from a house belonging to a Sinhalese in the Ambalangodella area of Vavuniya district, following information given by the woman who was arrested on July 1 while carrying explosives hidden i
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The Special Task Force recovered a cache of arms and weapons from a house belonging to a Sinhalese in the Ambalangodella area of Vavuniya district, following information given by the woman who was arrested on July 1 while carrying explosives hidden in a coconut shell. According to the Vavuniya Police, this happens to be one of the biggest haul of arms found in a single place by the STF. The recovered items include land mines each weighing over 11-kgs, five claymore mines, four hand grenades, five detonators, four claymore stands, mobile phones, batteries and a stock of wire.The suspect, along withtwo companions was arrested by the Police. According to the Police, they have been engaged in smuggling these weapons from the un-cleared 9area not (under government control) areas for the past three months and the LTTE has in turn provided them unbelievable perks and rewards. The terrorists have provided them a three wheeler and millions in cash.
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July - 1 
The TMVP spokesperson Azath Maulana, lashing out at the EPDP said the party had now become frustrated as it had failed to secure any seat at the Eastern Provincial Council Elections. "The TMVP has clearly been elected by the people in the east and th
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The TMVP spokesperson Azath Maulana, lashing out at the EPDP said the party had now become frustrated as it had failed to secure any seat at the Eastern Provincial Council Elections. "The TMVP has clearly been elected by the people in the east and the EPDP cannot accept the fact that they have been rejected. The EPDP has started a mud slinging campaign against us and has also resorted to harassing several businessmen in the east. We have already informed the police about this," he said, and denied TMVP involvement in any violence and added it was the EPDP which had carried out several attacks against TMVP cadres. He also warned that they too would resort to action if the EPDP did not stop its mud slinging campaign.
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July - 1 
The troops recovered two hand grenades from the Kumburupiddy area of Trincomalee district.
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The troops recovered two hand grenades from the Kumburupiddy area of Trincomalee district.
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July - 1 
Three soldiers were killed and two others injured in LTTE-triggered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) explosions at Palamoddai and Kovitkanchikulam.
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Three soldiers were killed and two others injured in LTTE-triggered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) explosions at Palamoddai and Kovitkanchikulam.
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July - 1 
Two more LTTE militants were killed while four others injured by the SFs in the Nagarkovil, Muhamalai and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district. One soldier was also injured in the clash around Kilaly.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed while four others injured by the SFs in the Nagarkovil, Muhamalai and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district. One soldier was also injured in the clash around Kilaly.
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July - 1 
Unidentified militants opened fire at an Air Force helicopter flying across the Ampara area on July 1-afternoon, said the Media Centre for National Security, according to Colombo Page. The US-built Bell 414 helicopter made an emergency landing at Aru
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Unidentified militants opened fire at an Air Force helicopter flying across the Ampara area on July 1-afternoon, said the Media Centre for National Security, according to Colombo Page. The US-built Bell 414 helicopter made an emergency landing at Arugam Bay due to a sudden loss of fuel. The Air Force suspects that the helicopter had been fired upon while it was on its way from Ampara to Arugam Bay.
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July - 2 
12 LTTE militants were killed by the security forces (SFs) in the clashes at Kayamodai and Puthukulam in the Mannar district on July 2, according to SLA. Again, the troops killed 12 militants in the Janakapura, Kokkuthuduvai and Palamoddai areas of V
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12 LTTE militants were killed by the security forces (SFs) in the clashes at Kayamodai and Puthukulam in the Mannar district on July 2, according to SLA. Again, the troops killed 12 militants in the Janakapura, Kokkuthuduvai and Palamoddai areas of Vavuniya district. Two more militants were killed in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At least 24 militants and six soldiers also sustained injuries during these clashes. Later, the troops recovered four-kgs heavy 16 packets of C-4 explosives, 127 anti personnel mines, 1100 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 200 Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition rounds and several LTTE items from these areas.
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July - 2 
One LTTE militant was killed and another injured by the security forces while they attempted to snatch the T-56 weapon of an airman serving the Air Force roadblock atThambalagamuwa in the Kantale area.
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One LTTE militant was killed and another injured by the security forces while they attempted to snatch the T-56 weapon of an airman serving the Air Force roadblock atThambalagamuwa in the Kantale area.
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July - 2 
Suspected LTTE militants shot dead a businessman in the AbepuraUppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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Suspected LTTE militants shot dead a businessman in the AbepuraUppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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July - 2 
The SFs arrested a woman carrying one kg of C-4 explosives, hidden inside a coconut, from a roadblock nearby Cemetery Road on the Horowpathana- Vavuniya main road in Anuradhapura district on July 2.
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The SFs arrested a woman carrying one kg of C-4 explosives, hidden inside a coconut, from a roadblock nearby Cemetery Road on the Horowpathana- Vavuniya main road in Anuradhapura district on July 2.
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July - 3 
Police seized 150-kgs of gelignite explosives and arrested a suspect together with a van at a road block in the Kalpitiya area of Puttalam district, Daily News reported.
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Police seized 150-kgs of gelignite explosives and arrested a suspect together with a van at a road block in the Kalpitiya area of Puttalam district, Daily News reported.
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July - 3 
The founder of the Tamil MakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP), VinayagamoorthyMuraleetharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna, returned to Colombo on July 3 after completing his jail term in Britain on charges of violation of immigration laws, reports The Hindu. He f
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The founder of the Tamil MakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP), VinayagamoorthyMuraleetharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna, returned to Colombo on July 3 after completing his jail term in Britain on charges of violation of immigration laws, reports The Hindu. He fled to London in November 2007 using an alleged forged diplomatic passport. Karuna left Sri Lanka after a split in the TMVP. Later, his deputy, SivanesathuraiChandrakanthan alias Pillayan, the present Chief Minister of Eastern Province, took control of the party. According to diplomatic sources, Karuna had applied for political asylum in the U.K. on the plea that his life was under threat from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). However, after being sent to prison, he withdrew the plea and moved an application for "voluntary repatriation." Human rights groups had urged the U.K. to try Karuna for his alleged rights violations as an LTTE commander in the east, and subsequently as TMVP’s leader. However, the British government chose not to proceed against him as there was no sufficient evidence. "Our leader, Karuna Amman, has arrived into the country this evening from London," Azad Moulana, a spokesman for the TMVP told Reuters. Defence Spokesman and Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion, KeheliyaRambukwella, earlier said if Karuna returned the authorities would deal with him according to the law.
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July - 3 
The LTTE ruled out the possibility of any reconciliation with Karuna Amman and termed such reports as mere rumours. "Speaking about Karuna is a waste of time. We will never take him back. There are other more important issues which could be discussed
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The LTTE ruled out the possibility of any reconciliation with Karuna Amman and termed such reports as mere rumours. "Speaking about Karuna is a waste of time. We will never take him back. There are other more important issues which could be discussed other than such baseless reports," the LTTE military spokesperson, RasiahIlanthirayan said, adding, that the LTTE did not need an alliance to regain the east and warned the LTTE would recapture the area soon. The TMVP also ruled out that Karuna would rejoin the LTTE. "We are confident that Karuna will not join the LTTE as he has rejected the Tigers’ policies and leadership. If anyone thinks that a Karuna-LTTE alliance is in the making, then I have to tell them that it would be the biggest joke of the year," Azad Maulana told Daily Mirror.
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July - 3 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised an LTTE camp, two-kms southwest of Vidattaltive in the Mannar district. Similarly, the SLAF MI-24 gun ships bombed several vehicles carrying a group of militants in the area surrounding Vidattal
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised an LTTE camp, two-kms southwest of Vidattaltive in the Mannar district. Similarly, the SLAF MI-24 gun ships bombed several vehicles carrying a group of militants in the area surrounding Vidattaltive. Also, a Sea Tiger (the sea wing of the LTTE) base, known as Devil Point in the Jaffna lagoon, some 15-kms southwest of Pooneryn in Jaffna was shelled by the SLAF jets.
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July - 3 
The Vavuniya Police recovered over four-kgs of explosives hidden in a barrel at the Sittambarampuram Internally Displaced Person camp on information provided by the same woman.
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The Vavuniya Police recovered over four-kgs of explosives hidden in a barrel at the Sittambarampuram Internally Displaced Person camp on information provided by the same woman.
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July - 3 
Three civilians and an equal number of police personnel were injured in an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered remote controlled claymore mine explosion near the railway station at Eravur in the Batticaloa district on July 3-night, repo
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Three civilians and an equal number of police personnel were injured in an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered remote controlled claymore mine explosion near the railway station at Eravur in the Batticaloa district on July 3-night, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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July - 3 
Troops on search operations in the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district one RPG bomb, two 60-mm mortar bombs, two LMG drums, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 40 MPMG ammunitions, one 40-mm grenade bomb, two T-56 magazines and three hand grenades.
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Troops on search operations in the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district one RPG bomb, two 60-mm mortar bombs, two LMG drums, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 40 MPMG ammunitions, one 40-mm grenade bomb, two T-56 magazines and three hand grenades. Similarly, troops recovered 10-kgs claymore mine, one hand grenade, one grenade launcher, one anti personnel mine, 40 T-56 ammunition rounds, one anti personnel mine, two T-56 magazines, two hand grenades, one pouch and one pack from the Punani, Muttur, Pallikudiruppu areas of Batticaloa and Trincomalee district.
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July - 4 
At least 17 militants were killed as the Army’s 59th Division engaged in an offensive on the Welioya front captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE’s) strategic Michael Base on July 4-afternoon, Daily News reports. The Michael Base, part
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At least 17 militants were killed as the Army’s 59th Division engaged in an offensive on the Welioya front captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE’s) strategic Michael Base on July 4-afternoon, Daily News reports. The Michael Base, part of the 1-4 Base, is located seven-km north of Janakapura. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, "The base is located north of Janakapura where the 59 Division intensified offensive attacks. It is marching forward to the LTTE defence lines. Troops are consolidating their positions at the Michael base following three days of fierce fighting." He added that the Michael base, similar to the Munnagam base - the first base in the 1-4 complex captured earlier -, was an underground structure. The structure of the Michael base was extended in an area containing 200 square metres. The security forces (SFs) launched a search and clear operation in the area following the capturing of the Base.
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July - 4 
At least 17 soldiers received injuries in LTTE fire and explosions of anti personnel mines in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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At least 17 soldiers received injuries in LTTE fire and explosions of anti personnel mines in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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July - 4 
At least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed 12 others injured during confrontations with the troops in the Maruthamadu, Navakkulam, Thunukkai, Nochchimunai and Navvi areas of Vavuniya district on July 4, reports Sri Lan
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At least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed 12 others injured during confrontations with the troops in the Maruthamadu, Navakkulam, Thunukkai, Nochchimunai and Navvi areas of Vavuniya district on July 4, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also killed while three others got injured in the confrontations.
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July - 4 
At least 25 LTTE militants were killed and an equal number of them injured by the SFs as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Parayanakulam, Palamoddai, Vidattaltive, Periyamadu and Nedunkandal areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. Two sold
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At least 25 LTTE militants were killed and an equal number of them injured by the SFs as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Parayanakulam, Palamoddai, Vidattaltive, Periyamadu and Nedunkandal areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. Two soldiers were also in an improvised explosion device (IED) explosion in the Palamoddai area.
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July - 4 
Explosions of three anti personnel mines (APMs) in the same areas wounded three soldiers. Troops also recovered 236 APMs and 13 IEDs from these areas.
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Explosions of three anti personnel mines (APMs) in the same areas wounded three soldiers. Troops also recovered 236 APMs and 13 IEDs from these areas.
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July - 4 
Five more LTTE militants were killed and at least 12 others wounded by the troops during clashes in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura in Vavuniya district.
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Five more LTTE militants were killed and at least 12 others wounded by the troops during clashes in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura in Vavuniya district.
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July - 4 
The Government forces are on the verge of defeating the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), said ‘Colonel’ Karuna, founder of the TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP), an LTTE breakaway faction presently led by Eastern Provincial Council (EPC
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The Government forces are on the verge of defeating the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), said ‘Colonel’ Karuna, founder of the TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP), an LTTE breakaway faction presently led by Eastern Provincial Council (EPC) Chief Minister Pillayan. In an exclusive interview with BBC Sandeshaya, Karuna said the LTTE is 'very weak' in the face of continuous military offensive. "The LTTE are now only maintaining a defence line. They can't launch any offensive. They are very weak now," Karuna said. He, however, said that it will take some time for the military to defeat the LTTE. "It will not happen in the next few months. We have to work together to win this war," he stressed. Karuna also revealed that he would meet President Mahinda Rajapakse and the ministers in his administration in the near future. "We are a party in the government alliance. Everybody knows that," he said. "We are not only representing the eastern Tamils. We represent all Tamils in Sri Lanka," he noted. He also said that he is ‘very happy' that his deputy, Pillayan, is appointed as the EPC Chief Minister and insisted that he has no plans to replace TMVP deputy leader (Pillayan) as the new Chief Minister. Pillayan who had earlier told BBC Sandeshaya that he would offer the post to Karuna, if he returns to the country on July 4 said that there was no need to hand over his reigns to party leader.
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July - 4 
Troops recovered 30 APMs at Dangeliyadda in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district.
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Troops recovered 30 APMs at Dangeliyadda in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 4 
Two soldiers engaged in clashes in the -Periyamadu areas went missing. Nine bunkers were also neutralised by the troops near Periyamadu.
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Two soldiers engaged in clashes in the -Periyamadu areas went missing. Nine bunkers were also neutralised by the troops near Periyamadu.
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July - 5 
At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 18 others injured as the troops confronted with the militants in the Ampandankulam, Puttakamam, Paranthekulam, Palamoddai and Navvi areas of Vavuniya district on July 5, re
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At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 18 others injured as the troops confronted with the militants in the Ampandankulam, Puttakamam, Paranthekulam, Palamoddai and Navvi areas of Vavuniya district on July 5, reports Sri Lanka Army. Nine soldiers were also injured in LTTE mortar fire while four others sustained injuries in explosions of anti personnel mines (APMs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). One LTTE bunker was neutralised by the security forces (SFs) in the Palamoddai area.
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July - 5 
During another confrontation the SFs killed three LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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During another confrontation the SFs killed three LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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July - 5 
Four more LTTE militants were killed and another injured by the security forces (SFs) during another confrontation between the two sides in the Ampachdankulam and Thiraktive areas of Mannar district. One soldier also received injuries in the explosio
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Four more LTTE militants were killed and another injured by the security forces (SFs) during another confrontation between the two sides in the Ampachdankulam and Thiraktive areas of Mannar district. One soldier also received injuries in the explosion of an anti personnel mine.
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July - 5 
The LTTE on July 5 commemorated 356 Black Tigers (the suicide wing cadres of the LTTE), men and women, who have staged suicide attacks since the tactic was first used by the outfit 21 years ago, reports Agencies. "Three hundred and fifty six Black Ti
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The LTTE on July 5 commemorated 356 Black Tigers (the suicide wing cadres of the LTTE), men and women, who have staged suicide attacks since the tactic was first used by the outfit 21 years ago, reports Agencies. "Three hundred and fifty six Black Tigers have laid down their lives, 254 of them in sea operations, during the last 21 years since," Tamil Net said. The LTTE in 2007 had commemorated 322 suicide bombers who perished in attacks. The figures show that 34 suicide bombers had carried out attacks in the past year. An attack on Anuradhapura air base on October 22, 2007 was the worst, with 21 suicide bombers destroying a fleet of aircraft. One militant later returned to the north with video footage of the attack, while the others were shot dead or blew themselves up.
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July - 5 
The troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura, north of Kiriibbanwewa and Ranabapura and killed eight LTTE militants while injured 22 others. Troops also captured one LTTE bunker.
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The troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura, north of Kiriibbanwewa and Ranabapura and killed eight LTTE militants while injured 22 others. Troops also captured one LTTE bunker.
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July - 6 
Four more LTTE militants were also killed while nine others were inured in clashes with the SFs in the areas north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Naddamankulam and Anandankulam. One soldier was also killed while four others received injuries.
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Four more LTTE militants were also killed while nine others were inured in clashes with the SFs in the areas north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Naddamankulam and Anandankulam. One soldier was also killed while four others received injuries.
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July - 6 
Insisting that he still remained the leader of the TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP), Karuna on July 6 admitted there was an attempt by some top government officials to split the outfit without the knowledge of President Mahinda Rajapakse. "I a
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Insisting that he still remained the leader of the TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP), Karuna on July 6 admitted there was an attempt by some top government officials to split the outfit without the knowledge of President Mahinda Rajapakse. "I admit there is an attempt by certain government officials to create a rift in the TMVP. They are worried about how strong we are. But all this is happening without the President’s knowledge. The President needs us. I will take this up with him," Karuna told Daily Mirror. He said the TMVP will look at contesting polls not just in the East but other provinces as well with the intension of entering parliament and becoming a strong political force in the country. Karuna pointed out that by his release from jail his name had been cleared of human rights allegations and also insisted that he never framed Defence Secretary GotabhayaRajapakse or any other government official during court proceedings in London over how he obtained a false passport to enter Britain illegally.
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July - 6 
One soldier sustained injuries in a confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Kattiaratan area of Jaffna district.
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One soldier sustained injuries in a confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Kattiaratan area of Jaffna district.
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July - 6 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during clashes with the troops in the Navathkulama, Ampandankulam and Palamoddai areas of the Vavuniya district on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during clashes with the troops in the Navathkulama, Ampandankulam and Palamoddai areas of the Vavuniya district on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 6 
The LTTE communication revealed that two 'majors' were killed in air raids by the SLAF jets on an LTTE camp in the Vaddakkachchi, eight-km Northeast of Iranamadu tank, area of Kilinochchi district on July 6, reports Daily News.
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The LTTE communication revealed that two 'majors' were killed in air raids by the SLAF jets on an LTTE camp in the Vaddakkachchi, eight-km Northeast of Iranamadu tank, area of Kilinochchi district on July 6, reports Daily News.
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July - 6 
The political leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), P. Nadesan, categorically denied claims that the Tigers have been weakened. "It was a vicious propaganda by the Sri Lanka Government," he said in an interview with a newspaper. He a
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The political leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), P. Nadesan, categorically denied claims that the Tigers have been weakened. "It was a vicious propaganda by the Sri Lanka Government," he said in an interview with a newspaper. He also urged Tamil Nadu (Indian State) Chief Minister Karunanidhi to come forward and assist their struggle to establish a Tamil Eelam state and expressed regret that India was providing help to the Sri Lankan Government. "The 80 million Tamil people in the world expect the Indian Government [to] understand the atrocities of the Sinhala Army and stop providing military hardware to Sri Lanka," he claimed.
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July - 6 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE camp in the Vaddakkachchi, eight-km Northeast of Iranamadu tank, area of Kilinochchi district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE camp in the Vaddakkachchi, eight-km Northeast of Iranamadu tank, area of Kilinochchi district.
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July - 6 
Troops on search and clear operations in the Dangeliyadda and Eravur areas of Batticaloa district recovered 52 APMs and one hand grenade.
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Troops on search and clear operations in the Dangeliyadda and Eravur areas of Batticaloa district recovered 52 APMs and one hand grenade.
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July - 7 
At least nine LTTE militants were killed and 14 others injured during three separate clashes with the troops in the Palamoddai and Navvi areas of Vavuniya district on July 7.
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At least nine LTTE militants were killed and 14 others injured during three separate clashes with the troops in the Palamoddai and Navvi areas of Vavuniya district on July 7.
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July - 7 
Colombo Page reports that Sri Lanka Army reopened the Omanthai entry/exit point, the southernmost entrance between the cleared areas (area under Government control) and the non-liberated areas (area not under Government control) in the Northern Provi
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Colombo Page reports that Sri Lanka Army reopened the Omanthai entry/exit point, the southernmost entrance between the cleared areas (area under Government control) and the non-liberated areas (area not under Government control) in the Northern Province, at 3.15 pm (SST). According to the defence sources, the ICRC officials also opened their offices at the point. The entry/ exit point remained closed since July 1 as the ICRC officials opted to close their offices on security reasons claiming that Sri Lanka Air Force had carried out air raids at LTTE targets located close to their offices in the area.
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July - 7 
Five LTTE militants were injured in clashes with the SFs in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, one soldier was wounded in an anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion in the Eluttumadduwal area. Similarly, one soldier sustained injuries in a
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Five LTTE militants were injured in clashes with the SFs in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, one soldier was wounded in an anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion in the Eluttumadduwal area. Similarly, one soldier sustained injuries in an LTTE-triggered APM explosion at Moddai in the Vavuniya district.
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July - 7 
Four LTTE militants were killed and 10 others sustained injuries during clashes with the troops in the area north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam. Two soldiers were wounded in these clashes.
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Four LTTE militants were killed and 10 others sustained injuries during clashes with the troops in the area north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam. Two soldiers were wounded in these clashes.
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July - 7 
Media Minister Lakshman YapaAbeywardene said on July 7 that there could be a terrorist attack in the country within the next 48 hours, according to Daily News. He said intelligence agencies have informed the Government of possible terrorist attacks w
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Media Minister Lakshman YapaAbeywardene said on July 7 that there could be a terrorist attack in the country within the next 48 hours, according to Daily News. He said intelligence agencies have informed the Government of possible terrorist attacks within the next 48 hours and all police stations and army camps have been put on alert. Police said they have received information that the LTTE is planning attacks in the South, Colombo Page added.
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July - 7 
On the same day, one soldier was killed and another injured in an LTTE attack in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Similarly, another soldier was killed by the militants at Puthukulam in the Mannar district.
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On the same day, one soldier was killed and another injured in an LTTE attack in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Similarly, another soldier was killed by the militants at Puthukulam in the Mannar district.
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July - 7 
One LTTE combat trouser, one LTTE pack and parts of one hand-held radio set were recovered during search operations conducted by the troops in the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district.
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One LTTE combat trouser, one LTTE pack and parts of one hand-held radio set were recovered during search operations conducted by the troops in the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district.
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July - 7 
The government on July 7 insisted that any future peace talks would take place with the participation of all Tamil political parties in the country and not solely with the LTTE, according to South Asian Media Net. Government maintained that the LTTE
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The government on July 7 insisted that any future peace talks would take place with the participation of all Tamil political parties in the country and not solely with the LTTE, according to South Asian Media Net. Government maintained that the LTTE would have to accept the condition as it (LTTE); was not the sole representative of the Tamil people. The LTTE, however, ruled out such a possibility stating that it would enter negotiations with only the Government, through the facilitation of the Norwegians and not with the presence of any other political party in the country. “The LTTE has been fighting for the rights of the Tamils. Such a condition laid down by the Government is just another tactic to evade peace talks”, LTTE military spokesperson RasiahIlanthirayan said.
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July - 7 
The security forces (SFs) also killed two LTTE militants in the Mannar district.
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The security forces (SFs) also killed two LTTE militants in the Mannar district.
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July - 7 
The SFs neutralised an LTTE bunker at Kovitkanchikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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The SFs neutralised an LTTE bunker at Kovitkanchikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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July - 8 
An LTTE logistic base, three-km southwest of Paranthan in the Kilinochchi district, was neutralised by the Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets.
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An LTTE logistic base, three-km southwest of Paranthan in the Kilinochchi district, was neutralised by the Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets.
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July - 8 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as the troops neutralised one bunker at Periyavalayankadu in the Vavuniya district on July 8, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as the troops neutralised one bunker at Periyavalayankadu in the Vavuniya district on July 8, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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July - 8 
Head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), Tryggve Tellefsen, has reportedly arranged a meeting between commanders of the Sri Lanka armed forces and leaders of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Trincomalee on July 8 to discuss, amo
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Head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), Tryggve Tellefsen, has reportedly arranged a meeting between commanders of the Sri Lanka armed forces and leaders of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Trincomalee on July 8 to discuss, among other things, the situation in the district and the alleged cease-fire violations by LTTE. The meeting is scheduled to be held in the ‘no-man’s-area’ of Muttur in the same district.
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July - 8 
In the Palamoddai area, the troops neutralised one more LTTE bunker. One militant was killed while at least three others were wounded in the incident.
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In the Palamoddai area, the troops neutralised one more LTTE bunker. One militant was killed while at least three others were wounded in the incident.
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July - 8 
On the same day, another soldier was killed while three others sustained injuries when the LTTE militants fired mortars in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district.
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On the same day, another soldier was killed while three others sustained injuries when the LTTE militants fired mortars in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district.
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July - 8 
The Parliament on July 8 extended the state of emergency by another month, Colombo Page reported. Prime Minister RatnasiriWickremanayake informed the Parliament while moving the motion that 112 SF personnel and 43 civilians were killed and 793 SF per
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The Parliament on July 8 extended the state of emergency by another month, Colombo Page reported. Prime Minister RatnasiriWickremanayake informed the Parliament while moving the motion that 112 SF personnel and 43 civilians were killed and 793 SF personnel and 61 civilians were injured in June 2008.
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July - 8 
The security forces (SFs) captured three LTTE bunkers in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district killing one militant and injuring four others. Similarly, the SFs neutralised three more bunkers in the same area killing an unspecified number
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The security forces (SFs) captured three LTTE bunkers in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district killing one militant and injuring four others. Similarly, the SFs neutralised three more bunkers in the same area killing an unspecified number of militants while inflicting injuries to three others.
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July - 8 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has accused that the massive daily intrusion of fishermen from Tamil Nadu in southern India into the Sri Lankan waters very near Mannar and Jaffna is posing a major security threat to north Sri Lanka. "They not only poach fis
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has accused that the massive daily intrusion of fishermen from Tamil Nadu in southern India into the Sri Lankan waters very near Mannar and Jaffna is posing a major security threat to north Sri Lanka. "They not only poach fish, but smuggle in fuel and other war-like material for the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam)," SLN spokesman Commodore DKP Dassanayake told New Indian Express in Colombo on July 8. For example, between June 6, 2007 and July 7, 2008, as many as 6,839 Indian fishing boats were seen off the north Sri Lankan coast, especially Thalaimannar, Pesalai and Delft island, he said, adding that "These boats carry fuel, bicycle balls and explosives for the LTTE. Several of them have been seen heading towards Vedithalthivu and other places, presently under the control of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. We also learn that each boat gives 20 litres of fuel as a bribe to the LTTE to be able to fish in this area. Just imagine the amount of fuel that the LTTE must be getting on a daily basis from these fishermen."
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July - 8 
The troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Kiriibbanwewa, north of Janakapura and Kamalmunai areas and killed three of them while injuring at least 16 others. One soldier was also killed while two more sustained injuries in the fighting.
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The troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Kiriibbanwewa, north of Janakapura and Kamalmunai areas and killed three of them while injuring at least 16 others. One soldier was also killed while two more sustained injuries in the fighting.
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July - 8 
The troops neutralised an LTTE bunker in the north of Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district injuring three militants.
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The troops neutralised an LTTE bunker in the north of Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district injuring three militants.
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July - 8 
The troops recovered one pouch, one 9-V battery, four T-56 magazines and 39 T-56 ammunition rounds from the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district. Similarly, the SFs recovered 30 APMs from the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district.
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The troops recovered one pouch, one 9-V battery, four T-56 magazines and 39 T-56 ammunition rounds from the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district. Similarly, the SFs recovered 30 APMs from the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 8 
Three soldiers were injured in explosions of anti-personnel mines (APMs) in the Kilaly, Eluttumadduwal and Eachalarakkai areas of Jaffna district.
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Three soldiers were injured in explosions of anti-personnel mines (APMs) in the Kilaly, Eluttumadduwal and Eachalarakkai areas of Jaffna district.
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July - 8 
Two soldiers were killed and another injured during an exchange of fire which ensued after the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants fired upon a group of soldiers who were on a foot patrol in the Arsadikulam area of Vavuniya district on
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Two soldiers were killed and another injured during an exchange of fire which ensued after the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants fired upon a group of soldiers who were on a foot patrol in the Arsadikulam area of Vavuniya district on July 8, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 9 
Colombo Page reports that leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Rauf Hakeem has reportedly resigned from his recent appointment as the Eastern Province Opposition Leader.
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Colombo Page reports that leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Rauf Hakeem has reportedly resigned from his recent appointment as the Eastern Province Opposition Leader.
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July - 9 
Eight LTTE militants and one soldier were killed while six militants and two soldiers were wounded during clashes between the two sides in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district on July 9.
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Eight LTTE militants and one soldier were killed while six militants and two soldiers were wounded during clashes between the two sides in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district on July 9.
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July - 9 
One more militant was killed while eight others were wounded in clashes with the SFs in the Karukkakulam and Palamoddai areas.
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One more militant was killed while eight others were wounded in clashes with the SFs in the Karukkakulam and Palamoddai areas.
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July - 9 
Six soldiers sustained injuries in the LTTE mortar fire and explosions of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa. Similarly, two soldiers sustained injuries in IED explosions in the AdampanKula
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Six soldiers sustained injuries in the LTTE mortar fire and explosions of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa. Similarly, two soldiers sustained injuries in IED explosions in the AdampanKulam and Periyamadu areas.
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July - 9 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has started to extort Government servants living in un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) forcing them to contribute SLR 4000 from their salary to the coffers of the outfit, military spokesma
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has started to extort Government servants living in un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) forcing them to contribute SLR 4000 from their salary to the coffers of the outfit, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said on July 9 based on the information from civilians fleeing the un-cleared areas, according to Daily News. "Even the pensioners have not been left out of this, as they too are forced to contribute Rs. 4,000 out of their pension," Nanayakkara added. He also said that civilians living under severe pressure of the LTTE were now fleeing to the cleared areas in large numbers. "Five hundred and seventy seven civilians have already arrived in the cleared areas within this year alone with a large number of civilians reaching Government controlled areas within the first week of this month," he added. Brigadier Nanayakkara also said that an estimated 200000 civilians in the un-cleared areas are living under severe pressure as the LTTE has made it compulsory for the civilians aged 17 to 50 to undergo 10 days of military training. "There is an indication that the LTTE is making a major effort to defend their remaining strongholds in the Wanni and recalling ex-LTTE cadres back to the organisation for this exercise," the Brigadier added. He said a number of LTTE cadres have surrendered to the security forces within the past few weeks as members of the outfit are beginning to realise the futility of their mission.
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July - 9 
The security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the area north of Janakapura and killed at least seven militants while injuring nine others. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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The security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the area north of Janakapura and killed at least seven militants while injuring nine others. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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July - 9 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed a flotilla of Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats in the seas about one-km off the Mullaitivu beach on July 9-morning. One Sea Tiger boat was completely destroyed while a few others were severely
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed a flotilla of Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats in the seas about one-km off the Mullaitivu beach on July 9-morning. One Sea Tiger boat was completely destroyed while a few others were severely damaged.
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July - 9 
The troops captured four LTTE bunkers in the same area killing three militants and injuring another. The troops later recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with two T-56 weapons and one radio set.
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The troops captured four LTTE bunkers in the same area killing three militants and injuring another. The troops later recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with two T-56 weapons and one radio set.
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July - 10 
At least seven militants were killed when the troops attacked LTTE camps in the Palamoddai, Navavi, Mundipurippu, Navakkulam, south of Ampandankulam, Illanthaimotai and Nedunkandal areas of Vavuniya district on July 10.
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At least seven militants were killed when the troops attacked LTTE camps in the Palamoddai, Navavi, Mundipurippu, Navakkulam, south of Ampandankulam, Illanthaimotai and Nedunkandal areas of Vavuniya district on July 10.
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July - 10 
During an encounter with the LTTE cadres in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district, the SFs killed two militants and injured five others. Two soldiers were also killed in this incident.
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During an encounter with the LTTE cadres in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district, the SFs killed two militants and injured five others. Two soldiers were also killed in this incident.
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July - 10 
Government spokesman and Minister KeheliyaRambukwella said on July 10 that the TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP) leader ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman will be interrogated only if there is a necessity pertaining to his involvement in the mass killing o
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Government spokesman and Minister KeheliyaRambukwella said on July 10 that the TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP) leader ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman will be interrogated only if there is a necessity pertaining to his involvement in the mass killing of over 400 policemen in Muttur in 1990, according to Daily Mirror. Earlier, in an interview with Daily Mirror, Karuna had admitted that the policemen were in his custody at the time he was still part of the LTTE but added that they were killed after he handed them over to LTTE intelligence chief Pottu Amman. “They were not supposed to be killed. I was told to hand them over to Pottu Amman to be taken to Jaffna. Later I learnt they were shot dead on the way to Jaffna. I had no direct hand in their killing. Yes it was something that should not have happened but I was not directly involved,” Karuna had claimed.
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July - 10 
On the same day, troops recovered one unidentified dead body during a search conducted in the Avaranthalawa area of Mannar district.
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On the same day, troops recovered one unidentified dead body during a search conducted in the Avaranthalawa area of Mannar district.
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July - 10 
One soldier was killed and two others wounded when the LTTE militants fired mortars towards the troops in the Adampaddankulam and Nedunkandal areas.
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One soldier was killed and two others wounded when the LTTE militants fired mortars towards the troops in the Adampaddankulam and Nedunkandal areas.
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July - 10 
Six more militants were killed and a soldier was wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE camps in the Anandankulam, Navvi and Nedunkandal areas.
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Six more militants were killed and a soldier was wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE camps in the Anandankulam, Navvi and Nedunkandal areas.
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July - 10 
Six soldiers were injured in IED explosions in the Palamoddai, Nedunkandal and Panankamam areas of Vavuniya district. Two more soldiers were injured in APM explosions in the Thirukethiswaram area of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured in an
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Six soldiers were injured in IED explosions in the Palamoddai, Nedunkandal and Panankamam areas of Vavuniya district. Two more soldiers were injured in APM explosions in the Thirukethiswaram area of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district.
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July - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has expressed readiness for a cease-fire and peace talks with the Sri Lankan Government. The outfit’s political wing leader, B. Nadesan, in a telephonic interview to Times Now television channel on July 10
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has expressed readiness for a cease-fire and peace talks with the Sri Lankan Government. The outfit’s political wing leader, B. Nadesan, in a telephonic interview to Times Now television channel on July 10 said, 'It is the Sri Lankan State that unilaterally abrogated the ceasefire agreement and is unleashing a war against the Tamils in their homeland. We are not against ceasefire or peace talks." On the recent escalation of war in Sri Lanka and LTTE's strategy to face it, he said: "We always use various military strategies according to the political and military conditions on the ground. Tamil people are giving full support to our struggle. We are confident we can pass any obstacle in the freedom struggle with the help of our people." He denied that his outfit suffered huge losses due to the escalation and its morale was at the lowest ebb and brushed aside claims by the Sri Lankan Army that LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran would be captured alive soon and said "our leader is carrying on his work."
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July - 10 
The security forces (SFs) attacked three LTTE bunkers in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and neutralised one of them killing nine militants while injuring 10 others. The SFs later recovered three hand grenades, 127 anti-personnel mines (APMs) and fiv
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The security forces (SFs) attacked three LTTE bunkers in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and neutralised one of them killing nine militants while injuring 10 others. The SFs later recovered three hand grenades, 127 anti-personnel mines (APMs) and five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from inside the bunker.
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July - 10 
The SFs captured five LTTE bunkers in the Mathirmadu area of Mannar district and killed six militants. Troops also recovered three APMs from the inside of one of these bunkers.
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The SFs captured five LTTE bunkers in the Mathirmadu area of Mannar district and killed six militants. Troops also recovered three APMs from the inside of one of these bunkers.
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July - 10 
The troops captured a LTTE bunker in the area north of Kiriibbanwewainjuring at least three militants.
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The troops captured a LTTE bunker in the area north of Kiriibbanwewainjuring at least three militants.
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July - 10 
The troops clashed with the militants in the Palamoddai area and killed eight of them while injuring 10 others. Seven soldiers were injured in this incident. The troops during the operation captured one LTTE bunker and recovered 600 rounds of T-56 am
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The troops clashed with the militants in the Palamoddai area and killed eight of them while injuring 10 others. Seven soldiers were injured in this incident. The troops during the operation captured one LTTE bunker and recovered 600 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three hand grenades and some ration packets from inside the bunker.
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July - 10 
The troops in Trincomalee arrested a woman carrying a magazine of a mini-ushi type gun.
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The troops in Trincomalee arrested a woman carrying a magazine of a mini-ushi type gun.
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July - 10 
Three civilians, identified as Surendra Kumara, WasanthaPremakumara and AsankaNamalBuddhika from the Wattegama area of Kurunegala district, were shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kalmunai area
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Three civilians, identified as Surendra Kumara, WasanthaPremakumara and AsankaNamalBuddhika from the Wattegama area of Kurunegala district, were shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district on July 10, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 11 
Army troops, after clashes that lasted for days, took full control of the Nedunkandal town, about 16-km north east of Periyamadu in the Mannar district, on July 11-afternoon, reports Sri Lanka Army. The town was an important tactical and administrati
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Army troops, after clashes that lasted for days, took full control of the Nedunkandal town, about 16-km north east of Periyamadu in the Mannar district, on July 11-afternoon, reports Sri Lanka Army. The town was an important tactical and administrative location of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Similarly, troops also captured Navvi, another small town about 15-km northwest of Omanthai.
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July - 11 
At least four civilians, including two women and a 12-year-old child, were killed and 25 others sustained injuries when a group of LTTE militants shot at a bus plying from Moneragala to Kataragma on the Buttala- Kataragma main road around 10.15 on Ju
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At least four civilians, including two women and a 12-year-old child, were killed and 25 others sustained injuries when a group of LTTE militants shot at a bus plying from Moneragala to Kataragma on the Buttala- Kataragma main road around 10.15 on July 11-morning, reports Colombo Page.
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July - 11 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and six others injured in clashes with the troops in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district on July 11, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and six others injured in clashes with the troops in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district on July 11, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 11 
Four more LTTE militants were killed and 23 others injured by the SFs in the areas north of Janakapura, Uluthuvely and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district. Six soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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Four more LTTE militants were killed and 23 others injured by the SFs in the areas north of Janakapura, Uluthuvely and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district. Six soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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July - 11 
On July 11, two militants were killed and three others injured in the Navvi area of Vavuniya district. Six soldiers sustained injuries in APM and IED explosions.
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On July 11, two militants were killed and three others injured in the Navvi area of Vavuniya district. Six soldiers sustained injuries in APM and IED explosions.
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July - 11 
One militant was killed and four others wounded by the troops in the Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of the Jaffna district.
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One militant was killed and four others wounded by the troops in the Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of the Jaffna district.
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July - 11 
One soldier was killed and two others injured in the Mundipurippu area of Vavuniya district when the militants attacked an Army bunker. Four militants sustained injuries in the retaliatory action by the troops. One more soldier was killed while anoth
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One soldier was killed and two others injured in the Mundipurippu area of Vavuniya district when the militants attacked an Army bunker. Four militants sustained injuries in the retaliatory action by the troops. One more soldier was killed while another was wounded in an anti-personnel mine explosion in the Nedunkandal area.
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July - 11 
One Special Task Force trooper was injured in an abortive LTTE attempt to attack a Police roadblock near Halmillawetya junction in the Anuradhapura district.
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One Special Task Force trooper was injured in an abortive LTTE attempt to attack a Police roadblock near Halmillawetya junction in the Anuradhapura district.
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July - 11 
The LTTE’s website Tamil Net claimed the number of people displaced in Wanni continues to rise as homes have come under artillery fire. "More than 1,00,000 people within the Wanni area have been displaced since the clashes restarted in mid-2006. Many
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The LTTE’s website Tamil Net claimed the number of people displaced in Wanni continues to rise as homes have come under artillery fire. "More than 1,00,000 people within the Wanni area have been displaced since the clashes restarted in mid-2006. Many of the displaced are forced to live in the open space. Shortage of fuel affects the transport of drinking water to the IDPs," it said. The LTTE said the shortages were "imposed" by the Government and could easily be rectified.
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July - 11 
The security forces (SFs) recovered 1800 General Purpose Machine Gun rounds, 300 Multi Purpose Machine Gun rounds, 700 T-56 rounds and three 60-mm mortar fuses from the Melancholia area of Batticaloa district.
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The security forces (SFs) recovered 1800 General Purpose Machine Gun rounds, 300 Multi Purpose Machine Gun rounds, 700 T-56 rounds and three 60-mm mortar fuses from the Melancholia area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 11 
The troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Chandamandankulam, Palaweddumodai, Pallimunai, Uthkamam, Palairaimotai areas of Mannar district and killed seven of them. Eight soldiers sustained injuries during the operation in which they neutralis
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The troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Chandamandankulam, Palaweddumodai, Pallimunai, Uthkamam, Palairaimotai areas of Mannar district and killed seven of them. Eight soldiers sustained injuries during the operation in which they neutralised two bunkers.
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July - 12 
Addressing journalists in Andhra Pradesh during his visit to India, President Mahinda Rajapakse said on July 12 that his Government was ready to resume talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) provided it laid down arms, reports Daily N
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Addressing journalists in Andhra Pradesh during his visit to India, President Mahinda Rajapakse said on July 12 that his Government was ready to resume talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) provided it laid down arms, reports Daily News. He said the LTTE should give up terrorist activities and come to the negotiating table in the interest of the nation.
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July - 12 
During another confrontation between the two sides the troops killed four LTTE militants in the Wellaveli area of Mannar district.
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During another confrontation between the two sides the troops killed four LTTE militants in the Wellaveli area of Mannar district.
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July - 12 
The troops also killed three LTTE militants and injured 11 others in the Maruthamadu, Eelamaruttankulam and Ampandankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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The troops also killed three LTTE militants and injured 11 others in the Maruthamadu, Eelamaruttankulam and Ampandankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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July - 13 
10 militants were injured in clashes with the troops in the Kiriibbanwewa area of the same district. Seven soldiers were injured during encounters in the Welioya area. Three more soldiers were inuredin IED explosions in the Palaweddumodai, Ampandanku
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10 militants were injured in clashes with the troops in the Kiriibbanwewa area of the same district. Seven soldiers were injured during encounters in the Welioya area. Three more soldiers were inuredin IED explosions in the Palaweddumodai, Ampandankulam and Vaddakkandal areas. Another soldier was injured in an APM explosion the Puthukulam area of Mannar district.
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July - 13 
Another soldier was injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in north Navvi.
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Another soldier was injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in north Navvi.
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July - 13 
At least seven militants were killed when the troops attacked a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp northeast of Sulathinakulam in the Mannar district on July 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of five sla
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At least seven militants were killed when the troops attacked a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp northeast of Sulathinakulam in the Mannar district on July 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of five slain militants along with one T-56 weapon.
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July - 13 
Four LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during clashes between the two sides in the Navvi area of the Vavuniya district on July 12, SLA reported. Two soldiers and a militant were injured in these clashes.
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Four LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during clashes between the two sides in the Navvi area of the Vavuniya district on July 12, SLA reported. Two soldiers and a militant were injured in these clashes.
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July - 13 
Four LTTE militants were injured in clashes with the troops in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa. During separate clashes in the same area two militants were wounded. Troops, during subsequent search operations, recovered two T-56 magazines, 300 rounds
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Four LTTE militants were injured in clashes with the troops in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa. During separate clashes in the same area two militants were wounded. Troops, during subsequent search operations, recovered two T-56 magazines, 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one APM and one water bottle.
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July - 13 
On the same day, security forces (SFs) killed four LTTE militants and injured 12 others in the Puthukulam area. One soldier was also injured in incident.
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On the same day, security forces (SFs) killed four LTTE militants and injured 12 others in the Puthukulam area. One soldier was also injured in incident.
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July - 13 
One LTTE militant was wounded in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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One LTTE militant was wounded in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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July - 13 
Plans are under way to resettle the remaining Internally Displace Persons (IDPs) in the Eastern Province in their native places in the wake of a peaceful atmosphere prevailing in the province, Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services Minister Rishad
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Plans are under way to resettle the remaining Internally Displace Persons (IDPs) in the Eastern Province in their native places in the wake of a peaceful atmosphere prevailing in the province, Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services Minister RishadBadhiutheen said, according to Daily News. Badhiutheen stated that 34,341 IDP families consisting 112,702 persons were resettled in 2007 in Vavunathivu, Vellevely, Vakarai, Pattipola, Chenkalady and Verugal Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Batticaloa district.
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July - 13 
Police conducted a search operation near the Aurveda Hospital at Rajagiriya in Colombo and found two hand grenades, one shotgun and 36 rounds of ammunition hidden near the statue of Dr. N.M. Perera.
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Police conducted a search operation near the Aurveda Hospital at Rajagiriya in Colombo and found two hand grenades, one shotgun and 36 rounds of ammunition hidden near the statue of Dr. N.M. Perera.
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July - 13 
The Special Task Force (STF) troops on July 13-morning arrested one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant along with one hand grenade, one camouflage uniform and one LTTE dog tag from the Wellaveli area of Batticaloa district, reports Sri
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The Special Task Force (STF) troops on July 13-morning arrested one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant along with one hand grenade, one camouflage uniform and one LTTE dog tag from the Wellaveli area of Batticaloa district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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July - 13 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed an LTTE bunker line and a vehicle park located about 3.5-km south of Thunukkai in the Mullaitivu district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed an LTTE bunker line and a vehicle park located about 3.5-km south of Thunukkai in the Mullaitivu district.
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July - 13 
The TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPuligal (TMVP) spokesman, AzathMoulana, on July 13 denied media reports over a leadership struggle in the party and reaffirmed that ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman remains the leader of the party, according to Colombo Page. He als
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The TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPuligal (TMVP) spokesman, AzathMoulana, on July 13 denied media reports over a leadership struggle in the party and reaffirmed that ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman remains the leader of the party, according to Colombo Page. He also said that Pillayan will continue to act as the deputy leader of the party. A meeting between Karuna and Pillayan has reportedly taken place at an undisclosed location on July 12. Meanwhile, the TMVP has nominated the Batticaloa Mayor, Sivageetha Prabhakaran, to the All Party Representative Committee (APRC). The APRC which was set up to discuss issues pertaining to the resolution of the ethnic conflict in the North and East is to meet next week after a long hiatus, said official sources.
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July - 13 
The troops killed four LTTE cadres and injured an equal number of them in the Sannarkulam area. The troops also recovered four anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two mortar traps from the area.
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The troops killed four LTTE cadres and injured an equal number of them in the Sannarkulam area. The troops also recovered four anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two mortar traps from the area.
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July - 13 
The troops neutralised one LTTE bunker in the Palamoddai area killing two militants. Similarly, the troops neutralised a bunker fortified with 60-mm mortar point injuring three militants. The SFs also clashed with a group of LTTE militants in the sam
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The troops neutralised one LTTE bunker in the Palamoddai area killing two militants. Similarly, the troops neutralised a bunker fortified with 60-mm mortar point injuring three militants. The SFs also clashed with a group of LTTE militants in the same area and injured at least one of them.
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July - 13 
The troops recovered 30 APMs from the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district.
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The troops recovered 30 APMs from the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 13 
Three more LTTE militants were reportedly killed and three others injured during clashes with the troops in the Janakapura area. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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Three more LTTE militants were reportedly killed and three others injured during clashes with the troops in the Janakapura area. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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July - 13 
Three soldiers sustained injuries in APM and IED explosions in north Janakapura.
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Three soldiers sustained injuries in APM and IED explosions in north Janakapura.
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July - 13 
Troops recovered three hand grenades from the Kalettewa area in Anuradhapura district.
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Troops recovered three hand grenades from the Kalettewa area in Anuradhapura district.
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July - 13 
Two LTTE militants and one soldier sustained injuries during encounters in the Kilaly and Nagarkovil areas of the Jaffna district.
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Two LTTE militants and one soldier sustained injuries during encounters in the Kilaly and Nagarkovil areas of the Jaffna district.
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July - 13 
Two more LTTE cadres were killed by the SFs as the troops attacked an LTTE bunker north of Kiriibbanwewa. Another LTTE militant was reportedly killed as the troops attacked an LTTE camp in the Kambiliyawa area. One T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 60
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Two more LTTE cadres were killed by the SFs as the troops attacked an LTTE bunker north of Kiriibbanwewa. Another LTTE militant was reportedly killed as the troops attacked an LTTE camp in the Kambiliyawa area. One T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one radio set, two packs, two 2.5-kg claymore mines, three Rocket Propeller Grenade bombs, one hand grenade and some dress were among the items recovered by the troops from the area.
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July - 14 
A militant swallowed cyanide at the time he was arrested by the police in the Wellawatta area of Colombo district, reports the Ministry of Defence Website.
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A militant swallowed cyanide at the time he was arrested by the police in the Wellawatta area of Colombo district, reports the Ministry of Defence Website.
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July - 14 
Another soldier was injured when an LTTE booby trap exploded in the Eachalarakkai area of Mannar district.
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Another soldier was injured when an LTTE booby trap exploded in the Eachalarakkai area of Mannar district.
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July - 14 
At least 27 LTTE militants were killed and 69 others injured during clashes with the troops in the areas north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Ampandankulam, Palampiddi, Navvi, Nithyanagar, Parappakandattan and Puthukulam in Vavuniya and Mannar distric
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At least 27 LTTE militants were killed and 69 others injured during clashes with the troops in the areas north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Ampandankulam, Palampiddi, Navvi, Nithyanagar, Parappakandattan and Puthukulam in Vavuniya and Mannar districts on July 14, SLA reported. Four soldiers were also killed while 15 others sustained injuries. The troops also captured one bunker and two trenches and recovered one 10-kg heavy claymore mine, one T-56 weapon, 200 T-56 ammunition rounds, field dressings, 25 anti personnel mines (APMs), five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and several other LTTE items from these areas.
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July - 14 
On July 14, a civilian was injured in a bomb blast in the Ottamawadi area of Batticaloa district, reports Daily News.
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On July 14, a civilian was injured in a bomb blast in the Ottamawadi area of Batticaloa district, reports Daily News.
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July - 14 
On the same day, a family of six, including three children, were arrested by the SFs at Aselapura in the Batticaloa district while transporting food items to the militants hiding in the jungles, Daily News reported.
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On the same day, a family of six, including three children, were arrested by the SFs at Aselapura in the Batticaloa district while transporting food items to the militants hiding in the jungles, Daily News reported.
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July - 14 
One civilian, identified as ThabirasaRavishanker, was shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the LTTE in the Uralu area of Jaffna district.
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One civilian, identified as ThabirasaRavishanker, was shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the LTTE in the Uralu area of Jaffna district.
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July - 14 
The LTTE since 2007 has been conscripting boys and girls who had just reached 17 years for war and by now 30 per cent of those recruited with the adults have been killed, stated the University Teachers for Human Rights-Jaffna, according to Daily News
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The LTTE since 2007 has been conscripting boys and girls who had just reached 17 years for war and by now 30 per cent of those recruited with the adults have been killed, stated the University Teachers for Human Rights-Jaffna, according to Daily News.
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July - 14 
The security forces (SFs) opened fire on two LTTE bunkers at Periyavilankulli and Puthukulam in the Mannar district and killed five militants.
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The security forces (SFs) opened fire on two LTTE bunkers at Periyavilankulli and Puthukulam in the Mannar district and killed five militants.
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July - 14 
The SFs fired on a canter vehicle carrying LTTE militants in the Komparuttakulam area leading to an unspecified number of casualties to the LTTE. Troops later recovered the dead body of one militant along with the damaged vehicle. Another militant wa
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The SFs fired on a canter vehicle carrying LTTE militants in the Komparuttakulam area leading to an unspecified number of casualties to the LTTE. Troops later recovered the dead body of one militant along with the damaged vehicle. Another militant was killed when the troops attacked an LTTE bunker in the Navakkulam area. One more militant was killed and three others injured during clashes with the troops at Parappukkal.
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July - 14 
The Sri Lanka Air Force troops recovered 460-g of C-4 explosives hidden in a hollow of a tree from the Trincomalee district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force troops recovered 460-g of C-4 explosives hidden in a hollow of a tree from the Trincomalee district.
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July - 14 
The troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district killing seven militants while injuring 26 others.
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The troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district killing seven militants while injuring 26 others.
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July - 14 
The troops in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district clashed with the LTTE militants killing at least three of them while injuring two others. An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the same area injured two soldiers.
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The troops in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district clashed with the LTTE militants killing at least three of them while injuring two others. An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the same area injured two soldiers.
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July - 14 
The troops killed one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Ponnar area.
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The troops killed one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Ponnar area.
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July - 14 
The troops opened fire on a tractor carrying LTTE militants in the Nallikulam area of Vavuniya district killing one militant while injuring another.
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The troops opened fire on a tractor carrying LTTE militants in the Nallikulam area of Vavuniya district killing one militant while injuring another.
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July - 14 
The troops recovered one hand grenade in Kantale. Further, Police recovered one claymore mine of 1.5-kg from the Thoppur area.
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The troops recovered one hand grenade in Kantale. Further, Police recovered one claymore mine of 1.5-kg from the Thoppur area.
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July - 14 
Two more militants were killed and five others injured by the SFs in the area north of Navvi. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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Two more militants were killed and five others injured by the SFs in the area north of Navvi. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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July - 14 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in APM and IED explosions in the Ampandankulam and Uluvaneri areas of the same district.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in APM and IED explosions in the Ampandankulam and Uluvaneri areas of the same district.
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July - 15 
Australian Federal Police (AFP) have arrested, at the request of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a director of a Melbourne business college believed to be linked to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) over alleged terrorism offe
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Australian Federal Police (AFP) have arrested, at the request of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a director of a Melbourne business college believed to be linked to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) over alleged terrorism offences in the US, reports The Australian, according to Daily News. ThulasitharanSanthirarajah is expected to face extradition proceedings after his arrest on July 15 when AFP agents raided homes and businesses around Melbourne, including the office of his Melbourne International College. A spokesman for federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland said, "The man is wanted to face prosecution for alleged terrorism offences in the United States of America." Apart from the city office of the college, AFP agents raided five properties and businesses in Narre Warren, Dandenong and Lysterfield.
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July - 15 
Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lanka Air Force MI 24 helicopter gun ships neutralised an LTTE camp located north of Vidattaltive area in the Mannar district.
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Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lanka Air Force MI 24 helicopter gun ships neutralised an LTTE camp located north of Vidattaltive area in the Mannar district.
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July - 15 
Fierce fighting continued in the south and east of Vedithalthivu as the troops surrounded the biggest Sea Tiger (the sea wing of the LTTE) base on the Western coast in North Mannar. "The LTTE had vacated some locations in Vedithalthivu by last evenin
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Fierce fighting continued in the south and east of Vedithalthivu as the troops surrounded the biggest Sea Tiger (the sea wing of the LTTE) base on the Western coast in North Mannar. "The LTTE had vacated some locations in Vedithalthivu by last evening as they felt the area was being surrounded by the troops," Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka told Daily News. Sources said that the militants started fleeing further north of Vedithalthivu after loading their belongings into trucks as troops advanced into the territory. The sources also confirmed that heavy damage has been caused to the LTTE as the fleeing militants were targeted by long range artillery guns of the security forces. Troops have also been able to capture a section of the A-32 road and continued the military thrust on the Vedithalthivu Sea Tiger base after capturing the Mannar ‘Rice Bowl’ area.
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July - 15 
Morning Leader reports that a resolution has been tabled in the US Congress calling on the US Government and the international community to encourage the deployment of an international human rights monitoring mission in Sri Lanka and help maintain la
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Morning Leader reports that a resolution has been tabled in the US Congress calling on the US Government and the international community to encourage the deployment of an international human rights monitoring mission in Sri Lanka and help maintain law and order in the island nation. Resolution 1338, sponsored by Representative Brad Sherman of California, and co-sponsored by Congressmen Frank Pallon Jr of New Jersey and Jerry Weller of Illinois, has messages for the Sri Lankan Government, the TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPuligal (TMVP), the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the US President. The preamble clauses accuse the TMVP of being "formally allied with the government" and continuing to "commit serious human rights violations and criminal acts with impunity".
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July - 15 
One soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the same area.
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One soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the same area.
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July - 15 
The Tamil MakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP) leader, ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman toured Batticaloa and said that the aim of his visit is to thank the people who voted his party to victory in two elections in his absence and to streamline the administrative ma
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The Tamil MakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP) leader, ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman toured Batticaloa and said that the aim of his visit is to thank the people who voted his party to victory in two elections in his absence and to streamline the administrative matters of his party, Colombo Page reported. Speaking to the media he said that there is no leadership dispute in his party or between him and Pillayan, the present Chief Minister of the province. He further stated that he would even resign from his post if he finds another individual who is more suitable than him for the party leadership. He also expressed his gratitude towards the President and the Defence Secretary for helping his party to progress in democratic stream of politics. He added that his intention is to ensure democratic rights of the Tamil people.
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July - 15 
The troops recovered three hand grenades from the Pansalgodalla area of Trincomalee district.
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The troops recovered three hand grenades from the Pansalgodalla area of Trincomalee district.
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July - 15 
Three soldiers were killed and another injured in an LTTE-triggered IED explosion in the Kadolana area of Jaffna district.
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Three soldiers were killed and another injured in an LTTE-triggered IED explosion in the Kadolana area of Jaffna district.
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July - 15 
Troops killed an LTTE militant in the Ponnar area.
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Troops killed an LTTE militant in the Ponnar area.
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July - 15 
Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district on July 15, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district on July 15, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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July - 15 
While reaffirming its commitment to resuming peace negotiations with the Government, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on July 15 that it would not disarm before such negotiations took place, as had been insisted on by President Mahind
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While reaffirming its commitment to resuming peace negotiations with the Government, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on July 15 that it would not disarm before such negotiations took place, as had been insisted on by President Mahinda Rajapakse, according to South Asian Media Net. The LTTE military spokesperson, RasiahIlanthirayan, said the conditions put forward by the Government were unrealistic, and claimed that it was the Government that had so far hindered the immediate resumption of peace talks. "We have always been ready for talks, and we have even conveyed this to the Norwegians and the international community. But we cannot disarm for the sake of a ceasefire agreement. That is out. If the Government wants talks, they have to take us as we are; since we are not the ones who abrogated the ceasefire agreement with which we had no problem," Ilanthirayan said, adding, the President’s military approach to overcome the LTTE would never succeed as the cadres were "as strong as ever". A day earlier, President Mahinda Rajapakse had said the LTTE were playing for time and, since they were weak, were prepared to go for talks in order to have a respite to regroup and gather strength to fight on.
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July - 16 
12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 23 others wounded during clashes with the troops in the Periyamaraiillupai, Kattikulam, Pandiyankulam, Palamoddai and north of Navvi areas in Vavuniya district on July 16, reports S
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12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 23 others wounded during clashes with the troops in the Periyamaraiillupai, Kattikulam, Pandiyankulam, Palamoddai and north of Navvi areas in Vavuniya district on July 16, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also killed while another sustained injury in the clashes. Troops captured three bunkers at north of Navvi and recovered one Global Positions System.
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July - 16 
28 LTTE cadres were killed and more than 40 others injured by the security forces (SFs) in the Navakkulam, Maruthamadu and Nedunkandal areas in Vavuniya and Eachalarakkai in Mannar.
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28 LTTE cadres were killed and more than 40 others injured by the security forces (SFs) in the Navakkulam, Maruthamadu and Nedunkandal areas in Vavuniya and Eachalarakkai in Mannar.
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July - 16 
40 Sri Lankan refugees landed at different places of Rameswaram Island on July 16, reports The Hindu. This is the highest number to arrive in a single day in recent months. Of them, 11 were rescued by the naval detachment at Rameswaram. Another group
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40 Sri Lankan refugees landed at different places of Rameswaram Island on July 16, reports The Hindu. This is the highest number to arrive in a single day in recent months. Of them, 11 were rescued by the naval detachment at Rameswaram. Another group of 18 landed on Agnitheertham shore. Along with the boat, the refugees reported at the Rameswaram temple station. They were hailing from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-controlled Kilinochchi area. The third group of 11, who landed at Arichamunai in Dhanushkodi, sought asylum at temple station. The refugees were from Mannar, Vavuniya and other areas. After preliminary enquiry, they were sent to the Mandapam camp.
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July - 16 
Five militants were injured when the troops attacked an LTTE bunker north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district.
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Five militants were injured when the troops attacked an LTTE bunker north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district.
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July - 16 
One LTTE cadre was killed in an encounter with the SFs in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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One LTTE cadre was killed in an encounter with the SFs in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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July - 16 
One soldier was killed while 15 were wounded in LTTE attacks in Welioya, Vavuniya and Mannar.
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One soldier was killed while 15 were wounded in LTTE attacks in Welioya, Vavuniya and Mannar.
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July - 16 
Six more soldiers were injured in APM and IED explosions in these areas.
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Six more soldiers were injured in APM and IED explosions in these areas.
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July - 16 
The Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka told Daily News that the capture of Vedithalthivu was a remarkable victory and the troops are now advancing towards Illuppukadavai, the next Sea Tiger base in the Western coast confining Sea Tiger activit
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The Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka told Daily News that the capture of Vedithalthivu was a remarkable victory and the troops are now advancing towards Illuppukadavai, the next Sea Tiger base in the Western coast confining Sea Tiger activities in the Western coast to the Northern most part of the Western coast towards Nachchakuda. At least 20 militants were killed as the Army troops along with the SLAF launched an attack on a convoy of LTTE while it was moving along A-32 Mannar-Pooneryn road on July 15, reports Sri Lanka Army. The fleeing militants left abandoned several damaged vehicles, the report added.
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July - 16 
The SFs also neutralised an LTTE bunker in the Maruthamadu area of Vavuniya district and killed four militants while injuring four others. During clashes between the two sides in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa, the troops ki
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The SFs also neutralised an LTTE bunker in the Maruthamadu area of Vavuniya district and killed four militants while injuring four others. During clashes between the two sides in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa, the troops killed four militants and injured 20 others.
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July - 16 
The Special Task Force personnel recovered eight T-56 weapons, three suicide kits, two suicide kit dummies, one solar panel and 20 video cassettes from the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district.
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The Special Task Force personnel recovered eight T-56 weapons, three suicide kits, two suicide kit dummies, one solar panel and 20 video cassettes from the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 16 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) said that they had destroyed two fleeing LTTE boats off Vidattaltive shores using MI-24 attack helicopters. Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said the two boats fleeing with LTTE cadres aboard were destroyed four kilome
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) said that they had destroyed two fleeing LTTE boats off Vidattaltive shores using MI-24 attack helicopters. Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said the two boats fleeing with LTTE cadres aboard were destroyed four kilometres north of Vedithalthivu. Another Sea Tiger base 40-kilometers north of Vidattaltive identified as Wallaipadu, which had been used by fleeing LTTE cadres to regroup, too had been targeted by the SLAF jets, he added. He also confirmed that over 20 militants had died in the SLAF air raid one kilometre north of Vidattaltive on July 15.
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July - 16 
The troops captured two LTTE camps in the Ampandankulam and north of Navvi areas killing three militants while injuring eight others. The SFs recovered one T-56 weapon and one radio communication set with a charger from Ampandankulam.
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The troops captured two LTTE camps in the Ampandankulam and north of Navvi areas killing three militants while injuring eight others. The SFs recovered one T-56 weapon and one radio communication set with a charger from Ampandankulam.
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July - 16 
The troops on July 16-noon captured the biggest Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] base in the North Western coastal town of Vedithalthivu in Mannar for the first time after the early 1990’s. More than 70 to 80 milita
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The troops on July 16-noon captured the biggest Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] base in the North Western coastal town of Vedithalthivu in Mannar for the first time after the early 1990’s. More than 70 to 80 militants were killed during the past few days, the General Officer Commanding of the 58 Division Brigadier Silva told Daily News, adding, “The LTTE is losing their biggest logistic base and the supplies from Mannar with the capture of Vedithalthivu.” The troops focused the LTTE pockets when capturing Vedithalthivu and targeted the fleeing militants further north of Vedithalthivu towards Illuppukadavai and Vellankulam, the Brigadier added.
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July - 16 
Two LTTE militants, M. D. Mohan and B. Pradeepan, surrendered before the Uppuveli Police station in Trincomalee district.
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Two LTTE militants, M. D. Mohan and B. Pradeepan, surrendered before the Uppuveli Police station in Trincomalee district.
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July - 16 
Two soldiers were wounded by the militants in the area north of Janakapura
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Two soldiers were wounded by the militants in the area north of Janakapura
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July - 17 
19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and at least 40 others injured when the troops attacked the outfit’s bunkers in the Thunukkai, Pandiyankulam, Oddankulam, Pallaimadu, Palaiandankulam, Thiravu, north of Janakapura, Kiri
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19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and at least 40 others injured when the troops attacked the outfit’s bunkers in the Thunukkai, Pandiyankulam, Oddankulam, Pallaimadu, Palaiandankulam, Thiravu, north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Andankulam and Vellankulam areas in Vavuniya district on July 17, Sri Lanka Army reported. While five soldiers were also killed and 10 others injured in improvise explosion devices explosions in these areas, one soldier went missing during the confrontation in Thunukkai. Troops also neutralised at least 11 bunkers, including eight bunkers in the Navvi area, during the operation.
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July - 17 
During another clash in the Welioya area, the security forces (SFs) killed eight militants while injuring 25 others. While 10 SF personnel were wounded in the incident, the SFs also neutralised two LTTE bunkers.
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During another clash in the Welioya area, the security forces (SFs) killed eight militants while injuring 25 others. While 10 SF personnel were wounded in the incident, the SFs also neutralised two LTTE bunkers.
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July - 17 
On July 17, a MI-24 fighter helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base at Illuppukadavai, about 11-km northeast of Vidattaltive in the Mannar district.
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On July 17, a MI-24 fighter helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base at Illuppukadavai, about 11-km northeast of Vidattaltive in the Mannar district.
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July - 17 
The security forces recovered a powerful three-kg heavy claymore mine and two hand grenades from the Valaichchenai Railway Station premises in the Batticaloa district on July 17-night following a tip-off given by a civilian and averted a major bloodb
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The security forces recovered a powerful three-kg heavy claymore mine and two hand grenades from the Valaichchenai Railway Station premises in the Batticaloa district on July 17-night following a tip-off given by a civilian and averted a major bloodbath since a train from Polonnaruwa was expected there a few minutes later. The claymore, two hand grenades, two 9-V batteries and the 120-m long detonator wire had been kept covered, in close proximity to the main entrance of the Railway Station when they were detected by the troops. Similarly, troops in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district recovered one locally made pistol, two Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) rounds, 50 RPG chargers and one hand grenade.
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July - 17 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised one LTTE heavy weapon position, about two-km west of Mullaitivu lagoon. Similarly, the SLAF bombed a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) logistic base about one-km north of the same lagoon. The base was badly d
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised one LTTE heavy weapon position, about two-km west of Mullaitivu lagoon. Similarly, the SLAF bombed a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) logistic base about one-km north of the same lagoon. The base was badly damaged and two Sea Tiger boats which caught fire were completely destroyed, according to the SLAF.
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July - 17 
The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) on July 17 claimed to have "rescued’ an Indian national, who was under LTTE detention for the last five and a half years, while he was fleeing to India on a boat. The SLN said the Indian national had come to Sri Lanka in 200
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The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) on July 17 claimed to have "rescued’ an Indian national, who was under LTTE detention for the last five and a half years, while he was fleeing to India on a boat. The SLN said the Indian national had come to Sri Lanka in 2003 with three other Indians on valid visas and travelled to Kilinochchi to visit relatives. However, they were reportedly ‘arrested’ by the LTTE.
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July - 17 
The TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP) leader ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman has said that the members of his group no longer need to carry arms as they are totally satisfied with the security given to them by the Government. In an interview to Daily Ne
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The TamileelaMakkalViduthalaiPulikal (TMVP) leader ‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman has said that the members of his group no longer need to carry arms as they are totally satisfied with the security given to them by the Government. In an interview to Daily News on July 17, Karuna said that he has already discussed with the defence authorities to bring his qualified and willing cadres to the SFs, Police and Home Guards. "We have already started that process of recruiting our cadres to the Security Forces and the Police from the Trincomalee district," he added. "Now we have entered into mainstream politics and there is no need to have arms. I have instructed the cadres, who are not willing to join the Security Forces and the Police to reunite with their families", Karuna further added.
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July - 17 
The troops neutralised six LTTE bunkers ahead of the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in Jaffna district killing one militant while injuring another.
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The troops neutralised six LTTE bunkers ahead of the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in Jaffna district killing one militant while injuring another.
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July - 17 
Three LTTE cadres and two soldiers were killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides at the Vidattaltive jetty in Mannar district. While six soldiers sustained injuries, the SFs recovered two trucks, one canter and a motor bike.
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Three LTTE cadres and two soldiers were killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides at the Vidattaltive jetty in Mannar district. While six soldiers sustained injuries, the SFs recovered two trucks, one canter and a motor bike.
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July - 17 
Troops recovered the dead body of the soldier who went missing after confrontations with the militants in the Thunukkai area of Vavuniya district on July 17.
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Troops recovered the dead body of the soldier who went missing after confrontations with the militants in the Thunukkai area of Vavuniya district on July 17.
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July - 18 
Government defence spokesman Minister KeheliyaRambukwella has said that the next target of the SFs is to liberate Kilinochchi from LTTE clutches. Pointing out that the LTTE is now confined to Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and a small stretch of land in Vav
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Government defence spokesman Minister KeheliyaRambukwella has said that the next target of the SFs is to liberate Kilinochchi from LTTE clutches. Pointing out that the LTTE is now confined to Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and a small stretch of land in Vavuniya, the defence spokesman said, "The Security Forces engaged in operations in the North are on a high morale following the recent victories, whereas the LTTE has been defeated continuously. There were people who once claimed that we cannot liberate the East or Mavil Aru, and must therefore share the water with the LTTE. We would like to tell them that the time of sharing things with the LTTE is now over." he said.
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July - 18 
Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 12 others injured by the security forces (SFs) during confrontations in the areas north of Navvi, Palamoddai and Pandiyankulam in Vavuniya district on July 18, Sri Lanka Army repo
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Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 12 others injured by the security forces (SFs) during confrontations in the areas north of Navvi, Palamoddai and Pandiyankulam in Vavuniya district on July 18, Sri Lanka Army reported. Five soldiers also sustained injuries in these confrontations. One more soldier received injuries in an anti personnel mine explosion in the Pandiyankulam area.
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July - 18 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had now lost nearly two thirds of its manpower and land area to the security forces (SFs), Army Commander Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka said on July 18, reports Daily News. He quoting intelligence sources said th
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had now lost nearly two thirds of its manpower and land area to the security forces (SFs), Army Commander Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka said on July 18, reports Daily News. He quoting intelligence sources said the SFs had now totally liberated the East and a small land area in two Northern Districts remained to be liberated from the LTTE at present. Fonseka said the LTTE cadres restricted to a small area in the two Northern districts were fighting with the advancing SFs using nearly 200,000 innocent Tamils as a human shield. He also said that the LTTE, which has been severely weakened was now engaged in recruiting innocent children and Tamil elders to its ranks.
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July - 19 
Eight LTTE militants were killed in an encounter with the troops in the Karawaddivembu and Murunkaiyadippudi areas of the Vavuniya district on July 19, Sri Lanka Army reports. Two soldiers were also injured in mortar fire by the LTTE in these areas.
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Eight LTTE militants were killed in an encounter with the troops in the Karawaddivembu and Murunkaiyadippudi areas of the Vavuniya district on July 19, Sri Lanka Army reports. Two soldiers were also injured in mortar fire by the LTTE in these areas.
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July - 19 
Seven more LTTE militants were killed and at least 27 others injured by the SFs during separate confrontations in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa. Four soldiers also sustained injuries in action.
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Seven more LTTE militants were killed and at least 27 others injured by the SFs during separate confrontations in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa. Four soldiers also sustained injuries in action.
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July - 19 
The SFs recovered seven claymore mines with stands, two anti personnel mines, one binocular, sixty ammunition, three roles of claymore wire about three-metre, 50-m of flexible wire, three-metre of detonator cords, four cyanide capsules, three camoufl
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The SFs recovered seven claymore mines with stands, two anti personnel mines, one binocular, sixty ammunition, three roles of claymore wire about three-metre, 50-m of flexible wire, three-metre of detonator cords, four cyanide capsules, three camouflage caps, wire cutters, 11 pen torch batteries and some medical items from Akkarayanaweli area north of Tennamaramvady in Trincomalee district.
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July - 19 
The troops eliminated three LTTE militants in the areas ahead of the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in Jaffna district.
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The troops eliminated three LTTE militants in the areas ahead of the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in Jaffna district.
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July - 19 
Three soldiers received injuries in LTTE-triggered improvised explosive explosions and small arms fire in the areas of Kaddalvayal and Kurukkandai in Mannar district.
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Three soldiers received injuries in LTTE-triggered improvised explosive explosions and small arms fire in the areas of Kaddalvayal and Kurukkandai in Mannar district.
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July - 20 
14 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and five others injured by the security forces (SFs) as clashes erupted between the two sides in the areas north of Omanthe, Vedamakilam, Pungantalvamadu, Parappukkal, north of Navvi an
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14 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and five others injured by the security forces (SFs) as clashes erupted between the two sides in the areas north of Omanthe, Vedamakilam, Pungantalvamadu, Parappukkal, north of Navvi and Palamoddai in Vavuniya district on July 20, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 20 
One soldier was killed and two others wounded in mortar fire by the LTTE in the Mutatiyankamam, Koddadival and Illuppukadavai areas of Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed and two others wounded in mortar fire by the LTTE in the Mutatiyankamam, Koddadival and Illuppukadavai areas of Mannar district.
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July - 20 
The Sri Lanka Navy and the Air Force in a joint operation destroyed six Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats and damaged two others which were operating in the sea off Nachchakuda in the North of Illuppukadavai. According to reports, with the fall
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The Sri Lanka Navy and the Air Force in a joint operation destroyed six Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats and damaged two others which were operating in the sea off Nachchakuda in the North of Illuppukadavai. According to reports, with the fall of Vedithalthivu and Illuppukadavai the LTTE had shifted their Sea Tiger activities further north on the North Western coast making Nachchakuda as their centre.
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July - 20 
The troops killed five militants and injured more than 10 others during clashes in the areas north of Andankulam, north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa. One bunker was also neutralised by the troops in north Kiriibbanwewa.
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The troops killed five militants and injured more than 10 others during clashes in the areas north of Andankulam, north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa. One bunker was also neutralised by the troops in north Kiriibbanwewa.
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July - 20 
Three more militants were killed when the security forces neutralised another LTTE bunker in the area north of Navvi.
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Three more militants were killed when the security forces neutralised another LTTE bunker in the area north of Navvi.
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July - 20 
Troops on July 20 captured the biggest Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) base at Illuppukadavai, 10-kilometres north of Vedithalthivu, in the Mannar district. At least 15 militants were reportedly killed during the clashes that continued for th
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Troops on July 20 captured the biggest Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) base at Illuppukadavai, 10-kilometres north of Vedithalthivu, in the Mannar district. At least 15 militants were reportedly killed during the clashes that continued for the past two days. "One soldier was killed and two injured on Saturday," military spokesman Brigadier Nanayakkara told Daily News, adding, "Troops have advanced a further two kilometres north of Illuppukadavai after consolidating their positions there by Sunday afternoon and are engaged in search and clear operations in Illuppukadavai." The Illuppukadavai base could accommodate more than 200 cadres.
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July - 20 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-triggered anti personnel mine (APM) explosion and mortar fire in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. Similarly, two soldiers sustained injuries in explosions while they were engaged in removing LTTE laid APM
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-triggered anti personnel mine (APM) explosion and mortar fire in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. Similarly, two soldiers sustained injuries in explosions while they were engaged in removing LTTE laid APMs and improvised explosive devices in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa.
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July - 21 
At least 24 militants were killed and 15 others injured as the troops launched an attack on LTTE camps in the Murunkaiyadippudi area of Mannar district on July 21. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered six dead bodies of the milit
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At least 24 militants were killed and 15 others injured as the troops launched an attack on LTTE camps in the Murunkaiyadippudi area of Mannar district on July 21. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered six dead bodies of the militants, including two female cadres, along with four T-56 assault rifles, one 81 weapon, four hand grenades and one I com radio set. Four soldiers sustained injuries during the clashes.
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July - 21 
Balasingham Nadesan, chief of the political wing, has said that peace talks with the Sri Lanka Government are impossible. In an e-mail interview from Kilinochchi, Nadesan told Associated Press on July 21, "It is impossible to hold peace talks when on
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Balasingham Nadesan, chief of the political wing, has said that peace talks with the Sri Lanka Government are impossible. In an e-mail interview from Kilinochchi, Nadesan told Associated Press on July 21, "It is impossible to hold peace talks when one party, the Government of Sri Lanka, is undertaking large-scale military offensives." Pointing out that the outfit does not consider the military attacks a threat, he added, "We have always used many different tactics and strategies to deal with such offensives. We have repeatedly demonstrated our ability to convert the Sri Lankan Government offensives into our favor… Our forces will undertake any military actions that are needed to evict the occupying Sri Lankan armed forces from our homeland."
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July - 21 
During another clash between the two sides in the Iluppakadaweli area of Mannar district, the troops killed 13 LTTE militants.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Iluppakadaweli area of Mannar district, the troops killed 13 LTTE militants.
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July - 21 
Five more LTTE militants were killed and 18 others injured by the troops in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa. Four soldiers sustained injuries in the clashes and explosions of anti-personnel mines (APMs) and improvised explosi
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Five more LTTE militants were killed and 18 others injured by the troops in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa. Four soldiers sustained injuries in the clashes and explosions of anti-personnel mines (APMs) and improvised explosive devices in these areas.
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July - 21 
Five soldiers were injured in an LTTE attack in the Karawaddivembu area.
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Five soldiers were injured in an LTTE attack in the Karawaddivembu area.
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July - 21 
One more militant was killed and four others wounded as the SFs captured five bunkers, eight trench lines and one camp of the LTTE in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa. Troops later recovered 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one FM radio and 12 ration pa
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One more militant was killed and four others wounded as the SFs captured five bunkers, eight trench lines and one camp of the LTTE in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa. Troops later recovered 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one FM radio and 12 ration packets from the area.
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July - 21 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on July 21 announced that they would observe a unilateral cease-fire during the period of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit from July 26 to August 4, reports Tamil Net. The
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on July 21 announced that they would observe a unilateral cease-fire during the period of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit from July 26 to August 4, reports Tamil Net. The outfit’s political wing said in a press statement issued from Wanni that, “As a sign of this goodwill, our movement is glad to inform that it will observe a unilateral cease-fire that is devoid of military actions during the period of the SAARC conference from 26th July to 4th August and give our cooperation for the success of the conference. At the same time if the occupying Sinhala forces, disrespecting our goodwill gesture of our people and our nation, carry out any offensives, our movement will be forced to take defensive actions.”
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July - 21 
The SFs captured five LTTE trench lines in the area north of Navvi in Vavuniya district killing five militants and injuring three others. Similarly, the troops attacked two bunkers of the outfit in the same area and killed three militants and injurin
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The SFs captured five LTTE trench lines in the area north of Navvi in Vavuniya district killing five militants and injuring three others. Similarly, the troops attacked two bunkers of the outfit in the same area and killed three militants and injuring five others. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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July - 21 
Three soldiers sustained injuries in APM explosions in the Uttimodai and Pandiyankulam areas. One more soldier was wounded when the LTTE militants fired a mortar at the Forward Defence Line in the Kodikamam area of Jaffna district.
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Three soldiers sustained injuries in APM explosions in the Uttimodai and Pandiyankulam areas. One more soldier was wounded when the LTTE militants fired a mortar at the Forward Defence Line in the Kodikamam area of Jaffna district.
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July - 22 
12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and about 30 others injured as the security forces (SFs) launched an attack on the outfit’s Murunkaiyadippudi camp in Mannar district on July 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five LTTE bunke
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12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and about 30 others injured as the security forces (SFs) launched an attack on the outfit’s Murunkaiyadippudi camp in Mannar district on July 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five LTTE bunkers in the area were neutralised by the troops who later recovered the dead bodies of four militants, including two female cadres, along with one T-56 weapon, one T-81 weapon and some stocks of food and clothes. In a separate clash in the same area, three soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE fire. One more soldier was injured in an anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion in the same area.
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July - 22 
At least 22 Black Tigers [cadres of the suicide wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] were killed when the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets carried out an air attack in the Mullaitivu area targeting an LTTE training centre in th
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At least 22 Black Tigers [cadres of the suicide wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] were killed when the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets carried out an air attack in the Mullaitivu area targeting an LTTE training centre in the Udayarkattikkulam area East of Iranamadu on July 22. The SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara told Daily News, "Air Force intelligence confirmed that 22 Black Tigers were killed in the air raid and a group of Black Tigers were engaged in a rehearsal at the time of the air attack." Udayarkattikkulam area is considered as a nerve centre of the outfit in the Mullaitivu district and had been used for special training for its leaders.
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July - 22 
During separate clashes between the two sides in the Kalawilan, Cheddapiddikulam and Pandiyankulam areas in Mannar and Palamoddai, Madam and north of Navvi in Vavuniya the security forces (SFs) killed 10 LTTE militants and injured three others. One s
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During separate clashes between the two sides in the Kalawilan, Cheddapiddikulam and Pandiyankulam areas in Mannar and Palamoddai, Madam and north of Navvi in Vavuniya the security forces (SFs) killed 10 LTTE militants and injured three others. One soldier was also killed and five others were wounded in these clashes.
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July - 22 
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama told Parliament on July 22 that the Government would not enter into any agreement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) although they have declared a unilateral cease-fire during the period of the South
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Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama told Parliament on July 22 that the Government would not enter into any agreement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) although they have declared a unilateral cease-fire during the period of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit, according to Daily News. The Minister said the Government will continue with the measures taken against the LTTE so far. He also said that the Government would never discuss in this regard with the LTTE and would not accept the truce agreements declared by the LTTE. The Hindu reported that the Government’s chief negotiator, Nimal Siripal Silva, as saying that the Government was not ready for a cease-fire as it would provide "oxygen" to the LTTE, which has been cornered by the military. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Secretary, Palitha Kohona, in response to the offer said, "We would like to see a firm commitment on the part of the LTTE for a settlement of this conflict and a similar commitment to a demobilization process. We have experienced the LTTE’s cease fire offers earlier, which were used to regroup and rearm, creating greater havoc than before," adds Colombo Page.
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July - 22 
One soldier was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion in the Sarasalai area of Jaffna district.
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One soldier was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion in the Sarasalai area of Jaffna district.
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July - 22 
The naval troops on surveillance in the seas off Nayaru in Mullaitivu after spotting several Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats opened fire on them destroying one of them and damaging at least two others.
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The naval troops on surveillance in the seas off Nayaru in Mullaitivu after spotting several Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats opened fire on them destroying one of them and damaging at least two others.
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July - 22 
The SFs confronted a group of LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa killing two militants and injuring 10 others. In a separate incident, the troops captured an LTTE bunker in the same area after an encounter in w
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The SFs confronted a group of LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa killing two militants and injuring 10 others. In a separate incident, the troops captured an LTTE bunker in the same area after an encounter in which four LTTE militants were injured.
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July - 22 
The SFs recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines and 30 rounds of ammunition from the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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The SFs recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines and 30 rounds of ammunition from the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 22 
The troops also attacked an LTTE bunker in the areas north of Navvi and killed two militants and injured two others.
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The troops also attacked an LTTE bunker in the areas north of Navvi and killed two militants and injured two others.
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July - 22 
The troops attacked one LTTE bunker complex in the Palamoddai area and killed four militants and injured four others and also recovered 370 rounds of T– 56 ammunition from the area.
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The troops attacked one LTTE bunker complex in the Palamoddai area and killed four militants and injured four others and also recovered 370 rounds of T– 56 ammunition from the area.
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July - 22 
The troops clashed with another group of LTTE cadres in the same area injuring three of them and recovered one hand grenade, eight LTTE camouflage uniforms, four LTTE black uniforms, two boot pairs, one torch and four tins of food.
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The troops clashed with another group of LTTE cadres in the same area injuring three of them and recovered one hand grenade, eight LTTE camouflage uniforms, four LTTE black uniforms, two boot pairs, one torch and four tins of food.
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July - 22 
Three more LTTE militants were killed by the SFs during an encounter in the Kiriibbanwewa area.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed by the SFs during an encounter in the Kiriibbanwewa area.
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July - 23 
23 LTTE militants were killed and 21 others injured during clashes with the troops in the Eelamaruttankulam, Pungntharumadu and Nauvi areas of Mannar district and north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district on July 23, reported SLA
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23 LTTE militants were killed and 21 others injured during clashes with the troops in the Eelamaruttankulam, Pungntharumadu and Nauvi areas of Mannar district and north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district on July 23, reported SLA. At least eight of them died when the troops attacked the outfit’s bunkers in the Nauvi and Kiriibbanwewa areas. While four soldiers were also killed during the clashes in Nauvi and south of Kalvilan, 10 others were reported injured in these clashes.
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July - 23 
During another clash, the SFs killed five LTTE cadres and injured six others in the Palamoddai area. Two soldiers were wounded in the incident. Elsewhere, two militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the area north of Navvi.
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During another clash, the SFs killed five LTTE cadres and injured six others in the Palamoddai area. Two soldiers were wounded in the incident. Elsewhere, two militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the area north of Navvi.
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July - 23 
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama during a meeting with his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith on the sidelines of the 15th ASEAN Regional Forum in Singapore on July 23 expressed serious concern over the activities of the LTTE and its front orga
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Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama during a meeting with his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith on the sidelines of the 15th ASEAN Regional Forum in Singapore on July 23 expressed serious concern over the activities of the LTTE and its front organizations in the Sri Lankan Diaspora in Australia, according to Daily News. Citing the ongoing criminal prosecution against three Australians of Sri Lankan origin on charges relating to raising funds for terrorism as well as the recent arrest of another Australian in Melbourne, at the request of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, as significant steps by Australia to support the global fight against terrorism, Bogollagama urged the Australia to proscribe the LTTE as a terrorist organisation.
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July - 23 
On July 23, Police in the Kalutara district arrested a six member gang of robbers and seized a van from them while they were proceeding to the North to sell it to a businessman having LTTE links, reports Daily News. Police said the van was robbed on
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On July 23, Police in the Kalutara district arrested a six member gang of robbers and seized a van from them while they were proceeding to the North to sell it to a businessman having LTTE links, reports Daily News. Police said the van was robbed on July 22-night at Embilipitiya in the adjoining Ratnapura district.
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July - 23 
One militant was injured in clashes with the SFs in the Navathkulama area of the same district.
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One militant was injured in clashes with the SFs in the Navathkulama area of the same district.
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July - 23 
One soldier was killed during clashes in the areas east of Pampeddi in the Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed during clashes in the areas east of Pampeddi in the Mannar district.
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July - 23 
Police also arrested a suspected female LTTE suicide bomber in the Horana area of the same district on July 23-moring, Colombo Page reported. The 34-year-old suspect, a resident of Kilinochchi, was arrested in the vicinity of a garment factory at Moo
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Police also arrested a suspected female LTTE suicide bomber in the Horana area of the same district on July 23-moring, Colombo Page reported. The 34-year-old suspect, a resident of Kilinochchi, was arrested in the vicinity of a garment factory at Moonagama.
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July - 23 
The troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and killed seven of them and injured 22 others. Two T-56 weapons, 59 rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade were recovered
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The troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and killed seven of them and injured 22 others. Two T-56 weapons, 59 rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade were recovered by the troops from the area north of Janakapura.
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July - 23 
The troops neutralised one LTTE bunker in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed two militants. Two soldiers were injured in an APM explosion in the same area.
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The troops neutralised one LTTE bunker in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed two militants. Two soldiers were injured in an APM explosion in the same area.
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July - 23 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-triggered APM explosions and mortar fire in the Palamoddai and Mundipurippu areas of the Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-triggered APM explosions and mortar fire in the Palamoddai and Mundipurippu areas of the Vavuniya district.
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July - 24 
A civilian who was shot at and injured by an unidentified assailant succumbed to his injuries later.
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A civilian who was shot at and injured by an unidentified assailant succumbed to his injuries later.
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July - 24 
A vertical dam is being constructed around what is thought to be LTTE chief’s Velupillai Prabhakaran’s bunker in Wanni in order to construct a deep underground railway tunnel, as an escape plan in the event the SFs capture Kilinochchi, intelligence s
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A vertical dam is being constructed around what is thought to be LTTE chief’s Velupillai Prabhakaran’s bunker in Wanni in order to construct a deep underground railway tunnel, as an escape plan in the event the SFs capture Kilinochchi, intelligence sources told Daily Mirror.
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July - 24 
An LTTE camp was shelled by the SLAF jets in the area, about 2.5-km east of Thunukkai in the Mannar district.
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An LTTE camp was shelled by the SLAF jets in the area, about 2.5-km east of Thunukkai in the Mannar district.
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July - 24 
Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) fast boats attacked a fleet of 10 LTTE boats in the coastal waters off Chilawatta, two nautical miles south of Mullaitivu. SLN sources said that three LTTE boats were destroyed in the incident.
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Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) fast boats attacked a fleet of 10 LTTE boats in the coastal waters off Chilawatta, two nautical miles south of Mullaitivu. SLN sources said that three LTTE boats were destroyed in the incident.
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July - 24 
Four soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-laid anti-personnel mine explosions in the Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Karawaddivembu, Mannar and Puthukulam areas.
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Four soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-laid anti-personnel mine explosions in the Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Karawaddivembu, Mannar and Puthukulam areas.
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July - 24 
Information and Media Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa said on July 24 there is no truth in allegations that the Government has stopped air raids on the LTTE facilities, reports Daily News. Further, the Minister of Enterprise Development and Invest
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Information and Media Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa said on July 24 there is no truth in allegations that the Government has stopped air raids on the LTTE facilities, reports Daily News. Further, the Minister of Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion, Sarath Amunugama, reiterated in Parliament that the Government has no intention of coming to a truce with the LTTE, adds Colombo Page.
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July - 24 
Police recovered the dead body of a girl at Pulanchimunai in the Batticaloa district. Similarly, another dead body was recovered by the Police from Koviladdy area. One more dead body was recovered from Kopay in the Jaffna district.
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Police recovered the dead body of a girl at Pulanchimunai in the Batticaloa district. Similarly, another dead body was recovered by the Police from Koviladdy area. One more dead body was recovered from Kopay in the Jaffna district.
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July - 24 
The SFs attacked an LTTE bunker in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and killed three militants.
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The SFs attacked an LTTE bunker in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and killed three militants.
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July - 24 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised an LTTE Recruit Training Camp, about four-km north of Mudyankattu tank in the north of Oddusudan in Mullaitivu district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised an LTTE Recruit Training Camp, about four-km north of Mudyankattu tank in the north of Oddusudan in Mullaitivu district.
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July - 24 
The troops advancing towards the Mullaitivu district captured the Vavunikkulam tank killing at least 25 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants while injuring several others on July 24-morning, Daily News reported. The Vavunikkulam area is
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The troops advancing towards the Mullaitivu district captured the Vavunikkulam tank killing at least 25 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants while injuring several others on July 24-morning, Daily News reported. The Vavunikkulam area is located three-km south of Mallavi Town in the Mullaitivu district. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, "A fierce fight erupted when troops launched an attack towards the LTTE defence lines early in the morning. Troops confronting the Tigers’ resistance advanced towards the LTTE front lines and captured the Vavunikkulam Tank." The security forces (SFs) also recovered seven dead bodies of the militants along with a 120-mm weapon (artillery mortar), two 81-mm mortars, forty-eight 120-mm rounds, seventy-four 81mm ammunition rounds, four ICOM sets, two motorbikes, one T-81 weapon, five T-56 weapons, one binocular, two tractors and many other explosive devices, adds Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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July - 25 
At least 13 LTTE militants were killed and more than 42 others injured during separate encounters with the troops in the Pandiyankulam, Navakkulam, Navvi, north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas in the Vavuniya district on July 24. Three soldiers
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At least 13 LTTE militants were killed and more than 42 others injured during separate encounters with the troops in the Pandiyankulam, Navakkulam, Navvi, north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas in the Vavuniya district on July 24. Three soldiers were killed while 13 others sustained injuries during these encounters.
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July - 25 
At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 10 others injured during separate clashes with the troops in the Pandiyankalli, north of Oddankulam, Palamoddai and Navvi areas of Vavuniya district on July 25, reports Sri
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At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 10 others injured during separate clashes with the troops in the Pandiyankalli, north of Oddankulam, Palamoddai and Navvi areas of Vavuniya district on July 25, reports Sri Lanka Army. Eight soldiers were also reported killed while 10 others received injured during these confrontations. Troops alter recovered the dead body one militant along with T-56 assault rifle and five ration packets.
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July - 25 
SFs in the Ariyamankerni area of Batticaloa district unearthed a five-kg heavy claymore mine.
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SFs in the Ariyamankerni area of Batticaloa district unearthed a five-kg heavy claymore mine.
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July - 25 
The Government is firmly committed to a political solution, while it is convinced that military action is necessary to implement an equitable political solution, the Export Development and International Trade Minister Professor G.L. Peiris said on Ju
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The Government is firmly committed to a political solution, while it is convinced that military action is necessary to implement an equitable political solution, the Export Development and International Trade Minister Professor G.L. Peiris said on July 25, according to Daily News. The challenge is to strike the right balance between the political and military elements in an overall strategy, the Minister added.
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July - 25 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE mortar point near Thunukkai in the Mannar district on July 25.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE mortar point near Thunukkai in the Mannar district on July 25.
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July - 25 
The troops on July 25 repulsed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) counter-attack on the Vavunikkulam tank bund south of Malawi in the Mullaitivu district which the security forces (SFs) had captured a day earlier, reports Daily News. "So far t
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The troops on July 25 repulsed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) counter-attack on the Vavunikkulam tank bund south of Malawi in the Mullaitivu district which the security forces (SFs) had captured a day earlier, reports Daily News. "So far the troops have collected 36 Tiger bodies in the Vavunikkulam area killing more than 55 of them during the battle to capture Vavunikkulam tank bund and the subsequent attack to repulse the counter attack by the LTTE to regain control of the area," Brigadier Nanayakkara said. Eight senior LTTE cadres, identified as ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ Pallavan, ‘Major’ Ambumani, Selvakannan, Sellappu, Muhi, Illambu, Sudar and Jenathan, who were at the commanding level of the 'Charles Anthony' brigade in Mannar sector were among the slain militants, adds Sri Lanka Army reports. As reported earlier, 25 militants were killed when the troops captured Vavunikkulam tank on July 24.
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July - 25 
The visiting European Parliament delegation leader Robert Evans said that the LTTE should disarm and come to the negotiations table for a peaceful solution as terrorism has no place or legacy anywhere in the world. Addressing the media in Colombo, Ev
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The visiting European Parliament delegation leader Robert Evans said that the LTTE should disarm and come to the negotiations table for a peaceful solution as terrorism has no place or legacy anywhere in the world. Addressing the media in Colombo, Evans said the LTTE should agree to a long-term truce.
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July - 25 
Three soldiers were injured in LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mines (APM) explosions and mortar fire in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and Pampeddi area in Mannar district.
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Three soldiers were injured in LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mines (APM) explosions and mortar fire in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and Pampeddi area in Mannar district.
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July - 25 
Troops neutralised 15 LTTE bunkers in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and captured 3200 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 338 APMs, one radio set, one helmet, one boot pair, four LTTE uniforms, four torches and several other items.
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Troops neutralised 15 LTTE bunkers in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and captured 3200 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 338 APMs, one radio set, one helmet, one boot pair, four LTTE uniforms, four torches and several other items.
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July - 26 
Eight more militants were killed and 10 others injured by the security forces (SFs) when clashes erupted between the two sides in the area north of Janakapura. One soldier was also injured in the confrontation.
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Eight more militants were killed and 10 others injured by the security forces (SFs) when clashes erupted between the two sides in the area north of Janakapura. One soldier was also injured in the confrontation.
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July - 26 
President Mahinda Rajapakse said on July 26 that the day on which the oppressed masses of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu could enjoy the same freedom and the liberty enjoyed by the Eastern polity was not too far away, Daily News reported. Speaking at a p
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President Mahinda Rajapakse said on July 26 that the day on which the oppressed masses of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu could enjoy the same freedom and the liberty enjoyed by the Eastern polity was not too far away, Daily News reported. Speaking at a public rally in Anuradhapura, he also rejected the cease-fire proclaimed unilaterally by the LTTE recently to mark the SAARC summit in Colombo.
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July - 26 
The SFs eliminated an LTTE cadre in the area ahead of the Muhamalai FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in Jaffna district.
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The SFs eliminated an LTTE cadre in the area ahead of the Muhamalai FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in Jaffna district.
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July - 26 
The troops killed six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants during clashes in the Navathkulama and Navvi areas of the Vavuniya district on July 26, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The troops killed six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants during clashes in the Navathkulama and Navvi areas of the Vavuniya district on July 26, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 27 
Colombo Page reports that Sri Lanka defence officials said on July 27 that the LTTE had obtained "a large number of vehicles" belonging to the Norwegian Peoples Aid (NPA), an international non-governmental organization operating in the North. The veh
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Colombo Page reports that Sri Lanka defence officials said on July 27 that the LTTE had obtained "a large number of vehicles" belonging to the Norwegian Peoples Aid (NPA), an international non-governmental organization operating in the North. The vehicles, including few earth moving vehicles, trucks, jeeps, tractors, and motorbikes, were being used for bunker construction, transporting of LTTE leaders etc. NPA is one of Norway's largest non-governmental organisations, involved in more than 400 projects in 30 countries.
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July - 27 
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse told Sunday Island that the LTTE is in disarray. He asserted that they (LTTE) are falling apart like a pack of cards and fleeing for safety leaving behind heavy guns and artillery as never seen before.
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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse told Sunday Island that the LTTE is in disarray. He asserted that they (LTTE) are falling apart like a pack of cards and fleeing for safety leaving behind heavy guns and artillery as never seen before.
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July - 27 
Security forces (SFs) captured the Sugandan base, part of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) One-Four base complex in the Mullaitivu jungle, on July 27-afternoon. "Facing a heavy attack by the Security Forces advancing towards the Northern
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Security forces (SFs) captured the Sugandan base, part of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) One-Four base complex in the Mullaitivu jungle, on July 27-afternoon. "Facing a heavy attack by the Security Forces advancing towards the Northern front the LTTE had abandoned the Sugandan base and fled from the area before troops reached the area," military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News. The Sugandan satellite base was a small base which was being used by the LTTE cadres for communications, he added.
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July - 27 
The SFs during search operations conducted in the areas of Pandiyankalli, Navathkulama, Neentavil, Pandiyankulam and Vavunikkulam in Vavuniya recovered five T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 373 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 58 rounds of 12.7-mm ammuni
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The SFs during search operations conducted in the areas of Pandiyankalli, Navathkulama, Neentavil, Pandiyankulam and Vavunikkulam in Vavuniya recovered five T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 373 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 58 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 49 hand grenades, one Rocket Propeller Gun, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun link, one 9-mm pistol, 201 IEDs, one compass, two radio sets, fourteen detonators, one flack jacket, one helmet, one motorbike and 34 maps. The dead body of an LTTE militant was also found by the troops in the Vavunikkulam area.
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July - 27 
The Tamil Democratic National Alliance (TDNA) delegation led by the Tamil United Liberation Front Leader Veerasingham Anandasangaree told the visiting European Union delegation that the current military operations by the SFs in the Wanni have weakene
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The Tamil Democratic National Alliance (TDNA) delegation led by the Tamil United Liberation Front Leader Veerasingham Anandasangaree told the visiting European Union delegation that the current military operations by the SFs in the Wanni have weakened the LTTE terribly and reports from Kilinochchi indicate that the outfit is in complete disarray as they are unable to face the advancing troops, Sunday Observer reports. The TDNA confirmed that the SFs were gaining control in the LTTE’s last bastion Wanni and the outfit was heading towards its `Waterloo’, when the European Union Parliamentarians met the TDNA members in Colombo on Friday.
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July - 27 
Three more LTTE cadres were killed by the security forces in the Muhamalai and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district.
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Three more LTTE cadres were killed by the security forces in the Muhamalai and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district.
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July - 27 
Troops also recovered 15 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district. 1130 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 163 APMs, 185 APM fuses, ten 81-mm mortar rounds and one 120-mm mortar round were recovered from Kirimichchiya and
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Troops also recovered 15 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district. 1130 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 163 APMs, 185 APM fuses, ten 81-mm mortar rounds and one 120-mm mortar round were recovered from Kirimichchiya and Vakarai areas. A day earlier, troops recovered one T-56 assault rifle, two T-56 magazines and 60 T-56 rounds of ammunition. On the same day, the Special Task Force personnel recovered two hand grenades, 46 T-56 rounds of ammunition and two T-56 magazines from the Porativu area.
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July - 27 
Troops confronted several group of LTTE militants in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and north of Janakapura and killed three of them and injured 10 others. Five soldiers were injured in explosions of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and mortar f
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Troops confronted several group of LTTE militants in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and north of Janakapura and killed three of them and injured 10 others. Five soldiers were injured in explosions of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and mortar fire.
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July - 27 
Two soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar fire attack in the Pallaimadu area of Mannar district.
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Two soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar fire attack in the Pallaimadu area of Mannar district.
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July - 28 
Five soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Pampeddi and Kurunchivillu areas of Mannar district were wounded in explosion of IEDs and APMs.
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Five soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Pampeddi and Kurunchivillu areas of Mannar district were wounded in explosion of IEDs and APMs.
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July - 28 
Four LTTE militants were killed and 13 others sustained injuries when clashes erupted between the two sides in the Ranabapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Ethawatunuwewa areas. Two soldiers were killed in mortar fire by the LTTE while five others were wounded
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Four LTTE militants were killed and 13 others sustained injuries when clashes erupted between the two sides in the Ranabapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Ethawatunuwewa areas. Two soldiers were killed in mortar fire by the LTTE while five others were wounded in explosions of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and anti-personnel mines (APMs) in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa.
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July - 28 
Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and three soldiers were killed while more than 25 other militants and six soldiers were injured as clashes erupted between the two sides in the areas north of Janakapura, north of Kokkuthuduvai a
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Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and three soldiers were killed while more than 25 other militants and six soldiers were injured as clashes erupted between the two sides in the areas north of Janakapura, north of Kokkuthuduvai and north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district on July 28, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 28 
One soldier was killed during clashes with the LTTE militants in the Malawi area of Mullaitivu district.
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One soldier was killed during clashes with the LTTE militants in the Malawi area of Mullaitivu district.
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July - 28 
Seven LTTE militants were killed in three separate encounters with the troops in the areas north of Navvi, Parappukkal and Kattikulam in Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in these clashes.
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Seven LTTE militants were killed in three separate encounters with the troops in the areas north of Navvi, Parappukkal and Kattikulam in Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in these clashes.
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July - 28 
The troops attacked two LTTE bunkers in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and killed five militants and injured seven others.
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The troops attacked two LTTE bunkers in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and killed five militants and injured seven others.
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July - 28 
The troops neutralised two LTTE bunkers in the Palamoddai area killing two more cadres and injuring two others.
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The troops neutralised two LTTE bunkers in the Palamoddai area killing two more cadres and injuring two others.
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July - 29 
12 LTTE militants were killed and five others injured by the security forces (SFs) during clashes at Adampan Kulam and Iluppakadaweli in the Mannar district. One soldier was injured in these clashes.
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12 LTTE militants were killed and five others injured by the security forces (SFs) during clashes at Adampan Kulam and Iluppakadaweli in the Mannar district. One soldier was injured in these clashes.
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July - 29 
Daily News reports that, in the wake of the intensified military operations and Government forces’ taking control of virtually the entire Mannar district, over a hundred thousand people have evacuated their homes and moved to the heartland of LTTE-co
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Daily News reports that, in the wake of the intensified military operations and Government forces’ taking control of virtually the entire Mannar district, over a hundred thousand people have evacuated their homes and moved to the heartland of LTTE-controlled Kilinochchi district as displaced refugees, said Tamil media and education ministry sources, adding that about 55 schools in the Wanni region have been closed to accommodate the families. People in Mannar-Kilinochchi and Mannar-Mullaitivu borders are also evacuating their homes and moving as displaced refuges, the sources added. 35 schools in the Mannar Madhu zone and 20 schools in both the Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi districts have been closed.
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July - 29 
On July 29, LTTE cadres hiding in the Pooneryn area of Jaffna district opened artillery fire on the SF’s at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Lines), injuring two soldiers.
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On July 29, LTTE cadres hiding in the Pooneryn area of Jaffna district opened artillery fire on the SF’s at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Lines), injuring two soldiers.
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July - 29 
The LTTE militants operating in the Thunukkai and Kavilan areas of Mullaitivu district opened mortar fire towards the troops in the north of Thunukkai and killed two soldiers while injuring three others on July 29. In the retaliatory fire, the SFs ki
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The LTTE militants operating in the Thunukkai and Kavilan areas of Mullaitivu district opened mortar fire towards the troops in the north of Thunukkai and killed two soldiers while injuring three others on July 29. In the retaliatory fire, the SFs killed eight militants.
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July - 29 
The SFs captured the Mundampiddy area taking control of a section of the Vellankulam-Thunukkai road. This is for the first time since the early 1990’s the SFs have captured a section of the road.
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The SFs captured the Mundampiddy area taking control of a section of the Vellankulam-Thunukkai road. This is for the first time since the early 1990’s the SFs have captured a section of the road.
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July - 29 
The troops also clashed with militants in the Navathkulama, Vilakkavettikulam, Kuttimulei and north of Navvi areas in the Vavuniya district and killed nine of them and injured four others. While two soldiers were injured in LTTE mortar fire, one sold
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The troops also clashed with militants in the Navathkulama, Vilakkavettikulam, Kuttimulei and north of Navvi areas in the Vavuniya district and killed nine of them and injured four others. While two soldiers were injured in LTTE mortar fire, one soldier sustained injury in an IED explosion.
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July - 30 
Five more LTTE militants were killed while three others were wounded by the SFs as the troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Kalmadu area of Mannar district. One soldier was also killed in the incident. Troops later recovered the dead body of one mi
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Five more LTTE militants were killed while three others were wounded by the SFs as the troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Kalmadu area of Mannar district. One soldier was also killed in the incident. Troops later recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one hand grenade and one dog tag from the incident site.
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July - 30 
Five soldiers were injured in clashes with the militants in the north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district.
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Five soldiers were injured in clashes with the militants in the north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district.
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July - 30 
On July 30, the security forces (SFs) attacked and destroyed a heavily fortified Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in the north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district after a seven-hour long battle killing three militants, according to Sri
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On July 30, the security forces (SFs) attacked and destroyed a heavily fortified Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in the north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district after a seven-hour long battle killing three militants, according to Sri Lanka Army. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident. The SFs later recovered 5500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 150 rounds of MPMG (Multi Purpose Machine Gun) ammunition, four LTTE uniforms, two magazines, one GPMG (General Purpose Machine Gun) link, eight 60-mm mortar bombs, five hand grenades and 15 field dressings.
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July - 30 
One soldier sustained injuries in a clash with the militants in the Mundampiddy area on Mannar- Pooneryn (A-32) road.
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One soldier sustained injuries in a clash with the militants in the Mundampiddy area on Mannar- Pooneryn (A-32) road.
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July - 30 
One soldier was killed and 15 others sustained injuries during clashes with the militants at unspecified locations.
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One soldier was killed and 15 others sustained injuries during clashes with the militants at unspecified locations.
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July - 30 
One soldier was killed while five others sustained injuries in an encounter with the militants in the Vavunikkulam and Malawi areas of Mullaitivu district.
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One soldier was killed while five others sustained injuries in an encounter with the militants in the Vavunikkulam and Malawi areas of Mullaitivu district.
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July - 30 
The LTTE casualties in the clash in the north of Kiriibbanwewa on July 30 have increased to five. Among those killed include one LTTE woman leader, "Lieutenant Colonel" Kadiravani, and "Captain" Vageesan. As reported earlier, the SFs had attacked and
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The LTTE casualties in the clash in the north of Kiriibbanwewa on July 30 have increased to five. Among those killed include one LTTE woman leader, "Lieutenant Colonel" Kadiravani, and "Captain" Vageesan. As reported earlier, the SFs had attacked and destroyed a heavily fortified LTTE camp in the north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district after a seven-hour long battle killing three militants.
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July - 30 
The SFs neutralised several LTTE camps in the area east of Vellankulam. During the operation troops also ambushed a group of LTTE militants and killed four of them in Adampan Kulam. In a similar clash in the same area, the SFs wounded 10 militants.
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The SFs neutralised several LTTE camps in the area east of Vellankulam. During the operation troops also ambushed a group of LTTE militants and killed four of them in Adampan Kulam. In a similar clash in the same area, the SFs wounded 10 militants.
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July - 30 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised a Black Tiger (suicide wing of the LTTE) training centre in the jungle area, about three-km northwest of Iranamadu tank in Kilinochchi.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised a Black Tiger (suicide wing of the LTTE) training centre in the jungle area, about three-km northwest of Iranamadu tank in Kilinochchi.
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July - 30 
The Standing Committee — Foreign Secretaries of the eight Member-States — of the 15th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit in Colombo on July 30 "strongly recommended" expeditious adoption of the "U.N. draft comprehensive c
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The Standing Committee — Foreign Secretaries of the eight Member-States — of the 15th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit in Colombo on July 30 "strongly recommended" expeditious adoption of the "U.N. draft comprehensive convention against international terrorism," The Hindu reported. On the concluding day of its deliberations, the committee was of the unanimous view that terrorism posed a threat to the entire region and it was time for collective measures to combat it. At a news conference, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona said the committee also finalised the text of the Treaty for Mutual Assistance on criminal matters incorporating clauses pertaining to terrorism. The U.N. draft against international terrorism introduced by India has been pending approval due to lack of consensus on some aspects, including an acceptable definition of terrorism. Kohona said the agreement on the need for adoption of the comprehensive convention against terrorism would give impetus to the U.N.’s efforts to seek an early approval of the convention.
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July - 30 
The troops captured LTTE camps in the Kalmadu, Mundampiddy and Malawi south areas and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with one 60-mm mortar, one T-56 weapon, one tractor and one motorbike.
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The troops captured LTTE camps in the Kalmadu, Mundampiddy and Malawi south areas and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with one 60-mm mortar, one T-56 weapon, one tractor and one motorbike.
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July - 30 
The troops clashed with the LTTE cadres in the Navathkulama, Kattikulam and Vedamakilam areas and killed eight militants and injured three others.
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The troops clashed with the LTTE cadres in the Navathkulama, Kattikulam and Vedamakilam areas and killed eight militants and injured three others.
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July - 30 
The troops killed two militants during an encounter in the north of Navvi area.
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The troops killed two militants during an encounter in the north of Navvi area.
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July - 30 
Three more soldiers were wounded in three anti-personnel mine (APM) explosions triggered by the LTTE in the Nedunkerni, Navvi and Periyamadu areas.
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Three more soldiers were wounded in three anti-personnel mine (APM) explosions triggered by the LTTE in the Nedunkerni, Navvi and Periyamadu areas.
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July - 30 
Three soldiers were injured in IED and APM explosions respectively in the Sulathinakulam and Mundalpalli areas of Mannar district.
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Three soldiers were injured in IED and APM explosions respectively in the Sulathinakulam and Mundalpalli areas of Mannar district.
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July - 30 
Two soldiers were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the south of Kalvian.
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Two soldiers were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the south of Kalvian.
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July - 30 
Two soldiers were killed during an encounter with the LTTE cadres in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers were killed during an encounter with the LTTE cadres in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district.
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July - 30 
While one LTTE bunker was destroyed, at least eight militants were killed and 17 others injured by the troops in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district on July 30.
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While one LTTE bunker was destroyed, at least eight militants were killed and 17 others injured by the troops in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district on July 30.
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July - 31 
Five top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during clashes with the security forces (SFs) at Janakapura in the Vavuniya district on July 31, reports Sri Lanka Army. Four women cadres, including, "Lieutenant Colonel" Kumaver
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Five top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during clashes with the security forces (SFs) at Janakapura in the Vavuniya district on July 31, reports Sri Lanka Army. Four women cadres, including, "Lieutenant Colonel" Kumaveri Thangeamma, leader of the LTTE’s women’s wing in Mullaitivu, and three of her accomplices, Kanthimani, Pushparani and Magolechchami, were among those killed. During another clash in the same area, one LTTE group leader, identified as Madavani, was killed by the SFs.
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July - 31 
Four militants were killed and eight others wounded by the SFs during clashes between the two sides in the Thunukkai area of Mullaitivu district.
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Four militants were killed and eight others wounded by the SFs during clashes between the two sides in the Thunukkai area of Mullaitivu district.
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July - 31 
Meanwhile, the troops recovered 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one APM, five 81-mm mortar shells from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district on July 31.
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Meanwhile, the troops recovered 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one APM, five 81-mm mortar shells from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district on July 31.
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July - 31 
Separately, one soldier was killed in Navvi in the Vavuniya district while another sustained injuries in an anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion in the same area.
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Separately, one soldier was killed in Navvi in the Vavuniya district while another sustained injuries in an anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion in the same area.
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July - 31 
SFs recovered one hand grenade from the Valaichchenai jetty area.
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SFs recovered one hand grenade from the Valaichchenai jetty area.
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July - 31 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could still wage a protracted low-intensity insurgency with hidden resources despite a military victory over the outfit, a senior foreign ministry official said. "Defeating the LTTE might not be the end of
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could still wage a protracted low-intensity insurgency with hidden resources despite a military victory over the outfit, a senior foreign ministry official said. "Defeating the LTTE might not be the end of the story because an organisation like this might still have some resources hidden away," Sri Lanka's Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona told Reuters in an interview. "This might continue to be a problem for us. So the way we are trying to resolve this problem is... by a combination of military and political means," he said. "Our resource base is not that extensive. Our costs will escalate with the recovery of the last two districts in the north," he added.
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July - 31 
The MI-24 fighter air crafts of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a LTTE camp to the west of Vellankulam.
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The MI-24 fighter air crafts of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a LTTE camp to the west of Vellankulam.
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July - 31 
The security forces (SFs) also clashed with LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and killed six of them and injured 10 others. Two soldiers sustained injuries in these clashes.
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The security forces (SFs) also clashed with LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and killed six of them and injured 10 others. Two soldiers sustained injuries in these clashes.
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July - 31 
The troops attacked an LTTE camp in the Mundampiddy area of Mannar district and killed seven militants.
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The troops attacked an LTTE camp in the Mundampiddy area of Mannar district and killed seven militants.
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July - 31 
The troops neutralized three LTTE bunkers in the area north of Navvi and another in the Palamoddai area. An unspecified number of militants were reportedly killed in these operations.
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The troops neutralized three LTTE bunkers in the area north of Navvi and another in the Palamoddai area. An unspecified number of militants were reportedly killed in these operations.
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July - 31 
The troops on July 31 crossed the district borders between Mannar and Kilinochchi at an undisclosed location on the Mannar-Vavuniya combined warfront, reports Daily News. 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and two soldiers were kill
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The troops on July 31 crossed the district borders between Mannar and Kilinochchi at an undisclosed location on the Mannar-Vavuniya combined warfront, reports Daily News. 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and two soldiers were killed in the operation during which the troops established their control over five square kilometres area in the Mundampiddy area.
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July - 31 
The troops reportedly captured a stretch of about 1.5-km in the Nachchakuda area on A-32 Mannar-Pooneryn Road on July 31.
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The troops reportedly captured a stretch of about 1.5-km in the Nachchakuda area on A-32 Mannar-Pooneryn Road on July 31.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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