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September - 1 
Five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed during clashes with the security forces (SFs) at Kuduruvitankulam and Periyathampanai in the Vavuniya district and Parappakandal in the Mannar district on September 1, reports Sri
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Five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed during clashes with the security forces (SFs) at Kuduruvitankulam and Periyathampanai in the Vavuniya district and Parappakandal in the Mannar district on September 1, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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September - 1 
SF personnel commenced a military operation in the Silawathurai area between Mannar and Kalpitiya in the Northwestern region of Northern Province from the early hours of September 1, the MCNS said. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe
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SF personnel commenced a military operation in the Silawathurai area between Mannar and Kalpitiya in the Northwestern region of Northern Province from the early hours of September 1, the MCNS said. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said that it was a humanitarian operation launched to liberate around 7,000 people and by evening the troops fully liberated the Arippu area, the South of Mannar region. "Troops have taken full control over the Arippu area, and now they are consolidating their defenses," he said, adding, the troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with many weapons. However, the LTTE claimed that they killed one soldier and lost one of their cadres during the clash, adds AFP. It also claimed that eight civilians fleeing the area were killed in a mine attack carried out by the SFs.
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September - 1 
The dead bodies of 12 civilians, including eight women and three children, killed during the clashes between troops and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Silavaturai in the Mannar district on September 1 were handed over to the Internati
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The dead bodies of 12 civilians, including eight women and three children, killed during the clashes between troops and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Silavaturai in the Mannar district on September 1 were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), according to Xinhua. ICRC officials said the bodies were handed over to them at Uyilankulam by the Army.
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September - 2 
Army troops consolidating positions in the Silavathurai area of Mannar are reported to have captured a Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base. Three boats, a large stock of anti-personnel mines and detonators were recovered by the troops.
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Army troops consolidating positions in the Silavathurai area of Mannar are reported to have captured a Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base. Three boats, a large stock of anti-personnel mines and detonators were recovered by the troops.
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September - 2 
LTTE agents in France on September 2-morning destroyed the flag pole and the national flag at the Sri Lanka Embassy and caused damage to the Embassy premises, according to Daily News. The attack occurred hours before Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollag
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LTTE agents in France on September 2-morning destroyed the flag pole and the national flag at the Sri Lanka Embassy and caused damage to the Embassy premises, according to Daily News. The attack occurred hours before Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama arrived in Paris at the start of an official visit to Europe where he would engage in talks in Paris, Brussels and Frankfurt.
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September - 2 
On September 2, troops retaliated and killed one LTTE cadre in the Thampanai area and recovered one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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On September 2, troops retaliated and killed one LTTE cadre in the Thampanai area and recovered one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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September - 2 
Suspected LTTE cadres fired three mortars at Ethawetunaweva Sinhala village in the Welioya defence colony area of the same district, according to Colombo Page. However, only one mortar exploded and no casualties were reported.
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Suspected LTTE cadres fired three mortars at Ethawetunaweva Sinhala village in the Welioya defence colony area of the same district, according to Colombo Page. However, only one mortar exploded and no casualties were reported.
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September - 2 
The Nation reports that the Special Task Force (STF) has launched an operation to arrest cadres of the Tamil Makkal Vidudalai Pulligal (TMVP), a LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, in possession of weapons in public places in Batticaloa.
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The Nation reports that the Special Task Force (STF) has launched an operation to arrest cadres of the Tamil Makkal Vidudalai Pulligal (TMVP), a LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, in possession of weapons in public places in Batticaloa. According to Senior Superintendent of Police H.M.D. Herath, a TMVP cadre carrying two hand grenades was arrested when the suspect attempted to go through a check point manned by the STF in Puthur.
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September - 3 
A 16-year old boy and two women were injured when LTTE cadres fired a mortar towards Ethawetunuwewa village in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district.
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A 16-year old boy and two women were injured when LTTE cadres fired a mortar towards Ethawetunuwewa village in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district.
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September - 3 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired towards troops on duty in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and killed one of the outfit’s cadres. During subsequently search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the outfit’s cadre a
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired towards troops on duty in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and killed one of the outfit’s cadres. During subsequently search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the outfit’s cadre along with one communication radio set, one note book, nine code sheets and one belt order from the incident site.
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India and Sri Lanka have formed a joint defence panel following a meeting in New Delhi between top officials of the two countries on September 3-4, according to Hindustan Times. The two sides held discussions on the measures to combat terrorism and o
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India and Sri Lanka have formed a joint defence panel following a meeting in New Delhi between top officials of the two countries on September 3-4, according to Hindustan Times. The two sides held discussions on the measures to combat terrorism and on ways of resolving the ethnic conflict in the island through the devolution of power. The Sri Lankan side explained the steps that had been taken to "expedite" the work of the All Party Representative Conference which had been charged with the responsibility of finding a solution to the ethnic conflict in the island. The Indian side reiterated New Delhi's commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka and "expressed the hope that a solution will be found to the just grievances of the Sri Lankan Tamils through devolution of power."
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September - 3 
More than 600 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have been arrested around the globe for their involvement in various types of covert activities in recent years, according to Sunday Observer. The United Kingdom (UK), United States
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More than 600 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have been arrested around the globe for their involvement in various types of covert activities in recent years, according to Sunday Observer. The United Kingdom (UK), United States and Australia have arrested key LTTE militants who had been operating in these countries for more than 10-years. The LTTE's international network was reportedly divided into two categories - One section was involved in raising funds and the other was responsible for purchasing arms and other equipment along with smuggling drugs. At least 200 LTTE cadres have been arrested in Thailand in the recent years. Following the stringent measures adopted by several countries, there is reportedly a decrease in pro-LTTE activity globally.
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September - 3 
The government stated on September 3 that some portions of the 2002 cease-fire agreement (CFA) were defunct in view of the blatant violations by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports The Hindu. Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said in Col
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The government stated on September 3 that some portions of the 2002 cease-fire agreement (CFA) were defunct in view of the blatant violations by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports The Hindu. Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said in Colombo that the concept of areas demarcated as under the control of the outfit was not acceptable. He said the demarcation was in violation of the Constitution and no sovereign government could be expected to endorse it, adding, "The Government does not recognise any provisions in the CFA which were against the letter and spirit of the Constitution." He reiterated that the government will not launch a major offensive in the North in the wake of capture of Silavaturai, adds Daily News.
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September - 3 
The ICRC withdrew from the Uyilankulam point in Mannar claiming it feared for the safety of its staff, ICRC spokesperson David Vignati said. "The road from Mannar to Uyilankulam is not safe for free movement of our officials. There were shells and sh
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The ICRC withdrew from the Uyilankulam point in Mannar claiming it feared for the safety of its staff, ICRC spokesperson David Vignati said. "The road from Mannar to Uyilankulam is not safe for free movement of our officials. There were shells and shootings in the road when our officers handed over the bodies of 12 persons killed over the weekend in Silavathurai area", Vignati said. "We have decided not to send our officers to the Uyilankulam point to perform their duties on grounds of safety. We will announce the re-opening of our post once we have discussions with the Security Forces and the LTTE", Vignati pointed out.
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September - 3 
Troops foiled an attempt by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to set up a bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on September 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. Three of them were killed and several others injured in the incid
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Troops foiled an attempt by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to set up a bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on September 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. Three of them were killed and several others injured in the incident.
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September - 4 
Emergency regulations, imposed since August 13, 2005 after the assassination of the then Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, were extended for another month on September 4, according to Colombo Page.
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Emergency regulations, imposed since August 13, 2005 after the assassination of the then Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, were extended for another month on September 4, according to Colombo Page.
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September - 4 
Four soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar attack in the same area.
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Four soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar attack in the same area.
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September - 4 
On September 4, troops retaliated and killed three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district when they tried to launch an attack towards troops conducting search operations in the area, reports
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On September 4, troops retaliated and killed three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district when they tried to launch an attack towards troops conducting search operations in the area, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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September - 4 
On September 4, two more LTTE cadres were killed in a retaliatory fire by troops when they were fired upon by the outfit’s cadres at Kolankerni in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol, two
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On September 4, two more LTTE cadres were killed in a retaliatory fire by troops when they were fired upon by the outfit’s cadres at Kolankerni in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol, two hand grenades, four T-56 magazines with ammunition and two pistol magazines.
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September - 4 
On the same day, troops after observing construction of three LTTE bunkers in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district opened fire and destroyed the bunkers completely. No casualties were reported.
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On the same day, troops after observing construction of three LTTE bunkers in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district opened fire and destroyed the bunkers completely. No casualties were reported.
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September - 4 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is planning to use chemical weapons against government troops, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka told Parliament on September 4, according to Xinhua. "We have evidence that the LTTE (Liberation Tigers
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is planning to use chemical weapons against government troops, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka told Parliament on September 4, according to Xinhua. "We have evidence that the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) has plans to use chemical weapons against the security forces. During the past several weeks the security forces have detected them transporting large quantities of acid," Wickramanayake said, adding, the timely action by the defence authorities had foiled LTTE plans to use chemical weapons to create mass destruction. He also informed the Parliament that 21 soldiers and 27 civilians had been killed in the armed conflict during the last thirty days, adding, that 190 soldiers and eight civilians had been injured in the violence during the said period.
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September - 4 
The Special Task Force troops recovered three T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 140 ammunition rounds, nine electric detonators, five hand grenades, two APMs, one walkie-talkie unit, one pouch and several other warlike items from the Karadiyanaru ar
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The Special Task Force troops recovered three T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 140 ammunition rounds, nine electric detonators, five hand grenades, two APMs, one walkie-talkie unit, one pouch and several other warlike items from the Karadiyanaru area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, troops recovered one explosive at Valachchena area. 420 APMs were removed by troops from the Kandapperumakulam and Thampanai areas in Vavuniya district.
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September - 4 
Troops also recovered 180 anti-personnel mines from the captured areas of Narakamulla, Tharavikulam and Pulipanchikal in the Batticaloa district on September 4, reports SLA. At Tharavaikulam, troops recovered 200 rounds of T-56 live ammunition, one r
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Troops also recovered 180 anti-personnel mines from the captured areas of Narakamulla, Tharavikulam and Pulipanchikal in the Batticaloa district on September 4, reports SLA. At Tharavaikulam, troops recovered 200 rounds of T-56 live ammunition, one radio set, one city link telephone and two radio hand microphones.
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September - 4 
Troops consolidating in the recently captured areas of Silavatura and Arippu in the Mannar district recovered LTTE military hardware and other accessories during search operations conducted on two camps, including one Sea-Tiger base. The recoveries i
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Troops consolidating in the recently captured areas of Silavatura and Arippu in the Mannar district recovered LTTE military hardware and other accessories during search operations conducted on two camps, including one Sea-Tiger base. The recoveries include one claymore mine of 25-kg, two claymore mines of 10-kg of, 110 rounds of 40-mm grenade launcher rounds, 96 anti personnel mine (APM) fuses, 482 APMs, 336 electric detonators, two electric circuits, 40-kg of TNT explosive powder, two claymore stands, one multi purpose machine gun (MPMG) tripod, three MPMG drums, 2690 ammunition, 25 general purpose machine gun (GPMG) links, two T-56 weapons, 260 anti-aircraft ammunition, 150 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five anti-aircraft ammunition links, six Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) heat bombs, seven chargers, three jerry cans of 25-litres each, 105 rounds of 14.5-mm ammunition, one hand grenade, 19 PVC wire rolls of 50-m, 186 of mortar heat bombs. Troops also recovered one out board motor (OBM) of 40-hp, 25 OBMs of 25-hp, 25 boats, one suicide boat, two plastic cans, one boat repair kit, one oil can and one suicide kit in and around the captured Sea-Tiger base.
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September - 4 
Two more LTTE cadres were killed by troops in a retaliatory fire at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district.
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Two more LTTE cadres were killed by troops in a retaliatory fire at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district.
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September - 5 
On September 5, police foiled an attempt by LTTE cadres to overrun the Isamela Thalu police detachment in the Murukkan area of Mannar district.
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On September 5, police foiled an attempt by LTTE cadres to overrun the Isamela Thalu police detachment in the Murukkan area of Mannar district.
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September - 5 
Police recovered nine kilograms of explosives near the railway track at two different locations in the Dehiwela coastal area of Colombo district, informed Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jayantha Wickramaratne, according to Daily News. Seven-kg o
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Police recovered nine kilograms of explosives near the railway track at two different locations in the Dehiwela coastal area of Colombo district, informed Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jayantha Wickramaratne, according to Daily News. Seven-kg of C-4 explosives concealed in 14 small packets and a mobile phone were recovered by the Dehiwela police at around 9.40 am, he said. Hours later, the Dehiwela police also recovered two-kg of C-4 explosives hidden in a thicket around 100 meters away from the coastal area. "The high powered explosives were packed in four boxes each weighing 500 g. The police recovered a total of 18 boxes with 500 g C4 explosives in each box," Wickramaratne disclosed.
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September - 5 
Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres in the Kaduruvitankulam area of Vavuniya district on September 5, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also unearthed 73 anti-personnel min
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Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres in the Kaduruvitankulam area of Vavuniya district on September 5, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also unearthed 73 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the area.
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September - 6 
At Athuwaddai, troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles and two pouches. The STF personnel recovered one T-56 assault rifle, three T -56 magazines, 46 T-56 live rounds and a mobile telephone from the Vadikuda area of Batticaloa district on September
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At Athuwaddai, troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles and two pouches. The STF personnel recovered one T-56 assault rifle, three T -56 magazines, 46 T-56 live rounds and a mobile telephone from the Vadikuda area of Batticaloa district on September 6.
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September - 6 
In Batticaloa, troops recovered one Improvised Explosive Device, two hand grenades, one detonator and a RPG bomb hidden from the Mavadiodai area. Elsewhere, 60 APMs, one claymore mine and a 120-mm mortar bomb were recovered from the Sittandy and Thar
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In Batticaloa, troops recovered one Improvised Explosive Device, two hand grenades, one detonator and a RPG bomb hidden from the Mavadiodai area. Elsewhere, 60 APMs, one claymore mine and a 120-mm mortar bomb were recovered from the Sittandy and Tharavikulam areas.
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September - 6 
Nine cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), attempting to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Wanni area, were killed in clashes with troops in three separate incidents on September 6, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). In
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Nine cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), attempting to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Wanni area, were killed in clashes with troops in three separate incidents on September 6, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). In the first incident, five LTTE cadres were killed when troops fired upon a group of the outfit’s cadres moving towards the FDL in the Navatkulam area of Vavuniya district. Two more cadres were killed in another clash at Kuduruvitankulam. Troops confronted another group of LTTE cadres in the same area in which two more of them were killed. One soldier was also injured.
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September - 6 
The Sri Lanka Navy personnel conducting search operations along the Kattupalliya beach in Mannar district found boat accessories and repair equipments on September 6. According to naval sources, the boat accessories were hidden in a cart, which was c
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The Sri Lanka Navy personnel conducting search operations along the Kattupalliya beach in Mannar district found boat accessories and repair equipments on September 6. According to naval sources, the boat accessories were hidden in a cart, which was camouflaged, in a shrub land area. The recoveries included, three crank shafts, five coil roll, 114 grinder disk, 10 spare parts of lathe machine, 14 air filter, three electrical grinders, four air cleaners, four kilograms of nut and bolt, three electric drill machines, four engine liners, two pistons, 200-ltrs each of caltex diesel engine oil and coolant.
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September - 6 
Troops recovered one rocket propeller grenade (RPG) launcher, one T-56 weapon, three RPG bombs and two of their chargers from a jungle in the Mavil Aru area of Trincomalee district.
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Troops recovered one rocket propeller grenade (RPG) launcher, one T-56 weapon, three RPG bombs and two of their chargers from a jungle in the Mavil Aru area of Trincomalee district.
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September - 6 
Two unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Rajasingham Subajini, at Palaali road in the Thirunelveali area of Jaffna district on September 6, reports Tamil Net.
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Two unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Rajasingham Subajini, at Palaali road in the Thirunelveali area of Jaffna district on September 6, reports Tamil Net.
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September - 7 
A civilian, identified as Rajendram Satheeshkumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in front of the Jaffna University Medical College.
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A civilian, identified as Rajendram Satheeshkumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in front of the Jaffna University Medical College.
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September - 7 
A day earlier, troops had killed two more LTTE cadres in the same area when a group of armed outfit’s cadres attempted to infiltrate the FDL.
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A day earlier, troops had killed two more LTTE cadres in the same area when a group of armed outfit’s cadres attempted to infiltrate the FDL.
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September - 7 
A PLOTE leader expressed optimism that differences with the Karuna would be resolved through dialogue. Dharmalingam Siddharthan told BBC Sandeshaya that the party would be allowed to carry on political work in the east despite threats allegedly made
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A PLOTE leader expressed optimism that differences with the Karuna would be resolved through dialogue. Dharmalingam Siddharthan told BBC Sandeshaya that the party would be allowed to carry on political work in the east despite threats allegedly made by the Karuna group. "However, since our cadres are in constant touch with Karuna group at regional level we don't see why the differences cannot be resolved," he said, adding, the party faced similar threats during nearly three decades of LTTE rule in the east.
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September - 7 
According to the Ministry of Defence Website, Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested a suspected LTTE cadre, Velumurukku Ravindran, along with a T-56 rifle at Vachikudah in the Akkaripattuwa area of Batticaloa district. He is believed to be a se
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According to the Ministry of Defence Website, Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested a suspected LTTE cadre, Velumurukku Ravindran, along with a T-56 rifle at Vachikudah in the Akkaripattuwa area of Batticaloa district. He is believed to be a senior LTTE cadre who was trained in Wanni and directed to carry out undercover operations in the area.
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September - 7 
Daily News reports that the SLN is planning to establish two navy camps in the recently captured Silavathura and Mullikulam areas to provide security for the fishing community. Commander D.K.P. Dassanayaka said the two Navy detachments which will be
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Daily News reports that the SLN is planning to establish two navy camps in the recently captured Silavathura and Mullikulam areas to provide security for the fishing community. Commander D.K.P. Dassanayaka said the two Navy detachments which will be established on September 8 is expected to minimise threats on Colombo, especially the Colombo Port, as the Navy can block LTTE movements along the Western coast following the installation of radars. "The establishment of Navy camps in Mullikulam and Silavathura will help provide much needed security for oil exploration in the Gulf of Mannar region," he informed, saying, the establishment of the two camps will also help block the smuggling of arms and ammunition by the LTTE across the Gulf of Mannar region.
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September - 7 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of outfit’s cadres to infiltrate into the Kuduruvitankulam, Thampanai and Umayarathuvarankulam areas of Vavuniya district on September 7, reports S
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of outfit’s cadres to infiltrate into the Kuduruvitankulam, Thampanai and Umayarathuvarankulam areas of Vavuniya district on September 7, reports Sri Lanka Army. Three soldiers were also killed during the confrontation.
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September - 7 
Leaflets were distributed in Batticaloa allegedly in the name of Chennan Force, armed wing of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalaip Puligal (TMVP), the breakaway LTTE faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, threatening people not to support the TNA, TULF, EPDP, Peop
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Leaflets were distributed in Batticaloa allegedly in the name of Chennan Force, armed wing of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalaip Puligal (TMVP), the breakaway LTTE faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, threatening people not to support the TNA, TULF, EPDP, People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) and EPRLF political parties, reports The Hindu. "If this warning is neglected, they will be killed", the leaflet stated. However, rejecting the allegation, a leader of the Karuna group's political wing, Padminee, in an interview with BBC Sandeshaya said the group was not involved in such a campaign.
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September - 7 
On September 7, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel recovered 120 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four T-56 magazines, one belt order, one pack, two hand grenades, one LTTE combat uniform and dry ration from the Periyamkulam area of Trincomalee district. T
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On September 7, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel recovered 120 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four T-56 magazines, one belt order, one pack, two hand grenades, one LTTE combat uniform and dry ration from the Periyamkulam area of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered one micro pistol, two pistol magazines and five live rounds of ammunition from the Veeranagar area. Two weapons and two hand grenades were recovered from the Kanguweli area of the same district.
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September - 7 
On the same day, LTTE cadres fired heavy mortars at the troops deployed in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district killing one soldier and injuring another, reports SLA.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres fired heavy mortars at the troops deployed in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district killing one soldier and injuring another, reports SLA.
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September - 7 
The defence ministry stated on September 7 that the LTTE was using civilians in the Illupakadaveli and Periyamadu areas as human shield to protect its heavy weapons, adding, the terrorists have blocked all the accesses to the Madhu shrine in order to
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The defence ministry stated on September 7 that the LTTE was using civilians in the Illupakadaveli and Periyamadu areas as human shield to protect its heavy weapons, adding, the terrorists have blocked all the accesses to the Madhu shrine in order to prevent civilians taking refuge at the Church, reported The Hindu. Information obtained form the civilian sources revealed that a large number of civilians in the Vattakandal, Adampan, Andankulam, Prappakadaththan and Papamodai areas are trying to seek the refuge in the Madhu shrine.
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September - 7 
The Minister of Information and Media, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, on September 7 denied the Tamil National Alliance’s (TNA) charge that the government is attempting to carve out a Sinhala district in between the Northern and Eastern provinces to break
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The Minister of Information and Media, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, on September 7 denied the Tamil National Alliance’s (TNA) charge that the government is attempting to carve out a Sinhala district in between the Northern and Eastern provinces to break the integrity of the Tamil homeland, according to Daily News. Earlier, the TNA parliamentary group leader R. Sampanthan had claimed in Parliament on September 5 that the government is acceding to the demands of the extreme nationalist Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), with its plans afoot to carve out a Sinhala district between Trincomalee district in the Eastern Province and Mullaitivu in the Northern Province, aiming to split the geographical contiguity of the Tamil homeland. He had also warned that any attempt to create a Sinhala district would spoil the chances of a negotiated settlement.
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September - 7 
Three civilians were killed in the Wantharamulai area of Batticaloa district on September 7 when their tractor accidentally hit a LTTE planted pressure mine.
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Three civilians were killed in the Wantharamulai area of Batticaloa district on September 7 when their tractor accidentally hit a LTTE planted pressure mine.
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September - 8 
Five more LTTE cadres were killed when troops launched an attack towards a group of armed outfit’s cadres close to the security forces FDL (Forward Defense Line) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district on September 8. Troops also destroyed three ou
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Five more LTTE cadres were killed when troops launched an attack towards a group of armed outfit’s cadres close to the security forces FDL (Forward Defense Line) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district on September 8. Troops also destroyed three outfit’s bunkers and recovered some weapons, ammunition and military equipment from the area.
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September - 8 
On September 8, an abandoned LTTE vehicle laden with explosives exploded while troops were conducting a close observation on it in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district. One soldier was killed and six others injured in the incident.
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On September 8, an abandoned LTTE vehicle laden with explosives exploded while troops were conducting a close observation on it in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district. One soldier was killed and six others injured in the incident.
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September - 8 
On September 8, troops retaliated and chased way the LTTE cadres engaged in firing towards the FDL at Eluttumadduval in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army. No casualty was reported. One EPDP member, identified as Sellaiya Jayabalasinham,
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On September 8, troops retaliated and chased way the LTTE cadres engaged in firing towards the FDL at Eluttumadduval in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army. No casualty was reported. One EPDP member, identified as Sellaiya Jayabalasinham, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre at Kaithadi in the Jaffna district. He was a nominee for the Chavakachcheri local government, EPDP sources said. Another EPDP member, identified as Rasaiya Yohanadan, a key member of the party for 10 years and nominee for the Mannar local government, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre at Eluthur in the Mannar district.
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September - 8 
Suspected LTTE cadres killed two members of the Eelam Peoples' Democratic Party (EPDP) in two separate incidents, defense officials said, according to Colombo Page.
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Suspected LTTE cadres killed two members of the Eelam Peoples' Democratic Party (EPDP) in two separate incidents, defense officials said, according to Colombo Page.
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September - 8 
Troops recovered 19 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Ampadailuppaikulam area in Vavuniya district on September 8, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops recovered 19 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Ampadailuppaikulam area in Vavuniya district on September 8, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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September - 9 
During search operations conducted by the army in the Silavathurai area of Mannar district, troops recovered eighty one 82-mm mortar bombs and five APMs.
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During search operations conducted by the army in the Silavathurai area of Mannar district, troops recovered eighty one 82-mm mortar bombs and five APMs.
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September - 9 
On September 9, police recovered the dead body of a Tamil civilian, identified as Sinnappan Michael, who was abducted and subsequently beheaded by LTTE cadres at Veerapuram in the Vavuniya district on September 8, the Ministry of Defense Website repo
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On September 9, police recovered the dead body of a Tamil civilian, identified as Sinnappan Michael, who was abducted and subsequently beheaded by LTTE cadres at Veerapuram in the Vavuniya district on September 8, the Ministry of Defense Website reported. He was killed for his refusal to join the outfit.
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September - 9 
Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in two separate clashes between troops and the outfit’s cadres in the Jaffna and Vavuniya districts on September 9, according to BBC. The Media Centre for National Security stated on Sept
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Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in two separate clashes between troops and the outfit’s cadres in the Jaffna and Vavuniya districts on September 9, according to BBC. The Media Centre for National Security stated on September 10 that, "The army retaliated when two groups of LTTE terrorists attempted to launch attacks at the Vempathukerni, Jaffna forward defense lines (FDL) and at Appadi-Illuppaikulam, Vavunia FDL." Four cadres were killed near Jaffna FDL (Forward Defense Line) and two more were killed near Vavuniya FDL at about the same time.
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September - 10 
According to the Ministry of Defence Website, two police personnel were wounded when the LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a police motorbike at Salambakulam in the Vavuniya district.
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According to the Ministry of Defence Website, two police personnel were wounded when the LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a police motorbike at Salambakulam in the Vavuniya district.
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September - 10 
On September 10, troops in the Navathkulam area of Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed one of them, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Further, troops retaliated and chased away another group of the outfit’s cadres who offered ass
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On September 10, troops in the Navathkulam area of Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed one of them, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Further, troops retaliated and chased away another group of the outfit’s cadres who offered assistance to their fellow-cadres around the same time. One more cadre was killed during the counter-fire. One T-56 weapon and 28 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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September - 10 
On September 10, troops recovered a cache of weapons and explosives from a jungle in the Tharavikulam area of Ampara district. The recoveries included 55 T-56 weapons, three sniper guns, four 60-mm mortars, one multi purpose machine gun, four rocket
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On September 10, troops recovered a cache of weapons and explosives from a jungle in the Tharavikulam area of Ampara district. The recoveries included 55 T-56 weapons, three sniper guns, four 60-mm mortars, one multi purpose machine gun, four rocket propeller grenade launchers, one 12.7-mm heavy machine gun, two T-81 model light machine guns (LMGs), five T-56 model LMGs, 34 liters of C-4 explosives and 15-kgs of TNT explosive.
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September - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) alleged that nearly 2000 Tamils were killed since President Mahinda Rajapakse came to power in 2005, according to BBC. The outfit claimed that at least 1,974 Tamils had been killed, including 842 civilians
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) alleged that nearly 2000 Tamils were killed since President Mahinda Rajapakse came to power in 2005, according to BBC. The outfit claimed that at least 1,974 Tamils had been killed, including 842 civilians who were either arrested or abducted and then "disappeared," since Rajapakse won the November 2005 presidential elections. It also said that more than 45 aid workers, 11 media workers and four Tamil politicians were among the victims. The figure includes 17 employees of the French charity Action against Hunger who were shot dead in Muttur in August 2006. The LTTE spokeswoman Navaruban Selvy alleged in a statement, "The trend set in by the current regime in Colombo has shown no signs of correcting despite some critical assessments by the United Nations and others."
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September - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) procurement and finance chief, Shanmugan Kumaran Pathmanadan a.k.a. KP, was arrested in Thailand on September 10-night, according to Daily News. KP who has obtained Thai citizenship runs the global networ
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) procurement and finance chief, Shanmugan Kumaran Pathmanadan a.k.a. KP, was arrested in Thailand on September 10-night, according to Daily News. KP who has obtained Thai citizenship runs the global network of LTTE offices and its weapons procurement, logistics and money laundering operations. He has been on Interpol's Most Wanted list for a number of years. He has also been implicated in several assassinations of political leaders in Sri Lanka. KP, a smuggler of arms and narcotics, operating with bank accounts opened in London, Frankfurt, Denmark, Athens and Australia was arrested in Bangkok, adds Asian Tribune.
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September - 10 
Three LTTE cadres were injured when the navy and the army jointly attacked a suspected Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boat in the Mandaithvu area of Jaffna district on September 10, reports Xinhua.
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Three LTTE cadres were injured when the navy and the army jointly attacked a suspected Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boat in the Mandaithvu area of Jaffna district on September 10, reports Xinhua.
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September - 10 
Troops also recovered four T-56 weapons, five magazines and seven 81-mm mortar bombs from the Kathiraveli area of Trincomalee district.
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Troops also recovered four T-56 weapons, five magazines and seven 81-mm mortar bombs from the Kathiraveli area of Trincomalee district.
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September - 10 
Two LTTE cadres surrendered before the troops at Tirukkovil.
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Two LTTE cadres surrendered before the troops at Tirukkovil.
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September - 10 
Vennila, a pro-LTTE gang operating in Paris, and Mukkala and Minnal, the two Tamil gangs opposed to the LTTE, are at the centre of the current wave of Tamil violence in Paris, according to Asian Tribune.
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Vennila, a pro-LTTE gang operating in Paris, and Mukkala and Minnal, the two Tamil gangs opposed to the LTTE, are at the centre of the current wave of Tamil violence in Paris, according to Asian Tribune.
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September - 11 
One LTTE cadre was killed and three others injured as troops foiled an attempt by cadres of the outfit to infiltrate into the Wanni FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Navattkulama area. Troops also recovered one T-56 riffle from the incident site.
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One LTTE cadre was killed and three others injured as troops foiled an attempt by cadres of the outfit to infiltrate into the Wanni FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Navattkulama area. Troops also recovered one T-56 riffle from the incident site.
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September - 11 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres attempting to infiltrate into the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district were killed by security forces (SFs) in two separate incidents on September 11, reports The Hindu. T
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres attempting to infiltrate into the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district were killed by security forces (SFs) in two separate incidents on September 11, reports The Hindu. The Defence Ministry stated on September 12 that SF personnel confronted a group of LTTE cadres at Kaththiriththan Muhamalai at around 8.15 am and killed three of them. Similarly, four more LTTE cadres were killed in another encounter in the same area at around 10 am.
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September - 11 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) on September 11 claimed that it had virtually wiped out the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ability to smuggle arms into the country after sinking three gun-running vessels - Mayoshi, Seishin, and Koshi, as indicate
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) on September 11 claimed that it had virtually wiped out the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ability to smuggle arms into the country after sinking three gun-running vessels - Mayoshi, Seishin, and Koshi, as indicated in the LTTE Naval registry - and killing up to 45 of the outfit’s cadres during the past 24-hours. The SLN chief Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda said the LTTE was bringing three light aircraft, artillery and a bullet proof vehicle in the ships sunk some 600-kilomtres off the island's south-eastern coast in Matara district. "When we challenged these vessels, they didn't respond so we had to follow internationally accepted rules of engagement. They opened fire. We had no choice but to fire and destroy the vessels,” Reuters quoted him as saying. "This is the biggest success for the navy so far," Karannagoda said, adding the LTTE’s smuggling operations will be severely affected as they are left with just one ship, adds PTI. The navy has so far destroyed a total of nine LTTE ships, he informed. The SLN chief estimated the number of cadres killed at up to 45 and said the navy did not suffer any casualties or damage to their crafts despite the LTTE retaliating with mortar bombs.
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September - 11 
The Sri Lankan government is awaiting official confirmation of the arrest of the LTTE procurement and finance chief, Shanmugan Kumaran Pathmanadan a.k.a. KP, in Bangkok on September 10. "We have only seen media reports about his arrest. We are yet to
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The Sri Lankan government is awaiting official confirmation of the arrest of the LTTE procurement and finance chief, Shanmugan Kumaran Pathmanadan a.k.a. KP, in Bangkok on September 10. "We have only seen media reports about his arrest. We are yet to get confirmation," Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona told Hindustan Times on September 11, adding, “If he has been arrested, it shows that the Sri Lankan government is succeeding in its efforts to get other countries to crackdown on the LTTE financial and arms procurement networks. Due to our intense efforts, 17 LTTE operatives were arrested in the US, 14 in France, three in Australia and two in the UK .Last week three LTTE operatives were extradited to Sri Lanka from Thailand."
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September - 11 
Troops recovered 18 anti-personnel mines from the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered 18 anti-personnel mines from the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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September - 11 
Troops repulsed a LTTE attack targeting home guards at Periyapalam and also recovered one grenade launcher from the incident site on September 11.
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Troops repulsed a LTTE attack targeting home guards at Periyapalam and also recovered one grenade launcher from the incident site on September 11.
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September - 11 
Two police personnel were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion near Thalikulam.
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Two police personnel were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion near Thalikulam.
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September - 11 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Subash Kari Daniel Fernando, at Pesaalai village in the Mannar district on September 11, Tamil Net reports.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Subash Kari Daniel Fernando, at Pesaalai village in the Mannar district on September 11, Tamil Net reports.
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September - 12 
In Batticaloa, troops recovered seventy eight 60-mm mortar bombs, seven anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two rocket propeller grenade bombs from the Narakamulla area. Four more APMs were recovered by troops from the Padaviya area of Vavuniya district.
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In Batticaloa, troops recovered seventy eight 60-mm mortar bombs, seven anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two rocket propeller grenade bombs from the Narakamulla area. Four more APMs were recovered by troops from the Padaviya area of Vavuniya district.
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September - 12 
On September 12, a police personnel was injured in a LTTE-triggered Improvised Explosive Device blast inside a police bunker near Mihindupura School at Mihidupura in the Trincomalee district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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On September 12, a police personnel was injured in a LTTE-triggered Improvised Explosive Device blast inside a police bunker near Mihindupura School at Mihidupura in the Trincomalee district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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September - 12 
On September 12, troops confronted a group of outfit’s cadres at Periyathampani and killed at least five of them. One soldier was killed during the confrontation.
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On September 12, troops confronted a group of outfit’s cadres at Periyathampani and killed at least five of them. One soldier was killed during the confrontation.
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September - 12 
The Thailand police on September 12 denied that the LTTE procurement and finance chief, Shanmugan Kumaran Pathmanadan a.k.a. KP, had been arrested in Bangkok on September 10. "I've checked with related police bureaux -- the Immigration Police, the Me
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The Thailand police on September 12 denied that the LTTE procurement and finance chief, Shanmugan Kumaran Pathmanadan a.k.a. KP, had been arrested in Bangkok on September 10. "I've checked with related police bureaux -- the Immigration Police, the Metropolitan Police and the Special Branch. There has been no report of a Tiger rebel arrested in Bangkok," national police spokesperson Lieutenant-General Ronnarong Youngyuen told Reuters, and added, "If we'd arrested him, we would have made good publicity out of it." Earlier the Ministry of Defence Website in Sri Lanka had reported on September 11 that, "Reliable sources from Thailand reveal that LTTE's chief for cross border terrorist activities, Kumaran Padmanadan, alias "KP" has been arrested in Bangkok yesterday ( September 10)."
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September - 13 
A day earlier, two more LTTE cadres were killed as troops launched an artillery fire attack on a suspected hide-out of the outfit in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district.
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A day earlier, two more LTTE cadres were killed as troops launched an artillery fire attack on a suspected hide-out of the outfit in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district.
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September - 13 
On the same day, a group three LTTE cadres shot dead a member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), identified as Velayudan Ilayarajah, while he was selling EPDP newspapers at Vellington in the Valaichchena area of Batticaloa district.
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On the same day, a group three LTTE cadres shot dead a member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), identified as Velayudan Ilayarajah, while he was selling EPDP newspapers at Vellington in the Valaichchena area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 13 
Sri Lankan Air Force bombed the financial nerve centre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Puthukuduiruppu in the Mullaitivu district on September 13-morning, according to Colombo Page. A day earlier, Sri Lankan Navy destroyed three LTT
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Sri Lankan Air Force bombed the financial nerve centre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Puthukuduiruppu in the Mullaitivu district on September 13-morning, according to Colombo Page. A day earlier, Sri Lankan Navy destroyed three LTTE ships carrying arms and military equipment in the South East high seas about 600 nautical miles (1,200 Km) from Dondra Head, the southern tip of Sri Lanka, in the Indian Ocean.
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September - 13 
Sri Lankan Navy and Air Force destroyed a flotilla of 20 LTTE boats in the northeast sea off Mullaitivu on September 13 -evening, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Sri Lankan Navy and Air Force destroyed a flotilla of 20 LTTE boats in the northeast sea off Mullaitivu on September 13 -evening, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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September - 13 
Three persons, Aruran Vinayagamoorthy, Sivarajah Yathavan, and Arumugam Rajeevan, were charged for using Tamil Coordinating Committee at Melbourne in Australia to raise funds for the LTTE, according to Daily News. They reportedly appeared for the sta
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Three persons, Aruran Vinayagamoorthy, Sivarajah Yathavan, and Arumugam Rajeevan, were charged for using Tamil Coordinating Committee at Melbourne in Australia to raise funds for the LTTE, according to Daily News. They reportedly appeared for the start of their committal hearing at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on September 13. Mark Dean S.C, the Commonwealth prosecutor, told the court that US $1.9 million was deposited into a bank account for the Tamil Coordinating Committee between 2001 and 2005. He alleged that US $1.2 million of that money was withdrawn in cash and used to purchase electronic equipment and other items for the LTTE. He said money provided to the LTTE was collected under the guise of donations for charitable projects and included money raised after the 2004 tsunami.
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September - 14 
10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops foiled attempt by cadres of the outfit to infiltrate into the security forces’ (SF) Forward Defense Line (FDL) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on September 14, reports Sri La
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10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops foiled attempt by cadres of the outfit to infiltrate into the security forces’ (SF) Forward Defense Line (FDL) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on September 14, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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September - 14 
On September 14, the LTTE cadres triggered a powerful claymore explosion mine targeting a convoy of troops moving from Palaly to Point Pedro in the Jaffna district killing two of them and inuring seven others.
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On September 14, the LTTE cadres triggered a powerful claymore explosion mine targeting a convoy of troops moving from Palaly to Point Pedro in the Jaffna district killing two of them and inuring seven others.
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September - 14 
Police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the High Security Zone area close to the oil tanks in Kolonnawa in the outskirts of Colombo and arrested 47 suspects, police sources said, according to Colombo Page. The majority of
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Police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the High Security Zone area close to the oil tanks in Kolonnawa in the outskirts of Colombo and arrested 47 suspects, police sources said, according to Colombo Page. The majority of the arrested are Indian origin ethnic Tamils from areas such as Vavuniya and Hatton.
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September - 14 
The Defense Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa on September 14 told a group of business leaders that the government was committed to curbing terrorism within a stipulated time period and it would undoubtedly open new doors of opportunity to the business c
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The Defense Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa on September 14 told a group of business leaders that the government was committed to curbing terrorism within a stipulated time period and it would undoubtedly open new doors of opportunity to the business community, reports The Hindu. He said, "Because for you to do your business, first there must be a country" and went on to assert that signing temporary peace pacts with a ruthless terrorist group cannot bring lasting peace or economic stability. "It only seems as an attractive alternative if you don’t comprehend and confront the reality. As the whole world has realised, the only way to bring about peace is to curb terrorism. Sri Lanka cannot be foolishly idealistic. Peace has become a marketable commodity in the world today and in Sri Lanka too, there is blatant marketing of this commodity called peace for pure economic gain."
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September - 14 
The LTTE cadres in hiding in the Krithokulam area of Vavuniya district destroyed a power-transformer using small arms fire on it plunging the entire area into darkness.
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The LTTE cadres in hiding in the Krithokulam area of Vavuniya district destroyed a power-transformer using small arms fire on it plunging the entire area into darkness.
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September - 14 
Troops confronted a group of armed LTTE cadres in the Parayanakulam area of Vavuniya district and killed one of them.
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Troops confronted a group of armed LTTE cadres in the Parayanakulam area of Vavuniya district and killed one of them.
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September - 14 
Troops in the Kallikulam area confronted LTTE cadres on two occasions when they attempted to infiltrate into the government controlled areas killing eight of them. In the first incident at around 8.40 am troops directed a small arms attack on a group
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Troops in the Kallikulam area confronted LTTE cadres on two occasions when they attempted to infiltrate into the government controlled areas killing eight of them. In the first incident at around 8.40 am troops directed a small arms attack on a group of infiltrating outfit’s cadres killing at least six of them. Similarly, two more outfit’s cadres were killed when troops observed another group of outfit’s cadres at the same location at about 12.45 pm and opened fire towards them.
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September - 14 
Troops in the Pulipanchikal area of Batticaloa district recovered 13 anti personnel mines. Troops also recovered two claymore mines, one icom radio receiver and 250-grams of C-4 explosive from the Tharavikulam area. At Kokadicholai troops recovered o
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Troops in the Pulipanchikal area of Batticaloa district recovered 13 anti personnel mines. Troops also recovered two claymore mines, one icom radio receiver and 250-grams of C-4 explosive from the Tharavikulam area. At Kokadicholai troops recovered one T-56 weapon. 450 rounds of pistol ammunition were recovered by troops from the Periyawadduwan area. Troops also recovered one 81-mm mortar bomb and one more 120-mm mortar bomb from a jungle in the Narakamulla area on September 12.
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September - 14 
Troops retaliated and chased away a group of LTTE cadres who opened fire towards them in the Karativu area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered a binocular with night vision, one range finder, one m
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Troops retaliated and chased away a group of LTTE cadres who opened fire towards them in the Karativu area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered a binocular with night vision, one range finder, one mobile phone, one T-56 magazine filled with ammunition and two military packs.
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September - 14 
Troops retaliated and killed six LTTE cadres in the Kadeperuma Kulam area of Vavuniya district when cadres of the outfit opened fire towards SF personnel killing three of them.
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Troops retaliated and killed six LTTE cadres in the Kadeperuma Kulam area of Vavuniya district when cadres of the outfit opened fire towards SF personnel killing three of them.
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September - 14 
Two soldiers were killed in an explosion triggered by the suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna district on September 14-night, reports Sri Lankan Army. In the same region, troops shot dead 10 LTTE cadres when they tr
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Two soldiers were killed in an explosion triggered by the suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna district on September 14-night, reports Sri Lankan Army. In the same region, troops shot dead 10 LTTE cadres when they tried to break through army defence lines on the same day.
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September - 15 
14 LTTE cadres were killed by troops in two separate encounters in the Vavuniya district.
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14 LTTE cadres were killed by troops in two separate encounters in the Vavuniya district.
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September - 15 
According to Sri Lanka Army, three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in an attack by the troops at a camp located in Navathkulam in the Vavuniya district on September 15. No security forces were injured or killed in the incid
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According to Sri Lanka Army, three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in an attack by the troops at a camp located in Navathkulam in the Vavuniya district on September 15. No security forces were injured or killed in the incident.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during confrontation between the troops and outfit’s cadres in the Kuduruvitankulam area of Vavuniya district on September 16, reports Sri Lanka Army. Further, on September 17, troops re
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during confrontation between the troops and outfit’s cadres in the Kuduruvitankulam area of Vavuniya district on September 16, reports Sri Lanka Army. Further, on September 17, troops repulsed a LTTE in the same area killing one cadre and injuring several others.
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September - 16 
In a search operation troops recovered a huge contingency of arms and ammunitions including two hundred and seventy two T-56 weapons, two 120-mm mortar launchers, five 120-mm mortar sites, thirty rocket propel grenade (RPG) launchers, two 40-mm grena
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In a search operation troops recovered a huge contingency of arms and ammunitions including two hundred and seventy two T-56 weapons, two 120-mm mortar launchers, five 120-mm mortar sites, thirty rocket propel grenade (RPG) launchers, two 40-mm grenade launchers, two light machine guns (LMG) with 32 drums, five multi purpose machine gun (MPMG) bipods, four 12.7 heavy gun barrels, thirty nine 60-mm mortar launchers, two 2 inch mortars, and a stock of ammunition in the areas of Tharavaikulam and Thoppigala in the Batticaloa district.
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September - 16 
On September 16, two LTTE cadres were killed and several others injured when troops confronted a group of outfit’s cadres in the Umayarathuwamkulam area. One soldier who sustained injuries in the incident died later.
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On September 16, two LTTE cadres were killed and several others injured when troops confronted a group of outfit’s cadres in the Umayarathuwamkulam area. One soldier who sustained injuries in the incident died later.
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September - 16 
One LTTE cadre was killed as he tried to infiltrate into the security forces’ (SF) Forward Defense Line (FDL) at Parappakandal in the Mannar district.
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One LTTE cadre was killed as he tried to infiltrate into the security forces’ (SF) Forward Defense Line (FDL) at Parappakandal in the Mannar district.
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September - 16 
Tamil Net reports, an unidentified LTTE cadre, hurled a hand grenade inside the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) camp located in Vathiri junction in the Jaffna district and opened fire at the camp. Subsequently, in an exchange of gunfire, one civilian identified
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Tamil Net reports, an unidentified LTTE cadre, hurled a hand grenade inside the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) camp located in Vathiri junction in the Jaffna district and opened fire at the camp. Subsequently, in an exchange of gunfire, one civilian identified as Rajaratnam Seran, was injured.
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September - 17 
According to Hindustan Times, the President Mahinda Rajapakse, who had earlier favoured the district as the unit of devolution, is now understood to favour the province as the unit, to accord with the wishes of the minority Tamils and the internation
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According to Hindustan Times, the President Mahinda Rajapakse, who had earlier favoured the district as the unit of devolution, is now understood to favour the province as the unit, to accord with the wishes of the minority Tamils and the international community, particularly India. Rajapakse told leaders of the ruling alliance recently, that he wanted the province to be the unit of devolution, and the district to be the unit of administration, informed sources said. In other words, power will be devolved to the provinces, but it will be exercised through the district level administrative mechanism.
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September - 17 
The country can achieve permanent peace only through defeating terrorism 100 per cent militarily, Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said in Trincomalee on September 17, according to Daily News. "We cannot establish permanent peace in the country
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The country can achieve permanent peace only through defeating terrorism 100 per cent militarily, Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said in Trincomalee on September 17, according to Daily News. "We cannot establish permanent peace in the country by winning only half or two thirds of the war against terrorism," he said, adding the President Mahinda Rajapakse cannot implement the desired political solution for the North and East conflict unless Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorism was defeated 100 per cent. He reiterated that the LTTE terrorism can be defeated by military means and the security forces (SFs) are committed to achieve that task without passing the burden of war to the next generation. He stressed that SFs have now been able to confine the LTTE terrorism and its leader Prabhakaran only to the Wanni with the liberation of the East, adding, "If we are aware that LTTE terrorism exists only in the Wanni there is no hesitation on our part about the next step."
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September - 17 
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) reportedly said that the government should hold elections to the provincial council in the East as soon as possible, under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, to consolidate the recent gains made by the militar
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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) reportedly said that the government should hold elections to the provincial council in the East as soon as possible, under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, to consolidate the recent gains made by the military against the LTTE. In an interview to The Hindu, the JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe said that though his party was opposed to the 13th Amendment, made as a follow up to the 1987 India-Sri Lanka Accord, it believed that elections in the East would encourage democracy and promote development. "Our party has reservations about the India-Sri Lanka accord and the consequent 13th Amendment to the Constitution. However, since it is now part of the statute, we see no difficulty for the Rajapaksa government in holding elections to the local bodies as well as the provincial council in the east. Otherwise, the military advances in the east would not be useful," Somawansa argued.
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September - 17 
Troops confronted different groups of LTTE cadres in the Periyathampane area and killed at least two outfit’s cadres.
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Troops confronted different groups of LTTE cadres in the Periyathampane area and killed at least two outfit’s cadres.
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September - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil civilians, identified as Kathiravelu and Suntharam at Pankulam in the Trincomalee district on September 18, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil civilians, identified as Kathiravelu and Suntharam at Pankulam in the Trincomalee district on September 18, reports Tamil Net.
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September - 19 
A day earlier, troops recovered 15 APMs from the Poonagar area in Trincomalee district. Elsewhere, troops recovered one liter can of high explosives, one detonator and the upper part of an APM with explosives inside it from the Kadawana area.
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A day earlier, troops recovered 15 APMs from the Poonagar area in Trincomalee district. Elsewhere, troops recovered one liter can of high explosives, one detonator and the upper part of an APM with explosives inside it from the Kadawana area.
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September - 19 
At Meeyankulam, troops recovered 10 anti personnel mines (APMs) on September 19.
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At Meeyankulam, troops recovered 10 anti personnel mines (APMs) on September 19.
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September - 19 
Four soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops at Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defense Line) in the Jaffna district, SLA reported. One of the trooper succumbed to his injuries later.
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Four soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops at Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defense Line) in the Jaffna district, SLA reported. One of the trooper succumbed to his injuries later.
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September - 19 
On September 19, one supply base of the Sea-Tigers (Sea wing of the LTTE), south of Punareen in the Wallepadu area of Kilinochchi district was destroyed in an aerial attack by the Sri Lankan Air Force fighter craft. Details are awaited.
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On September 19, one supply base of the Sea-Tigers (Sea wing of the LTTE), south of Punareen in the Wallepadu area of Kilinochchi district was destroyed in an aerial attack by the Sri Lankan Air Force fighter craft. Details are awaited.
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September - 19 
One civilian was injured in a LTTE mortar fire attack directed towards Murunkan police station in the Mannar district.
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One civilian was injured in a LTTE mortar fire attack directed towards Murunkan police station in the Mannar district.
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September - 19 
The government has spent over Rupees 50 billon to procure arms and ammunition for the present military exercise during this year alone, Deputy Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya told Parliament, according to Daily Mirror.
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The government has spent over Rupees 50 billon to procure arms and ammunition for the present military exercise during this year alone, Deputy Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya told Parliament, according to Daily Mirror.
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September - 19 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is fighting a defensive war, says its political wing leader S.P. Thamilchelvan. In an interview with Tamil Net on September 19 he said, "Without caring for International policies and passive requests, the G
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is fighting a defensive war, says its political wing leader S.P. Thamilchelvan. In an interview with Tamil Net on September 19 he said, "Without caring for International policies and passive requests, the Government of Sri Lanka is continuing its genocidal war against the Tamil people. The concerns raised by the International Community have failed to make any dent on the ethnic cleansing by Colombo government which has proved itself a terrorist-state. Some International governments, without understanding realities, give aid to the deceitful purposes of the Sinhala government, which will only escalate the island's ethnic conflict to hitherto unseen heights." He added, "The LTTE is maintaining patience and still restricting itself to a defensive war. By doing so, it wishes the International Community to realize the futility of achieving peace by dealing with such a government."
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September - 19 
Troops on September 19 confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Maradamadu area of Vavuniya district and killed three of them, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One T-56 weapon and six hand grenades were recovered from
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Troops on September 19 confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Maradamadu area of Vavuniya district and killed three of them, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One T-56 weapon and six hand grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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September - 19 
Troops overpowered and arrested a LTTE cadre attempting to lob a hand-grenade towards them in the Mannar town.
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Troops overpowered and arrested a LTTE cadre attempting to lob a hand-grenade towards them in the Mannar town.
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September - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot dead another Tamil youth, Senthooran, on September 19-night at Periyakulam in the Uppuveli police division of Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead another Tamil youth, Senthooran, on September 19-night at Periyakulam in the Uppuveli police division of Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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September - 19 
Xinhua reports that Sri Lankan police on September 19 claimed that they had found a dozen bombs hidden in a building in the capital Colombo and arrested two people in connection with the incident. "We did a search operation in Kotahena Jampettah Stre
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Xinhua reports that Sri Lankan police on September 19 claimed that they had found a dozen bombs hidden in a building in the capital Colombo and arrested two people in connection with the incident. "We did a search operation in Kotahena Jampettah Street Tuesday night and found the bombs hidden in a building," a police spokesman said. The police said that LTTE may have transported the bombs to the capital.
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September - 20 
On September 20, a Tamil civilian, identified as Darmalingam Gokulavendran, was shot dead by a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre on Munaiappar road in Jaffna town, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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On September 20, a Tamil civilian, identified as Darmalingam Gokulavendran, was shot dead by a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre on Munaiappar road in Jaffna town, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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September - 20 
On September 20, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir and Mig fighter crafts during a combined air raid bombed a LTTE armament storage dump at Paranthan, near Pudukudyrippu in the Mullaittivu district, reports SLA. The SLAF pilots later confirmed the
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On September 20, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir and Mig fighter crafts during a combined air raid bombed a LTTE armament storage dump at Paranthan, near Pudukudyrippu in the Mullaittivu district, reports SLA. The SLAF pilots later confirmed the targets were taken effectively causing extensive damages to the outfit’s storage. However, the LTTE alleged that the bombing had damaged several homes injuring six persons, adds The Hindu.
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September - 20 
The Grama Niladharee (Village State Official) of the Thoppur area in Trincomalee district, identified as Muththumaran Paramajothi, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE cadre at his residence on September 20-night.
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The Grama Niladharee (Village State Official) of the Thoppur area in Trincomalee district, identified as Muththumaran Paramajothi, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE cadre at his residence on September 20-night.
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September - 20 
The LTTE confirmed that the Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) leader Soosai was injured in an accidental explosion off the Mullaitivu seas recently while his son was killed, reports Daily Mirror. In comments over the Voice of Tiger radio on September
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The LTTE confirmed that the Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) leader Soosai was injured in an accidental explosion off the Mullaitivu seas recently while his son was killed, reports Daily Mirror. In comments over the Voice of Tiger radio on September 19, a LTTE ‘official’ Radha said Soosai had now fully recovered. According to the radio report, Soosai was injured during a Sea-Tiger training exercise. Earlier in July 2007, reports said that Soosai was critically injured in a boat explosion off the Mullaitivu seas.
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September - 20 
Troops on duty at Kuduruvitankulam FDL (forward defense line) in the Vavuniya district foiled an infiltration attempt by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) killing five of them and inuring several others on September 20, reports Sr
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Troops on duty at Kuduruvitankulam FDL (forward defense line) in the Vavuniya district foiled an infiltration attempt by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) killing five of them and inuring several others on September 20, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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September - 20 
Troops recovered two communication sets, three hand-held communication equipment and 30 electric detonators from the Mudagala area in Batticaloa district, SLA reported.
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Troops recovered two communication sets, three hand-held communication equipment and 30 electric detonators from the Mudagala area in Batticaloa district, SLA reported.
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September - 21 
On September 21, troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE cadres to infiltrate the FDL in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district, killing two cadres of the outfit.
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On September 21, troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE cadres to infiltrate the FDL in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district, killing two cadres of the outfit.
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September - 21 
One LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards security forces was shot dead by the troops in the Jaffna town on September 21.
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One LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards security forces was shot dead by the troops in the Jaffna town on September 21.
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September - 21 
The Sri Lanka Air Force Fighter Craft launched an aerial attack on a LTTE military base, called Imbran Pandyan Regiment complex, at Vishwamadu, west of Pudukudyrippu in the Mullaittivu district. The Defense Ministry said the jets "destroyed a strateg
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The Sri Lanka Air Force Fighter Craft launched an aerial attack on a LTTE military base, called Imbran Pandyan Regiment complex, at Vishwamadu, west of Pudukudyrippu in the Mullaittivu district. The Defense Ministry said the jets "destroyed a strategically important LTTE facility in precision air strikes. The air sorties were carried out at an LTTE base complex consisting of large arms and ammunitions dumps which was also said to be a harbouring location for the LTTE’s special ‘regiment’ (Imran Pandiyan). The air strikes were based on accurate air and ground surveillance information," and added, the strikes were also launched on a place where high-ranking terrorists meet, The Hindu adds.
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September - 21 
Three civilians were injured when the double cab they were traveling in hit a LTTE planted roadside claymore mine, targeting special task force personnel, in the Chavalakade area of Batticaloa district. One of the injured, identified as S. Sahajahn,
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Three civilians were injured when the double cab they were traveling in hit a LTTE planted roadside claymore mine, targeting special task force personnel, in the Chavalakade area of Batticaloa district. One of the injured, identified as S. Sahajahn, died later.
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September - 22 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus, plying between Trincomalee and Erakkandy, at Salli Sambalthivu area, killing the driver on September 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two pas
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus, plying between Trincomalee and Erakkandy, at Salli Sambalthivu area, killing the driver on September 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two passengers were also injured in the explosion.
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September - 22 
Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others sustained injuries when clashes erupted between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres at Tampane in the Vavuniya district on September 22, reports Sri Lanka Arm
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Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others sustained injuries when clashes erupted between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres at Tampane in the Vavuniya district on September 22, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One soldier was also killed while eight others sustained injuries during the confrontation.
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September - 23 
A day earlier, troops conducting a search in the Giant Tank area of Mannar district were attacked by the LTTE in which one soldier was injured, SLA reported. Troops retaliated and killed three LTTE cadres.
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A day earlier, troops conducting a search in the Giant Tank area of Mannar district were attacked by the LTTE in which one soldier was injured, SLA reported. Troops retaliated and killed three LTTE cadres.
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September - 23 
One youth, identified as Ariyarathnam Selvakumar, a relative of a TMVP supporter was shot dead at Wellaweli in the Batticaloa district.
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One youth, identified as Ariyarathnam Selvakumar, a relative of a TMVP supporter was shot dead at Wellaweli in the Batticaloa district.
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September - 23 
President Mahinda Rajapakse has reportedly told the Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee that a solution to the ethnic problem will be brought before the end of 2007 through the All Party Representative Committee, reports Colombo Page. T
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has reportedly told the Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee that a solution to the ethnic problem will be brought before the end of 2007 through the All Party Representative Committee, reports Colombo Page. The President made this claim in response to an inquiry from Mukherjee when the two met for discussions on September 23, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama.
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September - 23 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a supporter of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, and injured two others at Alliadiwembu in the Ampara district, reports Colombo Page.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a supporter of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, and injured two others at Alliadiwembu in the Ampara district, reports Colombo Page.
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September - 23 
The defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa urging the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to return to peace talk told Sunday Island that the government would not continue its military offensive against the outfit if they resumed negotiations. He
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The defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa urging the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to return to peace talk told Sunday Island that the government would not continue its military offensive against the outfit if they resumed negotiations. He also said a negotiated political settlement would not be feasible as long as the outfit retained the ability to launch attacks and ruled out any settlement that granted them the right to carry weapons.
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September - 23 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) in its weekly report, disclosed that for the last week alone (September 10 – 16), has warned of growing insecurity in the Eastern Province owing to the atrocities of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP),
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) in its weekly report, disclosed that for the last week alone (September 10 – 16), has warned of growing insecurity in the Eastern Province owing to the atrocities of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, which included killing, abductions, and the extortion of money from local businesses, The Nation reported. The SLMM, however, noted that despite the growing insecurity, “The TMVP/Karuna group was well protected by the authorities and thus even the police are reluctant to pursue them in certain areas.” During the previous SLMM weekly report, which ended on September 9, the mission emphasised the growing insecurity in the province. “In the area west of Batticaloa people are still afraid, and refrain from going outside at night,” it was stated in the report.
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September - 23 
Troops killed a LTTE cadre and inured several others during a confrontation between SFs and the outfit’s cadres at Umayaratovarankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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Troops killed a LTTE cadre and inured several others during a confrontation between SFs and the outfit’s cadres at Umayaratovarankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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September - 24 
12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and 36 others injured during clashes between the security forces and outfit’s cadres near Giant Tank FDL (Forward Defense Line) in the Mannar district on September 24, reports Sri Lanka Ar
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12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and 36 others injured during clashes between the security forces and outfit’s cadres near Giant Tank FDL (Forward Defense Line) in the Mannar district on September 24, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Four soldiers were also injured. Colombo Page adds that three soldiers were also killed in the incident.
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September - 24 
A Tamil businessman, identified as Tulendran Mogan Sudakaram, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the same area.
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A Tamil businessman, identified as Tulendran Mogan Sudakaram, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the same area.
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September - 24 
Asian Tribune reports that the movement of two suspected LTTE hit men from Canada to the USA during a recent private visit to America by the Defence Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse sparked off a quick re-action from the US Federal Agencies. Th
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Asian Tribune reports that the movement of two suspected LTTE hit men from Canada to the USA during a recent private visit to America by the Defence Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse sparked off a quick re-action from the US Federal Agencies. The Federal Bureau of Investigation which received information about the movement of LTTE operatives swiftly tracked down Rajapakse to provide him with security.
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September - 24 
At least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others injured during the pre-dawn exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres when the latter tried to infiltrate the SF’s Kilaly FDL (Forw
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At least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others injured during the pre-dawn exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres when the latter tried to infiltrate the SF’s Kilaly FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on September 24, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). While one soldier was killed and five others wounded during the encounter, more than 10 LTTE bunkers were also destroyed. Daily News quoted military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara as saying that, "LTTE communication Intercepts confirmed the death of 20 Tiger cadres. We also saw many Tiger cadres fall to the ground in the retaliatory fire."
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September - 24 
Latest intelligence obtained by the SFs following the aerial shelling on LTTE’s Vishwamadhu ‘Imbran Pandyan’ military complex in the Mullaittivu district during the weekend on September 21-22 confirmed that four top rank LTTE leaders were among those
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Latest intelligence obtained by the SFs following the aerial shelling on LTTE’s Vishwamadhu ‘Imbran Pandyan’ military complex in the Mullaittivu district during the weekend on September 21-22 confirmed that four top rank LTTE leaders were among those feared dead, according to SLA. The intelligence also re-affirmed that one of those dead has been posthumously promoted to the rank of a ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ by the LTTE hierarchy.
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September - 24 
On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Neethirasa Umakanthan, at Kumburupiddy in the Trincomalee district, Tamil Net reported.
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On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Neethirasa Umakanthan, at Kumburupiddy in the Trincomalee district, Tamil Net reported.
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September - 24 
One civilian was killed when LTTE cadres in hiding launched a small arms attack towards troops on search operation in the Kandalkadu area, north of Ralkuli in the Trincomalee district on September 24, SLA reported.
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One civilian was killed when LTTE cadres in hiding launched a small arms attack towards troops on search operation in the Kandalkadu area, north of Ralkuli in the Trincomalee district on September 24, SLA reported.
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September - 24 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead the chief priest of the Thumpalai Luxman Thottam Pulleyar Hindu temple, Balasubramaniyam Luxman, in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, reports Colombo Page.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead the chief priest of the Thumpalai Luxman Thottam Pulleyar Hindu temple, Balasubramaniyam Luxman, in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, reports Colombo Page.
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September - 24 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said that the peace process must be based on a homeland for the Tamil people, reports Bloomberg. The Tamil people should be able to express their aspirations in the same way as the people of East Timor and
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said that the peace process must be based on a homeland for the Tamil people, reports Bloomberg. The Tamil people should be able to express their aspirations in the same way as the people of East Timor and Kosovo, the LTTE Peace Secretariat said in an e-mailed statement on September 24, adding, the international community should recognize the concept of the sovereignty of the Tamil people and support the peace process in accordance with this principle.
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September - 25 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops confronted the outfit’s cadres, attempting to infiltrate the security force’s (SF) FDL (Forward Defence Line), on two occasio
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops confronted the outfit’s cadres, attempting to infiltrate the security force’s (SF) FDL (Forward Defence Line), on two occasions in the Vilattikulam area of Vavuniya district on September 25, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Four soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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September - 25 
Four more LTTE cadres were killed and several others injured when troops in the Ponnar area of the same district confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres on September 25. During subsequent search and clear operations in the area, troops recovered on
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Four more LTTE cadres were killed and several others injured when troops in the Ponnar area of the same district confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres on September 25. During subsequent search and clear operations in the area, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two hand grenades and a pouch.
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September - 25 
French Police arrested Ranjan, the second layer LTTE leader, who substituted for Parithi alias Nadarajah Mathienthiran, who was arrested on April 1 and being held in custody since then, reports Asian Tribune. He was arrested along with the Vennila ga
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French Police arrested Ranjan, the second layer LTTE leader, who substituted for Parithi alias Nadarajah Mathienthiran, who was arrested on April 1 and being held in custody since then, reports Asian Tribune. He was arrested along with the Vennila gang members on September 25-morning in the suburb of Paris. The report added that Ravi Manickam alias Oothai Ravi, the leader of the Vennila group and the key man entrusted by the LTTE to take care of the anti-LTTE Tamil groups in France was also arrested. Ravi is suspected of a number of mysterious murders and abduction of Tamil diaspora in France.
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September - 25 
On September 25, a female lecturer in Jaffna University, Sharadha Maransodhi, and a government technical officer, Kandan Nishandan, were killed and three soldiers wounded in a LTTE-triggered claymore blast in Jaffna. The attack was reportedly directe
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On September 25, a female lecturer in Jaffna University, Sharadha Maransodhi, and a government technical officer, Kandan Nishandan, were killed and three soldiers wounded in a LTTE-triggered claymore blast in Jaffna. The attack was reportedly directed towards an army route clearing patrol at Sithankerni junction along the Manippay - Karainagar main road.
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September - 25 
On September 25, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE cadres in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district and forced them to retreat. Subsequently, two claymore mines , one hand grenade, three belt order kits and a field dressing set was recovered
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On September 25, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE cadres in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district and forced them to retreat. Subsequently, two claymore mines , one hand grenade, three belt order kits and a field dressing set was recovered by the troops.
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September - 26 
‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman, leader of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), a breakaway faction of the LTTE, has reportedly fled to Britain, according to Daily Mirror. Sources said that financial irregularities within the TMVP which resulted in t
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‘Colonel’ Karuna Amman, leader of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), a breakaway faction of the LTTE, has reportedly fled to Britain, according to Daily Mirror. Sources said that financial irregularities within the TMVP which resulted in the split forced Amman to flee the country until the situation was resolved. More cadres loyal to Karuna are said to have offered allegiance to Pillayan who moved to Trincomalee from Batticaloa together with more than 100 cadres earlier this year resulting in both sides carrying out revenge killings which still continues. Some Pillayan cadres have now infiltrated Batticaloa, sources said. Besides this development, there was also pressure from government circles with persistent allegations being levelled against the TMVP over intimidation and harassment of Tamil political parties operating in the East, including the EPDP led by Minister Dauglas Devananda.
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September - 26 
A Catholic Priest, Nicholaspillai Packiyaranjith, was killed by LTTE cadres in an uncleared area (area not under Government control) of Mannar district on September 26-evening, according to Daily News. Subsequent to the killing, the LTTE launched a f
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A Catholic Priest, Nicholaspillai Packiyaranjith, was killed by LTTE cadres in an uncleared area (area not under Government control) of Mannar district on September 26-evening, according to Daily News. Subsequent to the killing, the LTTE launched a false propaganda campaign alleging that the killing was perpetrated by the army, states the Media Centre for National Security in a press release. The Government to clarify that there are no troops operating in the uncleared areas of Mannar said the incident occurred in a LTTE active area north of Mannar where the SF’s have no access.
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September - 26 
A day earlier, four LTTE cadres were killed by troops when they made a pre-dawn attempt to breach the Muhamalai FDL. An LTTE leader, identified as Ravi, was among those killed. One micro pistol, seven pistol rounds with a magazine, one LTTE pouch and
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A day earlier, four LTTE cadres were killed by troops when they made a pre-dawn attempt to breach the Muhamalai FDL. An LTTE leader, identified as Ravi, was among those killed. One micro pistol, seven pistol rounds with a magazine, one LTTE pouch and an LTTE jacket were recovered from the incident site.
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September - 26 
On September 26, troops recovered six hand grenades, one detonator, one magazine filled with ammunition and a detonator box from the ceiling of a classroom at Zahira Muslim College in the Trincomalee town. Elsewhere, troops recovered two T-56 weapons
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On September 26, troops recovered six hand grenades, one detonator, one magazine filled with ammunition and a detonator box from the ceiling of a classroom at Zahira Muslim College in the Trincomalee town. Elsewhere, troops recovered two T-56 weapons and two magazines from a jungle in the Kallar area.
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September - 26 
Secretary General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process (SCOPP), Rajiva Wijesinha, speaking in a right of reply at the 6th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva said that attempts to incorporate Tamils in the de
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Secretary General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process (SCOPP), Rajiva Wijesinha, speaking in a right of reply at the 6th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva said that attempts to incorporate Tamils in the democratic process in Sri Lanka have been blocked by the intolerance of the LTTE, Colombo Page reported. He added that the government tried to be pluralistic, but the efforts of the LTTE had reduced the participation of Tamils in the government and in the army over recent years. "It was important to recognise that there was tremendous pressure on minorities by the Tigers not to join the police and the army. The world should realise that the attempts of the government to move towards pluralism were stymied by attacks by the Tigers on those Tamils who were trying to participate fully in the democratic process," he said.
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September - 26 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops confronted three different groups of the outfit’s cadres at different places in the Pokkaravani area of Vavuniya district on Septem
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops confronted three different groups of the outfit’s cadres at different places in the Pokkaravani area of Vavuniya district on September 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also killed and another wounded in the incident. Troops later recovered one T-56 weapon and 25 anti-personnel mines from the area.
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September - 26 
Some media reports revealed that the LTTE is facing an internal crisis with its ailing chief Vellupillai Prabhakaran’s decision to hand over the leadership to Charles Anthony, the eldest of his three children. Reports stated that there is growing opp
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Some media reports revealed that the LTTE is facing an internal crisis with its ailing chief Vellupillai Prabhakaran’s decision to hand over the leadership to Charles Anthony, the eldest of his three children. Reports stated that there is growing opposition among senior leaders against the decision to hand over the leadership to Anthony, an aeronautical engineer who heads the air wing of the outfit, which has carried out two air attacks on Colombo since March 2007.
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September - 26 
The Army chief Sarath Fonseka stated on September 26 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have lost 60 percent of the territory they controlled in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the last two years, according to Xinhua. He told
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The Army chief Sarath Fonseka stated on September 26 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have lost 60 percent of the territory they controlled in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the last two years, according to Xinhua. He told reporters that the outfit has also faced severe internal problems. "We have killed over 3000 of their cadres in our humanitarian operations while another 1000 of them had been injured," Fonseka disclosed. He also informed that the LTTE still possess a large amount of weapons and ammunition as they had amassed them during the start of the cease-fire period between 2002 and 2004.
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September - 26 
Troops foiled another attempt by LTTE cadres to infiltrate the SF held areas in Pokkaravani, west of Omanthai and killed three of them. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one cadre along with one rocket propel gren
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Troops foiled another attempt by LTTE cadres to infiltrate the SF held areas in Pokkaravani, west of Omanthai and killed three of them. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one cadre along with one rocket propel grenade launcher and three T-56 weapons. Five soldiers were also injured.
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September - 27 
18 Sea–Tigers [cadres of the Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including a self-styled ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ Nishanthan, were killed and three of their boats destroyed on September 27-night during a sea battle off Pulmodai, nor
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18 Sea–Tigers [cadres of the Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including a self-styled ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ Nishanthan, were killed and three of their boats destroyed on September 27-night during a sea battle off Pulmodai, north of Kuchchaveli and Trincomalee, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). A flotilla of about 20 Sea-Tiger boats fitted with out board motors for high speed after mingling with fishermen tried to close up the naval patrol craft at sea with the intension of attacking naval vessels, sources said. The naval troops and the sea battle that lasted a few hours sunk three Sea-Tiger boats and forced other boats to retreat. One sailor was reported to have died in the clash.
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September - 27 
On September 27 (today), SFs confronted a group of LTTE cadres at the Elutthumadduval FDL in Jaffna district and killed six of them. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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On September 27 (today), SFs confronted a group of LTTE cadres at the Elutthumadduval FDL in Jaffna district and killed six of them. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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September - 27 
On the same day, troops foiled an infiltration attempt by LTTE cadres at the Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district and killed five of them. While one bunker of the outfit was completely destroyed during the confrontation, troop
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On the same day, troops foiled an infiltration attempt by LTTE cadres at the Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district and killed five of them. While one bunker of the outfit was completely destroyed during the confrontation, troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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September - 27 
One more Tamil civilian, identified as Selvarasa Akilan, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Jaffna town, reports the Ministry of Defence Website.
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One more Tamil civilian, identified as Selvarasa Akilan, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Jaffna town, reports the Ministry of Defence Website.
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September - 27 
One of the LTTE cadres identified as V. Vijayakumar, reportedly responsible for the September 27-claymore explosion at the Chunnakam market made an abortive suicide attempt by triggering a hand grenade he was carrying along with him at Inuvil. Howeve
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One of the LTTE cadres identified as V. Vijayakumar, reportedly responsible for the September 27-claymore explosion at the Chunnakam market made an abortive suicide attempt by triggering a hand grenade he was carrying along with him at Inuvil. However, he was arrested by the SFs along with one cyanide capsule. Subsequent to his arrest, troops also recovered one pistol, one claymore mine and some LTTE notes from his hideout.
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September - 27 
The Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama stated on September 27 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would respond positively to attempts being made to bring it to the negotiating table, according to Daily News. "The Government is ready f
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The Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama stated on September 27 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would respond positively to attempts being made to bring it to the negotiating table, according to Daily News. "The Government is ready for talks, has always been. We want the LTTE to come to talks. We are hopeful they will do so," Minister Bogollagama told the global media at the United Nations. "We need peace - peace that is honourable and sustainable. We cannot let the LTTE build capacity. We encourage the LTTE to stop violence. As the President emphasised, an honourable end to the conflict is our aim," he added.
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September - 27 
Three civilians were killed and 17 others, including six women, sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion at Chunnakam market in Jaffna on September 27. One of the civilians, identified as Kanekarasa, died of his injuries later.
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Three civilians were killed and 17 others, including six women, sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion at Chunnakam market in Jaffna on September 27. One of the civilians, identified as Kanekarasa, died of his injuries later.
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September - 27 
Troops killed three LTTE cadres during a confrontation at Periyathampane on September 27.
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Troops killed three LTTE cadres during a confrontation at Periyathampane on September 27.
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September - 28 
During subsequent search and clear operations in ground areas in the Pulmodai area on September 28, troops recovered three claymore mines, two landmines and other warlike items.
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During subsequent search and clear operations in ground areas in the Pulmodai area on September 28, troops recovered three claymore mines, two landmines and other warlike items.
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September - 28 
A large number of LTTE cadres have begun surrendering to the Human Rights Commission in Jaffna as they are fast losing faith among the Tamil community, said military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, according to Daily News. "Forty-two Tiger
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A large number of LTTE cadres have begun surrendering to the Human Rights Commission in Jaffna as they are fast losing faith among the Tamil community, said military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, according to Daily News. "Forty-two Tiger cadres have already surrendered to the Human Rights Commission in Jaffna within the last two weeks," Nanayakkara disclosed, adding, there is a rapid decrease in the number of youth joining the LTTE. He also pointed that there was a significant change in the LTTE strategy as they launched claymore attacks targeting the security forces without any concern about civilian lives, saying, "The LTTE is trying to distance the public from the Security Forces through these attacks." He further informed that the troops foiled attempts by the LTTE to infiltrate FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in Mannar, Vavuniya, Welioya, Kilali, Muhamalai and Nagar Kovil during the past two weeks. The Air Force too carried out successful air-raids effectively destroying LTTE installations in Pooneryn South, Puthukuduiruppu and Vishvamadu, he added, saying, "The LTTE itself had admitted to the damages caused to them in these air attacks." Colombo Page quoted the military spokesperson as saying "The confidence of the civilians in the forces keeps rising. This is witnessed by the voluntary enlistment of over 24000 youth to the forces."
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September - 28 
On September 28, troops retaliated and killed six LTTE cadres when the latter opened fire towards them in the Narikkulam area north of Mannar district.
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On September 28, troops retaliated and killed six LTTE cadres when the latter opened fire towards them in the Narikkulam area north of Mannar district.
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September - 28 
One LTTE cadre was killed by troops in a retaliatory fire when he along with his accomplice opened fire towards them at Polikandy in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district. However, his accomplice managed to escape.
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One LTTE cadre was killed by troops in a retaliatory fire when he along with his accomplice opened fire towards them at Polikandy in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district. However, his accomplice managed to escape.
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September - 28 
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said that at least three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed during separate encounters with troops in Vavuniya on September 28. In the first incident at Umayaratuwankulam troops retaliated an LTTE attack
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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said that at least three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed during separate encounters with troops in Vavuniya on September 28. In the first incident at Umayaratuwankulam troops retaliated an LTTE attack and killed a cadre of the outfit. Separately, troops in Periyathampanai area killed another LTTE cadre and chased away the remaining ones into the forest areas. In yet another incident at Ampadailuppaikulam area, troops killed one more LTTE cadre. A soldier who was injured during the encounter succumbed to his injuries later.
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September - 28 
The Army Commander, Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, said that the aim of the operations in Wanni is to free the 350,000 residents who are under the rule of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE) and to prevent the attacks on border areas, rep
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The Army Commander, Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, said that the aim of the operations in Wanni is to free the 350,000 residents who are under the rule of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE) and to prevent the attacks on border areas, reports Colombo Page. In an interview to Sinhala daily Dinamina, he said that the LTTE’s fighting cadre has dropped about 50 percent and the Army has restricted their territory by 70 percent. 3,000 LTTE cadres were killed and around 1,000 injured in the recent past, he informed, adding, that the outfit has also lost a huge coastal area restricting the Sea-Tigers (sea wing of the LTTE). He also stated that the Army would soon take over the Thampanai area where fighting is underway.
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September - 28 
Three more LTTE cadres were killed by the troops when a group of the outfit’s cadres attempted to breach the security force’s (SF’s) FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Navathkulam in the Vavuniya district.
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Three more LTTE cadres were killed by the troops when a group of the outfit’s cadres attempted to breach the security force’s (SF’s) FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Navathkulam in the Vavuniya district.
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September - 28 
Unidentified assailants shot dead top LTTE cadre, identified as Kandeepan, in the Sallisambalthivu area of Trincomalee district.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead top LTTE cadre, identified as Kandeepan, in the Sallisambalthivu area of Trincomalee district.
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September - 29 
At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed when troops launched a defensive battle against the outfit’s cadres who tried to storm the military held areas in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on September 29, report
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At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed when troops launched a defensive battle against the outfit’s cadres who tried to storm the military held areas in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on September 29, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also recovered 50 anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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September - 29 
Kfir and Mig fighter crafts of the Sri Lankan Air Force conducted air raids on the Sea- Tiger training base at Devipuram, North West of Puthukudurippu, in the Mullaithivu district on September 29-morning (today).
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Kfir and Mig fighter crafts of the Sri Lankan Air Force conducted air raids on the Sea- Tiger training base at Devipuram, North West of Puthukudurippu, in the Mullaithivu district on September 29-morning (today).
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September - 29 
On September 29, Sri Lankan Air Force conducted aerial attacks on a Sea Tiger training base at Devipuram northwest of Puthukudurippu. The attack resulted in the base catching fire. Exact details of the damages to the base were not available.
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On September 29, Sri Lankan Air Force conducted aerial attacks on a Sea Tiger training base at Devipuram northwest of Puthukudurippu. The attack resulted in the base catching fire. Exact details of the damages to the base were not available.
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September - 29 
President Mahinda Rajapakse asserted that terrorism in the country is nurtured by funds from overseas and urged the international community to help his government cut off the flow of funds to the terrorists, reports The Hindu. In an address to the Lo
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President Mahinda Rajapakse asserted that terrorism in the country is nurtured by funds from overseas and urged the international community to help his government cut off the flow of funds to the terrorists, reports The Hindu. In an address to the Los Angeles World Affairs Council on September 29, he said there was no military solution to the conflict and his government remained committed to a negotiated and honourable settlement. “Our goal is to restore democracy and the rule of law to all the people of our country. Fifty-four per cent of Sri Lanka’s Tamil population now lives in areas other than the north and the east of the country, among the Sinhalese and other communities. There is no ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka as some in the media mistakenly highlight. Sri Lanka’s security forces are fighting a terrorist group, not a particular community”, Rajapakse told the gathering in Los Angeles.
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September - 29 
Troops conducting search operation in the Kallikulam area recovered thirty four Anti Personnel (AP) mines hidden in a jungle patch.
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Troops conducting search operation in the Kallikulam area recovered thirty four Anti Personnel (AP) mines hidden in a jungle patch.
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September - 30 
In Pallaikkuli, troops killed two more LTTE cadres who tried to infiltrate the security forces-held areas.
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In Pallaikkuli, troops killed two more LTTE cadres who tried to infiltrate the security forces-held areas.
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September - 30 
Military sources said that on September 30 at least ten cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed and twenty others were seriously wounded when troops manning the Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Nagarkovil of Jaffna opened fire
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Military sources said that on September 30 at least ten cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed and twenty others were seriously wounded when troops manning the Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Nagarkovil of Jaffna opened fire at the LTTE cadres. The cadres were trying to breach security defensive positions. One soldier was killed and seven others injured in the incident.
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September - 30 
On September 30, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Kallikulam area of Mannar district and killed at least five of them.
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On September 30, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Kallikulam area of Mannar district and killed at least five of them.
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September - 30 
Troops retaliated and inflicted heavy casualties on LTTE cadres who launched a small arms attack towards them at the Kambiliwewa FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Welioya region of Vavuniya district. The number of LTTE casualties is yet to be ascerta
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Troops retaliated and inflicted heavy casualties on LTTE cadres who launched a small arms attack towards them at the Kambiliwewa FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Welioya region of Vavuniya district. The number of LTTE casualties is yet to be ascertained. One soldier who was wounded during the incident later succumbed to his injuries.
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*Data till , April 19, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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