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May - 1 
58 LTTE child soldiers, including 38 males and 20 females, who surrendered to the SFs in the past few weeks were sent to the Vavuniya Police on a District Court order to be taken to Ambepussa Rehabilitation Centre for Children for Rehabilitation.
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58 LTTE child soldiers, including 38 males and 20 females, who surrendered to the SFs in the past few weeks were sent to the Vavuniya Police on a District Court order to be taken to Ambepussa Rehabilitation Centre for Children for Rehabilitation.
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May - 1 
During a combined search operation conducted by the Police and Special Task Force a stock of warlike items was found from Pampemadu in Mannar District. The seizure included a claymore mine of seven kilograms, three claymore mines of four kilograms, one 54 feet-long detonator cord, 19 detonators, one
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During a combined search operation conducted by the Police and Special Task Force a stock of warlike items was found from Pampemadu in Mannar District. The seizure included a claymore mine of seven kilograms, three claymore mines of four kilograms, one 54 feet-long detonator cord, 19 detonators, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) round, two RPG boosters, 350 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 100 mete of flexible wire.
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May - 1 
The security forces (SFs) neutralised four LTTE bunkers and killed 11 militants while injuring an equal number of them during separate attacks in the Navathkulama, Muttiramadittakulam and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The security forces (SFs) neutralised four LTTE bunkers and killed 11 militants while injuring an equal number of them during separate attacks in the Navathkulama, Muttiramadittakulam and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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May - 1 
The Sri Lanka Navy destroyed three Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] boats, including two suicide boats and an attack craft, killing at least 23 militants in a pre-down attack in the seas off Mullaitivu on May 1, reported Daily News. The SLN spokesman, Captain D.P.K
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The Sri Lanka Navy destroyed three Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] boats, including two suicide boats and an attack craft, killing at least 23 militants in a pre-down attack in the seas off Mullaitivu on May 1, reported Daily News. The SLN spokesman, Captain D.P.K. Dassanayake, said the Navy patrolling three nautical miles in the Mullaitivu sea observed a cluster of LTTE boats deployed from Putumattalan in the No Fire Zone (NFZ) heading towards the currently established Navy first defence line. The Navy’s Special Boat Squadron, Fast Attack Craft and Rapid Action Boat Squadron engaged the Sea Tiger boats attempting to launch a suicide attack on the naval craft. ”Two suicide craft laden with high explosives and another attack craft were completely destroyed in the fierce sea battle that erupted in the Mullaitivu sea. At least 23 sea terrorists were killed. Intercepted LTTE communications revealed that Sea Tigers have suffered heavy damages in the confrontation”, Captain Dassanayake added.
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May - 2 
12 hand grenades, 2126 T-56 ammunition, 25-mm bombs and two 81-mm para bombs were found by the troops from the Mulankavil area.
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12 hand grenades, 2126 T-56 ammunition, 25-mm bombs and two 81-mm para bombs were found by the troops from the Mulankavil area.
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May - 2 
64 civilians were killed and 87 others injured as the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) twice attacked the only remaining makeshift hospital at Mullivaaykkaal in the No Fire Zone of Mullaitivu District on May 2, reported pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. Two artillery shells fired by
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64 civilians were killed and 87 others injured as the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) twice attacked the only remaining makeshift hospital at Mullivaaykkaal in the No Fire Zone of Mullaitivu District on May 2, reported pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. Two artillery shells fired by the SLA hit the hospital at around 9:00am killing 23 and injuring 34 others while several shells that were fired later at 10:30am killed 41 civilians and wounded 53 others.
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May - 2 
Earlier on May 2, the 58th and the 53rd Division’s troops captured the key junction that links the Putumattalan-Mullaitivu and Paranthan-Mullaitivu roads north of Vellamullivaikkal.
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Earlier on May 2, the 58th and the 53rd Division’s troops captured the key junction that links the Putumattalan-Mullaitivu and Paranthan-Mullaitivu roads north of Vellamullivaikkal.
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May - 3 
On May 3, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, six 60-mm mortar bombs, two 2.5 kilograms claymore mines and three detonators from the Olumadu, Periyamadu and Karukkankulam in Vavuniya District.
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On May 3, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, six 60-mm mortar bombs, two 2.5 kilograms claymore mines and three detonators from the Olumadu, Periyamadu and Karukkankulam in Vavuniya District.
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May - 3 
Troops during a search and clear operation in the Puttur area found sixty 81-mm mortar bombs.
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Troops during a search and clear operation in the Puttur area found sixty 81-mm mortar bombs.
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Troops that stormed a section of LTTE-built earth bund in the stretch of land between the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road and the Nanthikandal lagoon on May 3 expanded their advance by another 250 metres by the evening of May 4 while closing in on Karaiyamullivaikal area, SLA reported. Subsequently
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Troops that stormed a section of LTTE-built earth bund in the stretch of land between the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road and the Nanthikandal lagoon on May 3 expanded their advance by another 250 metres by the evening of May 4 while closing in on Karaiyamullivaikal area, SLA reported. Subsequently, the SFs recovered four LTTE motorbikes, four T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, two GPS, two compasses, one tractor engine, 45 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, 1900 machine gun ammunition rounds, one Canon still camera, 24 personal diaries, 40 machine gun rounds and a few more LTTE items from these areas.
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May - 4 
At least 25-30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed or severely injured during intermittent clashes with the troops in the area west of Vellamullivaikkal inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District during the past 36 hours ending in the morning of May 4, reports Sri
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At least 25-30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed or severely injured during intermittent clashes with the troops in the area west of Vellamullivaikkal inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District during the past 36 hours ending in the morning of May 4, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). A few soldiers also sustained injuries in the fighting. The report said that the Security Forces (SFs) continued to consolidate their positions and countered heavy LTTE resistance during their advance further inside the NFZ. The LTTE has been confided to an area less than five square kilometres on the coast of Mullaitivu District, adds The Hindu.
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May - 4 
On May 4, troops in the Visuamadukulam, Kilinochchi, Puthukkudiyiruppu west, Udayarkattu, Alankulam and Ampakamam areas recovered three T-81 weapons, two T-56 weapons, one sniper weapon, sixty 60-mm mortar bombs, three Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 16 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 54 hand grenades
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On May 4, troops in the Visuamadukulam, Kilinochchi, Puthukkudiyiruppu west, Udayarkattu, Alankulam and Ampakamam areas recovered three T-81 weapons, two T-56 weapons, one sniper weapon, sixty 60-mm mortar bombs, three Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 16 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 54 hand grenades, 67 training hand grenades, 2530 anti-personnel mines (APMs) of P-4 mark 01 and four other APMs, one 2.5 kilograms claymore mine, thirty-seven 1.5 kilograms claymore mines, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, one Arul bomb, 22 rounds of pistol ammunition, one 12.7 mm weapon tripod, 510 unidentified mortar fuses, 240 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one Light Machine Gun drum, 57 handcuffs, 86 large tractor tyres, one 1.5 kv generator, one motor cycle, one Latex double door bus, eight empty fuel tanks, 28 gas cylinders, five iron ball barrels and 15 barbed wire rolls, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 4 
The Government said the second phase of resettling the displaced would commence on May 11 with 2100 people belonging to 520 families in the Mannar District. The Ministry of Disaster Relief Services and Resettlement said steps were being taken to resettle more displaced in the Arippu area of Mannar D
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The Government said the second phase of resettling the displaced would commence on May 11 with 2100 people belonging to 520 families in the Mannar District. The Ministry of Disaster Relief Services and Resettlement said steps were being taken to resettle more displaced in the Arippu area of Mannar District.
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May - 5 
National Post reports that the Sri Lankan Government estimates that it has captured Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) armaments worth almost $20-million so far from the Northern Province. The troops have seized an array of arms, including assault rifles, artillery guns and a battle tank. Alm
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National Post reports that the Sri Lankan Government estimates that it has captured Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) armaments worth almost $20-million so far from the Northern Province. The troops have seized an array of arms, including assault rifles, artillery guns and a battle tank. Almost 100,000 small arms have also been seized along with approximately one million rounds of ammunition and nearly 30,000 land mines. At two military bases in Kilinochchi, the National Post was shown weapons the Army said it had found in the country's northern jungles. There were 2,700 improvised explosive devices, 6,300 hand grenades and 4,000 bombs, in addition to anti-aircraft guns, artillery guns, mortars, 33 GPS devices and a half-dozen satellite phones.
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May - 5 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants launched indiscriminate small arms fire attacks at hostages who were fleeing from the outfit held area of Vellamullivaikkal in the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District aboard 15 fishing boats in the morning of May 5, reported Defense.lk. A L
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants launched indiscriminate small arms fire attacks at hostages who were fleeing from the outfit held area of Vellamullivaikkal in the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District aboard 15 fishing boats in the morning of May 5, reported Defense.lk. A LTTE second line leader, identified as Seelambu, is reported to have ordered the assault targeting the civilians. According to intercepted LTTE transmission, a few civilians have reportedly died in the incident.
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May - 6 
Clashes continued in the Vellamullivaikkal area on May 6 when advancing troops met LTTE resistance. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of three LTTE terrorists, two T-56 weapons and one communication set from the area.
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Clashes continued in the Vellamullivaikkal area on May 6 when advancing troops met LTTE resistance. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of three LTTE terrorists, two T-56 weapons and one communication set from the area.
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May - 7 May - 8
At least 45 civilians were killed and more than 197 injured as the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continued heavy shelling with cluster-munitions on civilian targets in the Mullivaikkal area of the No Fire zone in the Mullaitivu District throughout May 7 and May 8, claims pro-Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam
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At least 45 civilians were killed and more than 197 injured as the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continued heavy shelling with cluster-munitions on civilian targets in the Mullivaikkal area of the No Fire zone in the Mullaitivu District throughout May 7 and May 8, claims pro-Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Web Site Tamil Net.
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May - 8 
At least 35 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed on May 8, as the advancing troops took full control of the last outfit’s defensive earth bund in the Mullaitivu District, according to Xinhuanet. The troops have completely cleared the Karyamullvaikkal area, Defence officials
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At least 35 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed on May 8, as the advancing troops took full control of the last outfit’s defensive earth bund in the Mullaitivu District, according to Xinhuanet. The troops have completely cleared the Karyamullvaikkal area, Defence officials said on May 9 (today). Currently the LTTE is limited to an area of just three square kilometres, added the official. As reported earlier, an unspecified number of dead bodies of LTTE militants were found scattered along with their weapons, when troops captured the last LTTE built earth bund in the south of Karayanmullivaikkal in the morning of May 7.
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More than 5200 civilians were reported killed during past 48 hours inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net on May 11 (today). Lawrence Christy, chief of the Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) field office,
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More than 5200 civilians were reported killed during past 48 hours inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net on May 11 (today). Lawrence Christy, chief of the Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) field office, on May 11 put the death toll of civilians in Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) shelling at more than 3,200 killed since the evening of May 10 up to the morning of May 11. The SLA offensive formations were firing using cannons, 50 calibre machine guns, artilleries, mortar and Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher guns, the report added. Earlier, Tamil Net claimed that indiscriminate shelling by the SLA inside the NFZ starting from the night of May 9 to the morning of May 10 killed more than 2,000 civilians, including women and children.
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May - 9 
Nine civilians died and 19 others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists opened fire on them at “No Fire Zone” on May 9, according to a report of Sri Lanka Army. The report adds that estimated 303 escapees were trying to enter troop-held areas across causeway
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Nine civilians died and 19 others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists opened fire on them at “No Fire Zone” on May 9, according to a report of Sri Lanka Army. The report adds that estimated 303 escapees were trying to enter troop-held areas across causeway in Mullaittivu when the LTTE terrorists stormed them and went on a shooting-spree to prevent them from deserting the LTTE.
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May - 9 
On May 9, three child soldiers had surrendered to the Army troops in the Vellamullivaikkal area.
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On May 9, three child soldiers had surrendered to the Army troops in the Vellamullivaikkal area.
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May - 9 
The Security Forces (SFs) attacked LTTE camps in the Karaiyamullivaikal area inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants on May 9. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered two dead bodies of militants along with two T-56 weapons and one range finder. The Defence Ministry said that m
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The Security Forces (SFs) attacked LTTE camps in the Karaiyamullivaikal area inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants on May 9. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered two dead bodies of militants along with two T-56 weapons and one range finder. The Defence Ministry said that militants have laid landmines in the area to obstruct the advance of the troops, adds The Hindu.
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May - 10 
On May 10, two anti-aircraft guns of six barrels with 27-mm caliber and mounted on two double cabs along with one 30-mm cannon gun, three hundred and seven 30-mm ammunition rounds, three paddle gun ammunition, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun tripod, 14 T 56 weapons, two hundred seven rounds of 12.7-mm
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On May 10, two anti-aircraft guns of six barrels with 27-mm caliber and mounted on two double cabs along with one 30-mm cannon gun, three hundred and seven 30-mm ammunition rounds, three paddle gun ammunition, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun tripod, 14 T 56 weapons, two hundred seven rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, three I-com sets, three suicide jackets, one suicide water scooter and two claymore mines were found by the troops during a search and clear operation in the Karaiyamullivaikal area of Mullaitivu District.
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May - 10 
Troops in the Karaiyamullivaikal, Vellamullivaikkal, Udayarukattukulam and Vavunavillu areas of Mullaitivu District recovered dead bodies of 31 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 32 T-56 weapons, two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), four Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), o
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Troops in the Karaiyamullivaikal, Vellamullivaikkal, Udayarukattukulam and Vavunavillu areas of Mullaitivu District recovered dead bodies of 31 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 32 T-56 weapons, two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), four Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), one 12.7 weapon, one 40-mm grenade launcher, two I-com sets, two claymore mines, three T-56 magazines, two detonators and two maps, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 11 
A new transit camp for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) has been set up in the Pulmoddai area of Vavuniya District in order to increase facilities to those people arriving from the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control). A Government official said a special team has been dispatc
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A new transit camp for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) has been set up in the Pulmoddai area of Vavuniya District in order to increase facilities to those people arriving from the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control). A Government official said a special team has been dispatched from Colombo to look into possibilities to provide more facilities in the future. He said that IDPs who are coming through the sea route would be given accommodation in this camp until they are ready to be taken to the Vavuniya IDP centres.
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May - 11 
On May 11, the Security Forces (SFs) in the Karaiyamullivaikal area recovered the dead body of a female cadre of the LTTE along with four T-56 weapons, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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On May 11, the Security Forces (SFs) in the Karaiyamullivaikal area recovered the dead body of a female cadre of the LTTE along with four T-56 weapons, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 11 
Seven hand grenades, two T-56 magazines, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), three RPG bombs, three RPG chargers, one Box of 12.7-mm ammunition, 2360 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five hundred and seventy-five 81-mm mortar chargers, fifty-six 60-mm mortar bombs, four 60-mm mortar fuses, three Light Machin
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Seven hand grenades, two T-56 magazines, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), three RPG bombs, three RPG chargers, one Box of 12.7-mm ammunition, 2360 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five hundred and seventy-five 81-mm mortar chargers, fifty-six 60-mm mortar bombs, four 60-mm mortar fuses, three Light Machine Gun (LMG) links, one Bangalore torpedo and one Out Board Motor (OBM) were found by the troops conducting clearing operations in the Madu, Ampakamam and Akkarayankulam areas. Troops also found an LTTE training camp left abandoned by the militants in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi District.
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May - 11 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were reportedly directing fire towards fleeing civilians from the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District, reports Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara reiterated that militants were firing towards civilians on the instruc
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were reportedly directing fire towards fleeing civilians from the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District, reports Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara reiterated that militants were firing towards civilians on the instructions from their ground commanders or when they cannot control fleeing civilians. He said latest attack by the militants was revealed through intercepts of LTTE communication among ground commanders.
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May - 11 
The Security Forces (SFs) in Vishuamadu recovered 11 OBMs, 34 claymore mines, one T-56 weapon, one kilogram of high explosives and 13 maps. Also, troops engaged in continuous search and clear operations in the Mullaitivu, Kokavil, Alleiwewa south and Kayhankudi found one LMG, 82350 rounds of T-56 a
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The Security Forces (SFs) in Vishuamadu recovered 11 OBMs, 34 claymore mines, one T-56 weapon, one kilogram of high explosives and 13 maps. Also, troops engaged in continuous search and clear operations in the Mullaitivu, Kokavil, Alleiwewa south and Kayhankudi found one LMG, 82350 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 1097 APMs, ten 15 kilograms vehicle bombs and 156 detonator cords.
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May - 11 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District recovered 15 T-56 weapons, one boat, one under ground bunker, one 12.5 kilograms claymore mine, two 2.5 kilograms claymore mines, thirty-nine 5 kilograms claymore mines, eleven 25 kilog
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District recovered 15 T-56 weapons, one boat, one under ground bunker, one 12.5 kilograms claymore mine, two 2.5 kilograms claymore mines, thirty-nine 5 kilograms claymore mines, eleven 25 kilograms claymore mines, 148 claymore stands, three hand grenades, one 81-mm mortar, 40 kilograms TNT explosives, one thousand one hundred and ten 82-mm mortar tails, five hundred and twelve 82-mm mortar bombs, eighty-seven 60-mm mortar bombs, six booby traps made using 82-mm mortars, 60 Bangalore torpedoes, three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) tags, 30 LTTE uniforms, one Dialog SIM card, three hundred and ninety 60-mm mortar fuses, 50 Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) chargers, one round of RPG ammunition, 800 training hand grenades, two pressure mines, ninety-one 120-mm mortar bombs, three thousand 12.7-mm links, one round of T-56 ammunition, one I-com set and one pouch on May 9, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 12 
During search and clear operations in the Asikulam area of Vavuniya District, troops recovered one T-81 weapon, one hand grenade, five magazines, 150 ammunition rounds, one mobile phone, five LTTE dog tags, nine batteries, one military-type uniform and several other items. Separately, two suspects c
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During search and clear operations in the Asikulam area of Vavuniya District, troops recovered one T-81 weapon, one hand grenade, five magazines, 150 ammunition rounds, one mobile phone, five LTTE dog tags, nine batteries, one military-type uniform and several other items. Separately, two suspects carrying seven kilograms of C-4 explosives were arrested by the SFs in the Pandarikulam area.
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May - 12 
The pro-LTTE party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has pointed out that 3000 Tamils have been killed and more than 1000 have been wounded in the last three days in Wanni region, according to Tamil Net. In a press conference held in Colombo on May 12, TNA parliamentarians also said more than 10,000 Tam
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The pro-LTTE party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has pointed out that 3000 Tamils have been killed and more than 1000 have been wounded in the last three days in Wanni region, according to Tamil Net. In a press conference held in Colombo on May 12, TNA parliamentarians also said more than 10,000 Tamil civilians have been killed while more than 20,000 wounded within the last three months.
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May - 12 
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) fired artillery shells on the makeshift hospital which was functioning at Mullivaaykkaal junior school inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu district killing at least 47 civilians in the morning of May 12, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Websit
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The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) fired artillery shells on the makeshift hospital which was functioning at Mullivaaykkaal junior school inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu district killing at least 47 civilians in the morning of May 12, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. At least 55 patients sustained serious injuries in the attack.
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May - 12 
Troops in the Puthukkudiyiruppu and Vellamullivaikkal areas of Mullaitivu District found one 27-mm gun, 20 Out Board Motors (OBM), 12 OBM parts, one water-scooter, five Cougar communication sets, seven hand-held communication sets, five Cougar mikes, one Motorola communication set, one Motorola hand
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Troops in the Puthukkudiyiruppu and Vellamullivaikkal areas of Mullaitivu District found one 27-mm gun, 20 Out Board Motors (OBM), 12 OBM parts, one water-scooter, five Cougar communication sets, seven hand-held communication sets, five Cougar mikes, one Motorola communication set, one Motorola hand mike, one Motorola battery charger, four radio (type 4700) sets, two hand mikes (Type 9600), 38 T-56 weapons, one magazine, 30 T-56 ammunition, one LTTE dog tag, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG), two RPG chargers and one helmet. Similarly, troops in the Adampan area of Killinochchi District recovered two claymore mines, weighing about 7.5 kilograms and 2.5 kilograms, 4900 T-56 ammunition, two claymore stands, one hand grenade, 400 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, four RPG bombs, three RPG chargers, sixty-eight 60-mm mortar bombs, one Bangalore torpedoes, two 160 mm RCL (Recoilless) bombs, 36 anti-personnel mines and five 81-mm mortar bombs.
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May - 12 
Troops of the 58th Division moving from the north entered the new No Fire Zone (NFZ) in the Mullaitivu District countering the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attacks on May 12, reports Daily News. Addressing the press at the Media Centre for National Security, military spokesman Brigadier U
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Troops of the 58th Division moving from the north entered the new No Fire Zone (NFZ) in the Mullaitivu District countering the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attacks on May 12, reports Daily News. Addressing the press at the Media Centre for National Security, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, “Three LTTE suicide bombers hiding inside underground bunkers have blown themselves as advancing 58 division troops closed-in on them. In a subsequent search operation, troops recovered 25 bodies of Tiger cadres, 20 T56 assault rifles and other warlike items.”
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May - 13 
More than 100 civilians, including many children, patients and an International Committee of the Rd Cross (ICRC) worker, were killed in a Sri Lanka Army (SLA) artillery attack that targeted a makeshift hospital and the surrounding areas which comprises of many tarpaulin huts in the Mullivaaykkaal ar
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More than 100 civilians, including many children, patients and an International Committee of the Rd Cross (ICRC) worker, were killed in a Sri Lanka Army (SLA) artillery attack that targeted a makeshift hospital and the surrounding areas which comprises of many tarpaulin huts in the Mullivaaykkaal area of Mullaitivu District inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ) on May 13, reports pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. The slain doctor was identified as Senthilkumaran, while the slain ICRC worker was identified as Myuran Sivagurunathan. At least 40 persons were injured when the SLA targeted the hospital for the third time within five days. No reports were available on the casualties outside hospital premises as the road remained congested with vehicles moving southwards amid shelling and gunfire over their heads, the Website claimed. Initial estimates varied from 200 to 500 killed within the past 24 hours and there are more than 2,000 seriously injured inside the NFZ, the report added. Meanwhile, the ICRC said an employee was killed near Mullivaaykkaal, adds The Hindu. “This is the third time in just over two months that an ICRC employee has been killed inside the conflict zone,” Paul Castella, the ICRC’s head of delegation in Colombo said, adding, “This latest tragic incident shows how dangerous it is for everyone in the area.”
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May - 13 
On the same day, during extended search and clear operations in the Karaiyamullivaikal area — where they had recovered a 55-ft long suicide boat — troops recovered two more suicide boats and two armour-plated unicorn vehicles.
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On the same day, during extended search and clear operations in the Karaiyamullivaikal area — where they had recovered a 55-ft long suicide boat — troops recovered two more suicide boats and two armour-plated unicorn vehicles.
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May - 13 
President Mahinda Rajapakse, by virtue of powers vested in him by Article 33 (f) of the Constitution, has appointed a 19-member Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security in the Northern Province. It is mandated to prepare strategic plans, programs and projects to resettle in
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President Mahinda Rajapakse, by virtue of powers vested in him by Article 33 (f) of the Constitution, has appointed a 19-member Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security in the Northern Province. It is mandated to prepare strategic plans, programs and projects to resettle internally displaced persons, rehabilitate and develop economic and social infrastructure of the Northern Province.
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May - 13 
The SFs recovered an LTTE Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) from the Karaiyamullivaikal area following an encounter with the militants. “This is the first time the security forces in the Wanni liberation offensive uncovered an MBRL,” a senior military official said. Troops also recovered 70 T-56 w
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The SFs recovered an LTTE Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) from the Karaiyamullivaikal area following an encounter with the militants. “This is the first time the security forces in the Wanni liberation offensive uncovered an MBRL,” a senior military official said. Troops also recovered 70 T-56 weapons, six light machine guns, two 60-mm mortars and many other LTTE items from the area, adds SLA.
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May - 13 
Troops in the Karaiyamullivaikal area of Mullaitivu District recovered 43 dead bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 65 T-56 weapons, two body-armours, one pouch, three helmets, 13 explosive cans and one Outboard Motor (OBM) on May 12, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Troops in the Karaiyamullivaikal area of Mullaitivu District recovered 43 dead bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 65 T-56 weapons, two body-armours, one pouch, three helmets, 13 explosive cans and one Outboard Motor (OBM) on May 12, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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May - 13 
Troops on continuous search and clear operations in the Karaiyamullivaikal area of Mullaitivu District recovered dead bodies of 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on May 13, Sri Lanka Army reports. One senior cadre, identified as Kannikkaran, was among the dead, troops confirmed.
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Troops on continuous search and clear operations in the Karaiyamullivaikal area of Mullaitivu District recovered dead bodies of 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on May 13, Sri Lanka Army reports. One senior cadre, identified as Kannikkaran, was among the dead, troops confirmed. In addition, 21 T 56 weapons, one 12.7-mm weapon, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one Light Machine Gun, one FNC Weapon, one 12.7mm gun barrel, three claymore mines each weighing about 12.5 kilograms, one disposable Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) , one improvised mortar launcher and two I-Com radio sets were also recovered from the same area.
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May - 13 
Troops recovered one MPMG, one MPMG drum, 104 MPMG links with 50 ammunition, two MPMG top covers, 51 anti-personnel mines, eleven 60-mm mortar bombs, two booby traps, three T -56 weapons, seven T-56 magazines, 25 TNT slabs weighing about 475 grams, 35 electric detonators, six RPG bombs, 21 Out Board
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Troops recovered one MPMG, one MPMG drum, 104 MPMG links with 50 ammunition, two MPMG top covers, 51 anti-personnel mines, eleven 60-mm mortar bombs, two booby traps, three T -56 weapons, seven T-56 magazines, 25 TNT slabs weighing about 475 grams, 35 electric detonators, six RPG bombs, 21 Out Board Motors and one hand grenade from the Vishuamadu and Udayarukattukulam areas of Mullaitivu and Nachchikuda and Chempankundu in the Kilinochchi Districts.
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May - 13 
Troops recovered thirty-five 60-mm mortar bombs, one hundred 0.5 ammunition, 1550 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition from the Chundikulam area. Further, three T-56 weapons, 12 hand grenades, two magazines, 47 rounds of T-56 ammunition and two pouches were found by the troops in Asikulam are
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Troops recovered thirty-five 60-mm mortar bombs, one hundred 0.5 ammunition, 1550 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition from the Chundikulam area. Further, three T-56 weapons, 12 hand grenades, two magazines, 47 rounds of T-56 ammunition and two pouches were found by the troops in Asikulam area. Similarly, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered six OBMs, one tripod, four 81-mm mortar booby traps, 17 detonators, nine pull-switches, two anti-personnel mines, one C-4 bottle, one machine gun barrel, five Rocket Propelled Grenades, five improvised chargers, two claymore mines and eight hand grenades from the north of Vishuamadu and west of Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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May - 13 
Troops unearthed a stock of LTTE light aircraft accessories buried in a coconut grove at Theravikulam in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area on May 13. The recoveries included four cylinder engines, three propellers, an aircraft radio set, five aircraft main wheels, three nose wheels, two partly used main wh
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Troops unearthed a stock of LTTE light aircraft accessories buried in a coconut grove at Theravikulam in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area on May 13. The recoveries included four cylinder engines, three propellers, an aircraft radio set, five aircraft main wheels, three nose wheels, two partly used main wheels, four pilots’ hand phones, three battery chargers, three digital meters, three computer graphic manuals, ground marshalling torches, flying (aerial) computers, two flying simulation units, 23 runway lights, four head lights, two ordinary runway lights, bolts, transmitters, three marine radars, flying maps, 35 high speed boat engines, a water scooter laden with explosives and an aircraft towing carrier.
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May - 14 
The 59th Division troops on May 14 captured Vadduvakal Bridge that link the Paranthan- Mullaitivu (A-35) road into the Mullaitivu town through Nanthikandal lagoon. “With the capture of this bridge, 59 Division troops have opened up a land route to facilitate the civilians reach the south of the Safe
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The 59th Division troops on May 14 captured Vadduvakal Bridge that link the Paranthan- Mullaitivu (A-35) road into the Mullaitivu town through Nanthikandal lagoon. “With the capture of this bridge, 59 Division troops have opened up a land route to facilitate the civilians reach the south of the Safe Zone,” military officials told Daily News. According to the officials more than 3,000 civilians reached the 59th Division area after crossing the Nanthikandal lagoon using tubes and floating equipment. “Hundreds of civilians were still flowing into military controlled areas by yesterday evening and thousands are waiting to flee towards the military controlled areas,” the officials added. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that at least four civilians were killed and 14 others injured when the militants opened indiscriminate fire at fleeing civilians from Vellamullivaikkal in the No Fire Zone (NFZ). Troops engaged in the final rescue act are now marching ahead to liberate the trapped civilians from the LTTE confined to its last remaining territory in Vellamullivaikkal. “Troops are now manoeuvring further southwards along the coast,” he added. Air Force spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said 12 injured civilians were airlifted from Mullayaweli to Anuradhapura hospital. “We have kept stand-by helicopters to airlift the injured civilians fleeing from the NFZ,” he added.
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May - 14 
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched shells fell and exploded in a boat in which 12 persons from Wanni were fleeing to Point Pedro in the night of May 14, killing four persons, reported the pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched shells fell and exploded in a boat in which 12 persons from Wanni were fleeing to Point Pedro in the night of May 14, killing four persons, reported the pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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May - 14 
Troops engaged in their final push against LTTE are poised to completely seal off the Eastern coast within the next 24 hours as 58th Division troops advancing towards Mullaitivu from the northern direction reached closer to Mullaitivu front after capturing the grounded Jordanian ship Farah III in th
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Troops engaged in their final push against LTTE are poised to completely seal off the Eastern coast within the next 24 hours as 58th Division troops advancing towards Mullaitivu from the northern direction reached closer to Mullaitivu front after capturing the grounded Jordanian ship Farah III in the Mullaitivu seas by the evening of May 14, military officials said. “By yesterday evening, less than two kilo metres stretch of beach front was under the LTTE control and it would soon be captured by the troops once 58 and 59 Division troops marry up in the North of Mullaitivu completely denying the beach front to the LTTE,” the official added. The Security Forces captured the Jordanian ship Farah III which was used by the LTTE to fire upon the ground troops of both 58th and 59th Divisions advancing on the ground and also towards Navy boats patrolling in the sea off Mullaitivu. The ship which was reportedly being used by the Sea Tigers (sea wing of the LTTE) as their operational centre was seized by the LTTE in December 2006 after it had engine trouble and was awaiting rescue from Colombo. Though the crew and its captain to Mullaitivu were also abducted they were later released to the International Red Cross. According to military officials the advance on the beach front would be much easy with the capture of this ship. Reports also indicate that as troops are closing in on the last terrain of the LTTE, many explosions were heard inside the NFZ and from LTTE camps as the militants blew off their ammunition dumps and other weapons before being captured by the advancing troops.
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May - 15 
An explosion in the Vellamullivaikkal area targeting the 58th Division troops at the frontal defence positions failed to inflict damages to upon the Security Forces (SFs) as the red-coloured LTTE double cab prematurely exploded and went up in flames as it was nearing the troops in the opposite direc
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An explosion in the Vellamullivaikkal area targeting the 58th Division troops at the frontal defence positions failed to inflict damages to upon the Security Forces (SFs) as the red-coloured LTTE double cab prematurely exploded and went up in flames as it was nearing the troops in the opposite direction. At least 4-5 LTTE suicide bombers inside the double cab were reported killed in the huge explosion, according to Sri Lanka Army. In addition, four LTTE militants aboard to motorbikes along the beach sped at a high speed and tried to attack troops on the other side of the beach. However, they failed in their attempt and were shot dead by the SFs. Further, a LTTE tractor with explosives attempted to ram against troops in the opposite direction. However, troops managed to blow up the tractor.
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May - 15 
Army troops continued their advance further into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held areas inside the new No Fire Zone (NFZ) and attacked groups of militants causing extensive damages to the militants on May 15, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. During subsequent search and clear op
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Army troops continued their advance further into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held areas inside the new No Fire Zone (NFZ) and attacked groups of militants causing extensive damages to the militants on May 15, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. During subsequent search and clear operations in the Palamattalan area the troops recovered 35 dead bodies of the militants along with 206 T-56 weapons, one 12.7-mm gun, two paddle guns, four Multi Purpose Machine Guns, one Navy-boat gun, one radar, six suicide boats, three Light Machine Guns (LMG), seven FNC weapons, two 2.0-mm grenade launchers, one M-16 weapon, one hundred and twenty-seven 60-mm mortar launchers, sixty-five 60-mm mortar sites, nine Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), twelve 2-mm mortar guns, 18 disposable RPGs, two thermo-baric weapons, 40 hand paras, one 12.7-mm tri-pod, five 12.7 mm barrels, four 12.7 mm drums, five T-56 magazines, two LMG drums, one sniper weapon, four I-com sets, one suicide kit and 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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May - 15 
During their advance into the Mullaitivu front, troops of the 58th Division recovered dead bodies of 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and arrested three female Sea Tigers (cadres of the sea wing of the LTTE) on May 15, according to Daily News. Ground troops launched a massive att
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During their advance into the Mullaitivu front, troops of the 58th Division recovered dead bodies of 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and arrested three female Sea Tigers (cadres of the sea wing of the LTTE) on May 15, according to Daily News. Ground troops launched a massive attack on the LTTE militants who tried to stop the troops’ advance into the area inflicting heavy damages to them. "The Security Forces once again lay siege on the LTTE terrain surrounding the remaining Tiger leaders inside as the 58 Division and the 59 Division were poised to marry up in the Mullaitivu sea front by yesterday evening," a military official said. Troops also recovered the biggest ever arms and ammunition stock they have within a 24 hour period, he added. The recoveries included seventy two 60-mm mortars, 36 Indian made Rocket Launchers, two anti-aircraft pedal guns, one 12.7-mm machine gun, a Marine Radar, 12 suicide boats. "Thousands of sea mines and huge stocks of arms and ammunitions which were being counted by the troops for hours were recovered on Friday", the official added.
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May - 15 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) captured 11 family members of the Sea Tiger leader Soosai, including his wife, son, daughter and his brother’s wife, daughter, while they were attempting to escape by sea in Mullaitivu area, Daily News reports. The SLN spokesman Captain D.K.P. Dassanayake said they were atte
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) captured 11 family members of the Sea Tiger leader Soosai, including his wife, son, daughter and his brother’s wife, daughter, while they were attempting to escape by sea in Mullaitivu area, Daily News reports. The SLN spokesman Captain D.K.P. Dassanayake said they were attempting to escape from Vellamullivaikkal boarded on a Fibre Glass Dinghy posing as IDPs. The naval troops identified Soosai’s family members and captured the boat. "An LTTE Intelligence leader’s family members were among the captured", he added. The captured Soosai’s family members’ boat was towed to Pulmoddai Naval point. "The fleeing Soosai’s family members had around SLR 600,000, in cash jewellery weighing two and half kilograms and other valuable items", Captain Dassanayake added. He said during the inquiry Soosai’s wife, Sathyadevi, had said that her husband Soosai is with the outfit’s chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and Pottu Amman in the Vellamullivaikkal area.
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May - 16 
On May 16, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Vellamullivaikkal area and subsequently recovered a cache of weapons, including three damaged 152-mm heavy artillery, 128 T-56 weapons, 17 12.7- mm anti air machine guns, one RCL gun, two paddle guns, four 40-mm grenade launchers, two multi pu
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On May 16, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Vellamullivaikkal area and subsequently recovered a cache of weapons, including three damaged 152-mm heavy artillery, 128 T-56 weapons, 17 12.7- mm anti air machine guns, one RCL gun, two paddle guns, four 40-mm grenade launchers, two multi purpose machine guns (MPMG), three radio communications sets, four micro pistols, 285 hand grenades, two barrels of 60-mm mortar guns, two barrels of 120-mm mortar guns, a large stock of live ammunition, oxygen tanks and Diving kits, reported Defense.lk. Intercepted LTTE radio communications revealed that 31 militants were killed and 15 others wounded during the clashes.
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May - 16 
The Army which is in the final phase of the rescue operation took control of the entire eastern coastal area when the 58th and 59th Division troops linked up together depriving the LTTE of the coastal belt on May 16. The 58th Division marching from the north linked up with 59th Division troops who w
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The Army which is in the final phase of the rescue operation took control of the entire eastern coastal area when the 58th and 59th Division troops linked up together depriving the LTTE of the coastal belt on May 16. The 58th Division marching from the north linked up with 59th Division troops who were forging ahead northbound in the new NFZ. Accordingly, troops of the 11 Gemunu Watch in the 59th Division and 11th Sri Lanka Light Infantry in the 58th Division have taken control of the entire Mullaitivu costal belt.
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May - 16 
Two top leaders of the outfit, Swarnam and Sashi Master, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in a confrontation in Mullaitivu, reports Sunday Observer. Swarnam and Sashi Master were very senior cadres in the outfit and they remained the top confidants of outfit’s chief Vellupillai Prabhakaran,
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Two top leaders of the outfit, Swarnam and Sashi Master, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in a confrontation in Mullaitivu, reports Sunday Observer. Swarnam and Sashi Master were very senior cadres in the outfit and they remained the top confidants of outfit’s chief Vellupillai Prabhakaran, sources added.
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May - 17 
Army elites are now continuing the final mop-up operations at the last 100m x100m LTTE foothold in the north of Vellamullivaikkal. Self-ignited LTTE explosions were also heard and witnessed in close vicinity. It is believed that the militants are committing suicide en masse or burning of LTTE assets
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Army elites are now continuing the final mop-up operations at the last 100m x100m LTTE foothold in the north of Vellamullivaikkal. Self-ignited LTTE explosions were also heard and witnessed in close vicinity. It is believed that the militants are committing suicide en masse or burning of LTTE assets on their own. Meanwhile, monitored technical reports said that, Soosai and others were still in the area giving various orders to the outfit’s cadres against Army troops.
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May - 17 
Army troops attacked LTTE positions in the Karaiyamullivaikal and Vellamullivaikkal areas causing heavy damages to the militants, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search and clear operations troops recovered four dead bodies of the militants along with 36 T-56 weapons, one Light Mach
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Army troops attacked LTTE positions in the Karaiyamullivaikal and Vellamullivaikkal areas causing heavy damages to the militants, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search and clear operations troops recovered four dead bodies of the militants along with 36 T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), seven I-com sets, one 12.7-mm gun, three 40-mm grenade launchers, one MPMG, one 60-mm mortar launcher, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher, one tractor trailor, one bulldozer and one Outboard Motor (OBM).
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May - 17 
At least 150 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during fierce fighting with the troops inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District on May 17, reports The Hindu. Troops operating in the western edge of the Nanthikandal lagoon foiled an attempt by the LTTE militant
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At least 150 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during fierce fighting with the troops inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ) in Mullaitivu District on May 17, reports The Hindu. Troops operating in the western edge of the Nanthikandal lagoon foiled an attempt by the LTTE militants to escape towards the jungles in Mullaitivu and Puthukkudiyiruppu south killing more than 80 militants, including nine female cadres, who tried to breach the Security Forces’ (SF) defences in the morning of May 17. “More than 80 well trained Tiger cadres were killed and their bodies were recovered collected from the Nanthikandal lagoon as troops foiled the Tigers’ attempt to breach the Security Forces defence around 2.30 am yesterday,” military officials in Mullaitivu told Daily News. The attempt to breach the SF’s defences came after launching four LTTE boats into the Nanthikandal lagoon from the NFZ whilst hundreds of other militants crossed the lagoon to reach the western edge of the lagoon. Troops repulsed the attack killing several militants and destroying boats heading towards the SF’s defences. According to intelligence sources, Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) leader Soosai and Jeyam had briefed the militants before they launched the attack and their aim was to open a path towards the Mullaitivu jungles for their leaders to escape from the safe zone. "Their aim was to establish a foothold on the eastern bank of the lagoon. If they were successful they would try to transfer their most senior leaders there and try their luck in the jungles", a senior military official said, according to Defense.lk. He further revealed that the LTTE has lost their last remaining fighting cadre in this abortive attack, saying, "The attack was completely crushed by the well prepared soldiers. It is just a basic military tactic to show an escape route for the surrounded enemy as bait and crush them when they take it." The Website also said that two senior LTTE militants, identified as Muttappan and Pradeep, were also killed during the confrontation.
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May - 17 
Daily News reports that one heavily-fortified LTTE torture-chamber cum prison complex, run inside a three-room house behind the Mullivaaykkaal (Vellamullivaikkal) sub-post office, was found by the troops as they moved further inside the No Fire Zone.
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Daily News reports that one heavily-fortified LTTE torture-chamber cum prison complex, run inside a three-room house behind the Mullivaaykkaal (Vellamullivaikkal) sub-post office, was found by the troops as they moved further inside the No Fire Zone.
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May - 17 
During another clash between the two sides in the Sarwaruthoddam area troops killed three militants and also recovered their bodies along with 18 T-56, three 40-mm grenade launchers, one MPMG, five radio communication sets, one RPG launcher, and one 12.7-mm machine gun, reports Defense.lk. Also, tro
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During another clash between the two sides in the Sarwaruthoddam area troops killed three militants and also recovered their bodies along with 18 T-56, three 40-mm grenade launchers, one MPMG, five radio communication sets, one RPG launcher, and one 12.7-mm machine gun, reports Defense.lk. Also, troops found several heavy vehicles abandoned by the militants. Another dead body of a militant was recovered along with 18 T-56 rifles, 11 radio communication sets, one LMG and OBM following during clearing operations along the A-35 in the Karaiyamullivaikal area.
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May - 17 
The humanitarian mission launched to liberate civilians taken hostage by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for months reached an end in the afternoon of May 17 in Mullaitivu with the last batch of civilians arriving in Government controlled areas through the Vadduvakal causeway towards Mul
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The humanitarian mission launched to liberate civilians taken hostage by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for months reached an end in the afternoon of May 17 in Mullaitivu with the last batch of civilians arriving in Government controlled areas through the Vadduvakal causeway towards Mullaitivu by 2.30pm whilst troops surrounded the last batch of militants inside a less than half square kilometre stretch in the No Fire Zone (NFZ), according to Daily News. According to Military officials, more than 52,000 civilians have arrived in the Government-controlled areas and nearly 30,000 were due to be screened by the troops before being dispatched to welfare centres in Vavuniya. “An estimated figure exceeding 82,000 civilians have so far arrived in the military controlled areas since May 14,” military officials in Mullaitivu added. As the last batch of civilians were fleeing from the NFZ, many explosions were heard inside the NFZ as troops were fighting with the last batch of militants trapped inside.
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May - 17 
Three Anti Aircraft Guns (AAG), including two of them with two barrels, and two BMT Armoured tanks were recovered by the Security Forces (SFs) from the Putumattalan area of Mullaitivu District on May 17, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The AAGs, popularly known as peddle guns alias ZPUs, are ca
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Three Anti Aircraft Guns (AAG), including two of them with two barrels, and two BMT Armoured tanks were recovered by the Security Forces (SFs) from the Putumattalan area of Mullaitivu District on May 17, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The AAGs, popularly known as peddle guns alias ZPUs, are capable of firing a maximum of around 600 rounds per minute and need to be kept on a four-wheel carriage for firing. They also can cover a range of about 8000 meters and are about five to seven feet in height. The Armoured Tank, capable of high fire-power and ability to sustain enemy fire is fitted with anti-bullet and anti-splinter armour protection.
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May - 17 
Three damaged 152-mm artillery guns, 177 T-56 weapons, three 40-mm grenade launchers, one FNC gun , four 130-mm bombs, two paddle guns, 1184 paddle gun ammunition, one paddle gun drum, 130 rounds of 12.7-mm gun ammunition, one grenade launcher usually used in naval craft, 10 Rocket Propelled Guns (R
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Three damaged 152-mm artillery guns, 177 T-56 weapons, three 40-mm grenade launchers, one FNC gun , four 130-mm bombs, two paddle guns, 1184 paddle gun ammunition, one paddle gun drum, 130 rounds of 12.7-mm gun ammunition, one grenade launcher usually used in naval craft, 10 Rocket Propelled Guns (RPGs), three Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMGs), one radar, eleven 60-mm mortar guns, one rocket launcher, two 60-mm grenade launchers, two 12.7-mm grenade launcher, thirty 84-mm Recoilless guns, 285 hand grenades, six Arul type paras, seven CS gas bombs, three hands smokes, six MPMG drums, five 12.7-mm weapon drums, 10 area maps, 600 MPMG ammunition, 1200 rounds of T-56 ammunition, eight diving kits, three magnetic bombs, 110 safety fuses, four micro pistols and several more weapon accessories were among the recovered items were recovered from separate places in the same district.
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May - 17 
Two hundred and ninety-eight 60-mm smoke bombs, one anti tank mine, 415 APMs, 119 APM fuses, 304 hand grenades, 70 claymore mines, four Bangalore torpedoes, 199 primers, 32 electric detonators, seven Out Boat Motors (OBM), one hundred and thirty-nine 60-mm bombs, eighty 81-mm bombs, three 122-mm pro
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Two hundred and ninety-eight 60-mm smoke bombs, one anti tank mine, 415 APMs, 119 APM fuses, 304 hand grenades, 70 claymore mines, four Bangalore torpedoes, 199 primers, 32 electric detonators, seven Out Boat Motors (OBM), one hundred and thirty-nine 60-mm bombs, eighty 81-mm bombs, three 122-mm projectors, 29 RPG, 5 kilograms TNT explosives, one Arul-type bomb, 12 jackets, 43 booby traps, 40 booby trap fuses and 10 firing devices from the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. In addition, one 152-mm artillery gun was found by the troops from the Vellamullivaikkal area.
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May - 18 
Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area on May 18 and found 51 T 56 weapons, two 81-mm mortars, three Rocket Propelled Grenades, two 40-mm grenade launchers, four 5.56-mm weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one 60-mm mortar, four pistols and 112 I-co
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Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area on May 18 and found 51 T 56 weapons, two 81-mm mortars, three Rocket Propelled Grenades, two 40-mm grenade launchers, four 5.56-mm weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one 60-mm mortar, four pistols and 112 I-com sets, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 18 
On May 18, troops recovered 43 dead bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including eight dead bodies of female LTTE cadres, during search and clear operations in Karaymullivaikkal area, according to a report of Sri Lanka Army. The recovery also included 36 T-56 weapons, 30
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On May 18, troops recovered 43 dead bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including eight dead bodies of female LTTE cadres, during search and clear operations in Karaymullivaikkal area, according to a report of Sri Lanka Army. The recovery also included 36 T-56 weapons, 30 T-81 weapons, two FNC weapons, two Rocket Propelled Guns (RPGs), 21 hand grenades, 11 I-com sets, seven LTTE flags, five area maps, 30 packs, one Global Positioning System (GPS), seven Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) bolts, 3m detonator codes, SLR 101000 in cash, one 120mm mortar barrel, one 81 mm bipod, two 81 mm base plates, three 60mm mortar tubes, three Light Machine Guns (LMGs), one MPMG weapon and one 40mm Grenade Launcher.
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May - 18 
On the same day, troops engaged in search and clear operations in Vellamullivaikkal and Wadduvakkal areas recovered dead bodies of 35 LTTE militants, 368 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, nine LMGs, 10 RPGs, four 60 mm tubes, one Recoilless gun, 46 LMG drums, 15 T-56 magazines, nine disposable RPGs
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On the same day, troops engaged in search and clear operations in Vellamullivaikkal and Wadduvakkal areas recovered dead bodies of 35 LTTE militants, 368 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, nine LMGs, 10 RPGs, four 60 mm tubes, one Recoilless gun, 46 LMG drums, 15 T-56 magazines, nine disposable RPGs, one gas gun, two pistols, three 12.7mm bipods, 10 MPMGs, two 81 mm mortar tubes, three 12.7 guns, two radars, one unicorn, three silencer guns, five shot guns, 51 I-com sets, 100 rounds of Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) ammunition, 40 rounds of shotgun ammunition, one telescope, twenty 120 mm barrels, T-54 tank spare parts, one 40mm Grenade Launcher, two damaged 130mm guns, one paddle gun, forty radar monitors, one sniper weapon, 27 hand grenades, two claymore mines, two firing devices, one remote controller, one 5.56 mm gun with three magazines and 185 ammunition, one M-16 weapon and 35 packs.
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May - 18 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran was killed on May 18, the Sri Lankan military has said, according to BBC. The announcement on state television came shortly after the military said it had surrounded Prabhakaran in a tiny patch of jungle in the north-east. The
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran was killed on May 18, the Sri Lankan military has said, according to BBC. The announcement on state television came shortly after the military said it had surrounded Prabhakaran in a tiny patch of jungle in the north-east. The head of the Sri Lankan army Lt Gen Sarath Fonseka said the military had defeated the rebels and "liberated the entire country". "Today we finished the work handed to us by the president to liberate the country from the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam)," Gen Fonseka said in the broadcast. The broadcast quoted military officials as saying Prabhakaran was killed along with two of his deputies. It said Prabhakaran, his intelligence chief Pottu Amman and Soosai, the head of the LTTE naval wing, were shot dead in an ambush in the Mullivaikal District while trying to escape the war zone in an ambulance.
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May - 18 
The SFs found a dead body suspected to be of Charles Anthony, the elder son of LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, from the Karaiyamullivaikal area on May 18 (today), reports Daily News. The Sri Lanka Army, however, confirmed that Anthony, known to be the head of Information and Technology department
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The SFs found a dead body suspected to be of Charles Anthony, the elder son of LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, from the Karaiyamullivaikal area on May 18 (today), reports Daily News. The Sri Lanka Army, however, confirmed that Anthony, known to be the head of Information and Technology department of the LTTE, was killed. In addition, the SFs also recovered dead bodies of three key LTTE leaders, identified as political wing leader of the outfit Nadeshan, head of the outfit’s peace secretariat Pulidevan and senior special military leader of the outfit Ramesh.
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May - 18 
Troops recovered five RPGs, six 81mm mortar bombs, 40 81 mm cartridges, three 81 mm mortar fuses, 17 hand grenades and one pouch from Iranamadu and Akkarayankulam in Kilinochchi.
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Troops recovered five RPGs, six 81mm mortar bombs, 40 81 mm cartridges, three 81 mm mortar fuses, 17 hand grenades and one pouch from Iranamadu and Akkarayankulam in Kilinochchi.
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May - 18 
Unspecified numbers of wounded civilians were killed by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ), claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net on May 18. The pro-LTTE website also claimed that there are still civilians hiding in the bunkers in Mullivaikkal area.
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Unspecified numbers of wounded civilians were killed by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) inside the No Fire Zone (NFZ), claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net on May 18. The pro-LTTE website also claimed that there are still civilians hiding in the bunkers in Mullivaikkal area.
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May - 19 
38 dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including those of seven females, were recovered by the troops along with 29 T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, one Mini Ushi weapon, one silencer weapon, one FNC weapon, one 40-mm grenade launcher, two pistols, one M-16 weapon, o
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38 dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including those of seven females, were recovered by the troops along with 29 T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, one Mini Ushi weapon, one silencer weapon, one FNC weapon, one 40-mm grenade launcher, two pistols, one M-16 weapon, one T-97 weapon, two I-Com Sets, two Global Positioning Systems and three pouches during a search operation in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. The bodies recovered and identified included that of Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) leader “Brigadier” Soosai, senior intelligence leader “Lieutenant Colonel” Verti, an intelligence leader “Lieutenant Colonel” Ram Kumar, a senior female intelligence leader “Lieutenant Colonel” Manimekala alias Komali, political head in Batticaloa “Lieutenant Colonel” Anna Thurai, a senior Sea Tiger leader “Colonel” Rangan, “Lieutenant Colonel” Vinodan and a senior intelligence leader, adds The Hindu.
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May - 20 
Another dead body of a militant along with two T 56 weapons, two T 56 magazines, two claymore mines, two suicide belts with 10 kilograms of explosive, one remote control, nine LTTE uniforms, one helmet cover, 123 T-56 ammunition and 3000 chlorine tablets were recovered by troops from Vavuniya.
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Another dead body of a militant along with two T 56 weapons, two T 56 magazines, two claymore mines, two suicide belts with 10 kilograms of explosive, one remote control, nine LTTE uniforms, one helmet cover, 123 T-56 ammunition and 3000 chlorine tablets were recovered by troops from Vavuniya.
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May - 20 
On May 20, troops in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District recovered 57 T-56 weapons, three 3.9 mm pistols, one micro pistol, two repeater guns, two silencer weapons, one night vision device, five 40-mm weapons, four M-16 weapons, eight Multi Purpose Machine Guns, two 12.7-mm guns, one 7
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On May 20, troops in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District recovered 57 T-56 weapons, three 3.9 mm pistols, one micro pistol, two repeater guns, two silencer weapons, one night vision device, five 40-mm weapons, four M-16 weapons, eight Multi Purpose Machine Guns, two 12.7-mm guns, one 7.62-mm pistol, one paddle gun, one Light Machine Gun, one T-56 bipod, two 0.22-mm weapons, three FNC weapons, three pistols, nine I-com sets, two pass ports, seven identity cards, 23 area maps and one unidentified weapon, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 20 
The Police Department had set up 37 Police stations in the Eastern Province and seven in the Northern Province, including in Madhu and Omanthai, Inspector General of Police Jayantha Wickramaratne said on May 20.
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The Police Department had set up 37 Police stations in the Eastern Province and seven in the Northern Province, including in Madhu and Omanthai, Inspector General of Police Jayantha Wickramaratne said on May 20.
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May - 20 
The Sri Lankan military on May 20 ceremonially ended the war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Mullaitivu beach area, according to Colombo Page. Defence sources said the Army formally silenced their guns in the afternoon in a military ceremony, headed by Major General Jagath Jayasu
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The Sri Lankan military on May 20 ceremonially ended the war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Mullaitivu beach area, according to Colombo Page. Defence sources said the Army formally silenced their guns in the afternoon in a military ceremony, headed by Major General Jagath Jayasuriya and in the presence of commanders of all units. Forces fired MBT and MBRL guns towards the Mullaitivu Sea marking the end of the war.
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May - 21 
Army troops recovered dead bodies of six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one 122-mm artillery gun, three micro pistols, 27 pistols, 94 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, four Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), four FNC weapons, 24 pistol ammunition, nine I-Com sets, 26 c
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Army troops recovered dead bodies of six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one 122-mm artillery gun, three micro pistols, 27 pistols, 94 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, four Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), four FNC weapons, 24 pistol ammunition, nine I-Com sets, 26 claymore mines, one 40-mm mortar barrel, one 81-mm mortar barrel, 14 Rocket Propelled Guns, six Light Machine Guns (LMG), two sniper weapons, eight 12.7-mm weapons with barrels, six 37-mm barrels, one satellite phone, two 81-mm magazines, two 81-mm LMG drums, seven MPMG links, and one unidentified weapon and SLR 2024 in cash during search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 21, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 21 
The dead body of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and other leaders will be buried in Wanni, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said on May 21, reported Colombo Page. The bodies would be buried as soon as possible after the initial investigations are o
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The dead body of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and other leaders will be buried in Wanni, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said on May 21, reported Colombo Page. The bodies would be buried as soon as possible after the initial investigations are over, he said. The military has collected over 350 bodies of militants after the final battle in Mullaitivu. Most of the bodies of the outfit’s leaders, including that of Prabhakaran, his son Charles Anthony and Sea Tiger leader Soosai, were already identified by the military.
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May - 22 
On the same day, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered two claymore mines, two light machine gun drums, 3878 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 200 rounds of MPMG ammunition, three hand grenades and three G3 A3 magazines during search and clear operations in the Adampan, Malawi and Akkarayankulam areas of Ki
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On the same day, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered two claymore mines, two light machine gun drums, 3878 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 200 rounds of MPMG ammunition, three hand grenades and three G3 A3 magazines during search and clear operations in the Adampan, Malawi and Akkarayankulam areas of Kilinochchi District. During similar search and clear operations the SFs recovered 10 hand grenades from the Yakawewa area of Vavuniya District
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May - 22 
Troops continuing search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area recovered 20 T-56 Weapons, one T-81 weapon, one 60-mm mortar launcher, two 40-mm grenade launcher, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one M-16gun, four FNC guns, two suicide jackets, two shotguns, one mini UZI gun, four r
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Troops continuing search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area recovered 20 T-56 Weapons, one T-81 weapon, one 60-mm mortar launcher, two 40-mm grenade launcher, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one M-16gun, four FNC guns, two suicide jackets, two shotguns, one mini UZI gun, four radar scanners and four radar monitors. Separately, 780 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, three 120-mm mortar bombs, six 81-mm mortar bombs, two hundred and forty-five 120-mm fuses, eight 60-mm mortar bombs, 105 fuses, 105 anti-personnel mines, eight 1.5 kilograms claymore mines and four improvised explosive devices during search and clear operations in the Udayarukattukulam area.
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May - 22 
Troops found five decomposed dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with three I-com sets, two pistols and two magazines from the Mullaitivu area on May 22, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops found five decomposed dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with three I-com sets, two pistols and two magazines from the Mullaitivu area on May 22, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 22 
Troops recovered three suicide jackets, eighteen rounds of T-56 ammunition, thirty six micro pistol ammunition, one hand grenade, ten 40mm grenade launcher rounds, three electric detonators, one 40mm grenade launcher tool kit and two Army type uniforms during a search and clear operations in the gen
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Troops recovered three suicide jackets, eighteen rounds of T-56 ammunition, thirty six micro pistol ammunition, one hand grenade, ten 40mm grenade launcher rounds, three electric detonators, one 40mm grenade launcher tool kit and two Army type uniforms during a search and clear operations in the general area of Elamurippukulam in Vavuniya on May 22, according to report of Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 23 
On May 23, troops continuing search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District recovered one recoilless gun, twenty 40-mm grenade launcher cartridges, nine 40-mm grenade launchers, one .38 revolver, two radio sets, two dog tags, one binocular pouch, two FNC magazines,
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On May 23, troops continuing search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District recovered one recoilless gun, twenty 40-mm grenade launcher cartridges, nine 40-mm grenade launchers, one .38 revolver, two radio sets, two dog tags, one binocular pouch, two FNC magazines, four T-56 magazines, two mini UZI magazines, one 9-mm pistol, 12 light machine gun links, 84 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three hand grenades, three 2.5 kilograms claymore mines, one 5 kilograms claymore mine, one passport, 289 T-56 weapons, 10 multi propose machine guns, 11 light machine guns, three FNC weapons, six pistols, twenty-four 5-mm weapons, 15 rocket propelled grenades, two 60-mm mortars, six 120-mm mortar bombs, 13 I-com sets, 13 T-81 weapons, six 12.7 weapons, one gas gun, eight .22 riffles, one sniper weapon, eight shotguns, five unidentified weapons, two 120-mm mortar bipods, eight gun carriers, eight thermo-baric weapons, four 12.7-mm weapon bipods, 49 light machine gun drums, 40 rounds of pistol ammunition, 120 of 12 bore cartridges, four 60-mm mortar sights, nine 60-mm base plates, 100 T-56 magazines, fifty FNC magazines. Also, troops recovered two packs, two T-81 magazines, 28 rounds of ammunition, one pouch, one 81-mm bomb and one dog tag from the Ampakamam area.
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May - 24 
Colombo Page reports that Sri Lanka Police on May 24 found a massive haul of bombs hidden in a jungle in Vavuniya and disclosed the details of a plan to assassinate the Minister of Social Services and Social Welfare and General Secretary of the Eelam People's Democratic Party Douglas Dewananda in V
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Colombo Page reports that Sri Lanka Police on May 24 found a massive haul of bombs hidden in a jungle in Vavuniya and disclosed the details of a plan to assassinate the Minister of Social Services and Social Welfare and General Secretary of the Eelam People's Democratic Party Douglas Dewananda in Vavuniya. Police said they have found the explosives hidden in a jungle at Kandapuram area which were to be used for the assassination the minister Dewananda. Police said they have found 15 bombs weighing 131 kilo grams. According to the disclosed details by the Police, this assassination plan is to be carried out next week. Police are continuing further investigations.
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May - 24 
Troops recovered more and more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) weapons in the continuing search and clear operations in the general area of Vellamullivaikkal in on May 24, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included 30 T-56 weapons, three Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), on
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Troops recovered more and more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) weapons in the continuing search and clear operations in the general area of Vellamullivaikkal in on May 24, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included 30 T-56 weapons, three Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), one Small Machine Gun, one note book, FNC weapon, one modified mini UZI weapon, five T-81 weapons, two SLR weapons, one 40 mm grenade launcher, two 12 bore shotgun, one 303 rifle, 28 claymore mines, two Icom sets, dismantled components of a 152 mm artillery gun, 12 DF antennas, four Gonio meters, two AR 300A sets, two communication receivers, four DF frequency monitors, ten Icom base sets, three icom HF transistors, three Yesu base stations, four DOCLAR systems, three power units, One communication block unit, one DF unit, three Motorola hand held sets, three ADI AT 400 hand held sets, two ADI AT hand-held sets, 30 DF Cupio units, 25 antenna wire rolls, one conduit set, one Alanto VHF FM transistor, one display unit, one radio modem, three chargers, two mount brackets, three DF TAIYO TDR 500 units and one Honda generator.
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May - 24 
Vavuniya District Secretary P.M.S. Charles said that although the international community wants to increase the facilities for IDPs the Sri Lanka Government is providing for their needs at the moment, according to Colombo Page. Speaking to the media, she said that currently there are no shortages of
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Vavuniya District Secretary P.M.S. Charles said that although the international community wants to increase the facilities for IDPs the Sri Lanka Government is providing for their needs at the moment, according to Colombo Page. Speaking to the media, she said that currently there are no shortages of any requirements for the IDPs, adding, "We are providing every requirement including food, clothes, sanitary items and even education too to the displaced children. Living conditions are at a high standard and IDPs are living more happily compared with their past in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held areas, Charles stated. According to the statistics, there are 262,000 IDPs living in welfare centers at Vavuniya. Of them, 220,000 are living at the Menik Farm Welfare Center and others are living at selected schools and temples in the area, she further added. The IDPs are being facilitated in Government welfare centres in 29 locations, including Government schools in the districts of Vavuniya, Mannar and Jaffna.
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May - 25 
According to a Sri Lanka Army report, nominations for the Jaffna and Vavuniya local Government elections are to be called for shortly after the gazette notification to that effect was issued, Minister for Local Government Janaka Bandara Tennakoon announced at a media briefing in Colombo held on May
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According to a Sri Lanka Army report, nominations for the Jaffna and Vavuniya local Government elections are to be called for shortly after the gazette notification to that effect was issued, Minister for Local Government Janaka Bandara Tennakoon announced at a media briefing in Colombo held on May 25. Nominations for Jaffna Municipal Council and Vavuniya Urban Council are to be filed between June 14-28 and election dates are to be fixed afterwards, the Minister announced. Elections in both these councils could not be held in the past 20 years or more as a result of violence and disruption caused by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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May - 25 
Troops recovered four partly decomposed dead bodies of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one pistol, one pistol magazine with three rounds, one 40-mm grenade launcher, 211 T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, 44 rounds, one suicide belt, 21 I-com radio sets, one generator
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Troops recovered four partly decomposed dead bodies of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one pistol, one pistol magazine with three rounds, one 40-mm grenade launcher, 211 T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, 44 rounds, one suicide belt, 21 I-com radio sets, one generator (Yamha 4.4), 38 ARMR ammunition, 1000 detonators, one DET code roll, 11 parcel of explosives, three suicide jackets, five claymore mines, one T-81 weapon, two sniper weapons, 15 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), eleven 60-mm mortar barrels, nine 60-mm mortar base plates, 34 Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), 14 G3A3 weapons, 16 FNC weapons, 13 SLR weapons, five 303 rifle, 50 paddle gun ammo box (35 rounds each), 19 MPMG ammo box ( 200 rounds each), 21 MPMG ammo box (200 rounds wit links), six GPMG ammo boxes (200 rounds wit links), twelve 12.7 ammo boxes (35 rounds each), three 40-mm grenade launcher bomb boxes (32 rounds each), nine Oxygen cylinders (large), four MPMG empty drums, seven hundred 12.7 ammunition, one compressor, 15 acid cans (five litre), six sea mines, four Oxygen cylinders (small), three diving jackets, seven diving kits, six diving shoes and 10 compressor oil cans during search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal and Asikulam areas of Mullaitivu District on May 25, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 26 
Colombo Page reports that the Government of Japan has decided to provide additional aid worth US$ 1.4 million for de-mining in northern Sri Lanka. The Japanese Embassy in Colombo announced on May 26 that they expect to provide these funds through the Danish De-mining Group and the HALO Trust. The fu
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Colombo Page reports that the Government of Japan has decided to provide additional aid worth US$ 1.4 million for de-mining in northern Sri Lanka. The Japanese Embassy in Colombo announced on May 26 that they expect to provide these funds through the Danish De-mining Group and the HALO Trust. The funds are allocated for de-mining in recently liberated areas in Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Vavuniya. This will be the second time this year that the Japanese Government assists Sri Lanka with de-mining. Earlier the Japanese government provided a grant of US$ 700,000 for humanitarian de-mining in Mannar through Swiss Foundation for Mine Action. The total contribution from Japan for de-mining activities in the North therefore reaches US$ 2.1 million, the Embassy said.
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May - 26 
Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is to use two of the captured LTTE air strips for their activities, SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said. According to the spokesman, they would convert the captured Iranamadu runway east of the Jaffna-Kandy (A9) road in Kilin
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Colombo Page reports that the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is to use two of the captured LTTE air strips for their activities, SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said. According to the spokesman, they would convert the captured Iranamadu runway east of the Jaffna-Kandy (A9) road in Kilinochchi into a small air base. The larger airstrip taken from the LTTE close to Mullaitivu would be developed for the use of SLAF in the near future. During the two and half years of military operations in the North, Sri Lanka Army has captured seven air strips used by the LTTE.
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May - 26 
Four decomposed dead bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered by the troops from the Vaddakachchi, Visuamadukulam, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Ampakamam and Vellamullivaikkal areas of Mullaitivu District on May 26, according to a
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Four decomposed dead bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered by the troops from the Vaddakachchi, Visuamadukulam, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Ampakamam and Vellamullivaikkal areas of Mullaitivu District on May 26, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included five Light Machine Guns (LMG), 10 LMG parts, 32 sea-mine casings, 38 claymore mines, two explosive-filed suicide jackets, two Bangalore torpedoes, one Outboard Motor, 361 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, 393 Rocket Propelled Grenades, 33 hand grenades, 44 T-56 weapons, five T-81 weapons, two FNC weapons, one unidentified weapon, two 0.22 weapons, one modified weapon, three 9-mm pistols and two magazines, one sniper weapon, forty 422-mm projectiles, 15 I-com sets, three communication base station sets, one part of a Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one Global Positioning System, 18 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, one part of a paddle gun, 28 rounds of paddle gun ammunition, 43150 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 32500 rounds of General Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, 52500 rounds of tracer ammunition, 2278 rounds of 0.38 ammunition, 900 rounds of M-38 ammunition, three magazines, 1000-m detonator cord, seventeen 82-mm white phosphorous bombs, 67 Improvised Explosive Devices, two 60-mm mortar by-pods, one 120-mm mortar bomb, one 81-mm mortar base plate, two 12.7-mm ammunition boxes, five 81-mm mortar bombs, nine 81-mm mortar fuses, twenty-eight 60-mm mortar bombs, 14 Arul bombs, 350 cartridges, eight kilograms of C-4 high-explosives, three anti-personnel mines, one cyanide capsule, three mobile phones, one telephone directory, three dog tags, one map of Iranamadu area, four LTTE uniforms, one pouch and four LTTE caps.
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May - 26 
The Government has initiated the de-mining process to expedite resettlement of displaced people in their original habitats under the Uthuru Wasanthaya program, according to Daily News. De-mining and removing of booby traps along the A-32 highways is in progress, Presidential Advisor and former Inspe
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The Government has initiated the de-mining process to expedite resettlement of displaced people in their original habitats under the Uthuru Wasanthaya program, according to Daily News. De-mining and removing of booby traps along the A-32 highways is in progress, Presidential Advisor and former Inspector General of Police Chandra Fernando said. According to Fernando, troops have recovered over 527 anti-personnel mines (APMs), two anti-tank mines and 29 other bombs from the area. Over 16 APMs and nine other bombs were found from the area where the famous rice bowl is situated. The objective of the Uthuru Wasanthaya program is to ensure welfare, security and the development of people in the North. This program is conducted by the Government under the directive and close supervision of Senior Presidential Advisor Basil Rajapakse who is also the Chairman of Presidential Task on Resettlement, Security and Development in the North. Fernando said the Security Forces are engaged in mine clearance soon after the humanitarian mission to free civilians from the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was completed.
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May - 27 
Troops during search and clear operation in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District recovered one I-com set, 50 suicide jackets with explosives, eight suicide jackets without explosives, five suicide belts, 16 claymore mines, 11 Arul bombs, three Rocket Propeller Grenades, one hand Para, t
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Troops during search and clear operation in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District recovered one I-com set, 50 suicide jackets with explosives, eight suicide jackets without explosives, five suicide belts, 16 claymore mines, 11 Arul bombs, three Rocket Propeller Grenades, one hand Para, three anti-personnel mines, 20 kilograms of C-4 explosives, three rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, twelve 81-mm mortar fuses, eighteen 81-mm mortar cartridges, 10 hand grenades, 14 T-56 gas tubes, 15 T-56 magazines and one Bangalore torpedo on May 27, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 28 
Colombo Page reports that the political wing leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) women force, Subramaniam Shivathai alias Thamilini, was arrested by Police at a welfare village in Vavuniya, Senior Superintendent of Police Ranjith Gunasekara said. She was with her mother and siste
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Colombo Page reports that the political wing leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) women force, Subramaniam Shivathai alias Thamilini, was arrested by Police at a welfare village in Vavuniya, Senior Superintendent of Police Ranjith Gunasekara said. She was with her mother and sister when she was arrested, he added. Subramaniam Shivathai reached the Government-controlled areas with other civilians during the last civilian rescue operations in the No-Fire Zone at Mullaitivu. She reportedly threw away her cyanide capsule and revolver before reaching the Government-controlled areas with other civilians. One of her sisters, Santhilan, was killed in a clash with the SFs at Paranthan a few months ago.
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May - 28 
The Government has relaxed restrictions on motor vehicles in centres for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Vavuniya, where the country's largest IDP centre, Manik Farm, is located, according to Colombo Page. “An interim measure has been agreed whereby aid agency vehicles including trucks ca
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The Government has relaxed restrictions on motor vehicles in centres for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Vavuniya, where the country's largest IDP centre, Manik Farm, is located, according to Colombo Page. “An interim measure has been agreed whereby aid agency vehicles including trucks can now travel in and out of Manik Farm zones, only not in convoy and without agency flags,” the United Nations (UN) spokesperson Marie Okabe said. She said the Sri Lankan military had announced it was leaving the camps and would hand over control to civilian authorities.
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May - 28 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered nine T-56 weapons, thirty-five 120-mm mortar bombs two hundred and fifty 122-mm mortar bombs and 10 I-com radio sets during search and clear operations from the Kilinochchi, Vishuamadu, Vellamullivaikkal and Vaddakachchi areas.
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered nine T-56 weapons, thirty-five 120-mm mortar bombs two hundred and fifty 122-mm mortar bombs and 10 I-com radio sets during search and clear operations from the Kilinochchi, Vishuamadu, Vellamullivaikkal and Vaddakachchi areas.
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May - 28 
The Sri Lankan Army announced that Veraswami Thiruwengadam Velupillai (79) and Velupillai Parvathi Pillai, father and mother of Prabhakaran, are in one of the Government temporary welfare camps at Manik Farm in Vavuniya District. “Late Prabakaran’s mother and father who had sought refuge with others
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The Sri Lankan Army announced that Veraswami Thiruwengadam Velupillai (79) and Velupillai Parvathi Pillai, father and mother of Prabhakaran, are in one of the Government temporary welfare camps at Manik Farm in Vavuniya District. “Late Prabakaran’s mother and father who had sought refuge with others after exiting from Puthumanthalam area were identified on Thursday by military authorities,” said a Defence Ministry statement. Military spokesperson Udaya Nayanakkara told The Hindu, “The Army learnt about the presence of parents of Prabhakaran in one of the IDP camps in Manik Farm Complex from other displaced sheltered there on Wednesday. On being approached by authorities, parents of Prabhakaran confirmed their identity.“
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May - 28 
Troops recovered two claymore mines weighing 7.5 kilograms each, 76 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 11 C-90 weapons, 18 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) heat bombs, 13 OG 9-mm bombs, fifty two 81-mm mortar bombs, thirteen 81-mm mortar bombs, thirty five 81-mm mortar fuses, 15 anti personnel mine (APM) ch
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Troops recovered two claymore mines weighing 7.5 kilograms each, 76 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 11 C-90 weapons, 18 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) heat bombs, 13 OG 9-mm bombs, fifty two 81-mm mortar bombs, thirteen 81-mm mortar bombs, thirty five 81-mm mortar fuses, 15 anti personnel mine (APM) chargers, 123 of 60-mm fuses, one Surface to Air Missile, 40 RPG cartridges, 77 Arul type bombs, one thermo baric, two disposable RPGs, two claymore mines of 12.5 kilograms, two claymore mines of 7.5 kilograms, one claymore mine of 1 kilogram, 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one T-81 weapon, four I-com radio sets, one Global Positioning System, two 9-mm pistols with three magazines, two satellite phones and one night vision device from the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 28, reports Sri Lanka Army. The search and clears operations also continued in the Panalkandamadu and Kadjuwaththa areas, still swarming with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) explosive devices - landmines and booby traps -, the report added.
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May - 29 
Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal, Sarwaruthoddam, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Karaiyamullivaikal and Vishuamadu areas of Mullaitivu District on May 29 and recovered 28 T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, five T-81 weapons, three T-81 magazines, three 9-mm pistols
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Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal, Sarwaruthoddam, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Karaiyamullivaikal and Vishuamadu areas of Mullaitivu District on May 29 and recovered 28 T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, five T-81 weapons, three T-81 magazines, three 9-mm pistols, six claymore mines weighing about 1.5 kilograms each, 33 hand grenades, five electric detonators, 40 I-com sets, two sniper gun magazines, one SMG weapon, one 7.5 kilograms claymore mine, 2700 unidentified cartridge boxes, 550 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition, two claymore mines, three 81-mm mortar fuses, 11 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 34 maps, 100 detonators, 35 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) locally made hand grenades, 25 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 14 APM fuses, five RPG chargers, one night vision device, two RPG launcher sights, one claymore mine weighing about 30 kilograms, one claymore mine weighing about 2.5 kilograms, three claymore mines weighing about 7.5 kilograms, six claymore mines weighing about 12.5 kilograms, three claymore mines weighing about 20 kilograms, two bar mines, three anti tank mines, six booby traps, seven kilograms of low explosives, one Hero Honda Motorbike, one Roller laminating machine, one HP printing machine, 19 Singer swamping machines, 300,000 candles, two suicide jackets, two 1.5 V batteries, two Multi Propose Machine Guns, one 5.56 weapon, one satellite phone, two pistols, one .22 weapon, one silencer weapon, one T-56 grenade launcher weapon, one M-16 weapon, one M-16 grenade launcher weapon, one T-56 medium weapon, two 40-mm grenade launchers and three 9-mm magazines, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 30 
Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal, Putumattalan and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District during May 30 and recovered 120 kilograms of C-4 high explosives, one claymore mine weighing about five kilograms, one 9-mm pistol, 104 T-56 weapons, s
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Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal, Putumattalan and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District during May 30 and recovered 120 kilograms of C-4 high explosives, one claymore mine weighing about five kilograms, one 9-mm pistol, 104 T-56 weapons, six modified T-56 weapons, 25 I-com sets, two I-com base stations, one 152-mm artillery barrel, one 1300-mm trail, two tripods, four T-81 weapons, one Light Machine Gun, six 40-mm grenade launchers, eight 12.7 weapon tripods, three Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers, six unidentified weapons, four Multi Propose Machine Guns, one 12.7-mm weapon, one sniper gun, five anti-personnel mines, one thousand and five hundred 81-mm mortar fuses, 20 claymore cases, four Improvised Explosive Devices, 15 pressure mine cases, eighty thousand 9-mm ammunition, thirty thousand nine hundred and ninety-two 0.38 mm ammunition, one hundred two thousand and forty 5.50 ammunition and forty-two thousand non electric detonators, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 31 
Implementing its troop deployment plan for the fully liberated Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts, the Sri Lanka Army has established two Security Forces (SFs) Headquarters in Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi to oversee the overall security plan of the two Districts, Army Commander General Sarath Fonsek
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Implementing its troop deployment plan for the fully liberated Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts, the Sri Lanka Army has established two Security Forces (SFs) Headquarters in Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi to oversee the overall security plan of the two Districts, Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka said, reports Daily News. These two SFs Headquarters will be established in addition to the SFs Headquarters in Wanni.
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May - 31 
Troops of the 53rd Division conducting search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 31 found one T-56 weapon, four DF monitoring sets, six radio direction finder, three IC-R 100 communication receivers, two Kenwood AT-50 automatic tuners, four hand-held rad
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Troops of the 53rd Division conducting search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 31 found one T-56 weapon, four DF monitoring sets, six radio direction finder, three IC-R 100 communication receivers, two Kenwood AT-50 automatic tuners, four hand-held radio sets, four AC adaptors, two antenna simulators, three serial data expanders, 10 wireless data units, nine power distribution units, 12 antenna switches, one display unit, seven circuit boards, eight spring bases ant mounts, two antenna parts, one charger, seven antennas, 47 cable reels of data connectors and power cords, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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