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April - 2 
According to Daily News, brisk polling was reported across Sri Lanka, including the North-East, as more than 75 per cent of the registered 12.89 million voters exercised their franchise on April 2. The voter turnout is reported to have exceeded 80 pe
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According to Daily News, brisk polling was reported across Sri Lanka, including the North-East, as more than 75 per cent of the registered 12.89 million voters exercised their franchise on April 2. The voter turnout is reported to have exceeded 80 per cent in some districts. Most areas remained peaceful during the nine-hour voting period and Elections Commissioner Dayananda Dissanayake said that "Election laws were very well enforced and I am grateful to the police as well as all others responsible for it… The election was generally peaceful, compared to previous elections."
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April - 3 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga's United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) led the race in the island's 13th Parliamentary elections, winning 47 of the 85 seats for which results were declared. After the announcement of results from 10 electoral distr
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga's United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) led the race in the island's 13th Parliamentary elections, winning 47 of the 85 seats for which results were declared. After the announcement of results from 10 electoral districts Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's United National Party (UNP) trailed behind the UPFA with 32 seats, followed by the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) getting three seats. When the official confirmation of results were called off on April 3 evening, more than two-thirds of the votes had been counted and the UPFA had polled 3,966,962 votes against UNP's 3,185,679 accounting for 47.2 per cent of the total votes polled. The UNP secured 37.9 per cent. The Jathika Hela Urumaya polling 6.3 per cent votes emerged as the third political force, securing three seats followed by the Tamil National Alliance with 5.9 per cent and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress 1.5 per cent.
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April - 3 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) backed Tamil National Alliance, staking claim to the North and East won with huge margins, but the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) only recorded a solitary win in Muttur in the Trincomalee district.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) backed Tamil National Alliance, staking claim to the North and East won with huge margins, but the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) only recorded a solitary win in Muttur in the Trincomalee district.
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April - 4 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga's United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) polled 4.22 million of the total votes cast during the April 2-General Election to emerge as the single largest party with 105 seats. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's Unit
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga's United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) polled 4.22 million of the total votes cast during the April 2-General Election to emerge as the single largest party with 105 seats. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's United National Front (UNF) polled 3.5 million votes to secure 82 seats, according to official results announced by the Elections Commissioner on April 4. The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kahchchi (TNA- the Tamil National Alliance) was placed third with 633,654 votes securing 22 seats followed by the Jathika Hela Urumaya who obtained 552,724 votes for nine seats, the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) 186,876 (five seats) and the Up Country People's Front 49,782 (one seat).
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April - 5 
On April 5, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) threatened to renew fighting if their demand for a sovereign Tamil state was not met. In a statement, the LTTE stated that their overwhelming sweep of the island's north and east in the April 2
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On April 5, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) threatened to renew fighting if their demand for a sovereign Tamil state was not met. In a statement, the LTTE stated that their overwhelming sweep of the island's north and east in the April 2 general elections was a "major victory" and an endorsement of their ‘nationalist struggle’. "The Tamil national problem should be politically resolved on that basis, failing which the Tamil people will fight to establish the Tamil sovereignty in their homeland on the principle of self determination," the outfit added.
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April - 5 
The India Express has reported that President Chandrika Kumaratunga has nominated the Leader of Opposition in the previous Parliament, Mahinda Rajapakse, to take oath as the new Prime Minister.
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The India Express has reported that President Chandrika Kumaratunga has nominated the Leader of Opposition in the previous Parliament, Mahinda Rajapakse, to take oath as the new Prime Minister.
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April - 5 
The outgoing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that whoever formed the next Government will first have to prove a majority in Parliament before moving into other crucial issues such as peace. "Everything else, whether it is the peace process
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The outgoing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that whoever formed the next Government will first have to prove a majority in Parliament before moving into other crucial issues such as peace. "Everything else, whether it is the peace process or economy will be suspended if there is no stable Government. Today, there is no majority for any party. We are in a grey area at the moment having a Government without a majority in Parliament," Wickremesinghe said during a media briefing in Colombo.
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April - 6 
On April 6, the Sri Lankan President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, appointed the former Leader of Opposition, Mahinda Rajapakse, as the island-nation's new Prime Minister. A lawyer by profession and senior vice-president of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLF
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On April 6, the Sri Lankan President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, appointed the former Leader of Opposition, Mahinda Rajapakse, as the island-nation's new Prime Minister. A lawyer by profession and senior vice-president of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Mr. Rajapakse, took the oath of office before Ms. Kumaratunga at an official ceremony in the Presidential Secretariat.
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April - 6 
Speaking to the media the new Prime Minister called for a more active role for India in the island's peace process and said he was confident the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would never again renew their separatist campaign.
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Speaking to the media the new Prime Minister called for a more active role for India in the island's peace process and said he was confident the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would never again renew their separatist campaign.
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April - 7 
On April 7, the Sri Lankan President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, said the new Government would give high priority to restarting the peace process and bringing in constitutional changes to abolish the executive presidency and change the electoral system.
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On April 7, the Sri Lankan President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, said the new Government would give high priority to restarting the peace process and bringing in constitutional changes to abolish the executive presidency and change the electoral system. Addressing the nation after the victory of the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) in the April 2 Parliamentary election, Ms. Kumaratunga said that the new Government, "will undertake all necessary actions to re-commence negotiations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)" and "put in place immediately a comprehensive programme involving all sections, including those parties most concerned by the ethnic question" to work towards achieving a "durable and lasting peace."
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April - 8 
On April 8, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) demanded that the new Sri Lankan Government headed by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse open peace talks based on their proposals for self-rule which was earlier rejected by President Chandrika K
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On April 8, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) demanded that the new Sri Lankan Government headed by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse open peace talks based on their proposals for self-rule which was earlier rejected by President Chandrika Kumaratunga. The demand was made through the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) which won 22 seats in the April 2 elections. "The TNA urges that steps be taken forthwith to commence negotiations with the LTTE... for the setting up of an Interim Self-Governing Authority, on the basis of the proposals submitted by the LTTE," the TNA said in a statement.
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April - 8 
The LTTE political chief Thamilchelvan while warning that a new war could erupt claimed that the outfit would not fire the first shot. "Any action on the part of the military to go against the intent of the cease-fire, then that will mean war being t
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The LTTE political chief Thamilchelvan while warning that a new war could erupt claimed that the outfit would not fire the first shot. "Any action on the part of the military to go against the intent of the cease-fire, then that will mean war being thrust upon on us. Under those circumstances we will be forced to defend ourselves," Thamilchelvan stated at Kilinochchi.
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April - 9 
"More than 300 young fighters of the Karuna group who were defending the southern side of the (Verugal) river and the interior surrendered without a fight," claimed the pro-Prabhakaran faction Tamilnet Website. "The infantry formations... were spearh
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"More than 300 young fighters of the Karuna group who were defending the southern side of the (Verugal) river and the interior surrendered without a fight," claimed the pro-Prabhakaran faction Tamilnet Website. "The infantry formations... were spearheaded by commando units of the LTTE and were backed by heavy artillery fire," it added. TamilNet also claimed that 'Barathithaasan', a key ‘commander’ of the Karuna group and Jeyam, in charge of Vakarai, were wounded. Separately, Karuna faction spokesperson Varadan claimed that they were resisting the offensive. "They initiated the attack and we are resisting," Varadan said. Both factions had up to 1,000 armed cadres each deployed along the banks of the Verugal which marks the district border between Trincomalee and Batticaloa.
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April - 9 
At least 22 people are reported to have been killed as heavy fighting erupted between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) factions of Velupillai Prabhakaran and Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias 'Colonel' Karuna in the early hours of April 9
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At least 22 people are reported to have been killed as heavy fighting erupted between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) factions of Velupillai Prabhakaran and Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias 'Colonel' Karuna in the early hours of April 9. The Wanni-based main LTTE group of Prabhakaran launched an attack against positions of Karuna near the Verugal River, 78 Kilometers from Batticaloa, firing artillery, mortar bombs and assault rifles, according to Daily News. More than 100 cadres on both sides are believed to have been injured after they exchanged fire for several hours. This was the first major clash between the two factions after the LTTE split in March 2004. Meanwhile, civilians in the area were moving towards safer locations, indicated International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) spokesperson Sukumar Rockwood. An ambulance driver sent to evacuate the wounded was killed in a mine explosion, while several other civilian vehicles were caught in the crossfire, defence sources said.
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April - 9 
The Hindu has reported that a lull in fighting has been reported from eastern Sri Lanka, where rival factions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) started armed battles on April 9. The cadres sent by LTTE chief V. Prabhakaran to "get rid" o
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The Hindu has reported that a lull in fighting has been reported from eastern Sri Lanka, where rival factions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) started armed battles on April 9. The cadres sent by LTTE chief V. Prabhakaran to "get rid" of the defiant eastern military commander, V. Muralitharan (`Colonel' Karuna), took control of pockets of the rebel-held areas in Amparai district, south of Batticaloa, the report added.
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April - 9 
The Sri Lankan Government stated that it considered the fighting between the two factions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a "violation of the ceasefire agreement." In the first and only official comment since fighting started on Apr
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The Sri Lankan Government stated that it considered the fighting between the two factions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a "violation of the ceasefire agreement." In the first and only official comment since fighting started on April 9, the Defence Ministry said that the President had ordered the three service commanders to visit the eastern districts and "take all necessary steps to enforce law and order."
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April - 9 
Troops and police in Batticaloa and adjoining areas were placed on alert after the clashes broke out. Military spokesperson Col. Sumedha Perera said that there are no troops in this area. "There is no possibility of LTTE cadres going through governme
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Troops and police in Batticaloa and adjoining areas were placed on alert after the clashes broke out. Military spokesperson Col. Sumedha Perera said that there are no troops in this area. "There is no possibility of LTTE cadres going through government-controlled areas." While the Defence Ministry is believed to have called for a report from military heads, some officials also met the Sri Lanka Monitoring Missions (SLMM) Heads to discuss the situation in the Batticaloa district. SLMM spokesperson Agnes Bragadottier said the SLMM has no monitors in the area, but they were watching the situation.
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April - 10 
A lull in fighting was reported on April 10 from the island's latest battlefront — the rebel-held regions in the Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts. A senior police officer in the east stated that there were no reports of heavy fighting. Nor were a
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A lull in fighting was reported on April 10 from the island's latest battlefront — the rebel-held regions in the Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts. A senior police officer in the east stated that there were no reports of heavy fighting. Nor were any fresh casualties reported.
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April - 10 
According to sources in eastern Sri Lanka, a standoff continues after the attempt by northern LTTE fighters to advance further from Paalchenai, a hamlet about 12 km inside a part of the Batticaloa district, which is under the control of `Colonel' Kar
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According to sources in eastern Sri Lanka, a standoff continues after the attempt by northern LTTE fighters to advance further from Paalchenai, a hamlet about 12 km inside a part of the Batticaloa district, which is under the control of `Colonel' Karuna.
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April - 10 
The LTTE's political wing leader, S.P. Tamilchelvan, on April 10 explained the offensive as one that was to `regain control' over the rebel territories under the control of `Colonel' Karuna, who left the group with over 4,000 fighters on March 3, cit
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The LTTE's political wing leader, S.P. Tamilchelvan, on April 10 explained the offensive as one that was to `regain control' over the rebel territories under the control of `Colonel' Karuna, who left the group with over 4,000 fighters on March 3, citing `discrimination.'
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April - 10 
The pro-Prabhakaran faction website, Tamil Net, stated that troops led by the LTTE's Amparai 'district military commander', Janarthan, moved into the main base areas in Kanjikudichcha Aaru region, about 96 kilometres south of Batticaloa, on April 10.
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The pro-Prabhakaran faction website, Tamil Net, stated that troops led by the LTTE's Amparai 'district military commander', Janarthan, moved into the main base areas in Kanjikudichcha Aaru region, about 96 kilometres south of Batticaloa, on April 10. A few Karuna faction cadres who were in the Thirukkovil and Akkaraipattu areas on the southeastern coast of the Amparai district left the region without offering any resistance, the website added.
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April - 10 
The Sri Lankan President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, on April 10 appointed a 31-member Cabinet of Ministers and has retained the key portfolios of Defence, Constitutional Affairs and Education. Lakshman Kadirgamar, Ms. Kumaratunga's senior adviser on f
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The Sri Lankan President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, on April 10 appointed a 31-member Cabinet of Ministers and has retained the key portfolios of Defence, Constitutional Affairs and Education. Lakshman Kadirgamar, Ms. Kumaratunga's senior adviser on foreign affairs was appointed the Foreign Affairs Minister — the portfolio held by him during the earlier People's Alliance Governments between 1994 and 2001.
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April - 12 
The Hindu has reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has gained an upper hand in its four-day offensive against the expelled eastern ‘commander’, V. Muralitharan alias `Colonel' Karuna, by gaining control over key bases under Karun
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The Hindu has reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has gained an upper hand in its four-day offensive against the expelled eastern ‘commander’, V. Muralitharan alias `Colonel' Karuna, by gaining control over key bases under Karuna's control, including Amparai and Batticaloa. Earlier, Karuna had said that he would retaliate if there was an attack from the LTTE, but he reportedly withdrew his cadres from the key bases and disbanded most of his over 4,000-strong fighting force, asking them to either return to their families or join the LTTE.
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April - 12 
The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net claimed that Karuna has sought refuge in a Sri Lankan military camp in the adjacent district of Polonnaruwa. A spokesperson for the LTTE units that arrived in Kokkadicholai region said there was no resistance and that a
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The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net claimed that Karuna has sought refuge in a Sri Lankan military camp in the adjacent district of Polonnaruwa. A spokesperson for the LTTE units that arrived in Kokkadicholai region said there was no resistance and that a large number of unit commanders of the Karuna faction have made contact with them and are expected to come over with their cadres shortly.
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April - 12 
The Sri Lankan Government said that it would help Karuna to find a safe passage from the besieged eastern region "on humanitarian grounds"' if requested. The whereabouts of Karuna is still unknown.
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The Sri Lankan Government said that it would help Karuna to find a safe passage from the besieged eastern region "on humanitarian grounds"' if requested. The whereabouts of Karuna is still unknown.
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April - 13 
LTTE sources in the North have claimed that renegade leader Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna has fled with his associates and they could not be found in the jungles of Kallichchai and Vadamunai area and in Thopilla region.
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LTTE sources in the North have claimed that renegade leader Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna has fled with his associates and they could not be found in the jungles of Kallichchai and Vadamunai area and in Thopilla region.
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April - 13 
Reports from a pro-LTTE website Tamil Net has stated the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) faction led by Velupillai Prabhakaran have captured the Batticaloa-Amparai district armoury fully except for heavy mortar and some rifles and the militar
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Reports from a pro-LTTE website Tamil Net has stated the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) faction led by Velupillai Prabhakaran have captured the Batticaloa-Amparai district armoury fully except for heavy mortar and some rifles and the military camps in the district’s interior.
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April - 13 
Reports in Daily News have stated that the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) facilitated the release of nearly 150 child soldiers by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka’s eastern region on April 13. The UNICEF representativ
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Reports in Daily News have stated that the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) facilitated the release of nearly 150 child soldiers by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka’s eastern region on April 13. The UNICEF representative said "(this) large release of children is the beginning of a new trend by the LTTE towards the large scale demobilization of child soldiers and meeting their commitments under the peace process and the Action Plan for Children affected by war." Further, LTTE sources from Batticaloa-Amparai districts claimed that they have released all underage (under 18) cadres and will not recruit such minors in future.
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April - 14 
According to The Hindu, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has claimed that a three-pronged offensive on the expelled military commander, Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias 'Colonel' Karuna made it possible for the main group to retake rebel
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According to The Hindu, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has claimed that a three-pronged offensive on the expelled military commander, Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias 'Colonel' Karuna made it possible for the main group to retake rebel-held Batticaloa region. "Our forces encircled the rebel forces in Vakarai, Kathiraveli and Verugal. When we informed them that they could join us without fear, the Karuna group cadres came over to our side," the LTTE’s political head for Batticaloa-Amparai, Kousalyan, told journalists in the east on April 12, said a report in the TamilNet website. Kousalyan, who was retained as the political head of the two eastern districts despite the split, claimed that 1,500 cadres of Karuna's group rejoined the LTTE on April 9, when the offensive started. The operation was explained by Kousalyan as a "retrieving duty" that was "well-planned" by the LTTE chief Prabhakaran and "executed" by T. Ramesh, who was appointed as ‘special commander’ for the two districts on March 9, when the LTTE expelled Karuna.
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April - 14 
On April 14, Visu alias Sinnathamby Gopalan, who was the political head in the eastern region under Karuna, rejoined the LTTE. Separately, LTTE sources have officially announced the death of their deputy head of the Batticaloa intelligence unit, Neel
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On April 14, Visu alias Sinnathamby Gopalan, who was the political head in the eastern region under Karuna, rejoined the LTTE. Separately, LTTE sources have officially announced the death of their deputy head of the Batticaloa intelligence unit, Neelan alias Sinnathamby by Karuna faction cadres on April 12.
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April - 14 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) resumed its ceasefire monitoring work in the Eastern Province following the ousting of Karuna by the Prabhakaran faction. A SLMM spokesperson said that regular patrols would function as usual and they had re-es
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) resumed its ceasefire monitoring work in the Eastern Province following the ousting of Karuna by the Prabhakaran faction. A SLMM spokesperson said that regular patrols would function as usual and they had re-established communication links with the LTTE authorities in Batticaloa and Amparai districts.
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April - 15 
Daily News has reported that a meeting was held between Sri Lankan Army’s General Officer Commanding (GOC) Vajira Wijeyagoonewardena and Thambirajah Ramesh of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), ‘Special Commander’ for Batticaloa and Amparai
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Daily News has reported that a meeting was held between Sri Lankan Army’s General Officer Commanding (GOC) Vajira Wijeyagoonewardena and Thambirajah Ramesh of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), ‘Special Commander’ for Batticaloa and Amparai districts in Vavunathivu on April 15. The reportedly agreed to restore relations between the Army and LTTE in the eastern region and also to meet regularly in the future. Both parties agreed to continue upholding the Ceasefire Agreement entered between the Government of Sri Lanka and LTTE on February 22, 2002. The meeting was chaired by Head of Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Trond Furuhovde.
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April - 15 
In a press release, the Ministry of Defence has denied media reports that the Army has provided escort to Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna to a destination in Colombo after the clash with the LTTE Wanni faction. It also stated that
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In a press release, the Ministry of Defence has denied media reports that the Army has provided escort to Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna to a destination in Colombo after the clash with the LTTE Wanni faction. It also stated that the security forces are unaware of the current whereabouts of Karuna and his senior cadres.
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April - 16 
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) confirmed on April 16 that two child soldiers had died during the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) factional fighting that occurred in the East last week. According to Daily News, the girls, aged 17
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) confirmed on April 16 that two child soldiers had died during the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) factional fighting that occurred in the East last week. According to Daily News, the girls, aged 17 and 18, were part of the faction led by renegade LTTE ‘commander’ Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias 'Colonel' Karuna. Meanwhile, a UNICEF statement said that "In the wake of this tragedy, UNICEF calls on the LTTE to free the remaining child soldiers in the organisation, including those in the North, and to make a commitment not to re-recruit any of the children released in the past week."
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April - 17 
According to the report in the Tamil Net website quoting United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) sources, 40 child soldiers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were handed over to UNICEF authorities at the LTTE political office in Sampoor,
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According to the report in the Tamil Net website quoting United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) sources, 40 child soldiers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were handed over to UNICEF authorities at the LTTE political office in Sampoor, Trincoamalee, on April 17. A special committee appointed by the LTTE reviewed the under-aged cadres list submitted to them by the UNICEF and subsequently released 31 girls and 9 boys.
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April - 20 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is reported to have held a meeting on April 20 with the 22 newly-elected Members of Parliament (MP) belonging to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a front supported by the LTTE
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is reported to have held a meeting on April 20 with the 22 newly-elected Members of Parliament (MP) belonging to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a front supported by the LTTE in the recently held national elections. He is reported to have impressed upon the MPs the need to exert pressure on the new Government in Colombo to open peace talks.
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April - 22 
According to Daily News, the Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik has agreed to a request made by Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga for Oslo to resume its facilitator role in the peace process between the Sri Lankan Gov
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According to Daily News, the Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik has agreed to a request made by Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga for Oslo to resume its facilitator role in the peace process between the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE). "I said that Norway was willing to comply, on condition that the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) also ask us to play a role," Bondevik said in a statement after President Kumaratunga telephoned him late on April 22. "We must first get a request from the Tigers. If that comes, and we hope it will, we will consult both sides about how the process can be brought forward," Bondevik later told the Norwegian NRK public radio. Norway had temporarily withdrawn from the peace process in November 2003.
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April - 25 
According to The Hindu, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has alleged that seven of its cadres were killed on April 25 in Batticaloa district by cadres loyal to the renegade faction headed by Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Kar
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According to The Hindu, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has alleged that seven of its cadres were killed on April 25 in Batticaloa district by cadres loyal to the renegade faction headed by Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna’. According to the LTTE, its cadres were shot dead inside an area under their control, four kilometers northwest of Batticaloa town. The LTTE has told the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) that cadres loyal to Karuna' entered from an Army checkpoint in Vavunithivu, about one km from the scene of the incident. "The LTTE's political wing leader, S.P. Tamilchelvan, informed us that seven LTTE members were killed by cadres loyal to Karuna last night. Our monitors have started an inquiry. We do not have an independent confirmation,'' said SLMM spokesperson Agnes Bragadottir.
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April - 26 
Daily News has reported that a suspected LTTE cadre blew himself up on April 26 when a bomb believed to have been attached to his body exploded at Polattapitiya. Police also found a 2 1/2 kg claymore bomb, a hand grenade and a forged passport of the
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Daily News has reported that a suspected LTTE cadre blew himself up on April 26 when a bomb believed to have been attached to his body exploded at Polattapitiya. Police also found a 2 1/2 kg claymore bomb, a hand grenade and a forged passport of the suspect alongside the dead body.
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April - 27 
According to the Colombo-based Daily News, the Norwegian Government said on April 27 that it would send a delegation to Sri Lanka on May 1 for a meeting with the Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the first since Oslo agreed to r
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According to the Colombo-based Daily News, the Norwegian Government said on April 27 that it would send a delegation to Sri Lanka on May 1 for a meeting with the Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the first since Oslo agreed to resume its role as mediator. "The Norwegian delegation will explore with the two parties possible ways to take the peace process forward and how Norway might assist in this regard," the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The head of the delegation, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen, will on May 1 meet with President Chandrika Kumaratunga, who last week asked Norway to resume its role as facilitator. Norway had suspended its mediation in November 2003 due to a dispute between Kumaratunga and the then Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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April - 27 
The Sri Lanka Army on April 27 denied any involvement in the killing of seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, as allegations were leveled against it by the LTTE Political Wing leader S. P. Thamilselvan in his letter to the Sri Lanka M
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The Sri Lanka Army on April 27 denied any involvement in the killing of seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, as allegations were leveled against it by the LTTE Political Wing leader S. P. Thamilselvan in his letter to the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). Spokesperson Colonel Sumedha Perera told Daily News that since the incident had occurred in LTTE-controlled areas of Batticaloa they have no involvement in the same as claimed by the LTTE. "All our movements are confined to government controlled areas and the LTTE was making allegation against the Sri Lanka Army on their own assumptions", added the Colonel. Thamilselvan in a letter sent to the SLMM had alleged that they have credible evidence that the attackers came from the Vavunathivu Army camp direction and escaped after attack in the same direction.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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