Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Sri Lanka War Updates -- June 24-25, 2008

Sri Lanka War

From Times Of India

COLOMBO: At least 31 LTTE men and two soldiers were killed in fierce clashes in Sri Lanka's northern region. The army captured a portion of the rebel-held territory, officials said on Tuesday.

Around 10 LTTE men were killed in confrontations with the security forces as troops gained control over areas in Mullikkandal, Minnaniranchan and Marattikannadi in Mannar region, the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) said. The army claimed that it had captured three square kilometres of the area in the north of Adampan in Mannar.

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News On The Sri Lanka War From Other Sources:
26 killed in Sri Lanka's fresh fighting -- Newkerala
Military: Sri Lanka soldiers kill 10 Tamil rebels -- Yahoo News
Sri Lanka says another 26 killed in fighting -- AFP
59 killed in Sri Lanka battles -- Gulf Daily News
31 killed in Army “surge” -- The hindu

My Comment: One of the most under reported wars in the world.

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