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April - 1 
Troops recovered 43 anti-personnel mines from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna district on April 1.
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Troops recovered 43 anti-personnel mines from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna district on April 1.
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April - 2 
On April 2, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 281 rounds of ammunition, three magazines, 75 posters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 500 anti-Government posters hidden inside a house in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district.
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On April 2, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 281 rounds of ammunition, three magazines, 75 posters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 500 anti-Government posters hidden inside a house in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district.
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April - 4 
On April 4, naval troops on routine patrol reportedly observed suspicious movements of seven LTTE attack craft in the seas off Mullaitivu.
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On April 4, naval troops on routine patrol reportedly observed suspicious movements of seven LTTE attack craft in the seas off Mullaitivu.
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April - 6 
On April 6, naval troops on duty reportedly observed two LTTE attack craft in the area north of Mullaittivu.
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On April 6, naval troops on duty reportedly observed two LTTE attack craft in the area north of Mullaittivu.
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April - 6 
The University Teachers for Human Rights- Jaffna (UTHR-J) has alleged that the LTTE faked the alleged abduction of seven Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) personnel at Welikande on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa border in two separate incidents on January 29-30. The UTHR (J) in the special report
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The University Teachers for Human Rights- Jaffna (UTHR-J) has alleged that the LTTE faked the alleged abduction of seven Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) personnel at Welikande on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa border in two separate incidents on January 29-30. The UTHR (J) in the special report Number 20 released on April 2 titled "Terrorism, Counter terrorism and Challenges to Human Rights Advocacy" cited sources close to family members of one abducted person saying that the LTTE has told them not to worry, as the missing persons were safe with the outfit.
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April - 6 
Troops at the Nagarkovil Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district reportedly observed the presence of at least 25-armed LTTE cadres engaged in some work in an un-cleared area (area not under Government control) between the FDLs of security forces and LTTE.
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Troops at the Nagarkovil Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district reportedly observed the presence of at least 25-armed LTTE cadres engaged in some work in an un-cleared area (area not under Government control) between the FDLs of security forces and LTTE.
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April - 8 
A day earlier, naval troops observed a flotilla of LTTE boats, including two attack craft, one logistic craft and one suicide craft carrying out training in the seas off Mullaittivu.
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A day earlier, naval troops observed a flotilla of LTTE boats, including two attack craft, one logistic craft and one suicide craft carrying out training in the seas off Mullaittivu.
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April - 10 
Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka told Daily News that the Army has sent a strong warning to the LTTE through the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission in Jaffna calling for an immediate cessation of violence against security forces and to abide by their commitment made in Geneva.
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Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka told Daily News that the Army has sent a strong warning to the LTTE through the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission in Jaffna calling for an immediate cessation of violence against security forces and to abide by their commitment made in Geneva.
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April - 10 
Five soldiers and two civilians were killed and two other civilians were injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Mirusuvil area of Jaffna district on April 10. The civilians were working for the Human Development Center
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Five soldiers and two civilians were killed and two other civilians were injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Mirusuvil area of Jaffna district on April 10. The civilians were working for the Human Development Center Caritas, a Non-Governmental Organisation engaged in Tsunami rehabilitation work in the Jaffna area.
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April - 11 
Head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Major General Ulf Henricsson, while condemning the claymore mine attack on the Army in Jaffna and the Navy in Trincomalee district has commended the Government for not taking any retaliatory actions and thereby adhering to the cease-fire agreement.
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Head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Major General Ulf Henricsson, while condemning the claymore mine attack on the Army in Jaffna and the Navy in Trincomalee district has commended the Government for not taking any retaliatory actions and thereby adhering to the cease-fire agreement.
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April - 12 
Troops recovered four hand grenades hidden inside an abandoned house at Chullipuram in the Jaffna district on April 12.
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Troops recovered four hand grenades hidden inside an abandoned house at Chullipuram in the Jaffna district on April 12.
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April - 13 
According to Tamil Net, an auxiliary cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed and another cadre wounded in a claymore mine attack carried out by a Sri Lanka Army deep penetration unit inside the LTTE controlled Semamadu village of Vavuniya district.
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According to Tamil Net, an auxiliary cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed and another cadre wounded in a claymore mine attack carried out by a Sri Lanka Army deep penetration unit inside the LTTE controlled Semamadu village of Vavuniya district.
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April - 13 
According to Tamil Net, two civilians were killed in a claymore mine explosion in the LTTE held village of Mullikulam under Vavuniya district on April 13. The outfit blamed Sri Lanka Army's deep penetration unit for the attack.
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According to Tamil Net, two civilians were killed in a claymore mine explosion in the LTTE held village of Mullikulam under Vavuniya district on April 13. The outfit blamed Sri Lanka Army's deep penetration unit for the attack.
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April - 13 
According to Tamil Net, two civilians, Panchadcharam Kirupakaran Mattuvil and Chinniah Thaya, were shot dead by suspected paramilitary cadres in two separate incidents in the Jaffna district on April 13, today.
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According to Tamil Net, two civilians, Panchadcharam Kirupakaran Mattuvil and Chinniah Thaya, were shot dead by suspected paramilitary cadres in two separate incidents in the Jaffna district on April 13, today.
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April - 13 
Suspected paramilitary cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Selvaratnam Vijayakumar, in the Mirusuvil area of Jaffna district on April 13, reports Tamil Net.
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Suspected paramilitary cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Selvaratnam Vijayakumar, in the Mirusuvil area of Jaffna district on April 13, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 13 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a retired Police officer, Thambiah Ratnasabapathy in the Meesalai area.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a retired Police officer, Thambiah Ratnasabapathy in the Meesalai area.
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April - 14 
According to Tamil Net, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade targeting SFs near Sivan temple on the KKS road in Jaffna town. However, no casualties were reported.
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According to Tamil Net, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade targeting SFs near Sivan temple on the KKS road in Jaffna town. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 14 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Junaid Mohammed Aziz, at Muneeswaram road in the Jaffna town on April 14, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Junaid Mohammed Aziz, at Muneeswaram road in the Jaffna town on April 14, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 15 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting security forces in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district, injuring a soldier.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting security forces in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district, injuring a soldier.
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April - 15 
At least four soldiers were killed and several others wounded in a claymore mine explosion in the Vavuniya district on April 15, according to The Hindu. The explosives were reportedly detonated from a hand-held tractor on a road convoy of the Sri Lanka Army. The soldiers who were killed in the blast
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At least four soldiers were killed and several others wounded in a claymore mine explosion in the Vavuniya district on April 15, according to The Hindu. The explosives were reportedly detonated from a hand-held tractor on a road convoy of the Sri Lanka Army. The soldiers who were killed in the blast were traveling on an army bus was trapped in the explosion.
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April - 16 
A day earlier, a member of the Vavuniya Sinhala Organisation was shot at and injured by ‘pistol gang ’ cadres of the LTTE in Vavuniya town.
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A day earlier, a member of the Vavuniya Sinhala Organisation was shot at and injured by ‘pistol gang ’ cadres of the LTTE in Vavuniya town.
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April - 16 
Two soldiers were injured in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE near the Pasmang junction in Jaffna district on April 16. Another soldier was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers were injured in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE near the Pasmang junction in Jaffna district on April 16. Another soldier was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 17 
A cadre of the LTTE was killed and two others were wounded when a claymore mine they were carrying exploded accidentally in the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district.
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A cadre of the LTTE was killed and two others were wounded when a claymore mine they were carrying exploded accidentally in the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district.
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April - 17 
A civilian, identified as Easan, was allegedly shot dead by paramilitary cadres inside his residence in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian on A-9 Road at Meesalai in the Thenmaradchi area
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A civilian, identified as Easan, was allegedly shot dead by paramilitary cadres inside his residence in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian on A-9 Road at Meesalai in the Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna distict.
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April - 17 
Five security force (SF) personnel were killed and seven others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion in the Veppankulam area of Vavuniya district on April 17.
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Five security force (SF) personnel were killed and seven others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion in the Veppankulam area of Vavuniya district on April 17.
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April - 17 
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called on the LTTE to immediately release all underage recruits within its ranks and to cease recruitment of children. Issuing a statement following an incident in Vavuniya in which a 17-year-old in the LTTE auxiliary was killed on April 13 reportedly by a
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called on the LTTE to immediately release all underage recruits within its ranks and to cease recruitment of children. Issuing a statement following an incident in Vavuniya in which a 17-year-old in the LTTE auxiliary was killed on April 13 reportedly by a claymore mine, UNICEF stated, "This incident underlines the risk children are exposed to when used in direct combat or in support roles such as delivery of supplies. Recruitment of children is a direct violation of their right to protection from violence."
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April - 18 
Another civilian, Balachandran Reginald Roshan, was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Colombuthurai area of Jaffna district on April 18.
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Another civilian, Balachandran Reginald Roshan, was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Colombuthurai area of Jaffna district on April 18.
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April - 18 
The pro-LTTE website Tamilnet claimed that the Sri Lanka Army soldiers killed five Tamil civilians on April 18-night near the SLA 51-1 Division camp located at Vatharavathai, 13 km north-east of Jaffna.
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The pro-LTTE website Tamilnet claimed that the Sri Lanka Army soldiers killed five Tamil civilians on April 18-night near the SLA 51-1 Division camp located at Vatharavathai, 13 km north-east of Jaffna.
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April - 19 
Three civilians, including a South Korean businessman, were injured in a LTTE triggered claymore mine explosion in the Mahakachchikuda area on April 19. In a similar incident, two sailors were injured when a water browser of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) came under a LTTE claymore mine attack in the Wank
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Three civilians, including a South Korean businessman, were injured in a LTTE triggered claymore mine explosion in the Mahakachchikuda area on April 19. In a similar incident, two sailors were injured when a water browser of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) came under a LTTE claymore mine attack in the Wankalaipadu area of Mannar district.
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April - 19 April - 20
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ambikaipahan Thambapillai, in the Kondavil junction area of Jaffna town on April 19, according to Tamil Net. The website further reported that two bodies were found on April 20, today, in the Kuttinagar area of Vavuniya district.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ambikaipahan Thambapillai, in the Kondavil junction area of Jaffna town on April 19, according to Tamil Net. The website further reported that two bodies were found on April 20, today, in the Kuttinagar area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 20 
A civilian, Thavasi Thavachandran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Chulipuram area of Jaffna district, reports Tamil Net.
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A civilian, Thavasi Thavachandran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Chulipuram area of Jaffna district, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 20 
According to a delayed report, a civilian, identified as Mumomad Nisar, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Manipuram area of Vavuniya district on April 20.
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According to a delayed report, a civilian, identified as Mumomad Nisar, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Manipuram area of Vavuniya district on April 20.
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April - 20 
Norwegian peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, held talks with Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremenayake and is scheduled to meet LTTE leaders at Kilinochchi on April 20, today.
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Norwegian peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, held talks with Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremenayake and is scheduled to meet LTTE leaders at Kilinochchi on April 20, today.
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April - 20 
On April 20, LTTE ‘Sea Tigers’ reportedly opened fire at a Sri Lanka Navy vessel with a cease-fire monitor on board off the Mullaitivu sea.
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On April 20, LTTE ‘Sea Tigers’ reportedly opened fire at a Sri Lanka Navy vessel with a cease-fire monitor on board off the Mullaitivu sea.
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April - 20 
On April 20, LTTE cadres using a fishing dingy detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army truck in the Urani area of Batticaloa district, injuring a soldier. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres detonated another claymore mine targeting troops in the Welioya area. Also, the LTTE exploded a new sophisticated expl
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On April 20, LTTE cadres using a fishing dingy detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army truck in the Urani area of Batticaloa district, injuring a soldier. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres detonated another claymore mine targeting troops in the Welioya area. Also, the LTTE exploded a new sophisticated explosive device using remote controller, about 100 meters, ahead of advancing special task force on route-clearing duties in the Kalavanchikudy area. However, no casualties were reported in the two incidents.
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April - 20 
Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during a search operation in the Ganeshapuram area of Vav
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Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during a search operation in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 20 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced on April 20 that it will not attend the Geneva peace talks scheduled to be held on April 24-25. The outfit’s political wing leader S. P. Tamilselvan told the media after his meeting with Norwegian peace envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer at Kilinochchi, tha
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced on April 20 that it will not attend the Geneva peace talks scheduled to be held on April 24-25. The outfit’s political wing leader S. P. Tamilselvan told the media after his meeting with Norwegian peace envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer at Kilinochchi, that the LTTE has informed the peace envoy that they cannot "attend the talks on the scheduled dates because of escalating violence in Tamil-majority areas." He also warned that claymore bombs would explode until the Government stops acts of violence. "If the government stops violence in the North and East there would be no need for claymores," said Tamilselvan. He added that they could think of fixing new dates only after meeting their regional ‘commanders’.
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April - 20 
The LTTE reportedly violated the cease-fire agreement after hoisting the outfit’s flag during an LTTE function at the Jaffna University premises.
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The LTTE reportedly violated the cease-fire agreement after hoisting the outfit’s flag during an LTTE function at the Jaffna University premises.
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April - 20 
The Vadukkodai Police recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Thavasi Thavachandran, from the Jaffna district.
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The Vadukkodai Police recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Thavasi Thavachandran, from the Jaffna district.
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April - 21 
LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops on guard duties near the electricity board in the Jaffna town. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops on guard duties near the electricity board in the Jaffna town. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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April - 21 April - 21
Troops in Jaffna recovered 12 claymore mines, 39 hand grenades of different types, 50 detonators, 10 anti-personnel mines, 8 rocket propelled grenades, 110 TNT explosives sticks, 50 fuses, 5 pouches, 250 9-mm pistol rounds, 10 rounds of .38 ammunition, 5 T-56 magazines, 1400 T-56 bullets, 10 camoufl
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Troops in Jaffna recovered 12 claymore mines, 39 hand grenades of different types, 50 detonators, 10 anti-personnel mines, 8 rocket propelled grenades, 110 TNT explosives sticks, 50 fuses, 5 pouches, 250 9-mm pistol rounds, 10 rounds of .38 ammunition, 5 T-56 magazines, 1400 T-56 bullets, 10 camouflage uniform sets, several other warlike items and explosives weighing 75-kgs along with some appliances from the compound of a house abandoned by an LTTE Mahaveerar's (brave warrior) family in the Maduvil area. According to reports, this is the biggest ever recovery of LTTE claymore mines in a single instance after cease-fire agreement in 2002. Troops also recovered a LTTE claymore mine from the Kopay area on April 21.
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April - 21 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Kanthasamy Nallammah, and injured her husband in the Kavatikudah area of the same district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that a civilian, M. Kandasamy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the jungle area between Puth
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Kanthasamy Nallammah, and injured her husband in the Kavatikudah area of the same district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that a civilian, M. Kandasamy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the jungle area between Puthur and Navvi villages of Jaffna district
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April - 22 
A day earlier, two soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE between the Thandikulam and Kidacholei areas of Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, two soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE between the Thandikulam and Kidacholei areas of Vavuniya district.
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April - 22 April - 23
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, eight civilians were killed in separate incidents on April 22-23. In the first incident on April 22, two civilians, Thambiah Gunanayagam and Loganathan Chandra Perumal, were killed in the LTTE-controlled area in Mannar d
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, eight civilians were killed in separate incidents on April 22-23. In the first incident on April 22, two civilians, Thambiah Gunanayagam and Loganathan Chandra Perumal, were killed in the LTTE-controlled area in Mannar district, when their motorbike hit a claymore mine fixed on a tree. Two more civilians were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Nelliady area of Jaffna district. On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Satkunarajah Rajapathman, at Veppankulam in the Vavuniya district. Another civilian was shot dead at Kappalthurai in the Trincomalee district on April 23. Further, two dead bodies were recovered from the Poddankadu area.
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April - 22 
Chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Ulf Henricsson, is due to hold talks with the LTTE's peace secretariat head, S. Pulidevan, in Kilinochchi on April 22, today, on the new proposal to transport LTTE 'commanders' from the East to Wanni.
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Chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Ulf Henricsson, is due to hold talks with the LTTE's peace secretariat head, S. Pulidevan, in Kilinochchi on April 22, today, on the new proposal to transport LTTE 'commanders' from the East to Wanni.
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April - 22 
One soldier was killed when a mine exploded in Vavuniya town, 210 kilometers north of Colombo, said an officer at the Media Unit of the Defence Ministry.
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One soldier was killed when a mine exploded in Vavuniya town, 210 kilometers north of Colombo, said an officer at the Media Unit of the Defence Ministry.
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April - 23 
Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from an abandoned house.
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Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from an abandoned house.
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April - 24 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres disguised as passengers hijacked a bus travelling from Puttur to Sarasalai area carrying civilians in the Jaffna district on April 24 and reportedly asked the driver to drive past ignoring security forces (SFs) checkpoints or roadblocks on the road. The outfit cadres also
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres disguised as passengers hijacked a bus travelling from Puttur to Sarasalai area carrying civilians in the Jaffna district on April 24 and reportedly asked the driver to drive past ignoring security forces (SFs) checkpoints or roadblocks on the road. The outfit cadres also opened fire on SF personnel at the roadblocks. SFs at the Sarasalai area retaliated and in the milieu the driver lost control killing one civilian. Troops recovered one hand grenade and 39 empty cases of 7.62 mm spent bullets from the incident site.
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April - 24 
Five civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Two youths were allegedly killed by the troops in the Batticaloa district. In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Pushpakumara, in the Seruvila area of Muttur district. Further, an Eelam
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Five civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Two youths were allegedly killed by the troops in the Batticaloa district. In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Pushpakumara, in the Seruvila area of Muttur district. Further, an Eelam Peoples Democratic Party sympathizer, Nagamuttu Tharmarajah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. Another civilian, Kanagaratnam Lingeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 24 
Two home guards were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres while they were proceeding from their duty post towards the Dutuwewa base in the Vavuniya district. A soldier was killed and another wounded in a claymore mine attack at Sarasalai Messalai border in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports. Furth
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Two home guards were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres while they were proceeding from their duty post towards the Dutuwewa base in the Vavuniya district. A soldier was killed and another wounded in a claymore mine attack at Sarasalai Messalai border in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports. Further, unidentified assailants shot dead a former cadre of the LTTE, Rasanayagam Jegan, in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 26 
A civilian was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Urumpirai east area of Vavuniya district on April 26. In the same district, another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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A civilian was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Urumpirai east area of Vavuniya district on April 26. In the same district, another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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April - 26 
The highway linking the LTTE-controlled areas to Government territories between Kandy and Jaffna in the north was re-opened. It was closed during the 1990s battles and re-opened after the 2002 cease-fire agreement. It was closed as a "temporary measure" on April 26.
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The highway linking the LTTE-controlled areas to Government territories between Kandy and Jaffna in the north was re-opened. It was closed during the 1990s battles and re-opened after the 2002 cease-fire agreement. It was closed as a "temporary measure" on April 26.
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April - 27 
On April 27, a group of LTTE cadres attacked the Kandegama Home Guard point of the same district. During the subsequent search operation, troops recovered one magazine of a T-56 weapon. A day earlier, troops had recovered three hand grenades and one hundred rounds of 7.62 ammunition from the Thirukk
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On April 27, a group of LTTE cadres attacked the Kandegama Home Guard point of the same district. During the subsequent search operation, troops recovered one magazine of a T-56 weapon. A day earlier, troops had recovered three hand grenades and one hundred rounds of 7.62 ammunition from the Thirukkovil area. Elsewhere, in the Vavuniya district, troops recovered a claymore mine. In a separate incident, troops recovered three locally made LTTE weapons and their barrels.
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April - 27 
On April 27, SF personnel retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported. A day earlier, LTTE cadres had opened fire at SFs in the Kannaday area of the same district. The troops subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 mag
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On April 27, SF personnel retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported. A day earlier, LTTE cadres had opened fire at SFs in the Kannaday area of the same district. The troops subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine and 25 bullets of 7.62 mm from the incident site. On the same day, LTTE cadres carried out two grenade attacks targeting SF personnel in the Inuvil and Palaly areas of Jaffna district, injuring two soldiers. Elsewhere, an LTTE cadre using a 40 mm grenade launcher fired at another Army checkpoint at Kantharodai. No casualties were reported.
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April - 27 
Three security force (SF) personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered remote controlled claymore mine attack at Naravilkulam in the Mannar district on April 27. Elsewhere, two Special Task Force personnel were injured when LTTE cad
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Three security force (SF) personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered remote controlled claymore mine attack at Naravilkulam in the Mannar district on April 27. Elsewhere, two Special Task Force personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine in the Uyilankulam area.
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April - 27 
Two sailors of Sri Lanka navy were killed in another claymore mine attack by the LTTE in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, two soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE hand grenade attack in the Tathtaththari area.
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Two sailors of Sri Lanka navy were killed in another claymore mine attack by the LTTE in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, two soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE hand grenade attack in the Tathtaththari area.
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April - 28 
A civilian, identified as Suresh Fernando, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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A civilian, identified as Suresh Fernando, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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April - 28 
Four SF personnel were injured when unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade and subsequently opened fire towards SFs in the Nanattan area of Mannar district.
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Four SF personnel were injured when unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade and subsequently opened fire towards SFs in the Nanattan area of Mannar district.
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April - 30 
A police personnel was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE at the Sanasa roadblock in Vavuniya town.
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A police personnel was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE at the Sanasa roadblock in Vavuniya town.
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April - 30 
On April 30, a woman, identified as E Bothini, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Velanai area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net. A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Jayam Prakash, was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the same district. Another civilian, Fariez, w
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On April 30, a woman, identified as E Bothini, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Velanai area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net. A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Jayam Prakash, was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the same district. Another civilian, Fariez, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE cadre in the Morawewa area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 30 May - 1
On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separately, the troops recovered one claymore mine and othe
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On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separately, the troops recovered one claymore mine and other accessories generally used for explosions along with a camouflage uniform from the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. Another claymore mine was recovered from the Meesalai area of Jaffna district on May 1.
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April - 30 
The Website further reported that two LTTE ‘auxiliary force’ cadres were killed in a claymore mine attack allegedly carried out by the Sri Lankan Army in the LTTE-held area of Manalaru in the Mullaitivu district on April 29.
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The Website further reported that two LTTE ‘auxiliary force’ cadres were killed in a claymore mine attack allegedly carried out by the Sri Lankan Army in the LTTE-held area of Manalaru in the Mullaitivu district on April 29.
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April - 30 
Two Sri Lanka navy sailors were injured in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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Two Sri Lanka navy sailors were injured in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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*Data till , March 28, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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