Thursday, August 10, 2006

Sri Lankan Government Press Release on the Latest Situation


PRESS RELEASE - 10 August 2006

10 Aug 2006 - 12:28


'TIGER’ TERRORISTS CONTINUE ATTACKS TO RE-CAPTURE MAVIL ARU ANICUT

“Tiger” terrorists from positions located in Sampoor and Echchalampattu areas commenced firing long range artillery and mortars from 4.00 a.m. today (10) in an effort to re-capture the Mavil Aru anicut now held by the Security Forces.The Security Forces are compelled to retaliate in response to the ‘Tiger’ terrorist attacks to secure the re-opened sluice gates since 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday (8) to ensure that drinking water and irrigation facilities will continue to be provided to over 15,000 people whose entire livelihood depends on the cultivation of over 30,000 acres of paddy .

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