Pakistan Assists Sri Lanka In War Against Tigers

[ejaz007]

Army liberates Thunukkai and Uilankulam Towns

According to the latest military information received, troops of the 57 Division operating in Mullaittiuvu Eastern battlefront have liberated Tunukkai and Uilankulam towns this morning, 22 August.

Troops have commenced approaching the strategically important Thunukkai town from the North and the West since last morning (21 August). Thunukkai town is situated on the halfway of the Vellankulama and Mankulama road and has been a strategic nerve centre for LTTE for last 25 years. Uilankulam is located around 5Km north of Thunukkai and it is also an LTTE's stronghold in Mullaittiuvu District as fierce gun battles reported in this area during the past few days.

With this newest victory, security forces have reached to a significant phase of the Wanni liberating offensive as these areas were liberated for the first time in nearly three decades long fighting between security forces and terrorists. The gain of Thunukkai adds advantage toward the security forces positioned in clear striking distance of Mallavi another vital terrorist's garrison along the Vellankaulam- Mankulam main road.

Troops of 57 Division led by Maj General Jagath Dias have made their fullest contribution for the Wanni offensive liberating Madhu Church Complex, Palampiddi, Mundumurippu, Periyamadhu, Naddakandal, Chiradikkulam and Kalvilan areas.

Army liberates Thunukkai and Uilankulam Towns

 

[ejaz007]

Troops endure heavy resistance in Kilinochchi;4 terrorists killed in clashes


Army infantrymen and commandos of Task Force 1 continued their counter terror operations on the Kilinochchi southern front enduring heavy terror resistance on Sunday (Aug 24). Reports indicate that 4 terrorists were killed and at least 4 others wounded in the clashes occurred from 6 AM to 4 PM in the Nachchikudha area. Also, 10 soldiers suffered injuries during these clashes.

Separately in the Kariyalaimoddai area , 3 soldiers suffered injuries due to a booby trap explosion around 4.45 PM.

On the Mullaittivu eastern front, troops of Army 59 division attacked and captured an LTTE bunker and a Mortar pit located in the Andankulama last afternoon. Troops claimed 7 terrorists were either killed or wounded in the incident.

Troops endure heavy resistance in Kilinochchi; 4 terrorist killed in clashes

 

[nitesh]

Guys check this:
Pakistan envoy escapes Sri Lanka blast, 'orphanage' attack kills 61 | AFP | Find Articles at BNET

Pakistan envoy escapes Sri Lanka blast, 'orphanage' attack kills 61

COLOMBO (AFP) — Pakistan's top envoy escaped a mine blast which killed seven people in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo as Tamil Tiger rebels accused Sri Lanka of bombing an orphanage and killing 61 children.

The government ordered the closure of all schools from Tuesday fearing reprisal attacks after rebels said the air force bombed a guerrilla-run orphanage killing the children and wounding 150 others.

In the capital, the unprecedented mine attack on the Pakistan diplomat came as troops and Tigers fought fierce battles in the northern peninsula of Jaffna where military losses since Friday rose to 145 soldiers killed, officials said.

Ambassador Bashir Wali Mohmand, a retired Pakistan intelligence officer, narrowly escaped the Colombo bombing although his car took shrapnel from the mine mounted on a parked three-wheeler taxi, police said.

"The ambassador is safe. He is unhurt," said Pakistan high commission (embassy) spokeswoman Suriya Jamal. ...

 

[Spring Onion]

Guys check this:
Pakistan envoy escapes Sri Lanka blast, 'orphanage' attack kills 61 | AFP | Find Articles at BNET

Pakistan envoy escapes Sri Lanka blast, .
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yes we know that back in 2006 Pakistani embassy was attacked and later SL and media reported that India had faciliated that raid in anger in response to Pakistani help to SL against LTTE.

 

[vish]

yes we know that back in 2006 Pakistani embassy was attacked and later SL and media reported that India had faciliated that raid in anger in response to Pakistani help to SL against LTTE.

Link please.

 

[ejaz007]

Sri Lankans in Sweden demonstrate against LTTE & TRO

A multi-ethnic demonstration urging the Sweden Government to take stern action proscribing the internationally banned terror outfit LTTE and its front organisations was held Sunday (August 24) in Sweden opposite the Stockholm Cultural House, from 12.00PM to 3.00PM.

The demonstration attracted large numbers of peace loving people and Sri Lankan expatriates who requested the concerned authorities to condemn the spree of violence unleashed by the LTTE in the island nation and to immediately ban the Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO), which is also found to be the financial arm of the LTTE.

The protestors also displayed placards and photographs of LTTE atrocities including political assassinations, suicide bombings, and genocides against innocent civilians which was followed by the collection of signatures to a petition against LTTE, to be handed over to the Hon. Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt.

"The LTTE terrorists had planted the opinion in Sweden that Sri Lanka Security forces are slaughtering the Tamil people in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankans through this protest have dislodged that false misinformation campaign propagated by Tiger activists" organisers were quoted as saying.

Sri Lankans in Sweden demonstrate against LTTE & TRO

 

[nitesh]

yes we know that back in 2006 Pakistani embassy was attacked and later SL and media reported that India had faciliated that raid in anger in response to Pakistani help to SL against LTTE.

Jana, some info that I have, seriously you should think that why India will support/ is supporting these elements when Mr. rajiv gandhi was killed by LTTE. This is the little info that I have

The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Nation
:: Unbiased Defence NEWS :: Sri Lanka :: DefenceWire: Chinese Arms in LTTE Hands ::

 

[jaison]

Jana, some info that I have, seriously you should think that why India will support/ is supporting these elements when Mr. rajiv gandhi was killed by LTTE. This is the little info that I have

The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Nation
:: Unbiased Defence NEWS :: Sri Lanka :: DefenceWire: Chinese Arms in LTTE Hands ::

wow they also hav 2 qbz-95 chinese rifles........i also saw a qbz-95 lying on the ground in a newspaper picture when ltte attacked a srilankan ari base but i thought it belonged to lankan special task force but now i know y................chinese are making good buisness by selling weapons to sri lanka and the ltte.

 

[ejaz007]

Foreign Minister acknowledges Russian support in the fight against terrorism


Russia's support to Sri Lanka in combating terrorism nationally, has been steadfast and well established, observed Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama when H.E. Mr. Alexey L Shebarshin, Ambassador for the Russian Federation paid a farewell call on him today (27 August 2008) at the end of his tour of duty in Sri Lanka. In this context, the Ambassador endorsed the Sri Lanka government's military campaign against the LTTE.

Minister Bogollagama was appreciative of Russia sharing Sri Lanka's initiatives in the international fora. He acknowledged that bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Russia have been enhanced during the tenure of Ambassador Shebarshin. He urged for greater cooperation in trade, which would make bilateral relations more meaningful and holistic. Developments in Georgia were also discussed at this meeting.

The Minister presented a token of appreciation to Ambassador Shebarshin in recognition of his successful period of office in Sri Lanka.

Foreign Minister acknowledges Russian support in the fight against terrorism

 

[ejaz007]

Army captures Palamoddai and Ulathuvely areas

The counter terrorist offensive operation launched to liberate Wanni region from LTTE clutches has reached to a significant milestone as the troops of Task Force-2 and 59 Division captured the Palamoddai Town, west of A-9 Road, near Omanthai, and Ulathuvely beach area, 4 km to the north of Kokkutuduvai in the Welioya front, respectively this afternoon, 28 August, the latest report received from battlefront said.

Troops of Task Force 2 advanced along the northwestern border of the Vavuniya district, on the west of the A-9 road have gained the total control over the Palamoddai town area. LTTE terrorists making their fullest effort to protect this strategically vital area and to delay the security forces' advances directing heavy resistance on them. With the fallen of Palamoddai, terrorists have to make more efforts to defend their territory in north of Omanthai area against the fast moving victorious soldiers now marching towards Kilinochchi, defence sources said.

Simultaneously, troops of the 59 Division advanced to the north of Kokkutoduvai have captured the Ulathuvely area, about 4 km, north of Kokkutoduvai, a strategically important beach front.

Army captures Palamoddai and Ulathuvely areas

 

[nitesh]

I think this is significant news

Security News | Sundayobserver.lk - Sri Lanka

The Indra-II radars located in Vavuniya first detected the take off of two aircraft of the LTTE from a location from Mullaitivu, on Tuesday at 8.45 p.m. The message has been first conveyed to the officer in charge of the Air Defence System to alert the relevant authorities about this suspicious air movement.

With the sudden detection of the take off of the two Tiger aircraft the SLAF identified that they were moving towards the South along the coastal belt.

As it was obvious that the direction of the two aircraft was towards Trincomalee, the Colombo Air Force operation room gave a signal to Trincomalee to be alert on the situation.

As a precautionary measure instructions were given to switch off the lights in Trincomalee and to cut off communications systems in Trincomalee.

By this time the Sri Lanka Air Forces and the Sri Lanka Navy were ready with their Air Defence System and anti aircraft guns.

 

[john_robot]

This is kind of miner incident but LTTE falling everywere...
Going good Sri Lanka

 

[ejaz007]

The Secretary of Defence visits and assesses security of Mannar


The Secretary of Defence, Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksha, accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Donald Perera and the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, visited Mannar yesterday-the 30th August 2008, in order to assess the security situation in the area.

The itinerary of the visit comprised of visiting and assessing security condition of the area under North Central Naval Command. They had visited the naval detachment at Irrukkalmpiddy- the naval installation closest to un-cleared areas, the naval base in Thalaimannar, Special Boat Squadron and the Rapid Action Boat Squadron. He also declare opened the newly constructed two-storied North Central Naval Command Headquarters in Mannar which was built by the naval personnel in the civil engineering branch of the navy within a short span of time like three months saving a large sum of money that would have incurred.

In his visit, the Secretary of Defence, Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapakshe, had inspected the Special Boat Squadron and the Rapid Action Boat Squadron which has been imposing a severe threat to the LTTE activities in the Mannar Sea and had also spoken to the troops. The boats and the craft used by the Special Boat Squadron and the rapid action Boat squadron, on board one out of which the Secretary Defence sailed around in his inspection tour, have been constructed by the personnel in the naval engineering branch utilizing indigenous material and expertise. The SBS and Rapid Action Boat Squadron very recently raided the Iranativu Island which was under the presence of LTTE cadres.

The naval troops deployed in the North Central Command have successfully been putting in a blockade on the sea route of smuggling weaponry and other war-like materials by LTTE from the narrow sea strip in the Gulf of Mannar.

The Secretary of Defence visits and assesses security of Mannar

 

[ejaz007]

Troops enter Mallavi area: Heavy fighting escalates

Infantry, armour and artillery formations of the Army's 57 Division have overrun LTTE forward defences and reportedly entered into general area Mallavi in Mullaittivu district, following fierce fighting since this morning (Aug 31).

According to military, troops have gained control over key LTTE outposts in the area and positioned tactically in the probable fall of the garrison township, despite heavy resistance from LTTE.

Mallavi is a strategically important LTTE garrison located along the Vellankulama - Mankulama main road, linking the Mannar- Pooneryn (A-32) main road and the Kandy- Jaffna(A-9) trunk road. Due its significant positioning this area has been used as the hub of LTTE's administration and logistic activities, accommodating over dozens LTTE offices, defence observes state.

Initial reports from Wanni military sources further said that the troops are engaging heavy artillery and increasing the forward thrust into the Mallavi town area.

Pro-LTTE media have remained tightlipped and declined to comment on the latest ground situation, defence observes further noted.

Troops enter Mallavi area: Heavy fighting escalates

 

[ejaz007]

"Humanitarian Corridor" set up for civilians to escape LTTE terror"


The Ministry of Defence has taken swift measures to establish a "Safe Corridor" so that civilians trapped in uncleared areas can escape to safe ground. Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights, Mahinda Samarasinghe while welcoming the move of the MoD said that the overriding interest of the Government was to ensure the safety and security of conflict-affected civilians who were being invited to seek the protection of the security forces in cleared areas in Vavuniya.

"The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to further develop Vavuniya as a storage and logistic hub for humanitarian assistance including food and non-food items. The ongoing efforts of the Government in this connection are been complemented by international partners who have also commenced stockpiling food and humanitarian supplies for civilians escaping from or displaced by the armed conflict," the Ministry of Human Rights said in a statement issued today (01).

Minister Samarasinghe also added that work has commenced on the upgrading of a garment factory in close proximity to the current Vavuniya logistic hub for both inter-agency storage and office facilities. Civilians who escape to Vavuniya will thus be able to access the full gamut of humanitarian assistance that the Government, supplemented by its international partners, is providing.

He said that the Government was appreciative of the efforts of the UN agencies, International and local non-government organizations in supplementing the Government's initiative in caring for conflict affected communities in the entirety of the North, especially those persons displaced by the conflict.

The Minister called on all relevant parties to ensure that civilians are allowed to use the safe humanitarian corridor and assist them to travel to secure areas without any hindrance.

Minister Samarasinghe said that he would ensure all necessary facilitation and coordination among the Government, the donor community, UN and other international agencies and organizations, in the provision of humanitarian assistance and relief to civilians in the North through the Consultative Committee on Humanitarian Assistance (CCHA).

Humanitarian Corridor" set up for civilians to escape LTTE terror