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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) : 2000
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August - 1 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said troops attacked Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positions in Chavakachcheri on August 1 and killed two rebel cadres.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said troops attacked Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positions in Chavakachcheri on August 1 and killed two rebel cadres.
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August - 2 
Also on the same day, in a surprise attack troops destroyed a rebel bunker-line and killed six LTTE rebels in Sarasalai South, the SMIC said.
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Also on the same day, in a surprise attack troops destroyed a rebel bunker-line and killed six LTTE rebels in Sarasalai South, the SMIC said.
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August - 2 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 3 that troops in Nagarkovil and Allarai killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on August 2.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 3 that troops in Nagarkovil and Allarai killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on August 2.
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August - 2 
The LTTE’s clandestine radio, Voice of Tigers, claimed that Sri Lankan security forces conducted a house-to-house search in the Batticaloa suburbs.
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The LTTE’s clandestine radio, Voice of Tigers, claimed that Sri Lankan security forces conducted a house-to-house search in the Batticaloa suburbs.
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August - 3 
In another incident, also on August 3, troops on a search operation in Chemmani killed four LTTE rebels. Two more were killed in clashes in Nagarkovil and yet another was killed while trying to infiltrate a troops-controlled are in Idattalralai.
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In another incident, also on August 3, troops on a search operation in Chemmani killed four LTTE rebels. Two more were killed in clashes in Nagarkovil and yet another was killed while trying to infiltrate a troops-controlled are in Idattalralai.
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August - 3 
On the political front, the Opposition United National Party (UNP) announced that it would not support the Constitution Reforms Bill being tabled in Parliament today, August 3, 2000. The UNP said as the proposed reforms did not find favour with eithe
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On the political front, the Opposition United National Party (UNP) announced that it would not support the Constitution Reforms Bill being tabled in Parliament today, August 3, 2000. The UNP said as the proposed reforms did not find favour with either the LTTE or the Buddhist clergy it has decided not to back the Bill. The Tamil parties, Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF), Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO) having expressed varying degrees of disappointment with the Bill.
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August - 3 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) claimed, on August 4, troops of the Special Task Force accosted and killed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre in Kalawanchikudy, Batticaloa, and confiscated a huge quantity of medi
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) claimed, on August 4, troops of the Special Task Force accosted and killed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre in Kalawanchikudy, Batticaloa, and confiscated a huge quantity of medicine reportedly being transported to a LTTE hospital in Thoppigal.
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August - 3 
The SMIC further disclosed that a hardcore LTTE cadre detonated himself on being spotted by troops on Pothapathy Road, Jaffna, on August 3.
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The SMIC further disclosed that a hardcore LTTE cadre detonated himself on being spotted by troops on Pothapathy Road, Jaffna, on August 3.
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August - 4 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed it killed three troops and wounded two more in an ambush in Sasthikulankulam, near Vavuniya town, on August 4. Besides, clashes between LTTE rebels and government troops were reported near Omanthai.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed it killed three troops and wounded two more in an ambush in Sasthikulankulam, near Vavuniya town, on August 4. Besides, clashes between LTTE rebels and government troops were reported near Omanthai.
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August - 5 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said troops attacked a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels lodged at a safe house in Chavakachcheri, on August 5. It is suspected that six rebels were injured in the attack.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said troops attacked a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels lodged at a safe house in Chavakachcheri, on August 5. It is suspected that six rebels were injured in the attack.
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August - 6 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that seven security force personnel on board a bus were injured, three of them critically, when rebel cadres set-off a Claymore mine explosion on August 6, in Kudiyiruppu, near Vavuniya.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that seven security force personnel on board a bus were injured, three of them critically, when rebel cadres set-off a Claymore mine explosion on August 6, in Kudiyiruppu, near Vavuniya.
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August - 7 
The SMIC said in a release that troops on patrol killed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel in Allarai, on August 7.
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The SMIC said in a release that troops on patrol killed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel in Allarai, on August 7.
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August - 7 
The state-run Daily News disclosed on August 8 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have shifted the theatre of war to Diyawanna Oya.
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The state-run Daily News disclosed on August 8 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have shifted the theatre of war to Diyawanna Oya.
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August - 8 
Other sources maintained that, the government would not go put the Bill for vote as it was not sure of mustering the required two-thirds majority. Meanwhile, the Leader of the Opposition, Ranil Wickremasinghe, urged the government to re-start the who
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Other sources maintained that, the government would not go put the Bill for vote as it was not sure of mustering the required two-thirds majority. Meanwhile, the Leader of the Opposition, Ranil Wickremasinghe, urged the government to re-start the whole process again and declared that a new Constitution could be brought into force only on a consensus, including that of the LTTE and the clergy, besides that of the other groups.
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August - 8 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that its cadres attacked and killed two troops on patrol, and injured another, on Uppodai road in Vanthaarumoolai, some 20 kilometers north of Batticaloa, on August 8.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that its cadres attacked and killed two troops on patrol, and injured another, on Uppodai road in Vanthaarumoolai, some 20 kilometers north of Batticaloa, on August 8.
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August - 9 
Besides, the SMIC also revealed that troops killed four LTTE rebels in Arunapura. In a separate incident, an officer and five troops were killed in clashes reported west of Parayankulam, in the Wanni, on August 9.
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Besides, the SMIC also revealed that troops killed four LTTE rebels in Arunapura. In a separate incident, an officer and five troops were killed in clashes reported west of Parayankulam, in the Wanni, on August 9.
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August - 9 
Four more rebels were killed in an attack in Sarasalai on a rebel-safe house, on August 9. At least one rebel cadre, a woman, was killed in clashes in Chavakachcheri, also on August 9, while four troops were injured during the attack. Another rebel L
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Four more rebels were killed in an attack in Sarasalai on a rebel-safe house, on August 9. At least one rebel cadre, a woman, was killed in clashes in Chavakachcheri, also on August 9, while four troops were injured during the attack. Another rebel LTTE cadre was killed in Nagarkovil. Two LTTE cadres are believed to have been injured in an ambush in Ampara, also on August 9.
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August - 10 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) claimed, on August 10, airforce jets bombarded and destroyed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Sea Tigers’ base in Chalai, Jaffna peninsula, successfully dodging retaliatory attacks by re
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) claimed, on August 10, airforce jets bombarded and destroyed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Sea Tigers’ base in Chalai, Jaffna peninsula, successfully dodging retaliatory attacks by rebels with Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs).
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August - 10 
The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 14 that troops laid an ambush and killed a top-intelligence operative and three more rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on August 10, in Kattaparichchan. In an
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The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 14 that troops laid an ambush and killed a top-intelligence operative and three more rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on August 10, in Kattaparichchan. In another incident on August 10, two LTTE rebels attempting to infiltrate into troop-controlled area in Iattovankottie were killed by security force personnel. Yet another rebel was killed in Batticaloa.
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August - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed its cadres attacked two army camps near Puthukulam junction, Mannar, and killed five security force personnel and injured five more, besides capturing an assortment of weapons and ammunition, on Aug
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed its cadres attacked two army camps near Puthukulam junction, Mannar, and killed five security force personnel and injured five more, besides capturing an assortment of weapons and ammunition, on August 10.
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August - 10 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that cadres attacked and wounded four security force personnel on a night patrol in Valaichenai, on August 10. Besides, the LTTE also claimed that two civilians were 'beheaded' by troops in Sithaandy, 24 kilometers north
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that cadres attacked and wounded four security force personnel on a night patrol in Valaichenai, on August 10. Besides, the LTTE also claimed that two civilians were 'beheaded' by troops in Sithaandy, 24 kilometers north of Batticaloa, on August 10.
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August - 13 
The SMIC, further, revealed that LTTE cadres shot dead a rival People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) cadre in Poonttam, on August 13.
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The SMIC, further, revealed that LTTE cadres shot dead a rival People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) cadre in Poonttam, on August 13.
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August - 14 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 15 that security forces took into custody a Tamil engineer on August 14, in Vavuniya, on charges of supplying maps of security force camps to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 15 that security forces took into custody a Tamil engineer on August 14, in Vavuniya, on charges of supplying maps of security force camps to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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August - 15 
The government's Special Media Information Centre said on August 16 that a senior LTTE leader and three more junior-ranking rebel leaders were killed in raids by the airforce on August 15, in Mullaithivu. One more rebel cadre was killed in clashes re
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The government's Special Media Information Centre said on August 16 that a senior LTTE leader and three more junior-ranking rebel leaders were killed in raids by the airforce on August 15, in Mullaithivu. One more rebel cadre was killed in clashes reported near Nagarkovil, also on August 15.
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Troops killed three LTTE rebels in Ponnar, on August 16. In a separate attack, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker in Meesalai, on August 15, and killed two rebels. One more rebel was killed in clashes with personnel of the Special Task force, in Velekala
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Troops killed three LTTE rebels in Ponnar, on August 16. In a separate attack, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker in Meesalai, on August 15, and killed two rebels. One more rebel was killed in clashes with personnel of the Special Task force, in Velekala, Ampara.
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August - 16 
All that apart, a recently acquired Sukanya class Indian Off-shore Patrol Vessel (OPV) would soon be commissioned to intercept and engage LTTE vessels laden with arms, the government said, on August 16.
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All that apart, a recently acquired Sukanya class Indian Off-shore Patrol Vessel (OPV) would soon be commissioned to intercept and engage LTTE vessels laden with arms, the government said, on August 16.
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August - 16 
On August 16, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel made a vain suicide killing attempt. An officer of the Sri Lankan Army and a soldier were seriously injured while a nine year-old girl was killed when a suicide bomber, who was also killed
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On August 16, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel made a vain suicide killing attempt. An officer of the Sri Lankan Army and a soldier were seriously injured while a nine year-old girl was killed when a suicide bomber, who was also killed, struck at a troops vehicle in Vavuniya in the evening.
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August - 16 
The former Prime Minister of Norway, Kjell Magne Bondevik, is due to visit the country for two days from today, August 16. He would call on the President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, and would also meet the Leader of the Opposition, Ranil Wickremasinghe a
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The former Prime Minister of Norway, Kjell Magne Bondevik, is due to visit the country for two days from today, August 16. He would call on the President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, and would also meet the Leader of the Opposition, Ranil Wickremasinghe and leaders of Tamil parties. It may be recollected that Norway is trying to mediate between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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August - 17 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 18 that troops clashed with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Ponnar, Jaffna, on August 17, and killed at least four LTTE cadres.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 18 that troops clashed with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Ponnar, Jaffna, on August 17, and killed at least four LTTE cadres.
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August - 17 
The Sri Lankan Air Force continued to attack Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positions. On August 17, airforce jets bombed the are around Colombuthurai. Though details of rebel casualties are not available, initial reports stated that four hi
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The Sri Lankan Air Force continued to attack Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positions. On August 17, airforce jets bombed the are around Colombuthurai. Though details of rebel casualties are not available, initial reports stated that four high-ranking rebel leaders, including a self-styled Lt. Colonel were killed in the attack, earlier on August 15, the government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) disclosed.
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August - 17 
Two more were killed in Nagarkovil, also on August 17. Besides, a security force personnel was killed in LTTE mortar firing.
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Two more were killed in Nagarkovil, also on August 17. Besides, a security force personnel was killed in LTTE mortar firing.
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August - 19 
It was, meanwhile, reported that a suspected LTTE male suicide bomber was arrested in Colombo. Three cyanide capsules were recovered from his person. It is believed that he entered Colombo in July and was planning to target oil storage installations.
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It was, meanwhile, reported that a suspected LTTE male suicide bomber was arrested in Colombo. Three cyanide capsules were recovered from his person. It is believed that he entered Colombo in July and was planning to target oil storage installations.
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August - 19 
Police, meanwhile, said they believe that the LTTE had shot dead three fishermen at the Wilpattu Tank, in the jungles near Nochchiyagama. Incidentally, all the three killed are Sinhlaese. The Nochchiyagama police is conducting investigations.
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Police, meanwhile, said they believe that the LTTE had shot dead three fishermen at the Wilpattu Tank, in the jungles near Nochchiyagama. Incidentally, all the three killed are Sinhlaese. The Nochchiyagama police is conducting investigations.
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August - 19 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said that troops killed 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in separate incidents, on August 19. Three rebels were killed in an attack on their bunker in Nunavil, Jaffna. A secur
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said that troops killed 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in separate incidents, on August 19. Three rebels were killed in an attack on their bunker in Nunavil, Jaffna. A security force-patrol party in an attack killed four more rebels, in clashes reported Northeast of Sooriyawewa. Yet another rebel was killed west of Colombuthurai. Further, one more LTTE rebel was killed in Ponnar. Troops confronted a group of LTTE rebels north of Wilganwehera, Trincomalee and killed two rebel cadres besides capturing another. Besides, a rebel cadre was killed in an ambush in Serunuwara.
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August - 20 
In one more incident reported on August 20, two LTTE cadres were killed in Kovilkadu.
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In one more incident reported on August 20, two LTTE cadres were killed in Kovilkadu.
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August - 20 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 21 that three security force personnel were killed in an ambush laid by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, on August 20, in Bakkiella, Ampara.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 21 that three security force personnel were killed in an ambush laid by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, on August 20, in Bakkiella, Ampara.
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August - 20 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said, in a release on August 20, that the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Banyat Bautadtan, assured a delegation led by the Defence Secretary, Chandana de Silva, that his government would not let t
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said, in a release on August 20, that the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Banyat Bautadtan, assured a delegation led by the Defence Secretary, Chandana de Silva, that his government would not let the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) use its soil for terrorist activities.
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August - 20 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that its cadres laid an ambush and killed three security force personnel, on August 20, in the 11th Colony, near the Batticaloa–ampara border. Also, it has been claimed that a farmer was killed in troops firing, some 20km
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that its cadres laid an ambush and killed three security force personnel, on August 20, in the 11th Colony, near the Batticaloa–ampara border. Also, it has been claimed that a farmer was killed in troops firing, some 20km north of Batticaloa.
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August - 20 
Two more were wounded. Two LTTE rebels were killed in clashes reported in Maduvil North, also on August 20. LTTE rebels in Sarasalai fired at troops and wounded a soldier, in yet another incident on August 20.
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Two more were wounded. Two LTTE rebels were killed in clashes reported in Maduvil North, also on August 20. LTTE rebels in Sarasalai fired at troops and wounded a soldier, in yet another incident on August 20.
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August - 21 
In view of the forthcoming general election, security is being tightened all over the Jaffna peninsula, in anticipation of stepping up of attacks by the LTTE.
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In view of the forthcoming general election, security is being tightened all over the Jaffna peninsula, in anticipation of stepping up of attacks by the LTTE.
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August - 21 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 22 that troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Ethawetunuwewa, Welioya, on August 21.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 22 that troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Ethawetunuwewa, Welioya, on August 21.
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August - 21 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that troops launched a barrage of heavy artillery fire on areas controlled by the rebels around Jaffna town. Residents were reported to be moving out of the area, following the artillery firing.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that troops launched a barrage of heavy artillery fire on areas controlled by the rebels around Jaffna town. Residents were reported to be moving out of the area, following the artillery firing.
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August - 22 
Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported that seven cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were killed in strikes launched in the Kaithady area of Jaffna peninsula on August 22. Two soldiers of the Sri Lankan Army sustained injuries in the
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Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported that seven cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were killed in strikes launched in the Kaithady area of Jaffna peninsula on August 22. Two soldiers of the Sri Lankan Army sustained injuries in these attacks. Some LTTE mortar positions in the area too were destroyed through air strikes.
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August - 23 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 25 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) hurled hand grenades in Serunuwara, on August 23, at a paddy field and killed four farmers and a security force personnel stan
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 25 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) hurled hand grenades in Serunuwara, on August 23, at a paddy field and killed four farmers and a security force personnel standing guard at the field.
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August - 23 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre alleged on August 24 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) continue to abduct civilians and stated that one such incident was reported on August 23, in Kanguweli village.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre alleged on August 24 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) continue to abduct civilians and stated that one such incident was reported on August 23, in Kanguweli village.
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August - 23 
Troops, meanwhile attacked a group of LTTE rebels, in Muhamalai, Jaffna, and killed four.
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Troops, meanwhile attacked a group of LTTE rebels, in Muhamalai, Jaffna, and killed four.
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August - 24 
In another incident, on the previous day, LTTE rebels fired mortars at troops in Colubuthurai, Jaffna. No causalities were, however, reported in the incident on either side.
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In another incident, on the previous day, LTTE rebels fired mortars at troops in Colubuthurai, Jaffna. No causalities were, however, reported in the incident on either side.
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August - 24 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that the Sri Lankan Air Force stepped up bombing raids in the northern Jaffna peninsula.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that the Sri Lankan Air Force stepped up bombing raids in the northern Jaffna peninsula.
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August - 24 
Troops attacked and killed two LTTE rebels in Ranabapura, near Welioya, on August 24.
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Troops attacked and killed two LTTE rebels in Ranabapura, near Welioya, on August 24.
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August - 24 
Besides, the LTTE also abducted and later killed a person, in Tempitiya, on August 24.
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Besides, the LTTE also abducted and later killed a person, in Tempitiya, on August 24.
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August - 25 
On the political front, the Opposition United national Party has reportedly finalized its ‘manifesto’ for the forthcoming general election. Entitled Your Future, the manifesto proposes direct talks with the LTTE, restoration of democracy through good
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On the political front, the Opposition United national Party has reportedly finalized its ‘manifesto’ for the forthcoming general election. Entitled Your Future, the manifesto proposes direct talks with the LTTE, restoration of democracy through good governance, abolition of the Executive Presidency, etc.
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August - 25 
The LTTE, meanwhile, alleged that two persons were killed while six more were wounded in a grenade attack by troops, on August 25, in Kangeyan Oodai, 10km away from Batticaloa. A soldier, too, was reportedly, killed in the incident.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, alleged that two persons were killed while six more were wounded in a grenade attack by troops, on August 25, in Kangeyan Oodai, 10km away from Batticaloa. A soldier, too, was reportedly, killed in the incident.
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August - 28 
In the first incident two rebels were killed at Nagar Kovil. In a second incident at Muhamalai, three rebels were killed. In a third incident at Sarasalai, army troops attacked a group of rebels constructing a bunker, killing two. In Ponnar troops re
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In the first incident two rebels were killed at Nagar Kovil. In a second incident at Muhamalai, three rebels were killed. In a third incident at Sarasalai, army troops attacked a group of rebels constructing a bunker, killing two. In Ponnar troops retaliated when rebels attacked them and two rebels were killed.
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August - 28 
Official sources in Sri Lanka claimed on August 29, that ten rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in separate attacks by security forces on August 28.
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Official sources in Sri Lanka claimed on August 29, that ten rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in separate attacks by security forces on August 28.
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Official sources in Sri Lanka reported, on August 30, that two attacks by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Army camps in Mannar were successfully repulsed on August 29 and 28.
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Official sources in Sri Lanka reported, on August 30, that two attacks by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Army camps in Mannar were successfully repulsed on August 29 and 28.
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August - 28 
On August 28, a group of 75 LTTE rebels attacked the Kallikaddaikadu camp in Mannar, and troop reinforcements were rushed to the area and repulsed the attack. The body of one rebel and some explosives were recovered from the scene of the attack. 21 s
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On August 28, a group of 75 LTTE rebels attacked the Kallikaddaikadu camp in Mannar, and troop reinforcements were rushed to the area and repulsed the attack. The body of one rebel and some explosives were recovered from the scene of the attack. 21 soldiers sustained injuries in the attack.
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August - 28 
Tamil sources stated that the LTTE attacked the forward defence lines of Sri Lankan security forces at Uyilankulam near Mannar and heavy fighting was reported in the area. No reports of any casualties were available.
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Tamil sources stated that the LTTE attacked the forward defence lines of Sri Lankan security forces at Uyilankulam near Mannar and heavy fighting was reported in the area. No reports of any casualties were available.
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August - 29 
On August 29, a local court in Colombo remanded to custody a suspect who is alleged to have aided an LTTE suicide bomber involved in the attack on President Chandrika Kumaratanga during the December 18, 1999, People's Alliance election meeting at the
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On August 29, a local court in Colombo remanded to custody a suspect who is alleged to have aided an LTTE suicide bomber involved in the attack on President Chandrika Kumaratanga during the December 18, 1999, People's Alliance election meeting at the Town Hall in Colombo.
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August - 29 
On August 29, the LTTE attacked the army camp at Thallady in Mannar with heavy artillery. Troops retaliated with heavy artillery and mortars and the exchange lasted for four hours. No casualties were reported.
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On August 29, the LTTE attacked the army camp at Thallady in Mannar with heavy artillery. Troops retaliated with heavy artillery and mortars and the exchange lasted for four hours. No casualties were reported.
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August - 29 
The sources citing monitored transmissions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) also added that eight LTTE rebels were killed and an unspecified number injured on August 29 when security forces attacked a group of 75 rebel at Kallikaddaikad
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The sources citing monitored transmissions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) also added that eight LTTE rebels were killed and an unspecified number injured on August 29 when security forces attacked a group of 75 rebel at Kallikaddaikadu. No further details were provided.
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August - 30 
Official sources in Sri Lanka reported on August 31, that rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) launched a mortar attack on government troops at Colombuturai on August 30. The attack was repulsed with artillery during which one soldie
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Official sources in Sri Lanka reported on August 31, that rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) launched a mortar attack on government troops at Colombuturai on August 30. The attack was repulsed with artillery during which one soldier sustained injuries by troops using at Colombuturai terrorists fired mortars at troops. Even though troops retaliated with artillery, one soldier was injured due to the attack.
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