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May - 1 
A soldier was injured in a LTTE grenade attack in the Batticaloa town. Similarly, the LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade in the Urelu area of Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported.
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A soldier was injured in a LTTE grenade attack in the Batticaloa town. Similarly, the LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade in the Urelu area of Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported.
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May - 1 
LTTE cadres shot at and wounded two civilians in the Rajagalatenna area of Ampara district.
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LTTE cadres shot at and wounded two civilians in the Rajagalatenna area of Ampara district.
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May - 1 
On May 1, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered an improvised explosive device blast targeting Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel near Shanmugam Vidyalaya in the Trincomlaee town. However, the blast missed its intended target, killing four civilians and one SLN personnel. One more SLN pe
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On May 1, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered an improvised explosive device blast targeting Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel near Shanmugam Vidyalaya in the Trincomlaee town. However, the blast missed its intended target, killing four civilians and one SLN personnel. One more SLN personnel sustained injuries in the blast.
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May - 1 
Troops recovered three rocket-propelled grenades from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on May 1. They also recovered two anti-personnel mines from the Sirunavatkulam area in Mannar district.
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Troops recovered three rocket-propelled grenades from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on May 1. They also recovered two anti-personnel mines from the Sirunavatkulam area in Mannar district.
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May - 1 
Two civilians were killed and three others were injured by the LTTE in the Welioya area of Batticaloa district. Five more civilians have reportedly gone missing from the area.
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Two civilians were killed and three others were injured by the LTTE in the Welioya area of Batticaloa district. Five more civilians have reportedly gone missing from the area.
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May - 2 
Cadres of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction attacked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in Batticaloa, killing eight of the outfit’s cadres on May 2, reports ColomoPage. A spokesperson for the Karuna faction, T. Thuyavan, told a news agency, “We carried out a successful assault and killed a
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Cadres of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction attacked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in Batticaloa, killing eight of the outfit’s cadres on May 2, reports ColomoPage. A spokesperson for the Karuna faction, T. Thuyavan, told a news agency, “We carried out a successful assault and killed at least eight of them.”
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May - 2 
The LTTE accused the Sri Lankan military of shelling one of their camps on May 2, wounding one person. The Trincomalee political leader of the outfit, S. Elilan, told Associated Press, "The army came and attacked our forward defense line," and added that the outfit returned fire. He also said, "The
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The LTTE accused the Sri Lankan military of shelling one of their camps on May 2, wounding one person. The Trincomalee political leader of the outfit, S. Elilan, told Associated Press, "The army came and attacked our forward defense line," and added that the outfit returned fire. He also said, "The battle lasted for one hour and one civilian ... caught in the crossfire was wounded." However, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe denied the accusation and said, "We have not carried out any attack."
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May - 3 
On May 3, cadres of the LTTE opened fire-targeting SFs at Chankani in the Jaffna district, injuring two soldiers. On the same day, a police personnel was injured in a LTTE grenade explosion at Nadavanveli in the Batticaloa district. In a similar attack, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troo
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On May 3, cadres of the LTTE opened fire-targeting SFs at Chankani in the Jaffna district, injuring two soldiers. On the same day, a police personnel was injured in a LTTE grenade explosion at Nadavanveli in the Batticaloa district. In a similar attack, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops at the Vairavapuliyankulam roadblock in Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported.
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May - 4 
Also, on May 4, troops recovered a grenade from a railway track at Vavunia Railway Station. They also recovered a 10-kg claymore at Yattale in Jaffna district. At Anuradhapura junction in Trincomalee, Air force personnel detected a claymore mine and subsequently defused it. Police personnel on pique
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Also, on May 4, troops recovered a grenade from a railway track at Vavunia Railway Station. They also recovered a 10-kg claymore at Yattale in Jaffna district. At Anuradhapura junction in Trincomalee, Air force personnel detected a claymore mine and subsequently defused it. Police personnel on piquet duties at Mathavaithiyakulam in the Vavuniya district recovered one K-100 type hand grenade on May 3.
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May - 5 
A civilian, identified as Sivagnanam Theepan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kantalai area of Trincomalee district, reports Tamil Net.
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A civilian, identified as Sivagnanam Theepan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kantalai area of Trincomalee district, reports Tamil Net.
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May - 7 
BBC Sinhala service reports that the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres killed 12 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in an attack at the outfit’s camp in the Sampoor and Ravulkulee areas of Trincomalee district on May 7. A spokesperson of the Karuna group, Thooyavan, claimed that the
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BBC Sinhala service reports that the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres killed 12 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in an attack at the outfit’s camp in the Sampoor and Ravulkulee areas of Trincomalee district on May 7. A spokesperson of the Karuna group, Thooyavan, claimed that their supporters have killed 12 LTTE cadres in the attack. Meanwhile, the LTTE ‘Trincomalee district political wing’ leader, S Elilan, accused the Army for the attack and said that the attackers came from a nearby Army base. He told the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), "We would be forced to attack the Kaddaiparichchan camp of the Sri Lanka Army if the paramilitaries and government troops continue their attack on LTTE forward defense line in Kaddaiparichchan," according to Tamil Net. He added that paramilitaries had been brought down to Kaddaiparichchan Army camp to launch an attack on the LTTE camp. However, denying the accusation, Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe told BBC Sandeshaya that nobody apart from Army personnel stay in Sri Lanka military camps and added, “SLMM can come and inspect whether militants are staying in Army camps.”
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May - 7 
Police recovered the dead body of a civilian, Sinnamuthu Sivalingam, from the Kaluvankerny area in Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. A day earlier, troops recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Tharaka Sandaruwan Krishantha, from the Thirunelveli area of Jaffna district.
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Police recovered the dead body of a civilian, Sinnamuthu Sivalingam, from the Kaluvankerny area in Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. A day earlier, troops recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Tharaka Sandaruwan Krishantha, from the Thirunelveli area of Jaffna district.
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May - 7 
Seven police personnel and a civilian were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) grenade attack in the Batticaloa district. On the same day, six security force (SF) personnel sustained injuries in a LTTE claymore mine attack in the Suriyakattakadu area of Mannar district. Another SF p
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Seven police personnel and a civilian were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) grenade attack in the Batticaloa district. On the same day, six security force (SF) personnel sustained injuries in a LTTE claymore mine attack in the Suriyakattakadu area of Mannar district. Another SF personnel was injured when cadres of the LTTE opened fire towards troops on duty at an Army point in the Agbopura area of Vavuniya district.
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May - 7 
Troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire at them at Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district. A day earlier, troops on duty at the Naundil detachment in the Jaffna district came under LTTE fire. Similarly, LTTE cadres fired upon troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Mulaitivu district. However, no casual
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Troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire at them at Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district. A day earlier, troops on duty at the Naundil detachment in the Jaffna district came under LTTE fire. Similarly, LTTE cadres fired upon troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Mulaitivu district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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May - 8 
On May 8, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district, injuring one soldier. Further, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire targeting them in the Vembady area of Jaffna district.
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On May 8, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district, injuring one soldier. Further, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire targeting them in the Vembady area of Jaffna district.
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May - 9 
A day earlier, a suspected LTTE cadre shot at and injured a civilian in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, a suspected LTTE cadre shot at and injured a civilian in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 9 
The Sri Lankan Government is reported to have allocated Rupees 38 billion for a number of economic development projects, including activities to uplift the lives of displaced persons, in the Northern and Eastern provinces.
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The Sri Lankan Government is reported to have allocated Rupees 38 billion for a number of economic development projects, including activities to uplift the lives of displaced persons, in the Northern and Eastern provinces.
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May - 10 May - 13
A day earlier, cadres of the LTTE shot dead a home guard, identified as W. Rohitha, and injured another one in the Dadayanthawala area of Ampara district. Another home guard was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Padaviya Police station area of Batticaloa district on May 10. Further, on May
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A day earlier, cadres of the LTTE shot dead a home guard, identified as W. Rohitha, and injured another one in the Dadayanthawala area of Ampara district. Another home guard was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Padaviya Police station area of Batticaloa district on May 10. Further, on May 13, today, a soldier was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Main Street in Jaffna, reports Tamil Net.
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May - 11 
At least 17 Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) sailors and 50 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as the SLN successfully repulsed an attempt by a cluster of the outfit’s suicide boats to destroy a heavy troop-carrying vessel - the 'Pearl Cruiser' - with 710 troops on board off the coast of
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At least 17 Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) sailors and 50 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as the SLN successfully repulsed an attempt by a cluster of the outfit’s suicide boats to destroy a heavy troop-carrying vessel - the 'Pearl Cruiser' - with 710 troops on board off the coast of Vettilaikerni on May 11, according to ColomboPage. The Navy in a retaliatory attack with the assistance of the Air Force destroyed five LTTE boats completely and disabled four others, killing 50 ‘Sea Tigers’ and forcing the fleet to withdraw. The Operational Headquarters stated, “In the firefight, Navy ensured the safety of the passenger craft and suffered the loss of one Dvora (P 418) with two officers and 15 sailors onboard. The clearing operations were continuing assisted by Air Force.” According to reports, two Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) monitors were on board the ‘Pearl Cruiser’ and the Dvora fast attack craft.
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May - 11 
On May 11, suspected LTTE cadres opened fire towards civilians in the Abhayapura border village of Trincomalee district. Similarly, LTTE cadres opened fire towards Police personnel in the Kalkuda area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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On May 11, suspected LTTE cadres opened fire towards civilians in the Abhayapura border village of Trincomalee district. Similarly, LTTE cadres opened fire towards Police personnel in the Kalkuda area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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May - 11 
One soldier was injured in a LTTE grenade attack at an army checkpoint in Jaffna. One LTTE cadre was injured in retaliatory fire by the troops. Elsewhere, in another grenade attack by the LTTE, a soldier was injured in the Velvetithurai area. The LTTE also launched a mortar fire attack at the navy c
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One soldier was injured in a LTTE grenade attack at an army checkpoint in Jaffna. One LTTE cadre was injured in retaliatory fire by the troops. Elsewhere, in another grenade attack by the LTTE, a soldier was injured in the Velvetithurai area. The LTTE also launched a mortar fire attack at the navy camp at Muttur jetty in the Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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May - 11 
The LTTE reportedly declared a period of Hartal (Protest) in the Trincomalee district on May 11. According to reports, the LTTE are projecting that civilians staying in Maligathivu, Bharatpuram, Mainkamam, LB 3 and other suburbs bordering Muttur were being turned into refugees as a result of securit
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The LTTE reportedly declared a period of Hartal (Protest) in the Trincomalee district on May 11. According to reports, the LTTE are projecting that civilians staying in Maligathivu, Bharatpuram, Mainkamam, LB 3 and other suburbs bordering Muttur were being turned into refugees as a result of security arrangements. They are calling out the public to vacate their homes and assemble in areas earmarked by the outfit. The report added that it was designed to show the world that there is a mass exodus of refugees taking place in Trincomalee and collect funds for outfit coffers to escalate their terrorist activities.
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May - 11 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Kandasamy Jayasurendran, in the Mutur area of Trincomalee district.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Kandasamy Jayasurendran, in the Mutur area of Trincomalee district.
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May - 12 
A civilian, Gnanam, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Atchuveli area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, the dead body of a civilian, Rasan Santhakumar, was recovered from the Karainagar area. Another civilian was shot at injured in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district.
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A civilian, Gnanam, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Atchuveli area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, the dead body of a civilian, Rasan Santhakumar, was recovered from the Karainagar area. Another civilian was shot at injured in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 12 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, three civilians were killed in separate incidents. In the first incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Balakumar, and injured another one in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district on May 1
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, three civilians were killed in separate incidents. In the first incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Balakumar, and injured another one in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district on May 12.
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May - 12 
The Trincomalee district political head of the LTTE, S.Elilan, complained to the SLMM in Trincomalee that “Government troops in connivance with an armed Muslim Jihad group have been killing Tamil youths in Muttur to create rift and enmity between Tamil and Muslim community currently live in amity an
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The Trincomalee district political head of the LTTE, S.Elilan, complained to the SLMM in Trincomalee that “Government troops in connivance with an armed Muslim Jihad group have been killing Tamil youths in Muttur to create rift and enmity between Tamil and Muslim community currently live in amity and harmony.”
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May - 13 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting the Eravur Police station in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. On the same day, troops recovered a claymore mine from OR’s hill lower road in the Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting the Eravur Police station in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. On the same day, troops recovered a claymore mine from OR’s hill lower road in the Trincomalee district.
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May - 14 
A civilian was reportedly abducted from the Muttur area of Trincomalee district on May 14.
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A civilian was reportedly abducted from the Muttur area of Trincomalee district on May 14.
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May - 14 
A day earlier, suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Adambawa Saheel, and injured two others in the Kaththankudi area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Adambawa Saheel, and injured two others in the Kaththankudi area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 14 
A day earlier, two civilians were abducted along with one lorry and a hand tractor from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, two civilians were abducted along with one lorry and a hand tractor from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 14 May - 15
Associated Press reports, that troops recovered 200 packets of explosives hidden in a van from the Vavuniya town on May 15. Separately, on May 14, Air Force personnel recovered one 40 mm grenade launcher cartridge from Gandhi Nagar area of Trncomalee district. On the same day, troops also recovered
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Associated Press reports, that troops recovered 200 packets of explosives hidden in a van from the Vavuniya town on May 15. Separately, on May 14, Air Force personnel recovered one 40 mm grenade launcher cartridge from Gandhi Nagar area of Trncomalee district. On the same day, troops also recovered one more claymore mine with a remote-controller from Nanaddan area of Mannar district. Similarly, one more 60 mm mortar bomb was recovered by troops from Chunnakam area of Jaffna district.
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May - 14 
On May 14, four civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. In the first incident, two civilians, Jeyachandran and Mathuran, were shot dead by unidentified assailants at Periyapalam in the Muttur district. Another civilian, Ramachandran Surendran, was shot dead by unidentified gu
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On May 14, four civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. In the first incident, two civilians, Jeyachandran and Mathuran, were shot dead by unidentified assailants at Periyapalam in the Muttur district. Another civilian, Ramachandran Surendran, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Atchuvely area of Jaffna district. In the same area, another civilian, Pasuwalingam Kandeepan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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May - 15 
A civilian, identified as Aham Razul, was hacked to death by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Thopur area of Trincomalee district on May 15.
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A civilian, identified as Aham Razul, was hacked to death by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Thopur area of Trincomalee district on May 15.
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May - 15 
A day earlier, suspected LTTE cadres shot at and injured a civilian at Nugelanda in the Ampara district.
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A day earlier, suspected LTTE cadres shot at and injured a civilian at Nugelanda in the Ampara district.
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May - 15 
On May 15, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) shot dead a civilian, identified as Geetha Ponkalan Selvakumar, inside a hospital in the Batticaloa town.
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On May 15, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) shot dead a civilian, identified as Geetha Ponkalan Selvakumar, inside a hospital in the Batticaloa town.
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May - 15 
On May 15, cadres of the LTTE opened fire targeting a tractor-bowser carrying water to the Komari Special Task Force (STF) camp at Pothuvil in the Ampara district, injuring one STF personnel
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On May 15, cadres of the LTTE opened fire targeting a tractor-bowser carrying water to the Komari Special Task Force (STF) camp at Pothuvil in the Ampara district, injuring one STF personnel
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May - 16 
On May 16, LTTE cadres detonated two claymore mines in the Thambalagamuwa area of Trincomalee district, killing one home guard and injuring two others. Elsewhere, two soldiers were injured in an LTTE anti-personnel mine explosion near Allers Garden on Trincomalee-Nilaveli road.
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On May 16, LTTE cadres detonated two claymore mines in the Thambalagamuwa area of Trincomalee district, killing one home guard and injuring two others. Elsewhere, two soldiers were injured in an LTTE anti-personnel mine explosion near Allers Garden on Trincomalee-Nilaveli road.
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May - 19 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed by cadres of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna group in the Sampur area of Trincomalee district on May 19.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed by cadres of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna group in the Sampur area of Trincomalee district on May 19.
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May - 20 
A day earlier, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a 12-year old boy, S. Sathyam, in the Mavadiodai area of Batticaloa district as he rejected the outfit’s demand to join the organization as a child soldier.
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A day earlier, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a 12-year old boy, S. Sathyam, in the Mavadiodai area of Batticaloa district as he rejected the outfit’s demand to join the organization as a child soldier.
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May - 20 
Troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Thoppur area of Trincomalee district on May 20.
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Troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Thoppur area of Trincomalee district on May 20.
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May - 21 
A soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Iranaiirruppaikulam area of Vavuniya district. In a similar incident, another soldier was injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine explosion in the Dehiwatta area of Trincomalee district.
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A soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Iranaiirruppaikulam area of Vavuniya district. In a similar incident, another soldier was injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine explosion in the Dehiwatta area of Trincomalee district.
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May - 21 
Cadres of the breakaway ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Batticaloa district killed a top ‘commander’ of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as Ramanan, on May 21. A spokesperson for the Karuna group, T. Thuyavan, claimed they killed Ramanan who was deputy head of the LTTE ‘Milita
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Cadres of the breakaway ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Batticaloa district killed a top ‘commander’ of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as Ramanan, on May 21. A spokesperson for the Karuna group, T. Thuyavan, claimed they killed Ramanan who was deputy head of the LTTE ‘Military wing’ of the Batticaloa district. He also claimed that their cadres attacked an LTTE camp near Trincomalee, killing at least 10 cadres of the outfit. However, pro-LTTE website Tamil Net accused the Sri Lankan army for the death of Ramanan and the camp attack.
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May - 21 May - 22
Four civilians and a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre were killed in separate incidents in the country, according to Tamil Net. In the first incident on May 21, a 15-year old student and his companion, identified as Chandran Linton and Rasarathinam Mohan, were allegedly killed in a clay
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Four civilians and a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre were killed in separate incidents in the country, according to Tamil Net. In the first incident on May 21, a 15-year old student and his companion, identified as Chandran Linton and Rasarathinam Mohan, were allegedly killed in a claymore attack by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in the LTTE controlled area in the Mannar district. Separately, on May 22, a civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kopay North area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, SLA soldiers shot dead a suspected LTTE cadre, identified as Arunachalam Suresh Gunapalan, at Vidathalpallai. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Iknesias Rasman Lanthilad, at Gnanasooriaym Square in the Batticaloa town.
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May - 21 
On May 21, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Gopal Balasubramaniam, at Mullipottanai in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net. The Website also quoted S. Elilan, the LTTE Trincomalee ‘district political head’, stating that security forces (SFs) shot dead a civilian in the dist
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On May 21, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Gopal Balasubramaniam, at Mullipottanai in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net. The Website also quoted S. Elilan, the LTTE Trincomalee ‘district political head’, stating that security forces (SFs) shot dead a civilian in the district.
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May - 21 
Three international non-governmental organizations based in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district came under suspected LTTE grenade attacks, causing injuries to one foreigner and two Muslims.
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Three international non-governmental organizations based in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district came under suspected LTTE grenade attacks, causing injuries to one foreigner and two Muslims.
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May - 24 
A day earlier, SFs shot dead a LTTE cadre at Thoppur in the Trincomalee district as he tried to escape after hurling a grenade towards troops.
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A day earlier, SFs shot dead a LTTE cadre at Thoppur in the Trincomalee district as he tried to escape after hurling a grenade towards troops.
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May - 24 
LTTE cadres abducted three civilians and subsequently released them in the Pethalai area of Batticaloa district.
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LTTE cadres abducted three civilians and subsequently released them in the Pethalai area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 24 
Troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. In a similar incident, troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district. Troops also repulsed LTTE fire at Uralkalattuwadi in the Vavuniya district. However, no casualtie
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Troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. In a similar incident, troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district. Troops also repulsed LTTE fire at Uralkalattuwadi in the Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported in theses incidents.
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May - 25 
Four police personnel were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine attack in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district on May 25. In a similar incident, one civilian and a soldier were killed in a LTTE claymore mine attack in the Kovukil area of Jaffna district.
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Four police personnel were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine attack in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district on May 25. In a similar incident, one civilian and a soldier were killed in a LTTE claymore mine attack in the Kovukil area of Jaffna district.
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May - 25 
LTTE cadres shot dead a police personnel, Constable Aroggiyam Prasanna, in the Kallady area of Batticaloa district on May 25
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LTTE cadres shot dead a police personnel, Constable Aroggiyam Prasanna, in the Kallady area of Batticaloa district on May 25
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May - 25 
On May 25, one police personnel was shot at and injured by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, a claymore mine exploded as Muslims were returning home after morning-prayer sessions, causing fear and panic among them.
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On May 25, one police personnel was shot at and injured by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, a claymore mine exploded as Muslims were returning home after morning-prayer sessions, causing fear and panic among them.
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May - 25 May - 26
On the same day, LTTE cadres opened fire and subsequently lobbed a hand grenade towards home guards in the Monarathenna area of Trincomalee district. On May 26, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine explosion targeting Army browser at Urani in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were rep
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On the same day, LTTE cadres opened fire and subsequently lobbed a hand grenade towards home guards in the Monarathenna area of Trincomalee district. On May 26, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine explosion targeting Army browser at Urani in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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May - 25 
Three youths who were abducted on May 23 reportedly escaped from an LTTE camp in the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) of Trincomalee district and surrendered before the troops at Pachchanoor in the Muttur area on May 25.
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Three youths who were abducted on May 23 reportedly escaped from an LTTE camp in the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) of Trincomalee district and surrendered before the troops at Pachchanoor in the Muttur area on May 25.
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May - 26 
A civilian was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres in the Anuradhapura area of Trincomalee district. On May 26, unidentified gunmen shot at and wounded a former Eelam People’s Democratic Party member in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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A civilian was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres in the Anuradhapura area of Trincomalee district. On May 26, unidentified gunmen shot at and wounded a former Eelam People’s Democratic Party member in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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May - 26 
Five civilians were also killed in separate incidents, according to Tamil Net. A civilian, Sinnatharuai Puviraj, was shot dead and another injured by unidentified assailants in the Valikamam area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, unidentified gunmen shot dead a civilian, L. Yasotharan, in the Neervely
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Five civilians were also killed in separate incidents, according to Tamil Net. A civilian, Sinnatharuai Puviraj, was shot dead and another injured by unidentified assailants in the Valikamam area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, unidentified gunmen shot dead a civilian, L. Yasotharan, in the Neervely area. Similarly, a civilian, identified as Puvanendran Bolder Mayooran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Ariyalai area of the same district. Separately, security forces (SFs) allegedly shot dead a local elections candidate, Mather Sellathurai, representing Tamil National Alliance party in the Achchuveli area. Another civilian, Narayappaillai Kangasooriyan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Akkaraipattu area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 26 
The Deputy Director of Irrigation in Batticaloa district, Nava Rathnarajah, was shot dead and his driver wounded by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kalliyankadu area on May 26.
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The Deputy Director of Irrigation in Batticaloa district, Nava Rathnarajah, was shot dead and his driver wounded by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kalliyankadu area on May 26.
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May - 26 
The Website further reported that a counter-ambush commando unit of the LTTE killed three ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres and captured two others, when it allegedly launched an attack on the infiltrating five-member Karuna group from the Sri Lanka Army camp located in the Pattiaddy area of Trincomal
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The Website further reported that a counter-ambush commando unit of the LTTE killed three ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres and captured two others, when it allegedly launched an attack on the infiltrating five-member Karuna group from the Sri Lanka Army camp located in the Pattiaddy area of Trincomalee district.
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May - 27 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on May 27 that they were considering a new offer by peace broker Norway for talks in Oslo regarding the security of Nordic truce monitors, but stressed they would not be peace talks, according to Daily Times. “Norway has invited us to attend a meeting
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on May 27 that they were considering a new offer by peace broker Norway for talks in Oslo regarding the security of Nordic truce monitors, but stressed they would not be peace talks, according to Daily Times. “Norway has invited us to attend a meeting on June 8-9 in Oslo to discuss the operations and security of the SLMM,” LTTE media coordinator Daya Master said after Norwegian special peace envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer met the outfit’s political leadership in Kilinochchi.
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May - 28 
Four civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. In the first incident, two boys were killed and three others injured when Sri Lankan Army soldiers, who had allegedly moved into the Thikiliveddai area, an LTTE controlled border area of Batticaloa district, ambushed a tractor with
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Four civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. In the first incident, two boys were killed and three others injured when Sri Lankan Army soldiers, who had allegedly moved into the Thikiliveddai area, an LTTE controlled border area of Batticaloa district, ambushed a tractor with farmers. Separately, another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Muttur town of Trincomalee district. Similarly, a civilian, Pooranam Sabesan, was shot dead and another wounded by paramilitary cadres in the Valigamam area of Jaffna district.
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May - 28 
SFs reportedly seized 15 vehicles, in which highly explosive TNT was hidden, from the Muhamalai checkpoint 350-km north of Colombo. Troops also recovered a claymore mine from Santhiveli area in the Batticaloa district.
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SFs reportedly seized 15 vehicles, in which highly explosive TNT was hidden, from the Muhamalai checkpoint 350-km north of Colombo. Troops also recovered a claymore mine from Santhiveli area in the Batticaloa district.
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May - 28 
Troops retaliated when they were fired upon by LTTE cadres at Parappakandal in the Mannar district and Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district on May 28. However, no casualties were reported.
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Troops retaliated when they were fired upon by LTTE cadres at Parappakandal in the Mannar district and Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district on May 28. However, no casualties were reported.
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May - 29 
One security force (SF) personnel was killed and two others sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion at Kalviyankadu in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, another soldier was killed and one more wounded when LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Pethalai area. In a sim
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One security force (SF) personnel was killed and two others sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion at Kalviyankadu in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, another soldier was killed and one more wounded when LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Pethalai area. In a similar incident, LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops, killing one SF personnel in the Kovil Puliyankulam Army point area of Vavuniya district.
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May - 29 
Police personnel recovered a claymore mine hidden under a culvert on Monaragala-Wellavaya main road. Another claymore mine was recovered by troops at Navaladi in the Jaffna district. Further, on May 29, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 30 live ammunitions from the Sittandy area of
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Police personnel recovered a claymore mine hidden under a culvert on Monaragala-Wellavaya main road. Another claymore mine was recovered by troops at Navaladi in the Jaffna district. Further, on May 29, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 30 live ammunitions from the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 29 
The Makkal Eela Viduthalai Munnawar (Eelam People’s Liberation Alliance-EPLA), a front organization of the LTTE, reportedly threatened the entire Muslim population in Muttur to leave the area within 72 hours or face death. They put posters stating that the Muslims should leave their houses and stay
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The Makkal Eela Viduthalai Munnawar (Eelam People’s Liberation Alliance-EPLA), a front organization of the LTTE, reportedly threatened the entire Muslim population in Muttur to leave the area within 72 hours or face death. They put posters stating that the Muslims should leave their houses and stay in refugee camps so that they would understand the grievances of the Tamils who live in refugee camps. Subsequently, security has been tightened in the area.
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May - 30 
A day earlier, the dead body of a Muslim woman was found on Oluvil beach in the Akkaraipattu area of Batticaloa district, according to Tamil Net.
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A day earlier, the dead body of a Muslim woman was found on Oluvil beach in the Akkaraipattu area of Batticaloa district, according to Tamil Net.
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May - 30 
On May 30, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed 12 Sinhalese villagers working at an irrigation canal construction site in Omadiyamadu, close to the uncleared areas of Welikanda in Trincomalee district. Welikanda Police said the victims had gunshot wounds on their heads, while the A
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On May 30, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed 12 Sinhalese villagers working at an irrigation canal construction site in Omadiyamadu, close to the uncleared areas of Welikanda in Trincomalee district. Welikanda Police said the victims had gunshot wounds on their heads, while the Army Media unit spokesperson said that "the area is not demarcated so it is hard to say if this happened in uncleared areas or not". An eyewitness told police that 15 armed LTTE cadres tied the construction workers together and fired at them point blank range killing 12 on the spot.
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May - 31 
LTTE cadres in the Mahaoya-Mangalagama border area of Batticaloa district killed a home guard.
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LTTE cadres in the Mahaoya-Mangalagama border area of Batticaloa district killed a home guard.
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May - 31 
On 31st May, LTTE cadres shot at and wounded a 14-year old boy at Urani in Batticoloa district.
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On 31st May, LTTE cadres shot at and wounded a 14-year old boy at Urani in Batticoloa district.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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