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Incidents of Inter-Factional Clashes:2006
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April - 3 
According to Reuters, the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction has vowed to kill the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres unless they return thousands of homes and businesses appropriated from Muslims in the 1990s. The breakaway faction also stated that it would ‘hunt down’ three top LTTE leaders and
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According to Reuters, the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction has vowed to kill the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres unless they return thousands of homes and businesses appropriated from Muslims in the 1990s. The breakaway faction also stated that it would ‘hunt down’ three top LTTE leaders and hand them to the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission.
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April - 5 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website TamilNet, two ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres, including a key operative Chooty, were injured in a counter-attack by the LTTE, when the former was trying to venture into the LTTE-controlled area of Panichchankerni in the Batticaloa
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website TamilNet, two ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres, including a key operative Chooty, were injured in a counter-attack by the LTTE, when the former was trying to venture into the LTTE-controlled area of Panichchankerni in the Batticaloa district on April 5.
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April - 16 
Two unidentified LTTE cadres shot at a former member of Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, Ariyanayagam Dharmanayagam, in the Koddaimunai area of Batticaloa district. However, he escaped unhurt.
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Two unidentified LTTE cadres shot at a former member of Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, Ariyanayagam Dharmanayagam, in the Koddaimunai area of Batticaloa district. However, he escaped unhurt.
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April - 30 
According to Reuters, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) raided camps belonging to ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Welikanda area of Polannaruwa district on April 30, killing 20 of its cadres. The head of the LTTE peace secretariat, S. Puleedevan, told Reuters that ‘Special Forces’ of the o
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According to Reuters, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) raided camps belonging to ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Welikanda area of Polannaruwa district on April 30, killing 20 of its cadres. The head of the LTTE peace secretariat, S. Puleedevan, told Reuters that ‘Special Forces’ of the outfit attacked three camps overnight near the eastern town of Welikanda. He said, "It is a very severe blow for the paramilitary groups and for the Sri Lankan army," adding that LTTE were now withdrawing having burnt the camps. Ten cadres of the Karuna faction sustained injuries and five were captured by the LTTE, which also seized arms and destroyed ammunitions kept in the camp, adds Tamil Net.
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May - 2 
Cadres of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction attacked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in Batticaloa, killing eight of the outfit’s cadres on May 2, reports ColomoPage. A spokesperson for the Karuna faction, T. Thuyavan, told a news agency, “We carried out a successful assault and killed a
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Cadres of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction attacked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in Batticaloa, killing eight of the outfit’s cadres on May 2, reports ColomoPage. A spokesperson for the Karuna faction, T. Thuyavan, told a news agency, “We carried out a successful assault and killed at least eight of them.”
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May - 9 
The pro-LTTE website, Tamilnet, a youth, Seenithamby Logeswaran, was shot at and wounded by the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres on May 9.
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The pro-LTTE website, Tamilnet, a youth, Seenithamby Logeswaran, was shot at and wounded by the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres on May 9.
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May - 19 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed by cadres of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna group in the Sampur area of Trincomalee district on May 19.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed by cadres of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna group in the Sampur area of Trincomalee district on May 19.
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May - 21 
Cadres of the breakaway ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Batticaloa district killed a top ‘commander’ of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as Ramanan, on May 21. A spokesperson for the Karuna group, T. Thuyavan, claimed they killed Ramanan who was deputy head of the LTTE ‘Milita
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Cadres of the breakaway ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Batticaloa district killed a top ‘commander’ of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as Ramanan, on May 21. A spokesperson for the Karuna group, T. Thuyavan, claimed they killed Ramanan who was deputy head of the LTTE ‘Military wing’ of the Batticaloa district. He also claimed that their cadres attacked an LTTE camp near Trincomalee, killing at least 10 cadres of the outfit. However, pro-LTTE website Tamil Net accused the Sri Lankan army for the death of Ramanan and the camp attack.
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June - 7 
At least 15 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in an attack by the breakaway faction of ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district on June 7, according to Colombo Page.
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At least 15 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in an attack by the breakaway faction of ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district on June 7, according to Colombo Page.
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June - 20 June - 21
Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an overnight clash with the ‘Colonel’ Karuna group cadres in the Trincomalee district on June 20, according to Reuters. An unnamed military official stated, "There was an incident between the Karuna faction and the LTTE in Trinc
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Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an overnight clash with the ‘Colonel’ Karuna group cadres in the Trincomalee district on June 20, according to Reuters. An unnamed military official stated, "There was an incident between the Karuna faction and the LTTE in Trincomalee just after midnight. There was some firing going on from both sides. Ground and technical sources revealed eight Tiger cadres had been killed," adding, "Government forces were not involved." Meanwhile, Puratchi, head of the LTTE student union in Trincomalee, told Reuters on June 21, "Our forward defense lines were shelled in Trincomalee. But no one was killed or injured. We don't think Karuna was involved. It was military forces.”
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June - 21 
A former secretary of the People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam was shot at and injured by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Urani area.
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A former secretary of the People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam was shot at and injured by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Urani area.
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July - 11 
A LTTE cadre was shot dead by another LTTE member for failing to follow orders on July 11 night at Akkaraipattu. Akkaraipattu police also recovered two hand grenades from the place of the incident.
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A LTTE cadre was shot dead by another LTTE member for failing to follow orders on July 11 night at Akkaraipattu. Akkaraipattu police also recovered two hand grenades from the place of the incident.
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July - 24 
Two LTTE cadres were killed when a group of ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres attacked them at a rebel-held village in the Ampara district on July 24.
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Two LTTE cadres were killed when a group of ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres attacked them at a rebel-held village in the Ampara district on July 24.
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July - 28 
The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation reported that 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a suicide attack launched by the breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district on July 28. The Karuna faction claimed that it had launched
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The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation reported that 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a suicide attack launched by the breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district on July 28. The Karuna faction claimed that it had launched its first suicide attack against the outfit at a LTTE roadblock. However, the pro-LTTE websites reported only the deaths of two Karuna group cadres who were traveling in a three-wheeler from the Government-controlled territory. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) confirmed that a vehicle had blown up on the outfit’s front-line. The SLMM spokesperson, Robert Nielsson, stated, “The driver was in the three-wheeler when it blew up,” adding that he had no details of other casualties.
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August - 29 
A woman, allegedly with the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near Murugan Kovil in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district on August 29.
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A woman, allegedly with the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near Murugan Kovil in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district on August 29.
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September - 5 
According to reports, heavy fighting erupted between LTTE and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the jungles in the Kanchankudi area of Ampara district on September 5. Six LTTE camps, including the Kanchikudichchuaru, Pavata and 73 Camp, were overrun by hundreds of Karuna cadres in a m
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According to reports, heavy fighting erupted between LTTE and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the jungles in the Kanchankudi area of Ampara district on September 5. Six LTTE camps, including the Kanchikudichchuaru, Pavata and 73 Camp, were overrun by hundreds of Karuna cadres in a major strike, which was commanded by Karuna faction Military Wing leader, Pillayan. The Karuna faction cadres also detected a large number of weapons, sources added. A spokesperson of the Karuna faction, T. Thuyavan, told Associated Press that they are now in total control of LTTE-held areas in eastern Amparai district. However, no casualties were reported in the ongoing battle till reports last came in. Meanwhile, the pro -LTTE website Tamil Net quoting outfit's Military spokesperson, I. Ilanthirayan, claimed that an offensive launched by the Sri Lanka Special Task Force (STF) troopers from Kanjirankudah STF camp in Amparai district towards the LTTE controlled Kanchikudicharu area, was repulsed by the outfit cadres.
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October - 1 
Meanwhile, a curfew was imposed following a clash between two Muslim factions at Kathankudi in the Batticaloa district on October 1. At least three civilians were injured and nearly 32 houses were damaged in the clash.
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Meanwhile, a curfew was imposed following a clash between two Muslim factions at Kathankudi in the Batticaloa district on October 1. At least three civilians were injured and nearly 32 houses were damaged in the clash.
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October - 24 
A civilian, identified as Vinayani Thambi Gunaseelan, who is said to be related to one of the supporters of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres at Sunnamkerny in th
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A civilian, identified as Vinayani Thambi Gunaseelan, who is said to be related to one of the supporters of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres at Sunnamkerny in the Meeravodai area of Batticaloa district on October 24.
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October - 26 
Three cadres of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, were killed and eight others sustained injuries in a LTTE attack on the TMVP political office on the Chenkalady-Badulla road in Batticaloa on October 2
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Three cadres of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, were killed and eight others sustained injuries in a LTTE attack on the TMVP political office on the Chenkalady-Badulla road in Batticaloa on October 26. Police sources said the assailant posed as a LTTE-defector and joined the Karuna faction two months ago, adding, "At around midnight on Wednesday 13 Karuna cadres along with the assassin and went to the Kovil to sleep. Each cadre took turns to stand guard over the others at arranged intervals. When the Wanni cadre's turn came he hurdled two hand grenades at the sleeping figures." Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Karuna faction told Reuters, "We have ambushed the Tigers who tried to infiltrate and, in the fighting, three TMVP military wing cadres were killed."
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December - 13 
According to The Hindu, the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) headed by ‘Colonel’ Karuna has claimed to have killed at least 20 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in fighting in the eastern province on December 13. However, there was no immediate reaction from either the Go
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According to The Hindu, the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) headed by ‘Colonel’ Karuna has claimed to have killed at least 20 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in fighting in the eastern province on December 13. However, there was no immediate reaction from either the Government or the LTTE to the claim.
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December - 19 
At least three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna were killed in a clash with the LTTE in Vavuniya district on December 19, reports AFP quoting Police sources. "Three people have been killed and we are trying to figure out their identities
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At least three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna were killed in a clash with the LTTE in Vavuniya district on December 19, reports AFP quoting Police sources. "Three people have been killed and we are trying to figure out their identities," said a police official.
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December - 19 
On December 19, Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the Kalmunai political office of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) in the Ampara district, the political wing of the outfit’s breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, killing two of the TMVP cadres
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On December 19, Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the Kalmunai political office of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) in the Ampara district, the political wing of the outfit’s breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, killing two of the TMVP cadres and injuring another.
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December - 24 
BBC Sinhala has reported that the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna claimed to have killed at least 12 LTTE cadres in an attack at Pankudah in the Iluppadichenai area of Batticaloa district. A spokesperson of the Karuna faction, Asad Moulana, told BBC Sinhala that three of their cadres
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BBC Sinhala has reported that the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna claimed to have killed at least 12 LTTE cadres in an attack at Pankudah in the Iluppadichenai area of Batticaloa district. A spokesperson of the Karuna faction, Asad Moulana, told BBC Sinhala that three of their cadres sustained injuries in the attack and their cadres have captured arms and ammunition including a 120-mm mortar. He said, "Our troops have destroyed the entire camp and captured the arms and ammunitions," and accused the LTTE of using the camp to launch attacks on Government-controlled territory.
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December - 28 
Suspected LTTE cadres reportedly abducted two People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam office employees, identified as Mama and Karikalan, from their office in the Puttalam town.
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Suspected LTTE cadres reportedly abducted two People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam office employees, identified as Mama and Karikalan, from their office in the Puttalam town.
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December - 29 
Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, claimed that cadres of the Karuna group overran three LTTE camps in the Toppigala area of Batticaloa district on December 29, killing at least 30 LTTE cadres, according to Reuters. T
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Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, claimed that cadres of the Karuna group overran three LTTE camps in the Toppigala area of Batticaloa district on December 29, killing at least 30 LTTE cadres, according to Reuters. The report said that about 200 members of the Karuna faction attacked the LTTE camps in Toppigala, about 40 km from the town of Batticaloa. A spokesman for the TMVP, Asad Maulana, said, "Our intelligence reports said there were top LTTE commanders there, 30 cadres were killed on the spot," adding, two members of the Karuna faction were wounded in the attack.
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