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August - 1 
LTTE robbed the People’s Bank in Muttur town in Trincomalee district. On August 1, troops recovered one hand grenade from Vavuniya town.
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LTTE robbed the People’s Bank in Muttur town in Trincomalee district. On August 1, troops recovered one hand grenade from Vavuniya town.
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August - 2 
A civilian, identified as Vishman, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the Navalar road, according to Tamil Net. Another civilian, Nandan Geethanjana was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Abeypura area of Trincomalee district, the website added
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A civilian, identified as Vishman, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the Navalar road, according to Tamil Net. Another civilian, Nandan Geethanjana was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Abeypura area of Trincomalee district, the website added
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August - 2 
A day earlier, one soldier was injured when he accidentally trod an Anti-Personnel Mine at Kontakkarankulam in the Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres destroyed an abandoned Police bunker at Nellikulam on August 2 after triggering an explosive device.
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A day earlier, one soldier was injured when he accidentally trod an Anti-Personnel Mine at Kontakkarankulam in the Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres destroyed an abandoned Police bunker at Nellikulam on August 2 after triggering an explosive device.
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August - 2 
One soldier was killed and another injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Uylankulam area of Mannar district. Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead one police personnel in the Pesalai town. Another police personnel was injured in a LTTE fire in the Murunkan area of the sam
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One soldier was killed and another injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Uylankulam area of Mannar district. Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead one police personnel in the Pesalai town. Another police personnel was injured in a LTTE fire in the Murunkan area of the same district.
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August - 2 
Two civilians, S. Thavaruban and T.Ravichandran, were killed by suspected LTTE cadres in the Achchuveli and Kadirippai regions of Jaffna district.
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Two civilians, S. Thavaruban and T.Ravichandran, were killed by suspected LTTE cadres in the Achchuveli and Kadirippai regions of Jaffna district.
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August - 4 
On August 4, one Army personnel was killed when LTTE cadres opened fire at troops in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district.
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On August 4, one Army personnel was killed when LTTE cadres opened fire at troops in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district.
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August - 4 
The People's Bank Manager in Jaffna, Pon Ganeshamoorthy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence in the Thirunelveli area.
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The People's Bank Manager in Jaffna, Pon Ganeshamoorthy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence in the Thirunelveli area.
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August - 5 
Security forces on August 5 killed five LTTE cadres who infiltrated the security forces forward defence lines at Kothweli in Kilali, a military official said.
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Security forces on August 5 killed five LTTE cadres who infiltrated the security forces forward defence lines at Kothweli in Kilali, a military official said.
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August - 5 August - 6
Three civilians were killed in separate incidents in Jaffna district. A civilian, identified as Kandiah Sudhakaran, was shot dead by LTTE cadres at Kopay junction on Jaffna - Point Pedro road. Similarly, a civilian was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Maradanamadam area on August 5. Another dead body
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Three civilians were killed in separate incidents in Jaffna district. A civilian, identified as Kandiah Sudhakaran, was shot dead by LTTE cadres at Kopay junction on Jaffna - Point Pedro road. Similarly, a civilian was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Maradanamadam area on August 5. Another dead body of a civilian, identified as Arumugam Udayasooriyan, killed by suspected LTTE cadres was recovered from Thambisetti area.
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August - 6 
As the head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), Ulf Henricsson, headed towards the Mavil Aru sluice gate in the Kallar region of Trincomalee district along with a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader to reopen it after talks between the head of the LTTE political wing, S.P Thamilch
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As the head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), Ulf Henricsson, headed towards the Mavil Aru sluice gate in the Kallar region of Trincomalee district along with a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader to reopen it after talks between the head of the LTTE political wing, S.P Thamilchelvan, and Norwegian peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, in Killinochchi on August 6, the Army artillery opened fire. Reacting to the Army fire, Henricsson said, "It seems some people want war rather than water.” He added the Maavil Aru dam was just minutes away from being re-opened, returning water supplies to thousands of families, when the bombardment started. "No water. War instead of water. Not a good idea, not a good solution. …..we could have waited some minutes more for the water so I think (the attack) was a bad idea," Henricsson said
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August - 7 
Suspected LTTE cadres ambushed and killed a top elite Police commando, Senior Superintendent of Police Upul Seneviratne, in a claymore mine explosion in the Kandy region of Jaffna district on August 7, today. His driver was wounded in the incident.
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Suspected LTTE cadres ambushed and killed a top elite Police commando, Senior Superintendent of Police Upul Seneviratne, in a claymore mine explosion in the Kandy region of Jaffna district on August 7, today. His driver was wounded in the incident.
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August - 7 
Two civilians and a police personnel were killed in separate incidents on August 7, according to Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharumu Theesan, in the Valigamam East area of Jaffna district. Another civilian, Kanapathipillai Kamalanathan, was shot dead by
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Two civilians and a police personnel were killed in separate incidents on August 7, according to Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharumu Theesan, in the Valigamam East area of Jaffna district. Another civilian, Kanapathipillai Kamalanathan, was shot dead by suspected cadres of the Karuna faction in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 8 August - 9
On August 9, a Police personnel was wounded in a suspected LTTE attack in the Mannar district, the army said. Separately, a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at troops near the Kachcheri junction in the Jaffna district. Similarly, a naval foot patrol came under LTTE claymore mine attack in the Vihara
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On August 9, a Police personnel was wounded in a suspected LTTE attack in the Mannar district, the army said. Separately, a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at troops near the Kachcheri junction in the Jaffna district. Similarly, a naval foot patrol came under LTTE claymore mine attack in the Vihara Mawatha area of Trincomalee district on August 8. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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August - 9 
A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Silvaraja Rathnakumar, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Sandilipai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Silvaraja Rathnakumar, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Sandilipai area of Jaffna district.
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August - 9 
A day earlier, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres killed a civilian, identified as Sudasivan Adarjun, in the Kondavil area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres killed a civilian, identified as Sudasivan Adarjun, in the Kondavil area of Jaffna district.
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August - 9 
Five civilians, including a doctor and two nurses, were killed when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) exploded a claymore mine targeting an ambulance near Nedunkerny in the Vavuniya district on August 9.
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Five civilians, including a doctor and two nurses, were killed when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) exploded a claymore mine targeting an ambulance near Nedunkerny in the Vavuniya district on August 9.
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August - 9 
Officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross lodged a complaint against a group of LTTE cadres who hijacked their vehicle while they were proceeding from Arippu to Murunkan in the Mannar district.
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Officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross lodged a complaint against a group of LTTE cadres who hijacked their vehicle while they were proceeding from Arippu to Murunkan in the Mannar district.
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August - 9 
On August 9, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Mahasenpura area in Trincomalee district. One claymore was recovered by troops from the Eluthur area in Mannar district.
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On August 9, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Mahasenpura area in Trincomalee district. One claymore was recovered by troops from the Eluthur area in Mannar district.
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August - 9 August - 10
Three civilians were killed in separate incidents, according to Tamil Net. A member of the Eelam Peoples' Democratic Party was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on August 9. Elsewhere, another civilian, Sinnarasa Vasanthan, was shot dead by unident
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Three civilians were killed in separate incidents, according to Tamil Net. A member of the Eelam Peoples' Democratic Party was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on August 9. Elsewhere, another civilian, Sinnarasa Vasanthan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Sandilipay area. On August 10, the body of a civilian, identified as Samithamby Mohanathas, with gun shot wounds was recovered from the Akkaraipattu area in Ampara district.
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August - 10 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at troops in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search and clear operation troops arrested the LTTE cadres who lobbed the grenade and also recovered a T-56 weapon.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at troops in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search and clear operation troops arrested the LTTE cadres who lobbed the grenade and also recovered a T-56 weapon.
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August - 10 
On August 10, a soldier was killed and two others sustained injures in a LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device blast in the Kokuvil area.
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On August 10, a soldier was killed and two others sustained injures in a LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device blast in the Kokuvil area.
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August - 11 
Daily News has reported that SFs retaliated a major LTTE artillery and mortar fire on Muhamalai and Nagarkovil Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) in the Jaffna district. Fighting was continuing till last reports came in. Meanwhile, the LTTE has warned the people from Puloli, Eluthumadduval, Kilali, Manthu
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Daily News has reported that SFs retaliated a major LTTE artillery and mortar fire on Muhamalai and Nagarkovil Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) in the Jaffna district. Fighting was continuing till last reports came in. Meanwhile, the LTTE has warned the people from Puloli, Eluthumadduval, Kilali, Manthuvil, Varani, Kachchai, Kodikamam and Meesali areas to flee from their villages close to the FDLs in Jaffna, sources said.
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August - 11 
SFs at the Muhamalai Army check point in the Jaffna district seized a cache of arms and ammunition. The seizure included, one Pistol 9mm, three T-56 weapons, 15 T-56 Magazines, four Anti Personnel Mine, 30 Detonators, two Remote Control Devices, four Claymore Mine Devices, 10 Hand Grenades, eight Su
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SFs at the Muhamalai Army check point in the Jaffna district seized a cache of arms and ammunition. The seizure included, one Pistol 9mm, three T-56 weapons, 15 T-56 Magazines, four Anti Personnel Mine, 30 Detonators, two Remote Control Devices, four Claymore Mine Devices, 10 Hand Grenades, eight Suicide Charges and 20 Batteries.
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August - 11 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a member of the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE), Subash Chandrabose Suganthan, at Ookulankulam in the Vavuniya town on August 11, according to Tamil Net. Elsewhere, another civilian, Tharmalingam Yogeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assa
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a member of the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE), Subash Chandrabose Suganthan, at Ookulankulam in the Vavuniya town on August 11, according to Tamil Net. Elsewhere, another civilian, Tharmalingam Yogeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Kovilkulam, the Website added.
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August - 12 
At least 128 people, including 28 army and navy personnel, were reportedly killed in the battle between the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the last 24 hours in the east and north. According to The Hindu, clashes occurred when the LTTE attempted to overrun the
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At least 128 people, including 28 army and navy personnel, were reportedly killed in the battle between the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the last 24 hours in the east and north. According to The Hindu, clashes occurred when the LTTE attempted to overrun the army's forward defence line (FDL) in the Jaffna peninsula on August 11-evening. The SLA claimed that it repulsed the attack and neutralised the LTTE.
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August - 12 
One LTTE cadre committed suicide and another was killed by troops after they failed to proceed to Jaffna defying the curfew enforced by security forces (SFs) in the Kaithadi area. Troops recovered two hand grenades from the possession of the slain cadre.
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One LTTE cadre committed suicide and another was killed by troops after they failed to proceed to Jaffna defying the curfew enforced by security forces (SFs) in the Kaithadi area. Troops recovered two hand grenades from the possession of the slain cadre.
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August - 12 
Two soldiers were injured in LTTE firing in the Kumburmoolai area of Batticaloa district on August 12. Separately one civilian was wounded in a cross fire between troops and LTTE cadres in the Murunkan area of Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers were injured in LTTE firing in the Kumburmoolai area of Batticaloa district on August 12. Separately one civilian was wounded in a cross fire between troops and LTTE cadres in the Murunkan area of Vavuniya district.
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August - 13 
A day earlier, troops killed a LTTE cadre in a retaliatory fire in the Thempitiya area and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon.
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A day earlier, troops killed a LTTE cadre in a retaliatory fire in the Thempitiya area and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon.
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August - 13 
A LTTE cadre committed suicide as Wattala Police in the Jaffna district arrested two LTTE suspects. Later, on the information revealed by the surviving cadre, Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition packed inside a lorry on August 13. The recoveries included eight claymore mines, one claymor
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A LTTE cadre committed suicide as Wattala Police in the Jaffna district arrested two LTTE suspects. Later, on the information revealed by the surviving cadre, Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition packed inside a lorry on August 13. The recoveries included eight claymore mines, one claymore magnet, one Global Positioning System (GPS), three claymore boosters, eight claymore tri ports, 15 hand grenades, two cyanide capsules, two T-56 weapons and three magazines with 175 ammunition, one automatic weapon (9 mm) and two magazines with 150 ammunition, one micro pistol and 90 ammunition, 10 detonators, 15 m of detonator code, nine batteries (9 V), one remote controller unit, three receivers and an antenna of a communication equipment.
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August - 13 
According to reports, fighting continued between troops and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district on August 13. Twenty-five more LTTE cadres were reportedly killed raising the death tally of the outfit cadres to 125, while Army has lost four of its troopers raising the t
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According to reports, fighting continued between troops and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district on August 13. Twenty-five more LTTE cadres were reportedly killed raising the death tally of the outfit cadres to 125, while Army has lost four of its troopers raising the tally to 32 till the reports last came in. "The area is now totally under control. We have pushed them back behind their FDL (forward defence line)," said an Army spokesperson.
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August - 13 
One soldier was killed and four soldiers were injured in a LTTE attack in the Vettukadu and Kalmunai areas of Jaffna district on August 13.
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One soldier was killed and four soldiers were injured in a LTTE attack in the Vettukadu and Kalmunai areas of Jaffna district on August 13.
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August - 13 
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel foiled a LTTE attempt to over run Allapiddy village in the Kayts area as a flotilla of about 50-60 LTTE Sea-Tiger boats attempted to over run the village. SLN personnel along with the help of Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) damaged at least 25-30 ou
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Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel foiled a LTTE attempt to over run Allapiddy village in the Kayts area as a flotilla of about 50-60 LTTE Sea-Tiger boats attempted to over run the village. SLN personnel along with the help of Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) damaged at least 25-30 outfit boats. Another 10-15 boats were believed to have drowned as the firing continued till last reports came in.
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August - 13 
The LTTE alleged that 15 civilians were killed as rockets and artillery shells fired by SFs hit a church in the Allaipiddy area of Jaffna district. It also alleged that seven more civilians were killed in a separate artillery fire by the SFs. It also claimed that it has attacked the Palaly airbase a
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The LTTE alleged that 15 civilians were killed as rockets and artillery shells fired by SFs hit a church in the Allaipiddy area of Jaffna district. It also alleged that seven more civilians were killed in a separate artillery fire by the SFs. It also claimed that it has attacked the Palaly airbase and damaged the runway.
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August - 13 
Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. Elsewhere, troops recovered one T-56 weapon at Varani in the Jaffna district.
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Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. Elsewhere, troops recovered one T-56 weapon at Varani in the Jaffna district.
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August - 14 
According to Sri Lankan Army reports, on August 14, eighty-eight SF personnel were killed in fighting between the troops and LTTE since August 11 in Jaffna. Another 120 were injured in the confrontations. The confrontations have also killed more than 200 terrorists and injured over 300, according to
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According to Sri Lankan Army reports, on August 14, eighty-eight SF personnel were killed in fighting between the troops and LTTE since August 11 in Jaffna. Another 120 were injured in the confrontations. The confrontations have also killed more than 200 terrorists and injured over 300, according to the reports.
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August - 14 
The LTTE alleged that at least 61 school children were killed and 150 injured in an aerial attack by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in the outfit-controlled Mullaittivu district. However, the Government claimed that the SLAF attacked a LTTE training camp in Puthukudirippu and killed more than 50 LTT
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The LTTE alleged that at least 61 school children were killed and 150 injured in an aerial attack by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in the outfit-controlled Mullaittivu district. However, the Government claimed that the SLAF attacked a LTTE training camp in Puthukudirippu and killed more than 50 LTTE cadres. "It is a lie to say that schoolchildren were targeted. The Air Force had bombed a LTTE training centre. We don't know if they had moved child soldiers there," said Government spokesperson, Chandrapala Liyanage. However, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), whose team visited the affected school in Vallipunam on the Paranthan-Mullaithivu road, confirmed that students had died in an attack. "Yes there is an incident and our team counted 19 bodies of girls and boys in the premises. We believe the death toll of 61 is accurate. However, we are not in a position to comment on what could have exactly happened", a spokesman of the SLMM told Hindu.
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August - 15 
According to Sri Lankan military reports, at least 250 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and another 300 injured in continued fighting in the Jaffna peninsula during the past 72 hours.
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According to Sri Lankan military reports, at least 250 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and another 300 injured in continued fighting in the Jaffna peninsula during the past 72 hours.
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August - 15 
During search operations at the Velanithurai village in the Kayts area of Jaffna district, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hiding in the Grama Sevaka (local village official) office of the village and subsequently recovered a cache of weapons
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During search operations at the Velanithurai village in the Kayts area of Jaffna district, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hiding in the Grama Sevaka (local village official) office of the village and subsequently recovered a cache of weapons, including T 56 weapons, GPS, ammunition and communication equipment and some maps on August 15. SLN spokesperson, Commander D.K.P. Dassanayaka, told Daily News, "It was a prize catch by the Naval troops as they have arrived there to plan a major offensive to capture Jaffna. It is understood that LTTE had used the safe house to plan a major attack on Jaffna after infiltrating the area during the last battle in Kayts."
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August - 15 
LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian at Marathady junction in the Jaffna district. Three more civilians were killed in separate incidents, according to pro-LTTE website Tamil Net. Two medical students, identified as Sivasankar and Theepan, were shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Jaffna Univ
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LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian at Marathady junction in the Jaffna district. Three more civilians were killed in separate incidents, according to pro-LTTE website Tamil Net. Two medical students, identified as Sivasankar and Theepan, were shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Jaffna University campus. Separately, the dead body of a civilian was recovered from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 15 
Security forces allegedly killed a newspaper agent, identified as Sathasivam Baskaran, of the Uthayan newspaper at Puthur junction near Atchchuveli in Jaffna district, the Website added. A day earlier, LTTE cadres shot dead a soldier in the Inuvil area of Jaffna district.
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Security forces allegedly killed a newspaper agent, identified as Sathasivam Baskaran, of the Uthayan newspaper at Puthur junction near Atchchuveli in Jaffna district, the Website added. A day earlier, LTTE cadres shot dead a soldier in the Inuvil area of Jaffna district.
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August - 16 
According to reports, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets took two more identified LTTE targets in the Iranamadu area of Kilinochchi district as troops held their defences in Muhamalai and Kilaly area of Jaffna district. A spokesperson for the Media Centre for National Security told Daily News, "So far
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According to reports, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets took two more identified LTTE targets in the Iranamadu area of Kilinochchi district as troops held their defences in Muhamalai and Kilaly area of Jaffna district. A spokesperson for the Media Centre for National Security told Daily News, "So far there is no feedback about the damages caused to the LTTE targets," adding, that troops are conducting search and clear operations in the Muhamalai FDL as LTTE artillery fire towards the FDL abated by August 16-morning. He added, "Troops are poised to go ahead of the FDL in Muhamalai and take LTTE positions if the LTTE continues with its attacks."
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August - 16 
On August 16, a LTTE attack directed towards the troops at the Black Bridge in Jaffna district was repulsed by troops. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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On August 16, a LTTE attack directed towards the troops at the Black Bridge in Jaffna district was repulsed by troops. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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August - 16 
The SLAF jets also targeted LTTE-controlled area in the Jaffna district. Military spokesperson, Maj. Upali Rajapakse, said, "On and off, (the rebels) are firing artillery into government-controlled areas and we have successfully repulsed those attacks." He said fighter jets bombed insurgent position
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The SLAF jets also targeted LTTE-controlled area in the Jaffna district. Military spokesperson, Maj. Upali Rajapakse, said, "On and off, (the rebels) are firing artillery into government-controlled areas and we have successfully repulsed those attacks." He said fighter jets bombed insurgent positions in an effort to aid the ground troops on the peninsula, which is controlled by the Government but surrounded by outfit territory. However, no casualties were reported till last reports came in.
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August - 16 
The Sri Lankan Army (SLA) has reported that three soldiers were killed and 15 others wounded when troops repulsed a LTTE attack in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district on August 16-night.
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The Sri Lankan Army (SLA) has reported that three soldiers were killed and 15 others wounded when troops repulsed a LTTE attack in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district on August 16-night.
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August - 16 
Troops killed at least 98 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in retaliation when the latter attacked the Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Kilaly area of Jaffna on August 16-night. “About 30 to 40 LTTE Sea Tiger boats were destroyed as they reached the Kilaly lagoon with LTTE Sea Tigers,” th
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Troops killed at least 98 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in retaliation when the latter attacked the Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Kilaly area of Jaffna on August 16-night. “About 30 to 40 LTTE Sea Tiger boats were destroyed as they reached the Kilaly lagoon with LTTE Sea Tigers,” the Sri Lankan military said.
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August - 17 
Three LTTE cadres surrendered to the SFs in the Welikanda area of Batticaloa district. On August 17, one LTTE cadre surrendered before the SFs in the Kadjuwatta area. One LTTE deserter surrendered to the Vavuniya Police
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Three LTTE cadres surrendered to the SFs in the Welikanda area of Batticaloa district. On August 17, one LTTE cadre surrendered before the SFs in the Kadjuwatta area. One LTTE deserter surrendered to the Vavuniya Police
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August - 18 
A day earlier, four SF personnel and two civilians received injuries in a LTTE grenade attack on an Army checkpoint in the Trincomalee town. One more soldier was injured during confrontations with the LTTE when the outfit cadres reportedly attempted to reach the Forward Defence Line across the lagoo
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A day earlier, four SF personnel and two civilians received injuries in a LTTE grenade attack on an Army checkpoint in the Trincomalee town. One more soldier was injured during confrontations with the LTTE when the outfit cadres reportedly attempted to reach the Forward Defence Line across the lagoon area in the Poonarin region of Jaffna district.
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August - 18 
Five civilians were injured when LTTE-artillery fire targeting troops fell in populated areas of Kodikamam and Maseri in the Jaffna district on August 18.
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Five civilians were injured when LTTE-artillery fire targeting troops fell in populated areas of Kodikamam and Maseri in the Jaffna district on August 18.
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August - 18 
On August 18, one police personnel was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Pompaimadu area of Vavuniya district.
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On August 18, one police personnel was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Pompaimadu area of Vavuniya district.
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August - 18 
On the same day, the burnt-dead body of a person was recovered closer to the LTTE political office in the Kokuvil area of Jaffna district
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On the same day, the burnt-dead body of a person was recovered closer to the LTTE political office in the Kokuvil area of Jaffna district
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August - 18 
The LTTE Peace Secretariat claimed that at least 141 ethnic Tamil civilians have been killed in SLAF air attacks and Army shelling since August 8. The list of civilian casualties carried on its Website included 15 Tamils killed in an air strike on the St Philip Neri church in Allaipiddy in the Jaffn
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The LTTE Peace Secretariat claimed that at least 141 ethnic Tamil civilians have been killed in SLAF air attacks and Army shelling since August 8. The list of civilian casualties carried on its Website included 15 Tamils killed in an air strike on the St Philip Neri church in Allaipiddy in the Jaffna Peninsula and 55 killed in air strike on a school camp in the Mullaitivu district. The website said the total did not include the killing of 17 workers for the international aid group, Action Against Hunger, in the Trincomalee district on August 5.
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August - 18 
The Media Centre for National Security said that SFs opened the Omanthai entry-exit point on the Jaffna Kandy A-9 highway to facilitate the transportation of essential items to uncleared areas (areas not under government control) in the Killinochchi and Mullaitivu districts.
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The Media Centre for National Security said that SFs opened the Omanthai entry-exit point on the Jaffna Kandy A-9 highway to facilitate the transportation of essential items to uncleared areas (areas not under government control) in the Killinochchi and Mullaitivu districts.
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August - 19 
A civilian, identified as Suriyapalan Mauran, was shot by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Nallur area.
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A civilian, identified as Suriyapalan Mauran, was shot by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Nallur area.
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August - 19 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, three civilians were shot dead by unidentified assailants in separate incidents in the Jaffna district on August 19. A civilian, Nageswaran Mayoorathan, was shot by unidentified assailants in the Aanaikoddai area. Separa
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, three civilians were shot dead by unidentified assailants in separate incidents in the Jaffna district on August 19. A civilian, Nageswaran Mayoorathan, was shot by unidentified assailants in the Aanaikoddai area. Separately, unidentified assailants shot dead another civilian, Balasubramanium Raju, in the Koddady area. Another unidentified civilian was shot dead by assailants at Kasthuriyar road near Jaffna Hindu College.
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August - 19 
The Sri Lankan Military stated on August 19 that more than 80 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during two days of intermittent artillery fire near security forces Forward Defence Line in the Muhammalai area of Jaffna peninsula. At least 10 soldiers were killed and more than
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The Sri Lankan Military stated on August 19 that more than 80 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during two days of intermittent artillery fire near security forces Forward Defence Line in the Muhammalai area of Jaffna peninsula. At least 10 soldiers were killed and more than a dozen were wounded by LTTE cadres when the troops were in the process of recovering the dead cadres, sources said.
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August - 20 
Armed men allegedly burnt down the warehouse of a Tamil-language newspaper, Uthayan in the Jaffna district.
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Armed men allegedly burnt down the warehouse of a Tamil-language newspaper, Uthayan in the Jaffna district.
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August - 20 
One police personnel was injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting police personnel on duty at Salambakulam in the Vavuniya district on August 20.
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One police personnel was injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting police personnel on duty at Salambakulam in the Vavuniya district on August 20.
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August - 20 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) gunmen shot dead former Tamil Parliamentarian, Sinnathamby Sivamaharajah, at his temporary residence in Tellippalai on August 20. He was a former Member of Parliament of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) now headed by V. Anandasangaree, a lead
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) gunmen shot dead former Tamil Parliamentarian, Sinnathamby Sivamaharajah, at his temporary residence in Tellippalai on August 20. He was a former Member of Parliament of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) now headed by V. Anandasangaree, a leading critic of the LTTE.
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August - 20 
The Government arranged immediate humanitarian assistance to the internally displaced in the Jaffna peninsula in the wake of the conflict situation. A vessel carrying 3,800 tons of essential food items under the International Committee of the Red Cross flag was dispatched from Colombo to be distribu
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The Government arranged immediate humanitarian assistance to the internally displaced in the Jaffna peninsula in the wake of the conflict situation. A vessel carrying 3,800 tons of essential food items under the International Committee of the Red Cross flag was dispatched from Colombo to be distributed through the Government Agent in Jaffna.
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August - 21 
A Sri Lanka Red Cross employee, Nagarasa Thavaranjitham, was shot dead at his residence at Chettikulam in Vavuniya.
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A Sri Lanka Red Cross employee, Nagarasa Thavaranjitham, was shot dead at his residence at Chettikulam in Vavuniya.
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August - 22 
A person, identified as Perumal Chandrakumar, and alleged to be an informant of the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Karaveddy area of Jaffna district. Similarly, another civilian, Kandiah Ganeshalingam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Chunnakam a
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A person, identified as Perumal Chandrakumar, and alleged to be an informant of the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Karaveddy area of Jaffna district. Similarly, another civilian, Kandiah Ganeshalingam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Chunnakam area.
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August - 22 
A woman, identified as Manoharan Rajini, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in front of the welfare centre at Sakkotai in the Vadamaradchchi division of Jaffna district on August 22, according to Tamil Net.
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A woman, identified as Manoharan Rajini, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in front of the welfare centre at Sakkotai in the Vadamaradchchi division of Jaffna district on August 22, according to Tamil Net.
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August - 22 
According to the United Nations estimates, the number of displaced rose to 1.7 lakh. Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross informed that a convoy of 243 persons, including 61 foreigners, was allowed to leave the LTTE-held territory in Kilinochchi, after being trapped for more than
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According to the United Nations estimates, the number of displaced rose to 1.7 lakh. Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross informed that a convoy of 243 persons, including 61 foreigners, was allowed to leave the LTTE-held territory in Kilinochchi, after being trapped for more than a week.
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August - 22 
Five civilians were killed in separate incidents in the Trincomalee and Jaffna districts on August 22, according to Tamil Net.
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Five civilians were killed in separate incidents in the Trincomalee and Jaffna districts on August 22, according to Tamil Net.
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August - 22 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a sentry point of the security forces at Achchuveli, killing one soldier and injuring three others.
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a sentry point of the security forces at Achchuveli, killing one soldier and injuring three others.
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August - 22 
The Development Minister and Eelam People's Democratic Party leader Douglas Devananda on August 22 accused the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of forcibly dragging the country to another conflict situation, misleading the Tamil community in their desperate bid to draw Tamil people to their s
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The Development Minister and Eelam People's Democratic Party leader Douglas Devananda on August 22 accused the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of forcibly dragging the country to another conflict situation, misleading the Tamil community in their desperate bid to draw Tamil people to their side. He added that LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran miserably failed in his efforts to capture Jaffna peninsula, as the Tamil community no longer keeps faith in his words.
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August - 22 
The Minister of Agricultural Marketing and Development and Hindu Affairs, Douglas Devananda, told a news conference, "The situation in Jaffna is not desperate. The fighting was only along the borders but the town and the suburbs are not affected." He added that the supplies of food should reach Jaff
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The Minister of Agricultural Marketing and Development and Hindu Affairs, Douglas Devananda, told a news conference, "The situation in Jaffna is not desperate. The fighting was only along the borders but the town and the suburbs are not affected." He added that the supplies of food should reach Jaffna within two days and the machinery to distribute food within the region was already in place.
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August - 22 
The SLA claimed on August 22 that it destroyed an ammunition dump of the LTTE close to the frontline of fighting in the Jaffna district. "Just after the air attack, we could hear secondary explosions. It is most likely that their ammunition dump was hit," a military official said.
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The SLA claimed on August 22 that it destroyed an ammunition dump of the LTTE close to the frontline of fighting in the Jaffna district. "Just after the air attack, we could hear secondary explosions. It is most likely that their ammunition dump was hit," a military official said.
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August - 23 
As the fighting continued in the Jaffna peninsula, though on a reduced scale, the Government lifted the 10-day old curfew in a phased manner in Jaffna and other conflict affected areas in the North.
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As the fighting continued in the Jaffna peninsula, though on a reduced scale, the Government lifted the 10-day old curfew in a phased manner in Jaffna and other conflict affected areas in the North.
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August - 23 
The LTTE reiterated that it has no connection with the eight persons arrested by the U.S. authorities on charges of attempting to mobilise military and material support for it. "We have no connection with the people arrested and this is not our way of operating. We have never done like this before,"
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The LTTE reiterated that it has no connection with the eight persons arrested by the U.S. authorities on charges of attempting to mobilise military and material support for it. "We have no connection with the people arrested and this is not our way of operating. We have never done like this before," the LTTE said on phone from Kilinochichi.
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August - 23 
Troops conducted a search at the Jaffna University and recovered ten Anti-Personnel Mines and five hand grenades from the University premises on August 23.
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Troops conducted a search at the Jaffna University and recovered ten Anti-Personnel Mines and five hand grenades from the University premises on August 23.
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August - 24 
According to reports, the office of Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO), a LTTE front organization, in the Jaffna district was torched with documents burnt. The head of the TRO, V. Sibanabiyar, said, “People wearing uniforms, carrying guns and two or three cans of fuel chased away all the secur
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According to reports, the office of Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO), a LTTE front organization, in the Jaffna district was torched with documents burnt. The head of the TRO, V. Sibanabiyar, said, “People wearing uniforms, carrying guns and two or three cans of fuel chased away all the security guards. They broke into the offices, damaged our computers and then poured fuel over the place and set fire to it.”
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August - 24 
On August 24, troops retaliated LTTE fire at Nawakkulam Forward Defence Line in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district, killing one LTTE cadre. Troops also recovered one communication set and a T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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On August 24, troops retaliated LTTE fire at Nawakkulam Forward Defence Line in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district, killing one LTTE cadre. Troops also recovered one communication set and a T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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August - 24 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) reportedly destroyed a LTTE sea base in the Mullaitivu district as SLAF planes launched two air strikes on August 24-morning. Intelligence officials had monitored the base for one and a half years, and that it was "definitely a military target," an unnamed SLAF officia
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) reportedly destroyed a LTTE sea base in the Mullaitivu district as SLAF planes launched two air strikes on August 24-morning. Intelligence officials had monitored the base for one and a half years, and that it was "definitely a military target," an unnamed SLAF official said. The Defence Ministry spokesperson, Prasad Samarasinghe, said, “There were two air strikes on that target. They have taken out a Sea Tiger base.” However, the LTTE spokesperson Daya Master said that SLAF planes flew over outfit-held territory in the northeast, adding, "But so far I have not received information about an attack and where it has bombed."
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August - 24 
The Sri Lanka Military informed that 159 soldiers and 487 LTTE cadres were killed in 11 days of fighting over the last fortnight on the Jaffna peninsula.
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The Sri Lanka Military informed that 159 soldiers and 487 LTTE cadres were killed in 11 days of fighting over the last fortnight on the Jaffna peninsula.
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August - 25 
Also, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting naval troops on foot patrol at Pesali in the Mannar district. However, no casualties were reported.
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Also, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting naval troops on foot patrol at Pesali in the Mannar district. However, no casualties were reported.
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August - 25 
Grenade hidden inside a bush ahead of the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line exploded when a soldier on duty fired at it on suspicion, injuring the soldier.
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Grenade hidden inside a bush ahead of the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line exploded when a soldier on duty fired at it on suspicion, injuring the soldier.
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August - 25 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets attacked a LTTE base east of Iranamadu in the Kilinochchi district and destroyed several camps there. Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, said that SLAF planes carried out an air strike on an identified LTTE target in Kilinochchi, adding, “We had inf
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets attacked a LTTE base east of Iranamadu in the Kilinochchi district and destroyed several camps there. Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, said that SLAF planes carried out an air strike on an identified LTTE target in Kilinochchi, adding, “We had information that they had some unauthorized air assets, and as they pose a threat to our Palali air base and to the region, we have conducted an air raid.” He further added that the air strike hit its target, situated near an airstrip north of Kilinochchi, successfully. Earlier on August 24, security forces reportedly destroyed four identified LTTE bunkers and a roadblock in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 25 
The dead bodies of a civilian and an off-duty soldier killed by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres were recovered from railway track near the Vavuniya railway station. Elsewhere, an attack launched by LTTE cadres towards the Mahakachchakodiya Forward Defence Line killed one soldier. Troops killed one cadre o
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The dead bodies of a civilian and an off-duty soldier killed by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres were recovered from railway track near the Vavuniya railway station. Elsewhere, an attack launched by LTTE cadres towards the Mahakachchakodiya Forward Defence Line killed one soldier. Troops killed one cadre of the outfit in the retaliatory fire.
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August - 25 
The dead body of a civilian with gun shot injuries was recovered at Welikanda on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road. One women home guard was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya town.
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The dead body of a civilian with gun shot injuries was recovered at Welikanda on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road. One women home guard was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya town.
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August - 25 
The new chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), Lars Johan Sølvberg, accompanied by the outgoing head of the SLMM, Ulf Henricsson, visited the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held Kilinochchi on August 25 as part of a familiarization tour. They held talks with the political head of
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The new chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), Lars Johan Sølvberg, accompanied by the outgoing head of the SLMM, Ulf Henricsson, visited the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held Kilinochchi on August 25 as part of a familiarization tour. They held talks with the political head of the outfit, S.P. Tamilselvan.
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August - 25 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as C. Lingeswaran, near Kaddudai Junction in the Manipay area of Jaffna district on August 25, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as C. Lingeswaran, near Kaddudai Junction in the Manipay area of Jaffna district on August 25, according to Tamil Net.
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August - 26 
One soldier was injured in a LTTE fire towards an Army picket point at Meesalai in the Jaffna district. Separately, on August 26, a home guard was shot at and injured in the Deegawapiya area of Ampara district
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One soldier was injured in a LTTE fire towards an Army picket point at Meesalai in the Jaffna district. Separately, on August 26, a home guard was shot at and injured in the Deegawapiya area of Ampara district
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August - 26 
Six soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) exploded in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on August 26. Troops were conducting clearing operation in the area.
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Six soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) exploded in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on August 26. Troops were conducting clearing operation in the area.
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August - 26 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Sithamparapillai Sivashankar, in the Mallakam area of Jaffna district on August 26, according to Tamil Net. Elsewhere, another civilian, identified as C.Vijeyakantharasa, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Punnalaikadduvan area, the Website
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Sithamparapillai Sivashankar, in the Mallakam area of Jaffna district on August 26, according to Tamil Net. Elsewhere, another civilian, identified as C.Vijeyakantharasa, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Punnalaikadduvan area, the Website added.
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August - 27 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards Police personnel providing security near the office of Eelam People’s Democratic Party in the Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards Police personnel providing security near the office of Eelam People’s Democratic Party in the Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported.
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August - 27 
On August 27, the death toll of soldiers in the LTTE-triggered Improvised Explosive Device blast at Muhamalai in Jaffna on August 26 rose to nine. Nine others were injured in the incident.
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On August 27, the death toll of soldiers in the LTTE-triggered Improvised Explosive Device blast at Muhamalai in Jaffna on August 26 rose to nine. Nine others were injured in the incident.
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August - 28 
A day earlier, one soldier was killed and another sustained injuries at Susaipullaiyarakulam in the same district when LTTE cadres shot at the troops.
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A day earlier, one soldier was killed and another sustained injuries at Susaipullaiyarakulam in the same district when LTTE cadres shot at the troops.
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August - 28 
According to Daily News, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said that they would remain in their present stations in all conflict affected districts including Kilinochchi, denying reports of alleged threats from the LTTE. Reports claimed that the LTTE has refused to provide security to remainin
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According to Daily News, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said that they would remain in their present stations in all conflict affected districts including Kilinochchi, denying reports of alleged threats from the LTTE. Reports claimed that the LTTE has refused to provide security to remaining monitors, who come from Norway and Iceland, the two non-EU nations in the monitoring team. Norwegian Embassy spokesperson Tom Knappskog said the LTTE has not communicated 'anything to that effect' and Monitoring Mission spokesman Omarsson Thorfinnur confirmed it saying the mission has not encountered threats or communications of threats from the LTTE.
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Three civilians were killed in separate incidents in Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net. A civilian, Rasaratnam Ganeshalingam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his home in the Achchuveli area on August 28. Another civilian, Jesuthas Deminian, was shot dead by unidentified assailants
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Three civilians were killed in separate incidents in Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net. A civilian, Rasaratnam Ganeshalingam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his home in the Achchuveli area on August 28. Another civilian, Jesuthas Deminian, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on August 29 at Kali Kovil road. Similarly, unidentified assailants shot dead, Ariyaratnam Sathyaseelan, near Muththirai junction.
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August - 29 
Four soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar fire directed towards troops in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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Four soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar fire directed towards troops in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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August - 29 
In Vavuniya, district troops recovered two claymore mines from the Irattaperiyakulam area.
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In Vavuniya, district troops recovered two claymore mines from the Irattaperiyakulam area.
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August - 29 
On August 29, LTTE cadres opened mortar fire at the Omanthai Entry/Exit point in Jaffna district on a fleet of lorries that were carrying dry rations and essentials to Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mulaittivu district.
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On August 29, LTTE cadres opened mortar fire at the Omanthai Entry/Exit point in Jaffna district on a fleet of lorries that were carrying dry rations and essentials to Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mulaittivu district.
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August - 29 
The Ministry of Defence directed for resumption of civil flights to the Jaffna peninsula ending nearly a three-week long ban on air movements after LTTE terrorists in a string of artillery and mortar fire attacks unsuccessfully tried to cause damages to the runway at Palaly airport, in Jaffna.
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The Ministry of Defence directed for resumption of civil flights to the Jaffna peninsula ending nearly a three-week long ban on air movements after LTTE terrorists in a string of artillery and mortar fire attacks unsuccessfully tried to cause damages to the runway at Palaly airport, in Jaffna.
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August - 29 
Three soldiers were injured an LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion while they were on foot patrol in the Sarasalai area. One sailor was injured when LTTE using explosion of a claymore mine ambushed a Navy route clearing patrol at Pesalai in the Mannar district.
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Three soldiers were injured an LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion while they were on foot patrol in the Sarasalai area. One sailor was injured when LTTE using explosion of a claymore mine ambushed a Navy route clearing patrol at Pesalai in the Mannar district.
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August - 29 
Troops during search operations in Jaffna recovered one T-56 weapon, a magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition and 20 hand grenades from the Mirisuvil area on August 29. Similarly, troops recovered one claymore mine during a clearing operation from the Nawagamiuwa area of Vavuniya district.
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Troops during search operations in Jaffna recovered one T-56 weapon, a magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition and 20 hand grenades from the Mirisuvil area on August 29. Similarly, troops recovered one claymore mine during a clearing operation from the Nawagamiuwa area of Vavuniya district.
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August - 29 
Troops on duty at Forward Defense Lines (FDL) in the Poovarasankulam area of Vavuniya district confronted more than 20 LTTE cadres who tried to infiltrate the FDL. During the subsequent search operation in the area in the area, SFs recovered 16 dead bodies of LTTE cadres and one weapon.
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Troops on duty at Forward Defense Lines (FDL) in the Poovarasankulam area of Vavuniya district confronted more than 20 LTTE cadres who tried to infiltrate the FDL. During the subsequent search operation in the area in the area, SFs recovered 16 dead bodies of LTTE cadres and one weapon.
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August - 29 
Two dead bodies with gun shot injuries were recovered near Kandaswamy temple in Vavuniya district, the Website added.
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Two dead bodies with gun shot injuries were recovered near Kandaswamy temple in Vavuniya district, the Website added.
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August - 30 
LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a woman home guard, identified as Jayasooriya Arachchige Sujeewa Damayanthi in the Mamaduwa area of Vavuniya district on August 30.
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LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a woman home guard, identified as Jayasooriya Arachchige Sujeewa Damayanthi in the Mamaduwa area of Vavuniya district on August 30.
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August - 31 
A LTTE claymore mine connected to and anti-personal mine was recovered by troops at Nelliadi in the Jaffna district on August 31.
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A LTTE claymore mine connected to and anti-personal mine was recovered by troops at Nelliadi in the Jaffna district on August 31.
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August - 31 
Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said that troops engaged in the operation to neutralise LTTE artillery and mortar gun positions in the Sampur region brought Kaddaparichchan, a stronghold for mortar and artillery gun positions of the outfit, under their full control. The Air Force
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Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said that troops engaged in the operation to neutralise LTTE artillery and mortar gun positions in the Sampur region brought Kaddaparichchan, a stronghold for mortar and artillery gun positions of the outfit, under their full control. The Air Force also took identified LTTE targets at Iranamadu and Sampur in the Kilinochchi and Trincomalee districts respectively. Reuters quoted a Military spokesperson as saying, “We are trying to neutralise the threat to Trincomalee. Our strategy is to send people into Sampur to neutralise their artillery and mortar positions which are pointed towards the harbour."
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*Data till , April 19, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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