Monday, September 04, 2006

SL President Says Sampoor Captured by Troops


Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse has announde that the Armed forces had taken complete control of the rebel enclave of Sampoor in the restive eastern district of Trincomalee.
The announcement came at the 55th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). The rebels have called this a serious violation of the Ceasefire agreement, but say they will continue to honour it.

Update to follow

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