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November - 1 
Cabinet spokesperson and government delegation leader at the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) G L Peiris said both sides have agreed on the structure of the Joint Task Force (JTF) that would undertake rehabilitation and re
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Cabinet spokesperson and government delegation leader at the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) G L Peiris said both sides have agreed on the structure of the Joint Task Force (JTF) that would undertake rehabilitation and reconstruction work with aid to from foreign donors. Speaking on November 1 to the state-run Daily News on the second day of the second round of peace talks in Thailand, Peiris described the discussion on the JTF as one of the most successful in the talks held so far. The agreed structure of the JTF would have the accountability and transparency demanded by foreign donors, he disclosed. He said both the sides believed that the structure and mechanism of the JTF would satisfy international donors while also confirming with the country's legal framework. The speedy establishment of the JTF became necessary in view of the forthcoming donor conference in Oslo. Billions of rupees of aid has been promised for rehabilitation and reconstruction in the North of the country.
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November - 1 
Media reports from Sri Lanka, quoting police sources on November 2, said the Sri Lankan Navy has arrested at least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres while they were transporting 35 claymore mines, 17 handheld communication receivers
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Media reports from Sri Lanka, quoting police sources on November 2, said the Sri Lankan Navy has arrested at least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres while they were transporting 35 claymore mines, 17 handheld communication receivers and a satellite antenna, off Trincomalee, on November 1 night. Reports said the LTTE was moving the mines and other equipment in a boat to probably the LTTE-controlled Sampur area, near Trincomalee. The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has been informed of the incident and the subsequent arrests. A Trincomalee court has remanded the arrested cadres to police custody till November 15. In Killinochchi the LTTE reportedly said the arrests would have no bearing on the ongoing second round of peace talks.
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November - 1 
Naval troops patrolling the sea off Trincomalee November 1, detected 12 communications sets and 35 claymore mines in a boat along with six suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on board, near the Trincomalee harbour. According to m
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Naval troops patrolling the sea off Trincomalee November 1, detected 12 communications sets and 35 claymore mines in a boat along with six suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on board, near the Trincomalee harbour. According to media reports, initial investigations by the Navy have revealed that this consignment of two-way radios and claymore mines hidden in saucepans was transported from Kumburupiddy to Sampoor on a directive of Uthayan, the second-in-command of the LTTE military leader in Trincomalee. The six LTTE cadres including one suspected suicide cadre, detained by the Navy, were handed over the Trincomalee harbour police and remanded till November 15 after they were produced before the Trincomalee Magistrate.
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November - 2 
The second round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks being held in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, moved further with both the sides on the third day of the talks, on November 2, agreeing to set up a Political Committee and a S
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The second round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks being held in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, moved further with both the sides on the third day of the talks, on November 2, agreeing to set up a Political Committee and a Security Committee. They have already finalised the structure of the Joint Task Force (JTF) that would undertake rehabilitation and reconstruction work in the North. Reports are yet not clear if a Committee on Economic Affairs would also be formed, or the JTF would function under such a Committee, or the JTF itself would take the form of Committee on Economic Affairs. The Political Committee will examine the long-term political steps that must be taken for a comprehensive settlement of the ethnic conflict. The Committee comprises government negotiating team leader and Cabinet Minister G. L. Peiris, Cabinet Minister Rauf Hakeem LTTE chief negotiator and ideologue Anton Balasingham and another LTTE representative who would soon be named. The Security Committee will consist of 19 members and would be chaired by Defence Secretary Austin Fernando. The government and the LTTE are due to issue a joint statement later today, November 3, at the conclusion of the four-day talks.
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At the end of the second round of peace talks between Sri Lanka government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the latter shelved its demand for an interim administration for the North-East, while looking at 'models' that would satisfy i
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At the end of the second round of peace talks between Sri Lanka government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the latter shelved its demand for an interim administration for the North-East, while looking at 'models' that would satisfy its concept of self-governance. Speaking to media persons in Bangkok, LTTE chief negotiator Dr. Anton Balasingham said, "We may or may not go for an interim administration. What is important is a solution that would immediately address the humanitarian issues in the North." Balasingham said though the LTTE demanded an Interim Administration as a transitional measure, they would also like to address core issues. This is widely seen as a major breakthrough in the peace process.
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November - 5 
The state-run Daily News said United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, on November 5, in a statement said he was encouraged by the progress made in the peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The LTTE a
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The state-run Daily News said United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, on November 5, in a statement said he was encouraged by the progress made in the peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The LTTE and the government have already completed two rounds of talks in Thailand. Annan's spokesman Fred Eckhard reportedly said, "He (Annan) sincerely hopes further rounds will lead to a lasting political solution to the internal conflict in Sri Lanka." Annan, atating that he felt "very encouraged by the successful conclusion" of the talks, expressed "appreciation and support for Norway's facilitation efforts in the peace process."
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November - 6 
Pro-Tamil sources said on November 6 that the police force of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the Tamil Eelam Police Service, would be opening its first police station in Trincomalee district, in Sampoor, on November 7, today. Reports sa
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Pro-Tamil sources said on November 6 that the police force of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the Tamil Eelam Police Service, would be opening its first police station in Trincomalee district, in Sampoor, on November 7, today. Reports said this would be the 19th police station of the LTTE and added that another was opened in Palugamam on November 5, in Vellavely Divisional Secretariat, Batticaloa.
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November - 7 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said Cabinet spokesperson and government delegation leader at the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) G L Peiris announced he would be maintaining direct contact with LTTE chief negotiator Anton B
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said Cabinet spokesperson and government delegation leader at the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) G L Peiris announced he would be maintaining direct contact with LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham. Speaking at a press briefing after a regular Cabinet meeting Peiris informed correspondence through letters and conversations on the telephone would be done with Balasingham during the month-long intervals between succeeding rounds of talks. This would enable to discuss matters and help in taking the negotiations further. The plenary of the regular rounds of delegation-level talks would be apprised of the developments when the two delegations meet, Peiris said. He also said the establishment of a political committee was unexpected. At the second round of talks that concluded on November 3, it was decided that three committees would be formed––political, security and economic––in the place of a Joint Task Force. The Sri Lankan government, LTTE and the Muslim community would be represented on the committees.
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November - 7 
Pro-Tamil sources said, on November 7, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have decided to allow displaced families to resettle in a village that falls in the high security zone controlled by the LTTE. In Kudarappu on Jaffna’s southeastern co
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Pro-Tamil sources said, on November 7, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have decided to allow displaced families to resettle in a village that falls in the high security zone controlled by the LTTE. In Kudarappu on Jaffna’s southeastern coast, Nagar kovil sector, the LTTE and the Sri Lankan Army face each other eyeball-to-eyeball. The LTTE has reportedly dismantled bunkers, wound-up mini camps and de-mined the area and has asked villagers to return. Some 126 families fled the village in the wake of intense clashes between the LTTE’s Sea Tigers and the Sri Lankan Army in May 2000.
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November - 8 
Reports from Sri Lanka said the first Tamil Eelam police station in Trincomalee district was inaugurated on November 8 by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) district commander Uthayan, in Sampoor village, near Mutur. Tamil Eelam Police district
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Reports from Sri Lanka said the first Tamil Eelam police station in Trincomalee district was inaugurated on November 8 by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) district commander Uthayan, in Sampoor village, near Mutur. Tamil Eelam Police district chief Avaikumaran hoisted the Tamil Eelam Police flag while Mutur Mosques Federation president Alhaj S.M.Javabdeen unveiled the name board. Trincomalee district LTTE political-wing head Tilak said on the occasion that the Tamil Eelam Police was functioning since 1991 and was among the three components of the LTTE-run administration. The other two components are banking and judiciary.
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November - 8 
The Committee that probed the October 9, 2002- Kanchirankuda incident––in which seven persons were killed and 14 more injured in a shooting by Special Task Force (STF) personnel––has submitted its report on November 8, and said STF personnel were jus
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The Committee that probed the October 9, 2002- Kanchirankuda incident––in which seven persons were killed and 14 more injured in a shooting by Special Task Force (STF) personnel––has submitted its report on November 8, and said STF personnel were justified in firing at a group of Tamils. The village is in Amparai district. Committee chairman Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Harry Gunatilake, addressing a press conference in Colombo, said the lives of STF personnel were in danger and there was also the possibility of destruction of public property by the Tamil mob, and hence STF personnel fired in self-defence to control the angry mob. The other members of the Committee were retired Judge Oliver Weerasena, Tamil member Samithamby Vivekanandan, senior Superintendent of Police and Committee secretary M. J. Savanagan. Vivekanandan said the STF had not taken non-lethal action preceding the firing, which should have been the last measure. He held that the STF had concocted evidence to support its case that, indeed, non-lethal action––opening tear gas and firing rubber bullets––was first taken and then fire was opened to disperse the mob. He also said evidence was concocted to create the impression that the mob was on a rampaging spree at the STF camp. Declaring that the guilty officers be punished, he said the STF should not be involved in law and order situations. He also wanted the camp to be removed and villagers rehabilitated with protection in the village from where they were evicted 12 years ago.
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November - 9 
The Sinhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) concluded its door-to-door campaign against the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka on November 9, media reports said. It alleged that peace process facilitator Norway would not be able to help br
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The Sinhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) concluded its door-to-door campaign against the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka on November 9, media reports said. It alleged that peace process facilitator Norway would not be able to help bring peace to Sri Lanka. The JVP also asked its supporters and the general public to launch "an agitation against Norwegian traitors and the government of traitors, [Prime Minister] Ranil [Wickremasinghe], [Cabinet spokesperson] G. L, [Peiris] and [Ministers] Moragoda and Hakeem, who are betraying the motherland." The JVP in a pamphlet asked, "In what direction is the UNP [United National Party], the lackey of the western imperialism, headed?"
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November - 10 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said 185 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres reached Batticaloa from the Wanni, on November 10. Troops of the Sri Lankan Army escorted them from Omanthai to Karuththapaalam (Black Bridge) in Chenkaladi, from wh
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said 185 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres reached Batticaloa from the Wanni, on November 10. Troops of the Sri Lankan Army escorted them from Omanthai to Karuththapaalam (Black Bridge) in Chenkaladi, from where they entered LTTE-controlled area. The cadres are in Batticaloa to participate in the annual Heroes Day celebrations on November 27. Batticaloa-Ampara special commander Robert and women’s-wing commander Nilavini lead the group consisting of 70 male cadres and 115 female cadres, who traveled in seven buses, reports added.
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November - 10 
The Sub-committee on De-escalation and Normalisation (SDN)––defence committee—of the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on November 10. At the end of a four-hour long session the members said they were confident of making
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The Sub-committee on De-escalation and Normalisation (SDN)––defence committee—of the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on November 10. At the end of a four-hour long session the members said they were confident of making further progress in stabilising the peace process on the ground, in Sri Lanka. The two sides discussed re-settling internally displaced persons and lifting restrictions on fishing. At the second round of peace talks that concluded on October 3, in Thailand, the two sides agreed to set up three committees to discuss economic, political and defence maters, it might be recollected. Fishing restrictions would be lifted and two entry points each would be opened in the islands of Kayts, Karainagar, Matthagal and Punguduthivu. The entry points are to be announced latest by November 13. Both the sides have decided to hold district-level meetings in Jaffna, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Ampara to publicise the decisions taken at the meeting. "As we go on, I think we will get better results out of the issues we have looked at," Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Austin Fernando said after the meeting. LTTE peace secretariat secretary Pulithevan said, "It is the wish of our leader [Prabhakaran] and our organisation [the LTTE] that normalcy should restored to ensure the well being of our people. We emphasised this at the talks…. These talks should fulfil the basic aspirations and guarantee the fundamental rights of our people." A host of LTTE political-wing leaders and military commanders, government military and naval commanders and senior police officers participated in the meeting, chaired by facilitator Norway’s Ambassador in Sri Lanka John Westborg. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Maj Gen (Retd) Trond Furhovde participated in the meeting. The government team was led by Defence Secretary Austin Fernando and the LTTE team by senior commander col. Karuna. Both the sides agreed to meet again on December 14.
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November - 12 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga, on November 12, called for immediately forming a National Committee for Ethnic Reconciliation and Sustainable Peace to identify the core issues, and find a durable solution for ending the protracted military conflict
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga, on November 12, called for immediately forming a National Committee for Ethnic Reconciliation and Sustainable Peace to identify the core issues, and find a durable solution for ending the protracted military conflict in Sri Lanka. The President was addressing the nation on the eighth anniversary of her ascendancy to office. She said that following the resolution of core issues alone should there be discussion on an interim council for the Northeast. Kumaratunga said the Ethnic Reconciliation Committee should comprise of representatives of the government, all political parties represented in the country’s Parliament, major non-governmental organisations and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). She also called for an agreement between major democratic political forces on a common plan of action and for participating actively in the implementation of her proposals. Among her other proposals were taking a serious view of human rights issues and setting up a Committee on Good Governance under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, a Committee for an Alliance for National Reconciliation, an Independent Commission against Political Victimisation, and an Independent Media Commission.
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November - 13 
Rebel Members of Parliament (MP) of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress concluded their one and a half month-long boycott, on November 13, and attended the sessions of the House, reports said. Their re-entry follows an assurance given by Prime Minister Ran
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Rebel Members of Parliament (MP) of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress concluded their one and a half month-long boycott, on November 13, and attended the sessions of the House, reports said. Their re-entry follows an assurance given by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe on providing security to and safeguarding the interests of the Muslim community in the East. In a letter dated November 8, Wickremasinghe promised to establish a special body comprising all Muslim majority divisions in the East, in consultation with the rebel MPs. the Premier said Muslims would have the freedom to determine their affairs without any interference or hindrance. He also said establishing special units to guarantee the security of Muslims would be considered. Wickremasjsinghe also said a Committee would be appointed by the Minister of Interior with the mandate of taking immediate steps to implement these security arrangements.
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November - 13 
The Sinhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) commemorated its fallen leaders and cadres, on November 13, and held its annual convention in the capital Colombo reports said. The JVP waged a failed bloody insurrection twice––in 1971 1989. Sev
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The Sinhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) commemorated its fallen leaders and cadres, on November 13, and held its annual convention in the capital Colombo reports said. The JVP waged a failed bloody insurrection twice––in 1971 1989. Several cadres lost their lives in counter-offensives by the security forces. JVP chief Rohana Wijeweera was captured by the Sri Lankan Army and executed on November 13, 1989.
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November - 13 
The Sri Lankan security forces and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) naval wing, the Sea Tigers, met in Muhamalai, on November 13, and agreed to tackle problems being faced by fishermen in the North-East. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Ma
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The Sri Lankan security forces and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) naval wing, the Sea Tigers, met in Muhamalai, on November 13, and agreed to tackle problems being faced by fishermen in the North-East. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Maj Gen (Retd) Trond Furuhovde presided over the meeting. Their meeting follows an earlier meeting of the Sub-committee on De-escalation and Normalisation (SDN)––defence committee—of the government and the LTTE on November 10. The Navy announced eight entry points in four islands––Kayts, Mathagala, Karainagar and Punguduthivu for fishermen for round-the clock fishing. However, the LTTE has asked Northern Navy Commander Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera to consider other places citing incomplete resettlement of fishermen in the areas around entry points suggested by the Navy. The Navy is considering alternative entry points suggested by the LTTE. The Navy also agreed to decrease the speed of its Dovra class patrol vessels as the LTTE complained that the high speed of the vessels was damaging fishing nets. Also, the LTTE’s movement by sea from Mullaitivu to Vakarai in Batticaloa were discussed, and the LTTE asked for permission to said a mile away from the coast, instead of the prescribed three miles and for permitting moving cadres to carry weapons for self-defence. There has no agreement on the matter as yet, reports said. The problem of Indian fishermen entering Sri Lankan waters was also reportedly discussed. Northern Naval Commander Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera, Eastern Naval Commander Rear Admiral Ratnakeerti, Northern Air Force Commander Group Captain Kolitha Gunatilleke, Major General Shantha Kottegoda and Jaffna Deputy Commander Major General Ratnasabapathi represented the security forces. LTTE Sea Tigers deputy commander Seliyan, attack commander Sri Ram, LTTE Jaffna political wing chief Elamparithi, LTTE Peace Secretariat coordinator Pulithevan and LTTE media spokesman Daya Master represented the LTTE.
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November - 15 
Cabinet Minister Milinda Morogoda, on November 15, briefed President Chandrika Kumaratunga on the results of the second round of peace talks held between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Thailand. The second round of
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Cabinet Minister Milinda Morogoda, on November 15, briefed President Chandrika Kumaratunga on the results of the second round of peace talks held between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Thailand. The second round of talks concluded on October 3. The Presidential Secretariat was quoted a s saying, after the meeting, that Kumaratunga raised concerns on the future course of the peace talks and asked the government to widen the scope of consultation with the LTTE. It has been agreed to hold further discussion on the peace process, the statement added. Reports also said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe would meet with the President and brief her on the outcome of Oslo aid meeting after his return from the same. A meeting is due later this month (October) in Oslo, the capital of peace talks facilitator Norway, and would be attended by several countries to discuss extending several billion dollars in aid to Sri Lanka. The aid would be used to undertake rehabilitation and reconstruction in the North and East. Meanwhile, Presidential advisor and former Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, on November 15, accused Norway of not being impartial while discharging its role as a facilitator at the peace talks.
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November - 15 
Media reports said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on November 15, inaugurated its political-wing office in Kumburupiddy, 22km north of Trincomalee town. "We should work hard to resettle the displaced and rehabilitate their lives," Kumbu
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Media reports said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on November 15, inaugurated its political-wing office in Kumburupiddy, 22km north of Trincomalee town. "We should work hard to resettle the displaced and rehabilitate their lives," Kumburupiddy LTTE political-wing head Sivakumar said, while opening the office. The Kumburupiddy office covers Kumburupitty, Kuchchaveli and Thiriyai villages in Kattukulampattu east, Trincomalee district. Trincomalee town LTTE political-wing head Rajesh unveiled the name plaque of the office.
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November - 15 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports said on November 15, announced it would be recruiting more personnel into its Tamil Eelam Police. Reports said it has called for applications from qualifying men and women, in the age group of 18 t
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports said on November 15, announced it would be recruiting more personnel into its Tamil Eelam Police. Reports said it has called for applications from qualifying men and women, in the age group of 18 to 30 years, to fill in several vacancies to the posts of deputy police inspector and police officer. Reports did not, however, mention how many would be recruited.
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November - 15 
The political wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Jaffna district said it has received over 2,000 complaints from people between April 15 and November 13, 2002 against the civil administration in the peninsula. People have asked fo
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The political wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Jaffna district said it has received over 2,000 complaints from people between April 15 and November 13, 2002 against the civil administration in the peninsula. People have asked for quick redress of complaints and stringent punishment to law-breakers, Jaffna district political wing leader C. Illamparuthy said, the state-run daily News said, on November 15. He claimed the LTTE used to act promptly when it was controlling the administration in the peninsula earlier. And said now "We are not running a parallel government. But we want the people to live with security to their life and property, it is for the realisation of this ideal we had been making supreme sacrifices".
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November - 16 
Sri Lankan Armed Forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on November 16, in Muhamalai, resettling displaced families in high security zones and the removal of fishing restriction in Jaffna peninsula, media reports said. The two
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Sri Lankan Armed Forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on November 16, in Muhamalai, resettling displaced families in high security zones and the removal of fishing restriction in Jaffna peninsula, media reports said. The two sides agreed to meet again on November 21 and discuss opening for civilians the Nagarkovil-Point Pedro road in the Vadamarachchi area. Defence Secretary Austin Fernando led the government delegation at the talks and LTTE northern front commander col. Theepan led the LTTE team. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Major General (Retd) Trond Furuhovde participated in the discussion.
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November - 17 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said government team member at the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Goonetilleke expressed the optimism that common ground on crucial matters can
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said government team member at the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Goonetilleke expressed the optimism that common ground on crucial matters can be reached with the LTTE. He was speaking, on November 17, ahead of the first meeting, on November 18, of the Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs in the North-East in Kilinochchi,. It is among the three committees––the others being political and defence––formed to hold discussions during intervals between successive rounds of talks between the government and the LTTE. The meeting will be held at the Government Agent's Office in Kilinochchi. Several countries including the US, the UK and Japan have offered come to help in rehabilitation and reconstruction in the war torn-North and East. Later in the month, November 25, a meeting of all donor countries is due in Oslo, the capital of peace talks facilitator Norway.
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November - 18 
A meeting of the Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs of North East (SIHRN) decided, on November 18, to inaugurate on December 15, in Killinochchi, the Secretariat to handle rehabilitation, reconstruction and development a
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A meeting of the Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs of North East (SIHRN) decided, on November 18, to inaugurate on December 15, in Killinochchi, the Secretariat to handle rehabilitation, reconstruction and development activities. SIHRN is among the three sub-committees––the others being political and security––to discuss matters during intervals between successive rounds of peace talks between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the government. LTTE political-wing head S.P.Thamilchelvan led the LTTE delegation and Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Gunatilake led the government delegation at the meeting. Speaking during recess, Thamilchelvan said the LTTE is of the opinion that Norway is acting impartially in its role as a facilitator of the peace talks. He critcised former Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar’s statement to the contrary as a reaction to the eventuality of the LTTE gaining international acceptability at the forthcoming donors conference in Oslo. Norwegian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Jon Westborg and Japanese Embassy officials were present during the meeting, reports added.
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November - 18 
A Muslim youth was killed when police opened fire to quell a group of Muslims in Galle-Katugoda area, on November 18 night, media reports said from Sri Lanka. Four policemen and three Muslims were injured, too, in the incident. The incident follo
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A Muslim youth was killed when police opened fire to quell a group of Muslims in Galle-Katugoda area, on November 18 night, media reports said from Sri Lanka. Four policemen and three Muslims were injured, too, in the incident. The incident follows developments in the recent past. A quarrel occurred a month ago between a Muslim and a Sinhala youth, reports said. Thereafter, the Muslim community complained to the police that a group of Sinhala youth was harassing the Muslim youth involved in the quarrel, but the police were allegedly not acting on the report. So, the Muslim community went to lodge their protest with the police and had allegedly attempted to attack them, leading to their opening fire in self-defence. Subsequently, the Galle Harbour police station Chief Inspector was transferred, which, in turn, took a communal colour with the Sinhalese protesting the transfer and leading to clashes and tension. A curfew has been imposed in the area, reports added. In a similar, but separate, development, as has already been reported, a group of Sinhala youth attacked a Muslim refugee camp in the Puttalam-Srimapura area, on November 18, and damaged 15 houses. A curfew has been imposed the area, relaxed and re-imposed to prevent further clashes, reports said.
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November - 18 
A special commando unit of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been raised and its training has been completed, reports said on November 18. Speaking at the passing-out parade of the unit, LTTE Batticoloa-Amparai military section head col
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A special commando unit of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been raised and its training has been completed, reports said on November 18. Speaking at the passing-out parade of the unit, LTTE Batticoloa-Amparai military section head col. Ramesh said maintaining military strength is important and will influence the ongoing peace talks with the government. He emphasised that the LTTE believes that negotiations will bring peace. Hew said, "We firmly believe that we can reach a fair and just solution to our struggle through negotiations. Maintaining our military strength is vital if we are to be successful in our negotiations. We detest war. But we also believe that if we don't continue to maintain our military strength and if we fail to be in utmost readiness to meet any military threat, it will be difficult to win our rights."
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November - 18 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said a 12-hour dusk to dawn curfew was imposed in Mundal, Marunthakuli, and 11 more villages in Chilaw division, North Western Province, on November 18, following clashes between Sinhalese and Muslims. Beginning with a pe
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said a 12-hour dusk to dawn curfew was imposed in Mundal, Marunthakuli, and 11 more villages in Chilaw division, North Western Province, on November 18, following clashes between Sinhalese and Muslims. Beginning with a petty quarrel, the incident ended in 10 houses of Muslims being burnt down. Police has been deployed in the area and the situation is under control.
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November - 19 
Reports said, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party coalition, urged the government on November 19 to ensure that cadres of the EPDP did not carry arms while engaging in political activity in Neduntheivu and Kayts. Reportedly, armed cadres
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Reports said, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party coalition, urged the government on November 19 to ensure that cadres of the EPDP did not carry arms while engaging in political activity in Neduntheivu and Kayts. Reportedly, armed cadres of the EPDP have intimidated political activists of other parties and did not permit them to function there; hence the TNA demand.
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November - 19 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and officers of the Sri Lankan security forces met in Omanthai, in the no-man’s land, on November 19, to discuss problems arising from High Security Zones (HSZ) in Vavuniya, Mannar and Mullaitivu districts.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and officers of the Sri Lankan security forces met in Omanthai, in the no-man’s land, on November 19, to discuss problems arising from High Security Zones (HSZ) in Vavuniya, Mannar and Mullaitivu districts. There was not much progress made and the two sides have decided to meet again at a later date. Armed Forces head in the Wanni Major General Shantha Kottegoda led the government side at the talks, while southern military commander Colonel Jeyam led the LTTE side. Speaking to the media after the talks, Jeyam said they discussed resettling displaced persons in the areas of HSZs in Mannar and Mullaitivu districts.
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November - 19 
The Sri Lankan Army and police have agreed, on November 19, to vacate public places under their occupation, in Batticaloa, but have asked for time, until alternative accommodation was found, reports said. The assurance was given at a meeting of the B
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The Sri Lankan Army and police have agreed, on November 19, to vacate public places under their occupation, in Batticaloa, but have asked for time, until alternative accommodation was found, reports said. The assurance was given at a meeting of the Batticaloa district committee of the Sub-Committee on De-escalation and Normalisation held in Vavunathivu, near Batticaloa. Maj. Gen. Shantha Kottegoda, who lead the security forces at the talks, was appreciative of the positive attitude exhibited by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Batticaloa-Amparai special commander col. Karuna. Reports said security forces agreed in principle to vacate Batticaloa Fort in which the Batticaloa District Secretariat also functions and the Bar Road branch of the town’s Municipal Library which has been occupied by the Sri Lanka Police since 1990. The LTTE said it understood the difficulty of the security forces––financial constraints and accommodation availability––in vacating public places quickly, reports added. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission Batticaloa head Heikki Hulkkonen presided over the meeting.
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November - 19 
The state-run Daily News said on November 19 that the police force of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would be among the prominent issues that would be discussed at the donors meeting in Oslo. Reportedly, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesing
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The state-run Daily News said on November 19 that the police force of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would be among the prominent issues that would be discussed at the donors meeting in Oslo. Reportedly, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe assured Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leader and Cabinet Minister Rauf Hakeem that the government will broach the subject of "LTTE police stations" at the talks in Oslo from December 2 to 5. The fears of the Muslim community stem from past instances in which community members were attacked. Recently Muslims in the East were attacked in Akkaraipattu.
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November - 21 
On November 21 night, an unidentified group attacked EPDP Vadamarachi unit acting head Arafath at his residence.
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On November 21 night, an unidentified group attacked EPDP Vadamarachi unit acting head Arafath at his residence.
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November - 22 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga convened a special security meeting to review the situation in Jaffna peninsula and asked all parties involved to work towards de-escalation of violence and restoration of normalcy. Further, she suggested that the SLMM
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga convened a special security meeting to review the situation in Jaffna peninsula and asked all parties involved to work towards de-escalation of violence and restoration of normalcy. Further, she suggested that the SLMM should support the efforts. The guideline worked out should be supported by the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, said a press released issued Friday evening. The President also said she would ask Premier Wickremasinghe to seek an assurance from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), ahead of the Oslo-donors conference, that it would work within a democratic framework.
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November - 22 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, on November 22, met with leaders of Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party Tamil coalition, Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) and People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) to defuse tension
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, on November 22, met with leaders of Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party Tamil coalition, Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) and People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) to defuse tensions arising from protests against the presence of EPDP activists in Jaffna district. Reportedly, the TNA suggested that EPDP cadres withdraw from Neduntheivu and return in to conduct political activity in a phased manner ‘without arms’ under a scheme to be formulated by the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). PLOTE and EPDP did not reportedly react to the suggestion. The meeting filed to arrive at a consensus.
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November - 22 
Reports from Sri Lanka said picketing in front of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) headquarters in Jaffna continued for the second day, on November 22, demanding its withdrawal from Neduntheivu village, Jaffna district.
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Reports from Sri Lanka said picketing in front of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) headquarters in Jaffna continued for the second day, on November 22, demanding its withdrawal from Neduntheivu village, Jaffna district.
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November - 24 
The Sub-Committee for Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs in the North and East (SIHRN) formed after the second round of peace talks in Thailand appealed to the world community for support to rebuild the Northeast.
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The Sub-Committee for Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs in the North and East (SIHRN) formed after the second round of peace talks in Thailand appealed to the world community for support to rebuild the Northeast.
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November - 25 
At a meeting of more than 20 countries financial and political support was promised to the peace process in Sri Lanka in Oslo, on November 25, reports said. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe headed the Sri Lankan government delegation and Liberatio
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At a meeting of more than 20 countries financial and political support was promised to the peace process in Sri Lanka in Oslo, on November 25, reports said. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe headed the Sri Lankan government delegation and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham led the LTTE team. The US, the UK, the European Union and several other countries made financial commitments. However, the amount of financial aid that would be offered would be announced at a larger meeting in Tokyo in March 2003, reports added. Reports, however, hold that an estimated $500 million would be required for reconstruction and rehabilitation. Though Indian representatives were present at the meeting, there was no official delegation. Reportedly, India was reluctant to share the platform with LTTE as it holds that it had assassinated former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and hence the absence of an official delegation.
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November - 26 
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), on November 26, demanded that the budgetary allocations of the Ministry of Justice, Judiciary and National Integration be put to vote at the conclusion of the committee stage debate. The demand was intended to reg
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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), on November 26, demanded that the budgetary allocations of the Ministry of Justice, Judiciary and National Integration be put to vote at the conclusion of the committee stage debate. The demand was intended to register the JVP’s opposition to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) running its own courts and police stations. The government refused to concede to the demand resulting in pandemonium in the House and suspension of the proceedings indefinitely, media reports said. JVP Member of Parliament [MP] Wimal Weerawanse said, "If we voted for the budgetary allocation… it would be tantamount to accept[ing] the Tamil Eelam [LTTE] courts and police stations in the country." Subsequently, the JVP and the Opposition People’s Alliance raised slogans against the government alleging it was giving in to the demands of the LTTE and, thus, paving the way for the separation of the country. The government MPs, too, responded with slogan shouting, reports added.
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November - 26 
United States (US) Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said at the November 25-Oslo meeting of donor countries that his country was ready ‘to play its part’ in implementing the peace agreement between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberati
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United States (US) Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said at the November 25-Oslo meeting of donor countries that his country was ready ‘to play its part’ in implementing the peace agreement between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He disclosed that the US has already given US$ 16 million in aid to Sri Lanka and added that it was ready to offer more. "My presence here (in Oslo) today (November 25) at this conference is a clear signal that my country stands ready to increase that aid––to be an active participant in the reconstruction of Sri Lanka," Armitage said.
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November - 27 
The Annual heroes Day in commemoration of fallen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres was celebrated on November 27, 2002, at various places in the Northeast, reports said. Pictures depicting the LTTE’s armed struggle and those of LTTE cadr
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The Annual heroes Day in commemoration of fallen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres was celebrated on November 27, 2002, at various places in the Northeast, reports said. Pictures depicting the LTTE’s armed struggle and those of LTTE cadres who had been killed were displayed prominently. LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran said in his speech on the occasion that the LTTE is in favour of a peaceful resolution of the protracted conflict. Stating that the solution offered should be ‘reasonable’, he declared, "If our demand for regional self-rule on the right to internal self-determination is rejected, we have no alternative than to secede and form an independent state." Recalling the developments of the past nine months since the ongoing truce came into force, Prabhakaran said elements in the Sri Lankan security forces inimical to peace had attempted several times to provoke the LTTE, which it withstood with ‘rigid discipline’. He called for immediate withdrawal of the security forces from Jaffna peninsula for ‘normalcy and social peace’ to return. He hailed the international community for coming forward to render financial help for reconstruction and rehabilitation in war-torn areas.
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November - 27 
The state-run Daily News said, on November 27, the facilitator for the Sri Lanka peace process, Norway, announced that donor countries have promised to immediately give US$ 60 to seventy million in ‘emergency aid’ and more was in the offing after a m
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The state-run Daily News said, on November 27, the facilitator for the Sri Lanka peace process, Norway, announced that donor countries have promised to immediately give US$ 60 to seventy million in ‘emergency aid’ and more was in the offing after a meeting in May 2003 in Tokyo. The emergency aid was announced at the conclusion of the donor countries meeting in Oslo, on November 25, attended by 35 countries. Earlier reports said several countries have promised financial assistance but the quantum would be decided at the Tokyo meeting. The aid would be utilised for the entire country, and is not limited to the warn-torn Northeast. Cabinet Minister and government chief negotiator at the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) G L Peiris was quoted as having said that the aid offered at the meeting "will not be used in the traditional orthodox ways but cutting across them." At the end of the Oslo meeting, as part of the US$ 60 to 70 million aid, the United Kingdom has promised eight million sterling pounds in addition to the 9.4 million sterling pounds that it has already committed, British Secretary of State for International Development Clare Short said. He reportedly said there was an urgent need to deliver effective assistance to the war-torn parts of Sri Lanka. He also stated that more financial assistance would be offered if good progress was made at the peace talks.
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November - 28 
Media reports quoting the Presidential Secretariat said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, on November 28, briefed President Chandrika Kumaratunga on the November 25-donors conference held in Oslo, and the upcoming third round of peace talks in Osl
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Media reports quoting the Presidential Secretariat said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, on November 28, briefed President Chandrika Kumaratunga on the November 25-donors conference held in Oslo, and the upcoming third round of peace talks in Oslo with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Reportedly, Wickremasinghe and Kumaratunga discussed a whole range of issues in the peace process, including better implementation of the cease-fire agreement, LTTE law courts and police stations in the Northeast, extortion and recruitment of child soldiers by the LTTE and the future course of the peace talks. Kumaratunga reportedly expressed serious concern at truce violations by the LTTE and also said two separate, independent legal systems cannot be permitted within one sovereign country, but could happen only in two separate countries. Hence, she asked the Prime Minister to direct the police and other concerned authorities to take action those (the LTTE) running Eelam courts and police stations and implementing Eelam legal code. Reports said Wickremasinghe assured Kumaratunga that these issues would be taken up at the third round of peace talks in Oslo, between December 2 and 5.
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November - 28 
Reports LTTE senior commander colonel Karuna left from Batticaloa to Colombo on his way to attend the third round of peace talks with the Sri Lankan government, reports said on November 28. Several senior leaders of the LTTE’s military and political
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Reports LTTE senior commander colonel Karuna left from Batticaloa to Colombo on his way to attend the third round of peace talks with the Sri Lankan government, reports said on November 28. Several senior leaders of the LTTE’s military and political wings saw him off at the airport. He will be joined by LTTE political-wing head Tamilselvam in Colombo, from where the two will leave together for Oslo, reports added
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November - 28 
Reports said on November 28 that the European Commission has offered 17.5 million euros in its 2003 budget for reconstruction and rehabilitation work in Sri Lanka, as part of the US$ 60 to 70 millions offered at the November 24-Oslo donors-conference
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Reports said on November 28 that the European Commission has offered 17.5 million euros in its 2003 budget for reconstruction and rehabilitation work in Sri Lanka, as part of the US$ 60 to 70 millions offered at the November 24-Oslo donors-conference. Besides, the Commission said it was finalising with the government the use of 20 million euros Counterpart Funds to support the Unified Assistance Scheme set up to help resettle internally displaced persons. This sum is in addition to 17.3 million euros already committed or programmed under the 2002 budget.
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November - 29 
A possible political framework for the Northeast would be discussed at the third round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Oslo, between December 2 and 5, the state-run Daily News said in a report
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A possible political framework for the Northeast would be discussed at the third round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Oslo, between December 2 and 5, the state-run Daily News said in a report on November 29. The report was quoting Cabinet spokesperson and government team head at the peace talks G L Peiris. Peiris further declared the LTTE cannot run its own courts and said this would also be discussed at the next round of peace talks. Peiris said, "There can be only one legal system in Sri Lanka and any court house outside that system is unacceptable". He also said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe gave clear instructions to the police to ‘demolish all LTTE court houses' in government controlled areas. Further, Peiris said the sixth round of peace talks would be held in March in Tokyo, as Japan has made such a request, and the LTTE and the government have accepted the request. He also disclosed that South Africa has requested that one of the rounds of talks be held there, and added the two sides have agreed for the same.
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November - 29 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said on November 29 that the Colombo High Court discharged an accused in a Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) case following withdrawal of charges. The accused, Richard Selvanayagam Robertson, was detained seven years ago
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said on November 29 that the Colombo High Court discharged an accused in a Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) case following withdrawal of charges. The accused, Richard Selvanayagam Robertson, was detained seven years ago in Nuwaraeliya on charges of taking pictures of the President’s House and providing information to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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November - 29 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed Parliament, on November 29, that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was no longer rigid about a separate country, but was willing to find a negotiated solution to the ethnic conflict with substant
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed Parliament, on November 29, that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was no longer rigid about a separate country, but was willing to find a negotiated solution to the ethnic conflict with substantial devolution of powers, within the framework of a united Sri Lanka. He said the LTTE has assured the world community, for the first time, of its commitment to a negotiated political solution and that it was not in favour of a relentless pursuit of war. He was apprising Parliament on the November 25-Oslo donors meet, at which he led the government delegation. The Premier said in Parliament, "When I addressed the House at the beginning of this year, I stressed on the need to mobilise the international community. The drastic changes in the global environment after September 11th were favourable to Sri Lanka's objective of finding a negotiated political settlement of the North East conflict. We did not allow that opportunity to slip. The Oslo conference was a fulfilment of that objective." He said the Oslo meet has strengthened the negotiating process and that war as a solution was a thing of the past. Wickremasinghe said, "…what we have … achieved at Oslo is to transfer the solution of the ethnic conflict and the related issues from the battle field to the negotiating table.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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