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April - 1 
De-mining groups recovered 410 APMs, one anti tank mine and eight electric mines from Thampanaikulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Malluwarayankaddaiadampan, Palampiddi, Kokkuthuduwai and Maruthamadu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 410 APMs, one anti tank mine and eight electric mines from Thampanaikulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Malluwarayankaddaiadampan, Palampiddi, Kokkuthuduwai and Maruthamadu areas.
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April - 1 
Police recovered one hand grenade from Thambuttegama area.
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Police recovered one hand grenade from Thambuttegama area.
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April - 1 
Sri lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Babypuram, Nawatkuli, Periyathampanai, Monarawewa, Kokkutuduwai, Mankulam and Alaikallupoddakulam areas in the North recovered three 60-mm mortar bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb,
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Sri lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Babypuram, Nawatkuli, Periyathampanai, Monarawewa, Kokkutuduwai, Mankulam and Alaikallupoddakulam areas in the North recovered three 60-mm mortar bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 21 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), five hand grenades, one I-com set, one claymore mine, one T-56 weapon body, 253 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 41 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition and one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) on April 1.
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April - 3 
De-mining groups recovered 211 APMs, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one 82 mm mortar bomb and 11 electric mines from Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Palampiddi, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Monarawewa and Maruthamadu
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De-mining groups recovered 211 APMs, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one 82 mm mortar bomb and 11 electric mines from Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Palampiddi, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Monarawewa and Maruthamadu areas.
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April - 3 
Police recovered 23 fiberglass boats belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Mankulam town in Vavuniya District of Northern Sri Lanka on April 3, according to Colombo Page.
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Police recovered 23 fiberglass boats belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Mankulam town in Vavuniya District of Northern Sri Lanka on April 3, according to Colombo Page.
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April - 3 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Tachchaadappan and Monarawewa areas in the North recovered 24 81-mm mortar bombs and 15 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) April 3.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Tachchaadappan and Monarawewa areas in the North recovered 24 81-mm mortar bombs and 15 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) April 3.
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April - 4 
De-mining groups recovered 252 Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs), three Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), five hand grenades, one anti tank mine, one 152-mm artillery shell and nine electric mines from Thampanaikulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Sinnapandivir
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De-mining groups recovered 252 Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs), three Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), five hand grenades, one anti tank mine, one 152-mm artillery shell and nine electric mines from Thampanaikulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Kokkutuduwai, Adampan and Maruthamadu areas.
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April - 4 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Maligai, Monarawewa and Kokkutuduwai areas in the North recovered 18 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) on April 4.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Maligai, Monarawewa and Kokkutuduwai areas in the North recovered 18 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) on April 4.
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The conference of the Police chiefs from countries of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) begins in Colombo on April 4 (today), reports Colombo Page. The conference will be held at Colombo Intercontinental Hotel under the patrona
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The conference of the Police chiefs from countries of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) begins in Colombo on April 4 (today), reports Colombo Page. The conference will be held at Colombo Intercontinental Hotel under the patronage of the Secretary of the Ministry of Defense Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. This is the ninth conference of the Police chiefs of the South Asian region. The officials will discuss issues relating to terrorism, drug peddling, and gun running and other trans-border crimes that have plagued the region. Police chiefs of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka will participate in the conference that will be held on April 4 and 5.
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Top Police officers from the SAARC countries discussed terrorism and drug traffic-related problems in the region, among other policing issues, at a two-day conference in Colombo, The Hindu reported on April 5.
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Top Police officers from the SAARC countries discussed terrorism and drug traffic-related problems in the region, among other policing issues, at a two-day conference in Colombo, The Hindu reported on April 5.
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April - 4 
Troops in the East recovered seven APMs from Somawathiya and Punanai areas in Batticaloa District.
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Troops in the East recovered seven APMs from Somawathiya and Punanai areas in Batticaloa District.
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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, on April 5, said that Sri Lanka under President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s leadership, direction and guidance succeeded in eliminating and defeating terrorism after nearly three decades of prolonged agony, reports Colo
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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, on April 5, said that Sri Lanka under President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s leadership, direction and guidance succeeded in eliminating and defeating terrorism after nearly three decades of prolonged agony, reports Colombo Page. He made this observation while delivering the keynote address at the 9th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) conference, with the participation of SAARC Police Heads at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa also stressed the importance of proactive cooperation and sharing key information among the law enforcement authorities of SAARC member countries to counter terrorism.
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April - 5 
De-mining groups recovered 279 APMs, two 81-mm mortar bombs and one 60-mm mortar bomb from Thampanaikulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Marathamadu, Palampiddi and Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 279 APMs, two 81-mm mortar bombs and one 60-mm mortar bomb from Thampanaikulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Sinnapandivirichchan, Periyapandivirichchan, Marathamadu, Palampiddi and Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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April - 5 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Tolpuram, Maligai, Monarawewa, Kokkuthuduvai, Kilinochchi, Iranamadu, Udayarkaddu and Kokavil areas in the North recovered four hand grenades, 33 Anti Personnel Mines(APMs),
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Tolpuram, Maligai, Monarawewa, Kokkuthuduvai, Kilinochchi, Iranamadu, Udayarkaddu and Kokavil areas in the North recovered four hand grenades, 33 Anti Personnel Mines(APMs), two shot guns, 11 shot gun rounds and one shot gun empty case on April 5.
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April - 5 
Troops in the East recovered one hand grenade, two trap guns and two kilograms of 122-mm Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) shrapnel from Wadumunai, Kandaladi, Kaddamuruvikulam and Kokkadicholai areas in Batticaloa District.
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Troops in the East recovered one hand grenade, two trap guns and two kilograms of 122-mm Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) shrapnel from Wadumunai, Kandaladi, Kaddamuruvikulam and Kokkadicholai areas in Batticaloa District.
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April - 6 
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Robert O. Blake (Jr.) said on April 6 that Sri Lanka's worrisome record on human rights, weakening democracy and the accountability during the final months of war had limited United Stat
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Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Robert O. Blake (Jr.) said on April 6 that Sri Lanka's worrisome record on human rights, weakening democracy and the accountability during the final months of war had limited United States' ability to fully engage with Sri Lanka, according to Colombo Page. In his testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia, Blake, the former Ambassador to Sri Lanka said Sri Lanka must take concrete steps for a true and lasting national reconciliation.
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April - 6 
De-mining groups recovered 487 APMs, one hand grenade- from Thampanaikulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Mallawarayankaddaiadappan, Marathamadu, Kokkuthuduvai, Adampan and Kilinochchi areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 487 APMs, one hand grenade- from Thampanaikulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Mallawarayankaddaiadappan, Marathamadu, Kokkuthuduvai, Adampan and Kilinochchi areas.
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April - 6 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kaithadi West, Tanankilappu, Maligai, Koliyakulam, Vannivilankulam, Kokkutuduvai, Visuamadu and Akkarayankulam areas in the North recovered one 130-mm artillery shell, 40 hand
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kaithadi West, Tanankilappu, Maligai, Koliyakulam, Vannivilankulam, Kokkutuduvai, Visuamadu and Akkarayankulam areas in the North recovered one 130-mm artillery shell, 40 hand grenades, 10 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), 56 81-mm mortar bombs, 183 82-mm mortar bombs, four 60-mm mortar bombs and four Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG) on April 6.
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April - 6 
Troops and Police recovered one hand grenade, one locally made weapon and two rounds of T-56 ammunition from Modara area in Colombo District.
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Troops and Police recovered one hand grenade, one locally made weapon and two rounds of T-56 ammunition from Modara area in Colombo District.
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April - 6 
Troops in the East recovered 10 APMs from Miraodei Camp and Pump House Camp areas.
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Troops in the East recovered 10 APMs from Miraodei Camp and Pump House Camp areas.
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April - 7 
Colombo Page reports that the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA), on April 7, asked the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) to deport a Sri Lankan Tamil migrant for his role in the human smuggling operation that brought hundreds of Tamil re
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Colombo Page reports that the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA), on April 7, asked the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) to deport a Sri Lankan Tamil migrant for his role in the human smuggling operation that brought hundreds of Tamil refugees to Canada aboard the Thai cargo ship MV Sun Sea in August 2010. At a hearing before the IRB, Kenny Nicolaou, a lawyer for CBSA said that the Tamil migrant was one of the organizers of the human smuggling operation and asked the IRB to deport the person. The Tamil migrant, who is identified only by a number, was the first refugee claimant from the MV Sun Sea to face the IRB over allegations of human smuggling.
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April - 7 
De-mining groups recovered 540 APMs, one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), seven electric mines, one claymore mine, eight hand grenades, one LTTE hand grenade, seven 80-mm mortar bombs used for trappings and six 60-mm mortar bombs from Eachalaweka, Thampana
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De-mining groups recovered 540 APMs, one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), seven electric mines, one claymore mine, eight hand grenades, one LTTE hand grenade, seven 80-mm mortar bombs used for trappings and six 60-mm mortar bombs from Eachalaweka, Thampanaikulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Marathamadu, Gajabapura, Kokkuthuduvai, Adampan and Manawalanpaddamurippu areas.
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April - 7 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Chavakachcheri, Maligai, Vavunikulam, Monarawewa and Kokkutuduvai areas in the North recovered one hand grenade, one 81 mm mortar bomb, 25 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and four
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Chavakachcheri, Maligai, Vavunikulam, Monarawewa and Kokkutuduvai areas in the North recovered one hand grenade, one 81 mm mortar bomb, 25 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and four 60-mm mortar bombs on April 7.
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April - 7 
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris called for his Government to be given “space'' to deal with the legacy of three decades of ethnic conflict and rejected allegations of “Triumphalism'' saying Colombo was engaged in rehabilitation and reconcili
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Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris called for his Government to be given “space'' to deal with the legacy of three decades of ethnic conflict and rejected allegations of “Triumphalism'' saying Colombo was engaged in rehabilitation and reconciliation, The Hindu reported on April 7. Denying criticism that the government had been too slow to deal with the humanitarian crisis, he said “significant'' progress had been made in infrastructure development and in rehabilitating those affected by the conflict, including former cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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April - 7 
Sri Lankan Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne informed Parliament on April 7 that over 6,000 former members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had been handed over to their families after rehabilitation, reports Colombo Page. Speaking during t
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne informed Parliament on April 7 that over 6,000 former members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had been handed over to their families after rehabilitation, reports Colombo Page. Speaking during the debate on the extension of emergency regulations in the parliament, Jayaratne said that a few of the former LTTE members who were re-integrated into society had been arrested after receiving information about their alleged involvement in attempts to carry out terrorist activities.
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April - 7 
The Sri Lankan Government and the major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), met on April 7 for the fourth round of discussions on resolving issues faced by the Tamil community in the country. The TNA team was headed by TNA parliamentary group
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The Sri Lankan Government and the major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), met on April 7 for the fourth round of discussions on resolving issues faced by the Tamil community in the country. The TNA team was headed by TNA parliamentary group leader Trincomalee District parliamentarian R. Sampanthan. The government and the TNA had so far held three rounds of discussions on solving the ethnic issue.
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April - 8 
De-mining groups recovered 200 APMs and one 60-mm mortar bomb from Thampanaikulam, Mahilankulam and Kokkutuduwai areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 200 APMs and one 60-mm mortar bomb from Thampanaikulam, Mahilankulam and Kokkutuduwai areas.
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April - 8 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Maligai, Monarawewa and Kokkutuduwai areas in the North recovered 27 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) April 8
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Maligai, Monarawewa and Kokkutuduwai areas in the North recovered 27 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) April 8
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April - 8 
The 2010 Human Rights Report released by the United State Department of State on April 8, said that the Sri Lankan Government and its agents continued to be responsible for serious human rights problems in the country, according to Colombo Page. The
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The 2010 Human Rights Report released by the United State Department of State on April 8, said that the Sri Lankan Government and its agents continued to be responsible for serious human rights problems in the country, according to Colombo Page. The report alleged that Lankan Security Forces (SFs) committed arbitrary and unlawful killings and tortured and abused detainees and that the authorities arbitrarily arrested and detained citizens creating fear among minority populations. "In the east and the north, military intelligence and other Security Personnel, sometimes working with armed paramilitaries, carried out documented and undocumented detentions of civilians suspected of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) connections," the report observed.
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April - 8 
Troops in the East recovered 11 APMs and one hand grenade from Welikanda and Punani areas in Batticaloa District.
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Troops in the East recovered 11 APMs and one hand grenade from Welikanda and Punani areas in Batticaloa District.
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April - 10 
Demining Groups recovered 55 APMs from Kokkuthuduvai area.
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Demining Groups recovered 55 APMs from Kokkuthuduvai area.
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April - 10 
In the East, Special Task Force (STF) personnel recovered six rocket launchers, 226 T 56 bullets, and 40 grenades in Valachchenai, Batticaloa District. The STF has reportedly made the discovery following a tip off from a former Liberation Tiger of Ta
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In the East, Special Task Force (STF) personnel recovered six rocket launchers, 226 T 56 bullets, and 40 grenades in Valachchenai, Batticaloa District. The STF has reportedly made the discovery following a tip off from a former Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre.
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April - 10 
PTI reports that Sri Lankan Prime Minister D M Jayaratne, on April 10, said that the international network of the defeated Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) militants was still active and was looking for opportunities to revive the outfit. He sa
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PTI reports that Sri Lankan Prime Minister D M Jayaratne, on April 10, said that the international network of the defeated Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) militants was still active and was looking for opportunities to revive the outfit. He said certain elements who wanted to challenge the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity were also backing these efforts.
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April - 10 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Palaywadi, Monarawewa and Alankerni areas in the North recovered five 81-mm mortar bombs, six 81-mm Para bombs, seven Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and one hand grenade on April
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Palaywadi, Monarawewa and Alankerni areas in the North recovered five 81-mm mortar bombs, six 81-mm Para bombs, seven Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and one hand grenade on April 10.
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April - 10 
The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) appointed by the Sri Lankan Government said that it has received over 370 written submissions at the March 27 hearings in Kalmunai, Colombo Page reported on April 11. LLRC media spokesperson Lak
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The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) appointed by the Sri Lankan Government said that it has received over 370 written submissions at the March 27 hearings in Kalmunai, Colombo Page reported on April 11. LLRC media spokesperson Lakshman Wickremasinghe told the media that some of the submissions were about those gone missing since 1995.
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April - 11 
De-mining groups recovered 144 APMs from Mahilankulam and Kokkutuduwai areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 144 APMs from Mahilankulam and Kokkutuduwai areas.
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April - 11 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Katiadi, Vavunikulam and Monarawewa areas in the North recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), 15 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), three 81-mm illumination mortar bombs and
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Katiadi, Vavunikulam and Monarawewa areas in the North recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), 15 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), three 81-mm illumination mortar bombs and one 60-mm mortar bomb on April 11.
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April - 12 
A Canadian Federal Court denied refugee status to a Sri Lankan Tamil migrant who embarked in the Vancouver shores on August 2010, aboard the Thai ship MV Sun Sea, Colombo Page reported on April 13. The migrant so far has only been identified by a num
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A Canadian Federal Court denied refugee status to a Sri Lankan Tamil migrant who embarked in the Vancouver shores on August 2010, aboard the Thai ship MV Sun Sea, Colombo Page reported on April 13. The migrant so far has only been identified by a number, B-456. He was one of the 32 migrants detained by the Canadian Federal Government authorities for suspected of being members of Sri Lanka's militant outfit, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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April - 12 
A group of representatives from the Sri Lankan Government and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) are to go for an observation tour in Northern Province to inspect the process of rehabilitation of the Tamil youth arrested for subversive activities, Col
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A group of representatives from the Sri Lankan Government and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) are to go for an observation tour in Northern Province to inspect the process of rehabilitation of the Tamil youth arrested for subversive activities, Colombo Page reported on April 13. The observation tour is scheduled on April 16 just after the celebrations of Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The Government is to be represented by Minister of Parliament (MP) Sajin Vaas Gunawardhana and another Minister whose name is yet to be announced. TNA will be represented by MPs Suresh Premachandran and M.A. Sumanthiran.
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April - 12 
The Panel of Experts appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to advise him on human rights and humanitarian law violations during the last phase of Sri Lanka's civil war, handed in their report to the UN Chief on April 12, accor
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The Panel of Experts appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to advise him on human rights and humanitarian law violations during the last phase of Sri Lanka's civil war, handed in their report to the UN Chief on April 12, according to Colombo Page. The UN announced that the Secretary-General as a matter of courtesy will share a copy of the report with the Sri Lankan government before it is being made public.
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April - 12 
The Sri Lankan Government, on April 12 said that a majority of the displaced persons in the North and East have been resettled, reports Colombo Page. The Resettlement Ministry said that over 95 per cent of the displaced people in the North-East have
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The Sri Lankan Government, on April 12 said that a majority of the displaced persons in the North and East have been resettled, reports Colombo Page. The Resettlement Ministry said that over 95 per cent of the displaced people in the North-East have been resettled in their hometowns. According to Government statistics, of the 280,000 internally displaced people, 252,000 had returned home under the government's National Resettlement Strategy.
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April - 13 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kanakarayankulam, Kokeliya and Paramankirai areas in the North recovered one Anti Personnel Mine (APM), one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) and one hand grenade on April 13.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kanakarayankulam, Kokeliya and Paramankirai areas in the North recovered one Anti Personnel Mine (APM), one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) and one hand grenade on April 13.
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April - 13 
The Sri Lankan Government rejected the report that was handed over to the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on April 12 by the Panel of Experts appointed by him to inquire into Sri Lanka’s accountability issues during the final phase of th
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The Sri Lankan Government rejected the report that was handed over to the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on April 12 by the Panel of Experts appointed by him to inquire into Sri Lanka’s accountability issues during the final phase of the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, Colombo Page reported on April 14. The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that it had received a copy of the report and that it was flawed and biased. The three-member Panel of Experts was appointed the by the UN Secretary-General on 2010 to inquire and advise him on the alleged violation of international laws during the final stages of the war.
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April - 13 
Troops in the East recovered one claymore mine, six 60-mm mortar bombs, two T-56 magazines and three APMs from Kadavan and Kalladi in Puttlam District.
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Troops in the East recovered one claymore mine, six 60-mm mortar bombs, two T-56 magazines and three APMs from Kadavan and Kalladi in Puttlam District.
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April - 14 
The United States, on April 14, said that Sri Lanka should use the expertise of the United Nations Panel of Experts to address the accountability issues during the later stages of the war between Government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil E
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The United States, on April 14, said that Sri Lanka should use the expertise of the United Nations Panel of Experts to address the accountability issues during the later stages of the war between Government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, according to Colombo Page. “We, obviously, have encouraged the Sri Lankan Government to engage in a process of accountability and to also use this panel of experts and their expertise, obviously, to address some of the questions," the Acting Deputy Department Spokesman Mark C. Toner said at the daily press briefing in response to a media question.
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April - 15 
De-mining groups recovered 49 APMs from Thampanaikulam and Mahilankulam areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 49 APMs from Thampanaikulam and Mahilankulam areas.
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April - 15 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Pankulam and Pump House Camp areas in the North recovered one claymore mine and three Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) on April 15.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Pankulam and Pump House Camp areas in the North recovered one claymore mine and three Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) on April 15.
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April - 15 
The report of the Panel of Experts appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General to investigate accountability issues during the later stages of the Sri Lanka's war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants was leaked to the l
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The report of the Panel of Experts appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General to investigate accountability issues during the later stages of the Sri Lanka's war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants was leaked to the local media before its official publication, Colombo Page reported on April 16. Sri Lankan daily, The Island, on April 16published a large portion of the report handed over to the UN Chief Ban Ki-moon on April 12 by the three-member panel. The UN has shared a copy with the Sri Lankan Government before it is to be made public. Reportedly the UN has expressed regret over the fact that "parts of the report found its way prematurely to a Sri Lankan newspaper and added that they were waiting to release the full report along with the Sri Lankan Government's response.
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April - 17 
De-mining groups recovered 40 APMs from Kokkutuduvai area.
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De-mining groups recovered 40 APMs from Kokkutuduvai area.
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April - 17 
Following the rejection of the report of the United Nations' Panel of Experts handed over to the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon by the Sri Lankan Government, President Mahinda Rajapaksa called for mass protests against it to show solidarity for the
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Following the rejection of the report of the United Nations' Panel of Experts handed over to the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon by the Sri Lankan Government, President Mahinda Rajapaksa called for mass protests against it to show solidarity for the country's armed forces, Colombo Page reported on April 18. The Government said a formal response against the UN report would be released following the return of External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris from an overseas tour. The report prepared by the three-member panel holds the Sri Lankan government and its Security Forces as well as the Tamil militant outfit, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) responsible for thousands of civilian deaths and massive violations of human rights and humanitarian laws during the final phase of the war against the LTTE that ended in May 2009.
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April - 17 
Police Special Task Force and Army troops on a joint operation recovered one T-56 body group and two RPGs from Wellamullivaikkal area.
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Police Special Task Force and Army troops on a joint operation recovered one T-56 body group and two RPGs from Wellamullivaikkal area.
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April - 17 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Katkidangu, Kokkutuduvai and Visuamadu areas in the North recovered three T-56 weapons, eight T-56 magazines 256 rounds of T-56 ammunition, six Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Katkidangu, Kokkutuduvai and Visuamadu areas in the North recovered three T-56 weapons, eight T-56 magazines 256 rounds of T-56 ammunition, six Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) fuse on April 17.
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April - 18 
Rehabilitation Commissioner General Brigadier Sudantha Ranasinghe stated that 480 former-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres will be released on April 23, according to Daily News. According to the Brigadier Ranasinghe over 7000 rehabilitat
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Rehabilitation Commissioner General Brigadier Sudantha Ranasinghe stated that 480 former-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres will be released on April 23, according to Daily News. According to the Brigadier Ranasinghe over 7000 rehabilitated former-LTTE cadres have been released so far and some 4100 cadres are still in the rehabilitation centres.
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April - 18 
The United Nations will make the report of the Panel of Experts on Sri Lanka public this week following finalizing its review by the Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and his senior advisers, the United Nations (UN) spokesman for the Secretary-General sa
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The United Nations will make the report of the Panel of Experts on Sri Lanka public this week following finalizing its review by the Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and his senior advisers, the United Nations (UN) spokesman for the Secretary-General said on April 18. Farhan Haq, the acting Deputy Spokesperson for Secretary-General, said that the UN intends to release the report as soon as the agency has finalized its own review.
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April - 19 
Canada Border Service Agency told the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) to deport a Sri Lankan Tamil migrant, who arrived in the MV Sun Sea, for his role in the shooting of captured Sri Lankan soldiers, Colombo Page reported on April 20. T
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Canada Border Service Agency told the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) to deport a Sri Lankan Tamil migrant, who arrived in the MV Sun Sea, for his role in the shooting of captured Sri Lankan soldiers, Colombo Page reported on April 20. The Tamil migrant, identified only by a number, was accused of war crimes for ordering to shoot the Sri Lankan soldiers brought to the area controlled by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants.
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April - 19 
Colombo Page reported on April 20 that the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) is targeting the completion of its report to be handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa by May 15. LLRC Media Spokesperson Lakshman Wickremasinghe told
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Colombo Page reported on April 20 that the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) is targeting the completion of its report to be handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa by May 15. LLRC Media Spokesperson Lakshman Wickremasinghe told the media that the Commission had commenced preparing the first draft.
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April - 20 
In an interview with Asian Tribune on April 20, former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament S. Kanagaratnam alleged that over 600 innocent Tamil civilians were shot and killed like stray dogs from October 1, 2008 to May 18, 2009 in the
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In an interview with Asian Tribune on April 20, former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament S. Kanagaratnam alleged that over 600 innocent Tamil civilians were shot and killed like stray dogs from October 1, 2008 to May 18, 2009 in the Vanni region by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants. He further added that not a single innocent civilian was killed by the Sri Lankan Armed Forces in the hostility campaign against the LTTE. Kanagaratnam said that United Nations and Western countries are not privy to any firsthand information about horrors, killings, destruction and human tragedies that occurred during the final days of the battle and rubbished the UN Experts Panel’s report. He said the UN document was based on third of fourth person’s reports and on biased material prepared by the rump LTTE campaigners and vested interest groups.
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April - 20 
When Sri Lanka is healing from the 30 years long armed conflict, the United Nations must render assistance, not complicate the reconciliation process, the Russian government said on April 20, according to Colombo Page. The Ambassador of the Russian F
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When Sri Lanka is healing from the 30 years long armed conflict, the United Nations must render assistance, not complicate the reconciliation process, the Russian government said on April 20, according to Colombo Page. The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka Vladimir P. Mikhaylov made these remarks during a meeting with Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Ministry.
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April - 21 
Colombo Page reports that Sri Lankan External Affairs Minister Professor G L Peiris, on April 21 said that the Government strongly objected to the publication of the report of the UN Secretary General’s Panel of Experts on accountability in Sri Lanka
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Colombo Page reports that Sri Lankan External Affairs Minister Professor G L Peiris, on April 21 said that the Government strongly objected to the publication of the report of the UN Secretary General’s Panel of Experts on accountability in Sri Lanka and to the taking of measures based on the recommendations made by the said panel since the panel was not appointed by the UN system. He made this observation at a press conference held to express the Government’s stance in respect of the present situation springing from the report by the Advisory Committee appointed by the UN Secretary General to advise him on accountability issues in Sri Lanka.
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April - 21 
De-mining groups recovered 226 Anti Personnel Mines 9APMs, three Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG) and one 40-mm grenade launcher bomb from Thammannakulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu and Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 226 Anti Personnel Mines 9APMs, three Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG) and one 40-mm grenade launcher bomb from Thammannakulam, Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu and Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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April - 21 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Periyamadu area in the north recovered one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) made hand grenade on April 21.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Periyamadu area in the north recovered one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) made hand grenade on April 21.
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April - 21 
The Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Farhan Haq at the daily press briefing in New York said that the UN intend to publish the report in full without any amendment by April 28
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The Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Farhan Haq at the daily press briefing in New York said that the UN intend to publish the report in full without any amendment by April 28
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April - 22 
De-mining groups recovered 246 APMs, two RPG bombs, 13 electric mines and two anti tank mines from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu and Kokkutuduvai areas. In the East troops recovered one 60-mm High Explosive (HE) bomb, one 60-mm mortar bo
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De-mining groups recovered 246 APMs, two RPG bombs, 13 electric mines and two anti tank mines from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu and Kokkutuduvai areas. In the East troops recovered one 60-mm High Explosive (HE) bomb, one 60-mm mortar bomb and three APMs from Komari, Mawadivembu, Kokkadicholai and Pump House Camp areas in Batticaloa District.
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April - 22 
Navy troops in the East recovered six T-56 weapons, 20 T-56 magazines, one T-81 weapon, five T-81 magazines, one 40-mm grenade launcher, 56 40-mm grenade launcher bombs, six hand sets, one I-com set with antenna, three handset antennas, one claymore
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Navy troops in the East recovered six T-56 weapons, 20 T-56 magazines, one T-81 weapon, five T-81 magazines, one 40-mm grenade launcher, 56 40-mm grenade launcher bombs, six hand sets, one I-com set with antenna, three handset antennas, one claymore blasting device, 1500 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 1100 rounds of M-16 ammunition, 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 163 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition from Madurankulam area.
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April - 22 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Periyakulam, Omanthai, Monarawewa and Kokkutuduvai areas in the North recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), 28 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one anti tank mine, one 85-
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Periyakulam, Omanthai, Monarawewa and Kokkutuduvai areas in the North recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), 28 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one anti tank mine, one 85-mm pounder bomb, one 60-mm mortar bomb and three 81-mm mortar bombs on April 22.
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April - 22 
Sri Lanka's main opposition, United National Party (UNP), on April 22 suggested the Government to empower the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) to inquire into war crimes allegations mentioned in the report prepared by the Panel of
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Sri Lanka's main opposition, United National Party (UNP), on April 22 suggested the Government to empower the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) to inquire into war crimes allegations mentioned in the report prepared by the Panel of Experts appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, reports Colombo Page. UNP parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella told a Sinhala newspaper that the Government needed to take steps to safeguard the Country's dignity and good name.
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April - 22 
The opposition leader of India's Tamil Nadu Government and AIADMK chief J. Jayalalitha demanded the Indian government to take immediate measures to bring Sri Lankan President and his military to trial at the International Court for alleged war crimes
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The opposition leader of India's Tamil Nadu Government and AIADMK chief J. Jayalalitha demanded the Indian government to take immediate measures to bring Sri Lankan President and his military to trial at the International Court for alleged war crimes, PTI reported on April 23.In a statement, Jayalalitha, quoting the leaked report of the UN Expert Panel, said that the report was very clear and listed out the war crimes of the Sri Lankan Government.
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April - 24 
De-mining groups recovered 136 APMs and one 60-mm mortar bomb from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu and Kokkutuduval areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 136 APMs and one 60-mm mortar bomb from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu and Kokkutuduval areas.
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April - 24 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops in Monarawewa area in the North recovered 19 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and three 81-mm mortar bombs on April 24.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops in Monarawewa area in the North recovered 19 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and three 81-mm mortar bombs on April 24.
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April - 24 
Troops in the East recovered15 APMs, one HF base station, hand grenades and six 40-mm grenade launcher bombs from Poonagar, Soruwila and Thiraimadu areas in Trincomalee District.
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Troops in the East recovered15 APMs, one HF base station, hand grenades and six 40-mm grenade launcher bombs from Poonagar, Soruwila and Thiraimadu areas in Trincomalee District.
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April - 25 
A UN panel on April 25 said that though the Sri Lankan Army had killed most of the tens of thousands of civilian victims of a final offensive against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in 2009, both sides were guilty of war crimes, acc
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A UN panel on April 25 said that though the Sri Lankan Army had killed most of the tens of thousands of civilian victims of a final offensive against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in 2009, both sides were guilty of war crimes, according to Times of India. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said that though he could not order an international investigation into the deaths, UN would, nevertheless, hold an inquiry about the incidents in the final months of the war following criticism by the UN panel that more could have been done to save lives. The panel's report -- angrily opposed by the Sri Lankan Government -- painted a barbarous picture of the final offensive on the Tamil enclave in the north of the island that ended a three-decade war with the LTTE. The UN experts said there were "credible allegations" of serious violations of international law by Government forces and the LTTE "some of which would amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity."
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April - 25 
Demining groups recovered 73 APMs and nine electric bombs from Mahilankulam, Marathamadu and Kokkutuduvai.
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Demining groups recovered 73 APMs and nine electric bombs from Mahilankulam, Marathamadu and Kokkutuduvai.
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April - 25 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Monarawewa and Mankulam areas in the North recovered three Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), three 60-mm mortar bombs, 225 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 80 rounds of Multi Purpose
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Monarawewa and Mankulam areas in the North recovered three Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), three 60-mm mortar bombs, 225 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 80 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition on April 25.
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April - 25 
The European Police Office (Europol), accused the Tamil militant outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of being involved in the trafficking of drugs and human beings to raise funds for their terrorism activities, Colombo Page reported on Apr
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The European Police Office (Europol), accused the Tamil militant outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of being involved in the trafficking of drugs and human beings to raise funds for their terrorism activities, Colombo Page reported on April 26. This was disclosed in the Europol's EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT). The TE-SAT is one of Europol's strategic analysis products, providing law enforcement officials, policymakers and the public with facts, figures and trends on terrorism in the EU. The report further noted that the LTTE had been engaged in organized crimes such as facilitation of illegal immigration, credit card skimming, money laundering, and fraud for the purpose of funding terrorist (support) operations and LTTE also collected money from their members, using labels like 'donations' and 'membership fees', but are in fact extortion and illegal taxation. The Europol report also highlighted that the LTTE use international propaganda channels and their own media (TV and radio stations) to spread their ideology. "In 2010, 27 individuals were arrested for terrorist offences linked to the financing of LTTE in France, Germany and the Netherlands" the report added.
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April - 25 
The United Nations (UN), on April 25 released a much-delayed Expert Panel report on Sri Lanka's accountability in the armed offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants that effectively ended the three-decade long terrorism
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The United Nations (UN), on April 25 released a much-delayed Expert Panel report on Sri Lanka's accountability in the armed offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants that effectively ended the three-decade long terrorism from the country, Colombo Page reported on April 26. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also issued a statement along with the report submitted by the three-member panel on April 12, to the UN Chief. A copy of the report was shared with the Sri Lankan Government, parts of which were later leaked to the local press.
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April - 26 
De-mining groups recovered one hundred and two anti personnel mines and eight electric mines from Thammennakulam, Mahilankulam and Marathamadu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered one hundred and two anti personnel mines and eight electric mines from Thammennakulam, Mahilankulam and Marathamadu areas.
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April - 26 
On information received from a civilian troop recovered one 120-mm mortar bomb from Paranthan area.
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On information received from a civilian troop recovered one 120-mm mortar bomb from Paranthan area.
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April - 26 
Reacting to the report by a U United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) appointed panel of experts, which has accused Colombo of committing war crimes, the Indian Government said it was willing to engage Sri Lanka on the contents of the report, Times
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Reacting to the report by a U United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) appointed panel of experts, which has accused Colombo of committing war crimes, the Indian Government said it was willing to engage Sri Lanka on the contents of the report, Times of India reported on April 27.
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April - 26 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Jaffna Town, Omanthai and Monarawewa areas in the North recovered two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), six 40-mm grenade launcher bombs, 22 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and tw
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Jaffna Town, Omanthai and Monarawewa areas in the North recovered two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), six 40-mm grenade launcher bombs, 22 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and two 81-mm mortar bombs on April 26.
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April - 26 
The Hindu reports that following the UN panel report, which, on April 25 accused both the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE) militants of committing war crimes and ordered Colombo to conduct a “genuine” inquiry into
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The Hindu reports that following the UN panel report, which, on April 25 accused both the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE) militants of committing war crimes and ordered Colombo to conduct a “genuine” inquiry into the alleged killing of innocent civilians U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon said on April 26 that he could not order an international probe into the killing of tens of thousands of civilians during Sri Lanka's final assault on Tamil separatists in 2009.Ban said he lacked the authority to order an investigation but that the United Nations would probe its own actions in the war's final months.
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April - 27 
Army troops combined with Navy recovered three 60-mm mortar bombs, six 60-mm mortar bomb fuses, three rounds of T-56 ammunition and 44 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links from Akkarayankulam area.
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Army troops combined with Navy recovered three 60-mm mortar bombs, six 60-mm mortar bomb fuses, three rounds of T-56 ammunition and 44 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links from Akkarayankulam area.
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April - 27 
Colombo Page reported that the United Nations said on April 27 that it was unable to provide an accurate count of fatalities during the last stages of Sri Lanka's armed offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants. Respondi
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Colombo Page reported that the United Nations said on April 27 that it was unable to provide an accurate count of fatalities during the last stages of Sri Lanka's armed offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants. Responding to questions during the daily press briefing at the UN headquarters in New York, Martin Nesirky, the spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General said that for security reasons, UN staff had to be withdrawn from parts of Sri Lanka during that period and were unable to make assessments as a result.
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April - 27 
De-mining groups recovered 188 Antipersonnel Mines and three electric mines from Thammennakulam, Mahilankulam, Maruthamadu and Kalyanapura areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 188 Antipersonnel Mines and three electric mines from Thammennakulam, Mahilankulam, Maruthamadu and Kalyanapura areas.
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April - 27 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Chenkanai, Allari and Kilinochchi areas in the North-recovered one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), two magazines, one 81 mm mortar bomb and one hand grenade on April 27.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Chenkanai, Allari and Kilinochchi areas in the North-recovered one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), two magazines, one 81 mm mortar bomb and one hand grenade on April 27.
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April - 27 
The United Kingdom and the United States, welcomed the report submitted to the United Nations Secretary-General by the Panel of Experts appointed by him to probe Sri Lanka's accountability during the last stages of the armed conflict against the Libe
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The United Kingdom and the United States, welcomed the report submitted to the United Nations Secretary-General by the Panel of Experts appointed by him to probe Sri Lanka's accountability during the last stages of the armed conflict against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, Colombo Page reported on April 28.
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April - 27 
Welcoming the public release of the report by the United Nations Secretary-General’s Panel of Experts on the Sri Lanka's accountability during the last phase of the armed conflict , the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on April 27 calle
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Welcoming the public release of the report by the United Nations Secretary-General’s Panel of Experts on the Sri Lanka's accountability during the last phase of the armed conflict , the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on April 27 called for further international investigation on the alleged war crimes, according to Colombo Page. Pillay accused the Sri Lankan government of conducting a war under the guise of fighting terrorism and killing thousands of civilians. "The way this conflict was conducted, under the guise of fighting terrorism, challenged the very foundations of the rules of war and cost the lives of tens of thousands of civilians," the High Commissioner observed.
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April - 28 
Army troops combined with Air Force recovered 18 hand grenades, 170 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 14 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 210 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition and four T-56 magazines from Wellamullivaikkal area.
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Army troops combined with Air Force recovered 18 hand grenades, 170 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 14 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 210 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition and four T-56 magazines from Wellamullivaikkal area.
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April - 28 
Commenting upon the report of the UN Panel of Experts (also known as the Darusman report) which was appointed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to investigate accountability issues during the later stages of the Sri Lanka's war against the Liberation
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Commenting upon the report of the UN Panel of Experts (also known as the Darusman report) which was appointed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to investigate accountability issues during the later stages of the Sri Lanka's war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, Sri Lankan Media Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said on April 28 that the Government would hold talks with all relevant local and foreign actors on the controversial report which had been rejected outright in Sri Lanka, according to Colombo Page. The Minister added that the Government had opposed the entire process, from the appointment of the panel, its functioning and finally the report. Rambukwella further maintained that the report was biased and blatantly one sided, was prepared on unfounded evidence that lacked credibility and seriously undermined the unity efforts those were being pursued to bring the communities together and also interfered with the Country’s development process.
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April - 28 
De-mining groups recovered 181 APMs, six electric mines and four anti tank mines from Thammennakulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Maruthamadu and Kokkuthuduwai areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 181 APMs, six electric mines and four anti tank mines from Thammennakulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Maruthamadu and Kokkuthuduwai areas.
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April - 28 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Monarawewa and Nayaru areas in the North recovered four Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and four 81-mm mortar bombs on April 28.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Monarawewa and Nayaru areas in the North recovered four Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and four 81-mm mortar bombs on April 28.
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April - 29 
A Sri Lankan Government minister said on April 29 that former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) international wing head and chief arms procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP could be used by the Government to respond to international allegation
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A Sri Lankan Government minister said on April 29 that former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) international wing head and chief arms procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP could be used by the Government to respond to international allegations, according to Colombo Page. Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella too told the media that the Government could use KP to counter the report by the Experts Panel of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
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April - 29 
Representatives of the Sri Lankan Government and the major Tamil party , Tamil National Alliance (TNA) participated in a discussion in Colombo on April 29 to find a political solution to the ethnic issue, reports Colombo Page. MPs Suresh Premachandra
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Representatives of the Sri Lankan Government and the major Tamil party , Tamil National Alliance (TNA) participated in a discussion in Colombo on April 29 to find a political solution to the ethnic issue, reports Colombo Page. MPs Suresh Premachandran, Mavai Senathirajah, and M.A. Sumanthiran represented the Tamil National Alliance delegation while Ministers Rathnasiri Wickramanayaka, Nimal Siripala de Silva, Prof. G.L. Peiris, and MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena participated for the Government. TNA parliamentarian Suresh Premachandran told the media that the Government and the TNA had discussed matters related to the devolution of power. The Government and the TNA had commenced discussions on issues related to the Tamil community in the country and finding a political solution to the ethnic issue in January 2011. The first round of talks was held on January 10, followed by three more rounds of negotiations on February 3, March 18, and April 7. The next round of talks between the Government and the TNA is to take place on May 12.
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April - 29 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in the general areas of Periyavilan, Semmanthivu, Vattapalai and Nallur areas in the North recovered one Anti Personnel Mine(APM), 20 60-mm mortar bombs and two hand grenades on
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in the general areas of Periyavilan, Semmanthivu, Vattapalai and Nallur areas in the North recovered one Anti Personnel Mine(APM), 20 60-mm mortar bombs and two hand grenades on April 29.
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April - 29 
Troops in the East recovered nine APM from Punani and Miraodei areas in Batticaloa District.
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Troops in the East recovered nine APM from Punani and Miraodei areas in Batticaloa District.
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April - 30 
Demining groups recovered 350 APMs, 14 electrical mines, one 60-mm mortar bomb and one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) from Thammennakulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Marathamadu, Gajabapura and Kokutoduvai areas.
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Demining groups recovered 350 APMs, 14 electrical mines, one 60-mm mortar bomb and one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) from Thammennakulam, Navatkulam, Mahilankulam, Marathamadu, Gajabapura and Kokutoduvai areas.
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April - 30 
Martin Nesirky, the Spokesperson for the UN chief said that the UN had not received any official response from the Government of Sri Lanka.
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Martin Nesirky, the Spokesperson for the UN chief said that the UN had not received any official response from the Government of Sri Lanka.
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April - 30 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Monarawewa, Wahalkada, Unchalkaddi, Iranamadu, Visuamadhu West and Olumadu areas in the North recovered 29 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 60-mm mortar bomb, one 81-mm mortar
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Monarawewa, Wahalkada, Unchalkaddi, Iranamadu, Visuamadhu West and Olumadu areas in the North recovered 29 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 60-mm mortar bomb, one 81-mm mortar bomb, two hand grenades, 819 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one paddle gun round, one electrical mine and one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) on April 30.
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April - 30 
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked the member states to give serious consideration to the Expert Panel report on Sri Lanka (also known as Darusman report) and act accordingly, Colombo Page reported on April 30.
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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked the member states to give serious consideration to the Expert Panel report on Sri Lanka (also known as Darusman report) and act accordingly, Colombo Page reported on April 30.
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April - 30 
Troops in the East recovered one hand grenade from Sittandi area in Batticaloa District.
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Troops in the East recovered one hand grenade from Sittandi area in Batticaloa District.
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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