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December - 1 
Four more troops succumbed to their injuries in the Piramalankulam blast, taking the number of dead to 16.
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Four more troops succumbed to their injuries in the Piramalankulam blast, taking the number of dead to 16.
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December - 2 
The Sri Lankan Army alleged that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has violated the two day truce agreed upon to facilitate a polio vaccination drive for children. The Army said LTTE rebels fired mortar shells at troops in Nagar Kovil. The Army spokesman claimed that troops did not retalit
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The Sri Lankan Army alleged that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has violated the two day truce agreed upon to facilitate a polio vaccination drive for children. The Army said LTTE rebels fired mortar shells at troops in Nagar Kovil. The Army spokesman claimed that troops did not retalitae keeping in mind their commitment for the truce.
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December - 3 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said security force personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels near Uyilankulam and killed three of them. Many more may have been injured in the clashes. Besides, security force personnel also recovered some arms a
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said security force personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels near Uyilankulam and killed three of them. Many more may have been injured in the clashes. Besides, security force personnel also recovered some arms and ammunition.
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December - 4 
A military spokesman said in Colombo, on December 4, Sri Lankan Air Fore jets aided several Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) targets in Thanankilappu. Details on casualties and damage are yet to come in. The raids are in continuance of similar attacks in Pallai when an LTTE Sea Tigers base was
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A military spokesman said in Colombo, on December 4, Sri Lankan Air Fore jets aided several Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) targets in Thanankilappu. Details on casualties and damage are yet to come in. The raids are in continuance of similar attacks in Pallai when an LTTE Sea Tigers base was destroyed on November 28.
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December - 5 
A delayed report stated that the Sri Lankan Navy conducted a search operation in Tharapuram, on December 5, and recovered a large quantity of petrol and oil.
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A delayed report stated that the Sri Lankan Navy conducted a search operation in Tharapuram, on December 5, and recovered a large quantity of petrol and oil.
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December - 5 
The Sri Lankan Army, on December 5, launched Operation Kinihara V to regain Nunavil west. In clashes reported earlier, on December 4 and December 5, two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in Chavakachcheri.
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The Sri Lankan Army, on December 5, launched Operation Kinihara V to regain Nunavil west. In clashes reported earlier, on December 4 and December 5, two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in Chavakachcheri.
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December - 7 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said troops, on December 7, killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in clashes reported in Nagarkovil and Chiviyatheru.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said troops, on December 7, killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in clashes reported in Nagarkovil and Chiviyatheru.
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December - 11 
The Bindunuwewa camp, which was the scene of clashes and massacres, on October 25, where Tamil inmates are lodged, and was closed down following the incident, would be moved to Vavuniya, Tamil sources said, on December 11.
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The Bindunuwewa camp, which was the scene of clashes and massacres, on October 25, where Tamil inmates are lodged, and was closed down following the incident, would be moved to Vavuniya, Tamil sources said, on December 11.
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December - 13 
On December 13, troops killed two LTTE rebels in Nunavil and Nagarkovil.
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On December 13, troops killed two LTTE rebels in Nunavil and Nagarkovil.
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December - 13 
The Vavuniya High Court set free 11 more persons, including two women, arrested earlier under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
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The Vavuniya High Court set free 11 more persons, including two women, arrested earlier under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
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December - 14 
In a second incident on the same day, a rebel cadre was killed in Omanthai.
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In a second incident on the same day, a rebel cadre was killed in Omanthai.
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Sri Lankan Army units were engaged in heavy artillery duels on December 16 with rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as security forces launched Stage 2 of 'Operation Kinihira 5'. Official media sources said that after successfully completing Stage 1 of 'Operation Kinihira 5,' on De
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Sri Lankan Army units were engaged in heavy artillery duels on December 16 with rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as security forces launched Stage 2 of 'Operation Kinihira 5'. Official media sources said that after successfully completing Stage 1 of 'Operation Kinihira 5,' on December 15 security forces launched a fresh offensive in the Nunavil sector in Jaffna on December 16. A military spokesman, said that troops were advancing towards Kaithadi bridge from Nunavil, after having captured six square kilometres during the Stage One of the 'Operation Kinihira'. The Army reported that 31 LTTE rebels and 12 soldiers were killed during 'Kinihira Stage One' launched on Dec. 15. Casualties of the December 16 fighting are yet to be estimated.
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December - 15 
The US ambassador in Sri Lanka, Ashley Wills paid a visit to Vavuniya, on December 15, and held discussions Government Agent K. Ganesh on the situation in the border town and conditions obtaining in the Vanni. He had keenly ascertained the ground realities in the region. Besides, Wilis also met repr
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The US ambassador in Sri Lanka, Ashley Wills paid a visit to Vavuniya, on December 15, and held discussions Government Agent K. Ganesh on the situation in the border town and conditions obtaining in the Vanni. He had keenly ascertained the ground realities in the region. Besides, Wilis also met representatives of aid-organisations operating in the Vanni.
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December - 16 
A Defence Ministry spokesperson said on December 17 that 26 LTTE cadres, including three senior military leaders, were killed and 34 rebel cadres wounded in stage two of Operation Kinihara Five, on December 16. Besides, 12 government troops, including an officer, too, were killed in the clashes, whi
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A Defence Ministry spokesperson said on December 17 that 26 LTTE cadres, including three senior military leaders, were killed and 34 rebel cadres wounded in stage two of Operation Kinihara Five, on December 16. Besides, 12 government troops, including an officer, too, were killed in the clashes, while 38 more sustained injuries. The Sri Lankan Army casptured 11sq km more territory, encompassing Maddhuvil North and Nunavil.
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December - 17 
In separate clashes reported in Thanankilappu, six LTTE rebels were killed and a 120mm heavy mortar gun destroyed.
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In separate clashes reported in Thanankilappu, six LTTE rebels were killed and a 120mm heavy mortar gun destroyed.
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December - 17 
The United Nations Development Program-sponsored Mine Clearing Operations project claimed 42 people were wounded in Jaffna in landmine explosions, in the year 2000. Besides, in the past three years 112 people suffered injuries in similar incidents.
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The United Nations Development Program-sponsored Mine Clearing Operations project claimed 42 people were wounded in Jaffna in landmine explosions, in the year 2000. Besides, in the past three years 112 people suffered injuries in similar incidents.
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December - 18 
A civilian suspected to have been killed by the rebels was recovered from Poovarasakulam in Vavuniya, on December 18.
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A civilian suspected to have been killed by the rebels was recovered from Poovarasakulam in Vavuniya, on December 18.
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December - 18 
Nine security force personnel, including an officer, were injured in clashes with troops, in general area Nunavil
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Nine security force personnel, including an officer, were injured in clashes with troops, in general area Nunavil
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December - 18 
The government's Special Media Information Centre said on December 18 that troops recovered five more bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Nunavil area. The rebels were killed in Stage II of Op Kinihara V. 13 dead bodies of rebel cadres have been recovered so far.
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The government's Special Media Information Centre said on December 18 that troops recovered five more bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Nunavil area. The rebels were killed in Stage II of Op Kinihara V. 13 dead bodies of rebel cadres have been recovered so far.
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December - 19 
A military spokesperson said on December 19 that security forces had cleared a large minefield laid by LTTE rebels, in Nunavil. The minefield consisted of 603 Johnny mines. Two troops lost their limbs as they stepped on the minefield. The government troops are now engaging the LTTE rebels in the Nun
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A military spokesperson said on December 19 that security forces had cleared a large minefield laid by LTTE rebels, in Nunavil. The minefield consisted of 603 Johnny mines. Two troops lost their limbs as they stepped on the minefield. The government troops are now engaging the LTTE rebels in the Nunavil area in operations code-named Kinihara V.
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December - 19 
Pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sources said, on December 19, that the rebels shot dead two military intelligence personnel in Mannar. Security force personnel immediately began a cordon and search operation in the area.
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Pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sources said, on December 19, that the rebels shot dead two military intelligence personnel in Mannar. Security force personnel immediately began a cordon and search operation in the area.
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December - 19 
Two more rebels were killed, on December 19, in the general area of Kilaly.
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Two more rebels were killed, on December 19, in the general area of Kilaly.
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December - 20 
On the same day, government troops killed two LTTE cadres in Mugamalai, near Elephant Pass.
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On the same day, government troops killed two LTTE cadres in Mugamalai, near Elephant Pass.
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December - 20 
Suspected LTTE rebel cadres killed a civilian when they missed their intended target, the Sri Lankan security force personnel, in Poonthoddam, Vavuniya, on December 20.
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Suspected LTTE rebel cadres killed a civilian when they missed their intended target, the Sri Lankan security force personnel, in Poonthoddam, Vavuniya, on December 20.
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December - 20 
The government's Special Media Information Centre said, on December 20, eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, four government troops and two civilians were killed in the Jaffna peninsula in separate incidents.
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The government's Special Media Information Centre said, on December 20, eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, four government troops and two civilians were killed in the Jaffna peninsula in separate incidents.
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December - 20 
Two rebel cadres were killed in confrontations in the Chavakachcheri area by troops on a reconnaissance patrol.
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Two rebel cadres were killed in confrontations in the Chavakachcheri area by troops on a reconnaissance patrol.
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December - 21 
In another incident, six security force personnel were injured in a LTTE rebel attack in Irupalai, south of Kopay.
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In another incident, six security force personnel were injured in a LTTE rebel attack in Irupalai, south of Kopay.
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December - 21 
Reports indicate that government troops have launched a fresh offensive code named Operation Kinihara VII. More details are as yet not available.
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Reports indicate that government troops have launched a fresh offensive code named Operation Kinihara VII. More details are as yet not available.
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December - 21 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on December 21 announced a month-long unilateral cease-fire beginning from midnight December 24. According to a LTTE statement, issued from its headquarters in Vanni, the cease-fire offer is to be "viewed as a genuine expression of goodwill indicating our
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on December 21 announced a month-long unilateral cease-fire beginning from midnight December 24. According to a LTTE statement, issued from its headquarters in Vanni, the cease-fire offer is to be "viewed as a genuine expression of goodwill indicating our sincere desire for peace and negotiated political settlement." The announcement, the LTTE claimed, was made with the hope that it would "facilitate initiatives towards the peace process". The LTTE statement further indicated that if the government responded positively and implemented steps for instituting the Norwegian-suggested confidence-building measures (CBMs), the rebels would " be prepared to extend the period of peace to create cordial conditions for a stable cease-fire and direct negotiations".
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December - 24 
On December 24, LTTE rebels fired artillery and mortar shells at troops in Kaithady. A soldier who was wounded in the shelling later succumbed to his injuries.
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On December 24, LTTE rebels fired artillery and mortar shells at troops in Kaithady. A soldier who was wounded in the shelling later succumbed to his injuries.
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December - 25 
The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) alleged on December 26 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels violated, on December 25, the unilateral cease-fire offer they had earlier made by hurling a hand grenade at troops in Kaithady. A soldier was injured in the incide
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The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) alleged on December 26 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels violated, on December 25, the unilateral cease-fire offer they had earlier made by hurling a hand grenade at troops in Kaithady. A soldier was injured in the incident. The SMIC further said government troops 'silenced their guns' on Christmas Day.
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December - 26 
The Special Media Information Centre also said government troops recovered a large haul of ammunition, 24 RPG bombs and 11 hand grenades from fleeing rebel cadres in Kaithady, on December 26.
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The Special Media Information Centre also said government troops recovered a large haul of ammunition, 24 RPG bombs and 11 hand grenades from fleeing rebel cadres in Kaithady, on December 26.
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December - 26 
Troops in Ariyalai killed at least one rebel cadre and injured another, on December 26.
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Troops in Ariyalai killed at least one rebel cadre and injured another, on December 26.
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December - 28 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were arrested in Vavuniya, on December 28. Investigations revealed that three of the seven arrested are suspected suicide bombers. Police said they also recovered arms and ammunition from the arrested persons.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were arrested in Vavuniya, on December 28. Investigations revealed that three of the seven arrested are suspected suicide bombers. Police said they also recovered arms and ammunition from the arrested persons.
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December - 29 
The Jaffna University was witness to anti-government demonstrations. Students and faculty gathered on the campus and held a protest meeting displaying banners that read "Recognise Tamil people's right to self determination," "Recognize the traditional homeland of Tamil people," and "Sri Lanka Govern
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The Jaffna University was witness to anti-government demonstrations. Students and faculty gathered on the campus and held a protest meeting displaying banners that read "Recognise Tamil people's right to self determination," "Recognize the traditional homeland of Tamil people," and "Sri Lanka Government, begin peace talks with Liberation Tigers, the sole representatives of Tamil people."
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December - 30 
According to delayed reports, the Sri Lankan Army recaptured 12 kilometres of territory in the proximity of Jaffna city including the strategic Navatkuli bridge on the A9 highway connecting Jaffna city and Chavakachcheri from the rebels of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on December 30, 2000
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According to delayed reports, the Sri Lankan Army recaptured 12 kilometres of territory in the proximity of Jaffna city including the strategic Navatkuli bridge on the A9 highway connecting Jaffna city and Chavakachcheri from the rebels of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on December 30, 2000. Another 50 kilometres of territory in the Jaffna lagoon area too was reported to have been recaptured from the rebels. No causalities were reported in these incidents.
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December - 31 
In another incident on the same day one rebel was killed after an encounter with the troops operating towards north of Omanthai.
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In another incident on the same day one rebel was killed after an encounter with the troops operating towards north of Omanthai.
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December - 31 
The Special Media Information Centre said on January 1 that troops in Kilali killed three rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on December 31, 2000.
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The Special Media Information Centre said on January 1 that troops in Kilali killed three rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on December 31, 2000.
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December - 31 
Troops recovered some arms and ammunition while conducting clearing operations in the newly captured areas following stage II of Operation Kinihira Eight in the Navatkuli and Thanankilappu area.
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Troops recovered some arms and ammunition while conducting clearing operations in the newly captured areas following stage II of Operation Kinihira Eight in the Navatkuli and Thanankilappu area.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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