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March - 27 
In another clash during clearing operations in Pallai general area on March 27, tigers fired mortars killing 11 soldiers and injuring 23. Ground troops confirm 15 LTTE casualties.
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In another clash during clearing operations in Pallai general area on March 27, tigers fired mortars killing 11 soldiers and injuring 23. Ground troops confirm 15 LTTE casualties.
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April - 4 April - 5
Jaffna's southern sector witnessed another round of fighting on April 5. The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) were bombarding each other’s positions near A9 highway, since the morning. The SLA's operation, code named Welikathra, came under heavy resistance when T
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Jaffna's southern sector witnessed another round of fighting on April 5. The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) were bombarding each other’s positions near A9 highway, since the morning. The SLA's operation, code named Welikathra, came under heavy resistance when Tiger rebels made a fresh attempt, on April 4, to advance towards Muhamaalai, the LTTE claimed. The SLA lost an additional kilometer of territory near Muhamaalai in a fierce counter-attack by the Tigers .The government claimed that 30 Tigers were killed in the battle at Muhamaalai. The Tigers claimed that 60 government troops were killed in the offensives. The LTTE also claimed that they were pushing further into the Jaffna peninsula and that its Special Border Force and Border Force units were playing a prominent role.
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April - 6 
According to late reports, 11 government soldiers were killed on April 6, in a fresh initiative launched to recapture a strategic highway (Main Supply Route, MSR) from Tamil Tiger rebels. Backed by helicopter gun ships and artillery, Army troops wrested control of more than three kilometres (1.8 mil
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According to late reports, 11 government soldiers were killed on April 6, in a fresh initiative launched to recapture a strategic highway (Main Supply Route, MSR) from Tamil Tiger rebels. Backed by helicopter gun ships and artillery, Army troops wrested control of more than three kilometres (1.8 miles) of the strategic A-9 highway in the Jaffna peninsula. The rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) forces resisting this attack, used RPG fire to damage and destroy two T-63 armoured personnel carriers. 190 soldiers were wounded during the fighting.
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April - 6 
In an offensive to neutralise the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE's) hold over Muhamalai, the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) used artillery fire and reported the death of 39 tigers in the battle on April 6. The army claims that seven of its men were injured with no other casualties.
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In an offensive to neutralise the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE's) hold over Muhamalai, the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) used artillery fire and reported the death of 39 tigers in the battle on April 6. The army claims that seven of its men were injured with no other casualties.
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April - 14 
The continuing battle between Sri Lanka's army and rebel group, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam claimed 22 lives on April 14. A land mine placed by LTTE men killed three soldiers near Vavuniya in the Northern Areas.
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The continuing battle between Sri Lanka's army and rebel group, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam claimed 22 lives on April 14. A land mine placed by LTTE men killed three soldiers near Vavuniya in the Northern Areas.
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April - 16 
Sri Lankan Defence Ministry has claimed that 17 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were killed in different battles with the Sri Lankan Army since April 16 in Jaffna Peninsula. One rebel was killed and three injured in artillery firing in Ariyalai Tongue on April 16.
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Sri Lankan Defence Ministry has claimed that 17 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were killed in different battles with the Sri Lankan Army since April 16 in Jaffna Peninsula. One rebel was killed and three injured in artillery firing in Ariyalai Tongue on April 16.
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April - 17 
On April 17 counter bombardment by the Army killed two rebels in Chavakachcheri while Army snipers killed seven rebels in Veddukadu and one rebel in Kovilkadu.
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On April 17 counter bombardment by the Army killed two rebels in Chavakachcheri while Army snipers killed seven rebels in Veddukadu and one rebel in Kovilkadu.
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May - 16 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed on May 16 they have launched the final assault on Jaffna town and asked civilians there to move to safer areas. LTTE rebels also claimed that they have made fresh advances 'deep into army-held territory', in the Chavakachcheri sector. The LTTE repo
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed on May 16 they have launched the final assault on Jaffna town and asked civilians there to move to safer areas. LTTE rebels also claimed that they have made fresh advances 'deep into army-held territory', in the Chavakachcheri sector. The LTTE reportedly overran a base in Navatkuli and was attacking another base in Kaithady, besides damaging defences at Pasaiyur and Kurunagar, on Jaffna outskirts. The Special Media Information Centre said that government forces fought the LTTE, but shifted their positions to north-east of Tanankilappu, as troops came under concentrated artillery and mortar attack from the LTTE. In the clashes, six soldiers, including an officer were killed and 36 others were wounded, while the LTTE lost forty cadres. Besides, troops killed four more rebels in Nagarkovil, on May 15.
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May - 23 
In another mortar attack in Thanankilappu, six soldiers were injured. In the counter bombardment by troops on suspected locations, one LTTE activist was seriously injured.
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In another mortar attack in Thanankilappu, six soldiers were injured. In the counter bombardment by troops on suspected locations, one LTTE activist was seriously injured.
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May - 28 
In a claymore mine blast that occurred bear Nelukullam, a security force personnel was killed and five others were injured. The LTTE claimed that a civilian was killed in shelling by government troops in Madduvil South, near Chavakachcheri, on May 28. Besides, troops killed two LTTE rebels in clashe
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In a claymore mine blast that occurred bear Nelukullam, a security force personnel was killed and five others were injured. The LTTE claimed that a civilian was killed in shelling by government troops in Madduvil South, near Chavakachcheri, on May 28. Besides, troops killed two LTTE rebels in clashes reported west of Sarasalai.
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May - 29 
The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on May 30 that troops advanced from their forward defence positions in Chavakachcheri, Ariyali and Sarasalai, on May 29, and attacked Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positions with mortar and artillery shells. 14 LTTE cadres were
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The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on May 30 that troops advanced from their forward defence positions in Chavakachcheri, Ariyali and Sarasalai, on May 29, and attacked Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positions with mortar and artillery shells. 14 LTTE cadres were killed in the attacks. Besides, seven soldiers also died in the attacks and 32 others were wounded, the SMIC said. The SMIC said that in the clashes on Chavakachcheri alone, 16 LTTE cadres, including a leader, Vasan, were killed. Besides, in an attack on an LTTE bunker near Tattorankottie, government troops killed four LTTE rebels.
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May - 29 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed that five government troops were killed, two of them seriously, when its cadres lobbed a grenade at troops conducting a search operation in the suburbs of Mannar, on May 29.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed that five government troops were killed, two of them seriously, when its cadres lobbed a grenade at troops conducting a search operation in the suburbs of Mannar, on May 29.
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May - 30 
Six security forces personnel were killed and 19 others were wounded near Vavuniya when a truck they were proceeding in hit a claymore mine, on May 30.
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Six security forces personnel were killed and 19 others were wounded near Vavuniya when a truck they were proceeding in hit a claymore mine, on May 30.
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June - 7 
The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said that troops killed three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and wounded five others during exchange of mortar fire in the Jaffna peninsula, on June 7. Five more LTTE cadres were killed in an attack on a rebel bunker, on June 7
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The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said that troops killed three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and wounded five others during exchange of mortar fire in the Jaffna peninsula, on June 7. Five more LTTE cadres were killed in an attack on a rebel bunker, on June 7, in Ponnari, south of Kilali.
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June - 12 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) launched artillery attacks and disrupted the two main supply routes (MSR) to the Jaffna peninsula, Kankesanthurai port and Palali airfield. The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on June 12 that troops attacked a LTTE bunker in Nagar
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) launched artillery attacks and disrupted the two main supply routes (MSR) to the Jaffna peninsula, Kankesanthurai port and Palali airfield. The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on June 12 that troops attacked a LTTE bunker in Nagarkovil and killed four rebel cadres.
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July - 9 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on July 10 that government troops pounded Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targets on July 9 in Muhamalai. Troops retaliated LTTE mortar shelling, also on July 9, in Chemmani, the SMIC said. Details of casualties on either side wer
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on July 10 that government troops pounded Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targets on July 9 in Muhamalai. Troops retaliated LTTE mortar shelling, also on July 9, in Chemmani, the SMIC said. Details of casualties on either side were not available.
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July - 10 
Some 10 to 12 LTTE rebels were killed when a vehicle they were travelling in was destroyed in shelling by troops in Otiyamalai, Welioya, the SMIC said.
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Some 10 to 12 LTTE rebels were killed when a vehicle they were travelling in was destroyed in shelling by troops in Otiyamalai, Welioya, the SMIC said.
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July - 11 
A day earlier, on July 11, three troops were killed in a pressure mine blast in Salampaikulam while four more were injured in the blast.
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A day earlier, on July 11, three troops were killed in a pressure mine blast in Salampaikulam while four more were injured in the blast.
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July - 11 
The LTTE admitted to loss of eight cadres in the clashes. Besides, five troops were killed and four others were seriously wounded in a bomb blast along the Vavuniya-Mannar road, on July 11.
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The LTTE admitted to loss of eight cadres in the clashes. Besides, five troops were killed and four others were seriously wounded in a bomb blast along the Vavuniya-Mannar road, on July 11.
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July - 17 
In another incident, a security force personnel was injured in LTTE mortar fire near Chavakachcheri, on July 17.
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In another incident, a security force personnel was injured in LTTE mortar fire near Chavakachcheri, on July 17.
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July - 18 
In a separate incident, three policemen sustained injuries in a grenade attack by the LTTE on the main office of the Counter Subversive Unit (CSU) in the high security zone in Vavuniya, on July 18.
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In a separate incident, three policemen sustained injuries in a grenade attack by the LTTE on the main office of the Counter Subversive Unit (CSU) in the high security zone in Vavuniya, on July 18.
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July - 18 
On July 18, two persons were injured in a mine explosion in Katkovalam, near Point Pedro. In yet another incident, unidentified, armed men shot dead a former LTTE cadre at a place between Nelliadi and Mandan.
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On July 18, two persons were injured in a mine explosion in Katkovalam, near Point Pedro. In yet another incident, unidentified, armed men shot dead a former LTTE cadre at a place between Nelliadi and Mandan.
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July - 18 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on July 18 that troops attacked a rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker in Sarasalai and killed two LTTE cadres. Two more were killed in clashes in Columbathurai. In a separate incident, three troops were injured in a LTTE
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on July 18 that troops attacked a rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker in Sarasalai and killed two LTTE cadres. Two more were killed in clashes in Columbathurai. In a separate incident, three troops were injured in a LTTE mortar attack in Chavakachcheri.
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July - 19 July - 20
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on July 20 that government troops killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on July 19 in clashes in Colombuthurai. In another incident on the same day, troops killed five more LTTE rebels in an attack reported north of R
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on July 20 that government troops killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on July 19 in clashes in Colombuthurai. In another incident on the same day, troops killed five more LTTE rebels in an attack reported north of Ranabapura, near Welioliya. Two more rebels were killed near Nagarkovil by troops. Besides, three troops sustained injuries in LTTE mortar fire in Sarasalai South.
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July - 21 
The Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said that troops raided a safe house of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and killed one. In another incident, troops killed one rebel LTTE cadre in Chavakachcheri and two in Nagarkovil. The SMIC further disclosed that an officer and a soldier
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The Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said that troops raided a safe house of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and killed one. In another incident, troops killed one rebel LTTE cadre in Chavakachcheri and two in Nagarkovil. The SMIC further disclosed that an officer and a soldier were injured in a claymore explosion in Colombuthurai. Besides, a soldier was killed in LTTE mortar attack in Chavakachcheri.
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July - 26 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) claimed on July 26 that troops were consolidation positions near Sarasalai even as they came under heavy artillery and mortar shelling from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Besides, two LTTE rebels were killed in Ponnar.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) claimed on July 26 that troops were consolidation positions near Sarasalai even as they came under heavy artillery and mortar shelling from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Besides, two LTTE rebels were killed in Ponnar.
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July - 28 
Three persons were killed and ten others were injured in a bomb explosion at a video cinema in Thonikkal, near Vavuniya, on July 28.
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Three persons were killed and ten others were injured in a bomb explosion at a video cinema in Thonikkal, near Vavuniya, on July 28.
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August - 2 
A day earlier, on August 2, troops killed a rebel cadre even as he hurled a grenade. Besides, seven troops were injured in a Claymore mine explosion in Vavuniya. The injured were moved to a Batticaloa hospital.
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A day earlier, on August 2, troops killed a rebel cadre even as he hurled a grenade. Besides, seven troops were injured in a Claymore mine explosion in Vavuniya. The injured were moved to a Batticaloa hospital.
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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 - 6 
One person was injured in a grenade attack in Nelliady, on August 6. The perpetrator of the attack is yet to be identified.
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One person was injured in a grenade attack in Nelliady, on August 6. The perpetrator of the attack is yet to be identified.
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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 - 15 
The clandestine rebel radio, Voice of Tigers maintained, on August 19, that a school building in Puthukudiyiruppu was damaged in a raid by airforce jets, in the Mullaithivu district, on August 15.
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The clandestine rebel radio, Voice of Tigers maintained, on August 19, that a school building in Puthukudiyiruppu was damaged in a raid by airforce jets, in the Mullaithivu district, on August 15.
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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, struck at a troops vehicle in Vavuniya in the ev
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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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September - 1 
Tamil sources reported that a heavy artillery battle was fought between the army and rebels in Meesalai sector of the Thenmaradchi Division in the Jaffna peninsula. One civilian was reportedly injured in this battle.
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Tamil sources reported that a heavy artillery battle was fought between the army and rebels in Meesalai sector of the Thenmaradchi Division in the Jaffna peninsula. One civilian was reportedly injured in this battle.
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September - 7 
Meanwhile, a Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, reported on September 8 that four activists of the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) were injured in a grenade attack carried out on them by unidentified persons at Pt.Pedro in Jaffna on September 7. EPDP sources suspect that a Tamil group contestin
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Meanwhile, a Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, reported on September 8 that four activists of the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) were injured in a grenade attack carried out on them by unidentified persons at Pt.Pedro in Jaffna on September 7. EPDP sources suspect that a Tamil group contesting the October 10 elections in Jaffna or the LTTE may have been responsible for the attack.
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September - 10 
In a separate incident in Vavuniya one policeman was injured when LTTE rebels fired mortars at a sentry post at Poovarasankulam. There was no official confirmation of these reports.
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In a separate incident in Vavuniya one policeman was injured when LTTE rebels fired mortars at a sentry post at Poovarasankulam. There was no official confirmation of these reports.
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September - 26 
In another incident, security force sources said that nine soldiers were killed and one injured in a claymore mine blast in Omanthai, about 14 km north of Vavunia on September 26. The blast was set off by the LTTE.
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In another incident, security force sources said that nine soldiers were killed and one injured in a claymore mine blast in Omanthai, about 14 km north of Vavunia on September 26. The blast was set off by the LTTE.
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October - 4 
Three members of the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP), a pro-government ex-militant group were injured in a grenade attack in Jaffna.
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Three members of the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP), a pro-government ex-militant group were injured in a grenade attack in Jaffna.
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October - 9 
One soldier was killed and four were injured as the rebels fired mortars at troops in Nagarkovil, Sarasalai and Ayanakai area in Jaffna.
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One soldier was killed and four were injured as the rebels fired mortars at troops in Nagarkovil, Sarasalai and Ayanakai area in Jaffna.
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October - 10 
Official media sources reported that seven civilians were injured in different parts of Jaffna city and the Peninsula as a result of LTTE artillery attacks on October 10. Independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported an intensification of the artillery battles between government troops and LT
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Official media sources reported that seven civilians were injured in different parts of Jaffna city and the Peninsula as a result of LTTE artillery attacks on October 10. Independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported an intensification of the artillery battles between government troops and LTTE rebels in the Jaffna area. As a result, the residents of the Jaffna town suburbs of Madathady, Paashaiyoor and Gurunagar have begun leaving their homes towards safer areas.
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October - 18 
On October 18, a senior journalist was killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists in Jaffna. His parents and another relative were injured when the attackers used a grenade.
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On October 18, a senior journalist was killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists in Jaffna. His parents and another relative were injured when the attackers used a grenade.
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October - 20 
Heavy fighting was reported between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and security forces at Nagarkovil in Jaffna on October 20. Security forces claimed that another major attack by the LTTE to breach the forward defence lines at Nagarkovil was successfully repulsed. The first attack by th
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Heavy fighting was reported between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and security forces at Nagarkovil in Jaffna on October 20. Security forces claimed that another major attack by the LTTE to breach the forward defence lines at Nagarkovil was successfully repulsed. The first attack by the LTTE was launched on October 19 with mortars and heavy machine guns, but it was completely repulsed by the security forces causing heavy damage to both the LTTE and security forces.
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October - 27 October - 28
Seven soldiers were injured in a mortar attack by the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam at Eldumaduwal and Nagarkovil in Jaffna on October 27-28. No further details were available.
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Seven soldiers were injured in a mortar attack by the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam at Eldumaduwal and Nagarkovil in Jaffna on October 27-28. No further details were available.
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October - 29 
On October 29, one rebel was killed in the Nagarkovil area. Three soldiers were killed in the Idattalralai area in a rebel mortar attack. In a claymore mine explosion, suspected to be laid by the rebels, two soldiers were killed when the tractor, they were travelling in was blown up.
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On October 29, one rebel was killed in the Nagarkovil area. Three soldiers were killed in the Idattalralai area in a rebel mortar attack. In a claymore mine explosion, suspected to be laid by the rebels, two soldiers were killed when the tractor, they were travelling in was blown up.
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October - 31 
Official media sources reported that two officers and a soldier of the Sri Lankan army were killed when the truck they were travelling in, ran over a claymore mine on October 31 in Manthovil. Six others were injured in the explosion allegedly a handiwork of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE
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Official media sources reported that two officers and a soldier of the Sri Lankan army were killed when the truck they were travelling in, ran over a claymore mine on October 31 in Manthovil. Six others were injured in the explosion allegedly a handiwork of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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November - 2 
Earlier, on November 2, two rebels were killed in an encounter in Madduvil North. A small amount of arms, ammunition and communication devices were recovered from the site. In the same area, a soldier was injured in a rebel mortar attack.
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Earlier, on November 2, two rebels were killed in an encounter in Madduvil North. A small amount of arms, ammunition and communication devices were recovered from the site. In the same area, a soldier was injured in a rebel mortar attack.
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November - 4 
On November 4, two soldiers were injured in a rebel mortar attack in Kaithadi. On the same day, troops recovered arms and ammunition from a destroyed rebel bunker. A rebel was killed in an encounter in Eluthumadduval.
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On November 4, two soldiers were injured in a rebel mortar attack in Kaithadi. On the same day, troops recovered arms and ammunition from a destroyed rebel bunker. A rebel was killed in an encounter in Eluthumadduval.
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November - 12 
on November 12, troops of the Sri Lankan Navy laid an ambush in Katupalliya area, west of Pallimunai, and injured two suspected LTTE cadres who also threw grenades at the troops. Troops managed to capture on of them, who later succumbed to his wounds. His colleague escaped from the scene.
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on November 12, troops of the Sri Lankan Navy laid an ambush in Katupalliya area, west of Pallimunai, and injured two suspected LTTE cadres who also threw grenades at the troops. Troops managed to capture on of them, who later succumbed to his wounds. His colleague escaped from the scene.
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November - 17 
pro-LTTE sources claimed that a soldier was killed and three others were wounded in a grenade attack on a security post in Jaffna town, on November 17. Besides, another soldier was killed in a Claymore mine blast on the Vavuniya-Mannar road, also on the same day. Further, it has been alleged that tr
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pro-LTTE sources claimed that a soldier was killed and three others were wounded in a grenade attack on a security post in Jaffna town, on November 17. Besides, another soldier was killed in a Claymore mine blast on the Vavuniya-Mannar road, also on the same day. Further, it has been alleged that troops shot dead a youth and seriously injured another, while they were travelling in a jeep, on November 17, at Addalaichenai, claiming that they were LTTE cadre.
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November - 20 
On November 20, six rebels of the LTTE were killed in an encounter in the areas of Madduvil and Eluthumadduval in the Jaffna peninsula. In another incident, a civilian was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion, allegedly laid by the rebels, in Achchuveli area.
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On November 20, six rebels of the LTTE were killed in an encounter in the areas of Madduvil and Eluthumadduval in the Jaffna peninsula. In another incident, a civilian was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion, allegedly laid by the rebels, in Achchuveli area.
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November - 21 
A Defence Ministry spokesperson, meanwhile, said that a child was killed another injured in a grenade attack allegedly by the LTTE on a security forces’ picket in Anaicottai, on November 21.
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A Defence Ministry spokesperson, meanwhile, said that a child was killed another injured in a grenade attack allegedly by the LTTE on a security forces’ picket in Anaicottai, on November 21.
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November - 30 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a landmine and blew up an army vehicle at Pareyanalankulam, 15km away from Vavuniya killing two officers, five soldiers and a civilian and seriously wounding 17 soldiers.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a landmine and blew up an army vehicle at Pareyanalankulam, 15km away from Vavuniya killing two officers, five soldiers and a civilian and seriously wounding 17 soldiers.
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December - 1 
Four more troops succumbed to their injuries in the Piramalankulam blast, taking the number of dead to 16.
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Four more troops succumbed to their injuries in the Piramalankulam blast, taking the number of dead to 16.
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December - 2 
The Sri Lankan Army alleged that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has violated the two day truce agreed upon to facilitate a polio vaccination drive for children. The Army said LTTE rebels fired mortar shells at troops in Nagar Kovil. The Army spokesman claimed that troops did not retalit
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The Sri Lankan Army alleged that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has violated the two day truce agreed upon to facilitate a polio vaccination drive for children. The Army said LTTE rebels fired mortar shells at troops in Nagar Kovil. The Army spokesman claimed that troops did not retalitae keeping in mind their commitment for the truce.
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December - 4 
A military spokesman said in Colombo, on December 4, Sri Lankan Air Fore jets aided several Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) targets in Thanankilappu. Details on casualties and damage are yet to come in. The raids are in continuance of similar attacks in Pallai when an LTTE Sea Tigers base was
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A military spokesman said in Colombo, on December 4, Sri Lankan Air Fore jets aided several Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) targets in Thanankilappu. Details on casualties and damage are yet to come in. The raids are in continuance of similar attacks in Pallai when an LTTE Sea Tigers base was destroyed on November 28.
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December - 15 December - 16
Sri Lankan Army units were engaged in heavy artillery duels on December 16 with rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as security forces launched Stage 2 of 'Operation Kinihira 5'. Official media sources said that after successfully completing Stage 1 of 'Operation Kinihira 5,' on De
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Sri Lankan Army units were engaged in heavy artillery duels on December 16 with rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as security forces launched Stage 2 of 'Operation Kinihira 5'. Official media sources said that after successfully completing Stage 1 of 'Operation Kinihira 5,' on December 15 security forces launched a fresh offensive in the Nunavil sector in Jaffna on December 16. A military spokesman, said that troops were advancing towards Kaithadi bridge from Nunavil, after having captured six square kilometres during the Stage One of the 'Operation Kinihira'. The Army reported that 31 LTTE rebels and 12 soldiers were killed during 'Kinihira Stage One' launched on Dec. 15. Casualties of the December 16 fighting are yet to be estimated.
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December - 17 
In separate clashes reported in Thanankilappu, six LTTE rebels were killed and a 120mm heavy mortar gun destroyed.
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In separate clashes reported in Thanankilappu, six LTTE rebels were killed and a 120mm heavy mortar gun destroyed.
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December - 19 
A military spokesperson said on December 19 that security forces had cleared a large minefield laid by LTTE rebels, in Nunavil. The minefield consisted of 603 Johnny mines. Two troops lost their limbs as they stepped on the minefield. The government troops are now engaging the LTTE rebels in the Nun
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A military spokesperson said on December 19 that security forces had cleared a large minefield laid by LTTE rebels, in Nunavil. The minefield consisted of 603 Johnny mines. Two troops lost their limbs as they stepped on the minefield. The government troops are now engaging the LTTE rebels in the Nunavil area in operations code-named Kinihara V.
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December - 24 
On December 24, LTTE rebels fired artillery and mortar shells at troops in Kaithady. A soldier who was wounded in the shelling later succumbed to his injuries.
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On December 24, LTTE rebels fired artillery and mortar shells at troops in Kaithady. A soldier who was wounded in the shelling later succumbed to his injuries.
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December - 25 
The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) alleged on December 26 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels violated, on December 25, the unilateral cease-fire offer they had earlier made by hurling a hand grenade at troops in Kaithady. A soldier was injured in the incide
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The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) alleged on December 26 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels violated, on December 25, the unilateral cease-fire offer they had earlier made by hurling a hand grenade at troops in Kaithady. A soldier was injured in the incident. The SMIC further said government troops 'silenced their guns' on Christmas Day.
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