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LTTE holding Wanni civilians hostage - Strategy Page[November 21 2008]
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3 LTTE bunkers overrun, 2 terrorist bodies recovered- Kilinochchi[November 21 2008] The three frontal military assaults at the central Kilinochchi battlefront led by troops of the 57 Division and Task Force 3 entered decisive phase at troops met resistance from LTTE, North of Kokavil, Murunkandy and North of Akkarayankulama, Thursday (Nov 20). Sri Lanka Govt. rejects AI charges of aid blockade[November 20 2008]
Sri Lankan Tamils in Canada stop LTTE Suicide Bombers Day celebration in Toronto[November 20 2008] Sri Lankan Tamils in Canada averted an attempted LTTE propaganda event that was scheduled to be held at University of Oshawa (Durham College), Toronto on Tuesday (Nov 18). LTTE desertions surge as Northern fighting escalate[November 20 2008] Desertions among LTTE terrorists are reported on the surge as security forces stepped-up offensives at the Northern lines of defence at Muhamalai since Saturday (16). Task Force 1 captures LTTE Airstrip � Pooneryn[November 20 2008]
Convoy streamlined at Omanthai: loading completed[November 20 2008]
Army goes offensive at Northern FDL; terrorists to lose their first line of defence[November 20 2008] Sri Lanka Army latest offensive elements 53 and 55 divisions are now in the process of consolidating their positions on the newly captured LTTE's first line of defence at the Northern theatre of operations, say the defence sources. 16 civilians seek protection with security forces- Jaffna[November 20 2008] [Updated] 16 civilians including 8 males, 4 females and 4 children sought protection with security forces today (Nov 20) at Karativu, Jaffna, at around 12.30p.m. Army overruns LTTE's Muhamalai and Kilaly FDL[November 20 2008] Troops engaged in offensive operation in Jaffna theatre of battle have overrun the LTTE's first Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Muhamalai and Kilaly this morning, 20 November, killing scores of LTTE cadres during fierce gun battle, military sources in Jaffna said. The Murder of Sinhalese MO in Vavunathivu and the blatant hypocrisy of HR activists in Sri Lanka[November 19 2008] The LTTE terrorists killed Dr. Palitha Pathmakumara, the one and only medical officer of the Rural Hospital Vavunathivu in a cold-blooded murder on Sunday (Nov 16) night. Army hands over 18 LTTE bodies to ICRC[November 19 2008] Eighteen bodies of LTTE terrorists killed during recent battle in the Mannar and Vavuniya area were handed over to the ICRC officials in Vavuniya this afternoon, 19 November. LTTE receive heavy casualties in confrontations - Kilinochchi[November 19 2008] Troops of 57 Division operating in Kilinochchi battle front had heavy confrontations with LTTE terrorists yesterday, 18 November. T-56 weapon and Ammunition found[November 19 2008] Troops found a T-56 assault rifle along with ammunition in a search operation conducted on information in general area Neelapola, Kanthale this morning, 19 November. SLAF fighters raid LTTE training base - Oddusuddan[November 19 2008] Sri Lanka Air Force supersonic fighter jets carried out air sorties targeting LTTE training base located in Oddusuddan last night, 18 November. Janaka Perera killer's picture released[November 19 2008] The Police headquarters, Colombo has released a picture of the suspected suicide bomber who killed Major General Janaka Perera on October 16 in Anuradhapura. LTTE is the main obstacle to freedom of Tamils -- Media Minister[November 18 2008] The LTTE is the main obstacle in bringing freedom to the Tamil community, Minister of Media Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said. Abducted and released - Horowpathana[November 18 2008] 4 civilians held hostage by the LTTE terrorists in the Horowpathana area have been released this evening (Nov 18). More Tamil civilians escape terror clutches - Jaffna[November 18 2008] 17 Tamil civilians who had escaped from LTTE dominated areas in Wanni came to Idappatalai area in Jaffna last morning (Nov 17). 2 LTTE boats destroyed, 6 terrorists killed in sea battle off Nayaru - Mullaittivu[November 18 2008] [03rd Lead] 2 LTTE boats were reported destroyed and 6 terrorists killed after a pre-dawn fierce sea battle, that erupted between Navy's elite Special boat squadron (SBS) personnel and LTTE, off Nayaru, Tuesday (Nov 18). Philanthropist donates Emergency water plant to war heroes[November 18 2008]
USAID and AmeriCares provide safe water to Ampara communities[November 18 2008] The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the international relief organization AmeriCares today marked the completion of the Pottuvil/Ulla Water Treatment Plant and Ulla Supply... LTTE suffers heavy damages in Mullaittivu front[November 18 2008] Troops of 59 Division operating in Mullaittivu battlefront had confronted with LTTE terrorists during multi-pronged offensives commenced in the area since early morning yesterday, 17 November. Air strikes at LTTE boats at Nayaru lagoon- Mullaittivu[November 18 2008] SLAF fighter jets launched precision air strikes at two LTTE boats beached at the Nayaru lagoon, Tuesday (Nov 18) at around 9a.m. Army Commander receives extension of tenure from C-in-C[November 17 2008]
Troops overrun Mankulama: LTTE flee amidst heavy casualties- Mullaittivu[November 17 2008]
Bodhi Puja in London to bless President and the Armed Forces[November 17 2008] A special Bodhi Puja was held at Sri Saddatissa International Buddhist Centre in North London to bless the President H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Sri Lanka Armed Forces and the Police on their historic victories in the Wanni. Valuable donations for disabled war heroes[November 17 2008] The government highly appreciates the dedication of war heroes in a situation where we gain remarkable victories in the humanitarian operation of safe guarding the motherland. Heavy damages to LTTE at Northern FDLs- Jaffna[November 17 2008] LTTE terrorists have sustained heavy damages as fighting brokeout between troops and LTTE at the Northern lines of control at Pallai, Muhamalai and Nagarkovil since dawn on Saturday (Nov 15). MI-24 air assaults launched at LTTE resistance positions - Mullaittivu[November 17 2008] SLAF MI-24 helicopter gunships have launched air assaults at identified LTTE strong points and resistance positions located 10km East of Akkarayankulama, today (Nov 17) at around 11.30a.m. Ranaviru Upahara Week declared to honor troops[November 17 2008] The Government declared a "Ranaviru Upahara week" yesterday (15) as a tribute to the valiant security forces engaged in the noble mission of liberating Pooneryn, considered a key strategic point, paving the way for opening a land route to the Jaffna Peninsula and completely negating LTTE activity on the Western Coast. Doctor, civilian shot dead by LTTE gunmen- Batticaloa[November 17 2008] Two people including a doctor and a civilian were reported shot dead by LTTE gunmen at Vavunathivu in Batticaloa on Sunday(Nov 16) at around 10p.m. Twin air strikes at identified LTTE positions - Jaffna[November 17 2008] SLAF fighter jets have made successive air strikes at identified LTTE positions located 1km Northeast of the Pallai junction, at Muhamalai yesterday (Nov 16). Protest against LTTE front organizations outside British Parliament[November 17 2008] A group of Sri Lankan expatriates on Friday (Nov 14) gathered outside the British Parliament to urge the authorities not to permit the planned b'day celebrations of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in London on November 27. TF-3 troops close-in on Mankulama: LTTE faces major setback- Mullaittivu[November 16 2008] Task Force -3 troops inducted west of the A-9 trunk road off Mankulama in the western Mullaittivu battlefront have commenced marching towards the strategically important Mankulama junction, since dawn today (Nov 16). |
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The
LTTE decides who works for the NGOs, and these aid organisations are persuaded,
or coerced, to do what the LTTE wants.
The Sri Lanka Government categorically rejects the
assertion made by Amnesty International (AI) in its latest report that
it is carrying out a policy of blocking humanitarian aid needed for the
people at present displaced in the Wanni region, states a spokesman for
the Presidential Secretariat.
Task Force 1 now marching towards Paranthan LTTE stronghold has captured one of the LTTE airstrips located in the Nivil area,
Pooneryn this afternoon (Nov 20).
A convoy with essential items and food to people in
the non-liberated areas were streamlined at the Omanthai Entry/Exit
point today (Nov 20).
Mr.
Anura Lesli Perera, philanthropist and Executive Director of the 'Rotor
Investments Overseas Ltd', Spain, Monday (Nov 17) donated an Emergency
Water purifying plant to the Army at a charm event held in Colombo.
His
Excellency the President and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,
Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa today (November 17) extended the service of Army
Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka for one year.
Troops of the task Force-3 flanked west of the A-9
main road at Vannivilankulama have entered the Mankulama area in
Mulaittivu, following hours of heavy fighting with LTTE today (Nov 17)
at around 2 p.m.