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January - 2 
Besides, troops recovered some quantities of arms, ammunition and explosives and explosive material in different parts of the peninsula.
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Besides, troops recovered some quantities of arms, ammunition and explosives and explosive material in different parts of the peninsula.
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January - 2 
Defence Ministry press release, on January 2, reported that 777 LTTE rebels have been killed and 246 injured since October 2000, in the Jaffna peninsula. 268 troops were also killed during this period. The report added that in the two stages of the Rivikirana and eight stages of the Kinihira militar
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Defence Ministry press release, on January 2, reported that 777 LTTE rebels have been killed and 246 injured since October 2000, in the Jaffna peninsula. 268 troops were also killed during this period. The report added that in the two stages of the Rivikirana and eight stages of the Kinihira military operations, troops recaptured 139 square kilometres of territory from the LTTE since September 2000.
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January - 2 
The Special Media Information Centre said on January 3 that troops on a search operation in Navatkul, on January 2, recovered the decomposed bodies of ten Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel cadres, including those of six women. The SMIC also claimed that the LTTE was firing mortar shells
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The Special Media Information Centre said on January 3 that troops on a search operation in Navatkul, on January 2, recovered the decomposed bodies of ten Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel cadres, including those of six women. The SMIC also claimed that the LTTE was firing mortar shells in Eluthumadduval, Muhamalai and Kilali.
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January - 4 
Five more rebels were killed by troops ahead of the Forward Defence Lines also in Muhamalai, on January 4, when troops on patrol discovered them hiding in a dwelling there.
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Five more rebels were killed by troops ahead of the Forward Defence Lines also in Muhamalai, on January 4, when troops on patrol discovered them hiding in a dwelling there.
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January - 4 
Security forces killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in clashes reported in Muhamalai, on January 4. A soldier, too, was killed in the exchange of fire.
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Security forces killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in clashes reported in Muhamalai, on January 4. A soldier, too, was killed in the exchange of fire.
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January - 4 
Seven rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed on January 4 in Vavuniya during a search and cordon operation by the troops. Official sources added that rebels, fearing an assault by the troops on Pallai, on the Jaffna - Kandy A9 road, have stepped up attacks on the troop's E
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Seven rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed on January 4 in Vavuniya during a search and cordon operation by the troops. Official sources added that rebels, fearing an assault by the troops on Pallai, on the Jaffna - Kandy A9 road, have stepped up attacks on the troop's Eluthumadduval-Muhamalai-Kilali front-line.
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January - 6 
The government's Special Media Information Centre said, on January 7, troops on a mine-clearing mission, a day earlier, on January 6, in Koyilakkandi, west of Thanankilappu, recovered 350 anti-personnel mines. The total recoveries in this area now stand at 510. Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (
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The government's Special Media Information Centre said, on January 7, troops on a mine-clearing mission, a day earlier, on January 6, in Koyilakkandi, west of Thanankilappu, recovered 350 anti-personnel mines. The total recoveries in this area now stand at 510. Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels are believed to have been killed in clashes reported near Muhamalai, also on January 6.
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January - 6 
The Sri Lankan Navy, meanwhile, destroyed a rebel LTTE boat in the waters off Vettilaikerni, also on January 6.
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The Sri Lankan Navy, meanwhile, destroyed a rebel LTTE boat in the waters off Vettilaikerni, also on January 6.
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January - 7 
Meanwhile, troops killed two rebels on January 7, near Eluthumadduval.
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Meanwhile, troops killed two rebels on January 7, near Eluthumadduval.
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January - 9 
In a separate development, the government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on January 9 troops arrested two LTTE rebels inn Vavuniya and another in Periyapuliyankulam. The SMIC also said, clashes occurred in different parts of the Jaffna peninsula but no casualties were reported on eit
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In a separate development, the government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on January 9 troops arrested two LTTE rebels inn Vavuniya and another in Periyapuliyankulam. The SMIC also said, clashes occurred in different parts of the Jaffna peninsula but no casualties were reported on either side.
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January - 9 
Separately, in the mine-clearing operations being conducted in Nunavil, troops recovered a total of 700 anti-personnel mines. The operations commenced on January 6. Besides, news reports claimed on January 9 that the LTTE was recruiting and fielding men older than 45 years of age, including some as
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Separately, in the mine-clearing operations being conducted in Nunavil, troops recovered a total of 700 anti-personnel mines. The operations commenced on January 6. Besides, news reports claimed on January 9 that the LTTE was recruiting and fielding men older than 45 years of age, including some as old as 56 years of age.
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January - 13 
The SMIC further disclosed that two soldiers sustained minor injuries in LTTE mortar fire on January 13, south of Eluthumadduval also in Jaffna.
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The SMIC further disclosed that two soldiers sustained minor injuries in LTTE mortar fire on January 13, south of Eluthumadduval also in Jaffna.
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January - 15 
Meanwhile, a rebel was killed in the Nagarkovil area on January 15.
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Meanwhile, a rebel was killed in the Nagarkovil area on January 15.
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January - 16 
In the first major offensive of year 2001, troops launched Operation Kinihara IX, on January 16, in the areas south of Kilaly and Eluthumadduval to re-capture Elephant Pass from rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Security forces reported that 42 persons, including 22 rebels and 1
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In the first major offensive of year 2001, troops launched Operation Kinihara IX, on January 16, in the areas south of Kilaly and Eluthumadduval to re-capture Elephant Pass from rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Security forces reported that 42 persons, including 22 rebels and 18 troops, were killed and 90 soldiers were injured in the operations.
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January - 17 
In the Wanni, North of Omantai, another rebel cadre was killed, on January 17.
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In the Wanni, North of Omantai, another rebel cadre was killed, on January 17.
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January - 17 
Operation Kinihara IX, a multi-pronged-assault on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) formations launched on January 16 continued on the next day too. The strategically important-areas seized by government troops included Ponnar and Avarkadu, Southeast of Kilali and Eluthumadduval. Governmen
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Operation Kinihara IX, a multi-pronged-assault on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) formations launched on January 16 continued on the next day too. The strategically important-areas seized by government troops included Ponnar and Avarkadu, Southeast of Kilali and Eluthumadduval. Government sources said in Colombo that troops have captured more than 10km of territory south of Jaffna by the afternoon, on January 17. The Sri Lankan Air Force has hit more then 50 LTTE targets. Besides, intense naval patrolling off-Vettilankerny prevented the rebels from using the seas. Monitored LTTE transmissions revealed, government sources said, that 52 rebel cadres were killed and over 70 injured. In the operations, 54 government troops, including two officers, were killed and nine officers and 227 others injured. Pro-LTTE sources, meanwhile, said more than 100 government troops and 70 LTTE cadre were killed in the operations. Besides, 400 may have been injured.
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January - 17 
Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, said over 10,000 students, residents and representatives of civil organisations in Jaffna staged a demonstration on January 17 urging the government to reciprocate the LTTE's Christmas cease-fire offer and commence negotiations with the rebels. The demonstration held on
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Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, said over 10,000 students, residents and representatives of civil organisations in Jaffna staged a demonstration on January 17 urging the government to reciprocate the LTTE's Christmas cease-fire offer and commence negotiations with the rebels. The demonstration held on the Jaffna University premises was addressed by the Vice-Chancellor among others. The demonstrators released a declaration, which said, "The government must immediately stop this war… begin meaningful and just peace talks with the Liberation Tigers. Through this process, we want to see a just solution that recognises the Tamil people’s aspirations of the recognition of the Tamil nation, recognition of our homelands and recognition of our right to self-determination. "
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January - 17 
Seven more troops were wounded in mortar shelling by the rebels, on January 17, in Kilaly.
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Seven more troops were wounded in mortar shelling by the rebels, on January 17, in Kilaly.
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January - 18 
Also on the same day, four soldiers were wounded in a LTTE grenade attack in Eluthumadduval.
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Also on the same day, four soldiers were wounded in a LTTE grenade attack in Eluthumadduval.
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January - 18 
In a similar incident, a soldier and a person were wounded in Colombuthurai, on January 18.
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In a similar incident, a soldier and a person were wounded in Colombuthurai, on January 18.
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January - 19 
A Sri Lankan Army press release said troops recovered 105 anti-personnel mines during clearing operations in Kilaly, on January 19, as part of the ongoing Operation Kinihara IX. Similar recoverries were made in Eluthumadduval, Mugamalai, Maravanpulavu 1 1/2 Kms South west of Thanankilappu and Valika
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A Sri Lankan Army press release said troops recovered 105 anti-personnel mines during clearing operations in Kilaly, on January 19, as part of the ongoing Operation Kinihara IX. Similar recoverries were made in Eluthumadduval, Mugamalai, Maravanpulavu 1 1/2 Kms South west of Thanankilappu and Valikamam area at Navaly about 7 Kms Northwest of Jaffna, too. Moreover, troops recovered a variety of arms ammunition in all these areas
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January - 20 
In a separate development, the Jaffna University Students' Union Secretary S. Thivian in an interview to the Sunday Observer denied that the student body was a stooge in the hands of the LTTE. He said that the people of Jaffna were looking forward to restoration of peace and, hence, wanted the gover
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In a separate development, the Jaffna University Students' Union Secretary S. Thivian in an interview to the Sunday Observer denied that the student body was a stooge in the hands of the LTTE. He said that the people of Jaffna were looking forward to restoration of peace and, hence, wanted the government to negotiate with the rebels.
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January - 20 
In a separate development, the rebels fired at government troops in Nagarkovil, on January 20. No one was, however, injured or killed in the incident.
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In a separate development, the rebels fired at government troops in Nagarkovil, on January 20. No one was, however, injured or killed in the incident.
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January - 20 
The Sri Lankan Army further said four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in an exchange of fire in the general area of Kilaly, on January 20. Also, the Army continued to recover anti-personnel mines in different parts of the peninsula.
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The Sri Lankan Army further said four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in an exchange of fire in the general area of Kilaly, on January 20. Also, the Army continued to recover anti-personnel mines in different parts of the peninsula.
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January - 21 
Further, a soldier on a reconnaissance mission was injured in a landmine explosion on January 21, near Muhamalai.
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Further, a soldier on a reconnaissance mission was injured in a landmine explosion on January 21, near Muhamalai.
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January - 21 
Sri Lankan Air Force Jets raided the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in Sorampattu, 8 1/2km North of Elephant Pass, on January 21, and completely destroyed it. A fuel/ammunition dump in the vicinity has been destroyed, too.
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Sri Lankan Air Force Jets raided the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in Sorampattu, 8 1/2km North of Elephant Pass, on January 21, and completely destroyed it. A fuel/ammunition dump in the vicinity has been destroyed, too.
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January - 22 
Sri Lankan Army claimed, on January 22, that it had recaptured all the territory earlier conceded to the rebels in their Operation Unceasing Waves 4. The ongoing operation of the government troops, code named Operation Kinihira IX-, was a complete success, the army said and added that government tro
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Sri Lankan Army claimed, on January 22, that it had recaptured all the territory earlier conceded to the rebels in their Operation Unceasing Waves 4. The ongoing operation of the government troops, code named Operation Kinihira IX-, was a complete success, the army said and added that government troops captured eight sq. km. land in Muhamalai, during Stage II of the Operation. The Army did not give details of rebel casualties but said it had not suffered any.
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January - 23 
In clashes reported a day later, on January 23, troops operating ahead of defences in the newly captured areas in Kilaly killed two LTTE rebels.
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In clashes reported a day later, on January 23, troops operating ahead of defences in the newly captured areas in Kilaly killed two LTTE rebels.
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January - 23 
Separately, the Army said that it has now been confirmed that 1220 LTTE rebels have been killed and another 1250 injured in clashes in Jaffna peninsula since September 2000.
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Separately, the Army said that it has now been confirmed that 1220 LTTE rebels have been killed and another 1250 injured in clashes in Jaffna peninsula since September 2000.
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January - 24 
In continuing operations under Operation Kinihara IX government troops were consolidating their positions in the newly captured areas, rebel repelling artillery fire in the Muhamalai area, the Sri Lankan Army said, on January 24. Three officers and eight soldiers on a reconnaissance mission were cau
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In continuing operations under Operation Kinihara IX government troops were consolidating their positions in the newly captured areas, rebel repelling artillery fire in the Muhamalai area, the Sri Lankan Army said, on January 24. Three officers and eight soldiers on a reconnaissance mission were caught in a booby trap and killed in the explosion, on the A-9 Main Supply Route, on January 23, while an officer and four more troops were seriously injured. The incident occurred near Muhamalai, in what is known by the rebels as the Tenmarachchi sector.
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January - 24 
On 24 January, government troops killed two LTTE rebels in Nagarkovil. One more rebel was killed in the same area, Nagarkovil, also on the same day.
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On 24 January, government troops killed two LTTE rebels in Nagarkovil. One more rebel was killed in the same area, Nagarkovil, also on the same day.
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January - 25 
In another incident, a government soldier was injured in LTTE mortar shelling on January 25, in Nagarkovil. The Army also said troops, on January 24, killed a rebel but could not recover his body.
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In another incident, a government soldier was injured in LTTE mortar shelling on January 25, in Nagarkovil. The Army also said troops, on January 24, killed a rebel but could not recover his body.
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January - 26 
A day earlier, on January 26, 2001, an officer and three more troops were injured in LTTE mortar fire in the Nagarkovil general area.
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A day earlier, on January 26, 2001, an officer and three more troops were injured in LTTE mortar fire in the Nagarkovil general area.
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January - 26 
Besides, in the Wanni, troops killed one LTTE cadre north of Omantai, on January 26.
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Besides, in the Wanni, troops killed one LTTE cadre north of Omantai, on January 26.
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January - 27 
. One more army personnel sustained injuries in a similar incident in Atchuveli, also on January 27.
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. One more army personnel sustained injuries in a similar incident in Atchuveli, also on January 27.
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January - 27 
In another development, also on the same day, a soldier was injured in a mine explosion in the Achchelu general area.
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In another development, also on the same day, a soldier was injured in a mine explosion in the Achchelu general area.
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January - 27 
On the same day another rebel cadre was shot dead in the Muhamalai general area, Jaffna peninsula.
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On the same day another rebel cadre was shot dead in the Muhamalai general area, Jaffna peninsula.
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January - 27 
The Sri Lankan Army said in a new release on January 28 that its troops killed three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on January 27, in Muhamalai.
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The Sri Lankan Army said in a new release on January 28 that its troops killed three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on January 27, in Muhamalai.
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January - 27 
The Sri Lankan Army said on January 27, in the Jaffna peninsula, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) directed mortar and small arms fire on the forward defence line in Muhamalai and killed a soldier and injured another.
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The Sri Lankan Army said on January 27, in the Jaffna peninsula, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) directed mortar and small arms fire on the forward defence line in Muhamalai and killed a soldier and injured another.
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January - 28 
In another incident, four soldiers were injured in LTTE mortar shelling near the forward defence line in Kilaly, also on January 28. One more soldier was injured and a rebel cadre killed in clashes reported in the Nagarkovil area.
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In another incident, four soldiers were injured in LTTE mortar shelling near the forward defence line in Kilaly, also on January 28. One more soldier was injured and a rebel cadre killed in clashes reported in the Nagarkovil area.
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January - 28 
Separately, two troops on a mine clearing operation were injured in Ariyali, also on January 28.
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Separately, two troops on a mine clearing operation were injured in Ariyali, also on January 28.
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January - 29 
A day earlier, another soldier was wounded in Ponnar in LTTE shelling.
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A day earlier, another soldier was wounded in Ponnar in LTTE shelling.
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January - 29 
Meanwhile, the LTTE reportedly fired mortar shells towards the forward defence line north of Omanthai, in the Wanni, on January 29. However, no casualties have been reported.
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Meanwhile, the LTTE reportedly fired mortar shells towards the forward defence line north of Omanthai, in the Wanni, on January 29. However, no casualties have been reported.
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January - 29 
The Sri Lankan Army said, on January 29, troops on patrol in the Muhamalai area engaged the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and killed two.
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The Sri Lankan Army said, on January 29, troops on patrol in the Muhamalai area engaged the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and killed two.
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January - 29 
Troops in Mannar laid an ambush and killed one LTTE cadre and injured another on January 29, in the Silawathurai general area, the Army said.
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Troops in Mannar laid an ambush and killed one LTTE cadre and injured another on January 29, in the Silawathurai general area, the Army said.
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January - 30 
A soldier was injured as troops were clearing mines in Maravanpulavu, Thanankilappu and Ariyalai, on January 30.
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A soldier was injured as troops were clearing mines in Maravanpulavu, Thanankilappu and Ariyalai, on January 30.
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January - 30 
The Sri Lankan Army said on January 30 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels had violated their unilateral cease-fire again and had fired mortar shells towards the forward defence line in Nagarkovil injuring a soldier.
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The Sri Lankan Army said on January 30 that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels had violated their unilateral cease-fire again and had fired mortar shells towards the forward defence line in Nagarkovil injuring a soldier.
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January - 30 
The Sri Lankan Army said, on January 31, that one soldier was injured as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels continued to fire mortars shells towards the forward defence line in Nagarkovil on January 30.
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The Sri Lankan Army said, on January 31, that one soldier was injured as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels continued to fire mortars shells towards the forward defence line in Nagarkovil on January 30.
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January - 31 February - 1
The Sri Lankan Army said the Sea Tigers, naval cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), attacked troops manning the defence line at a ferry point in the Karativu general area, near Sangupiddy, on January 31. A search operation later revealed that two rebel cadres were killed I retaliato
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The Sri Lankan Army said the Sea Tigers, naval cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), attacked troops manning the defence line at a ferry point in the Karativu general area, near Sangupiddy, on January 31. A search operation later revealed that two rebel cadres were killed I retaliatory firing by troops. Two more rebels might either have been injured or killed, the army said, on February 1.
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*Data till , March 28, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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