Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse said that the military has controlled the capital of Tamil Tiger Kilinochchi. He describes the take-over city in the north of the island as a victory not for the priceless government troops. A pro-Tamil website confirm the news, but said government troops entered "a ghost town," because rebel headquarters has been moved to other places. The journalists said the fall of the city is a big wallop for the Tamil Tiger. The city has important symbolic meaning for the Tamil Tiger, who want to make the region a separate state for minority Tamil ethnic groups. Not long after the announcement President Rajapaksa, a suicide bomber attacked the air force headquarters in the capital Colombo.
At least two people were killed and 30 people injured. During the last several months, the military of Sri Lanka approached Kilinochi. Both sides recently said to cause the other victims of the conflict in the north of the island. There has been no independent confirmation about this battle, and almost impossible to confirm the number of victims of both parties.
Bitter Battle
"We must give tribute to the soldiers that we achieve victory," said a statement on national television Rajapaksa. President of Sri Lanka urges the members of this insurgent placing weapons. Thursday, the military said that they already possess important crossroad Paranthan, a crossing in northern Kilinochchi, in a fierce battle that lasted for several hours. It is said that the army entered the small town in the joint operations are supported by combat jets, armed helicopters, artillery and mortar attacks.
According to the statement of the military, launched a series of Tamil Tiger attacks here before withdraw from the battlefield where they killed 50 fighter. According to the statement again, success means they control Paranthan decide PASOK main point to several areas strong Tamil Tiger areas in the north of Sri Lanka. Site pro-Tamil TamilNet reported on the Paranthan military occupation, the military said that the suffering of the victims, hundreds of civilians and forced displacement.
Chairman of the Tamil Tiger political wing, B Nadesan, the information to the BBC recently said they will continue to fight despite losing Kilinochchi later. This group of rebels still control areas in the east of the city Mullaitivu, although the region is now also threatened occupied government troops. The journalists said although the government is now in a position superior, but still fierce battle will occur again, and there are concerns that this will affect a large number of civilians in areas dominated Tamil Tiger. Refutes rebel troops using civilians as a shield, rejected the accusations and forced civilians to fight.
At least two people were killed and 30 people injured. During the last several months, the military of Sri Lanka approached Kilinochi. Both sides recently said to cause the other victims of the conflict in the north of the island. There has been no independent confirmation about this battle, and almost impossible to confirm the number of victims of both parties.
Bitter Battle
"We must give tribute to the soldiers that we achieve victory," said a statement on national television Rajapaksa. President of Sri Lanka urges the members of this insurgent placing weapons. Thursday, the military said that they already possess important crossroad Paranthan, a crossing in northern Kilinochchi, in a fierce battle that lasted for several hours. It is said that the army entered the small town in the joint operations are supported by combat jets, armed helicopters, artillery and mortar attacks.
According to the statement of the military, launched a series of Tamil Tiger attacks here before withdraw from the battlefield where they killed 50 fighter. According to the statement again, success means they control Paranthan decide PASOK main point to several areas strong Tamil Tiger areas in the north of Sri Lanka. Site pro-Tamil TamilNet reported on the Paranthan military occupation, the military said that the suffering of the victims, hundreds of civilians and forced displacement.
Chairman of the Tamil Tiger political wing, B Nadesan, the information to the BBC recently said they will continue to fight despite losing Kilinochchi later. This group of rebels still control areas in the east of the city Mullaitivu, although the region is now also threatened occupied government troops. The journalists said although the government is now in a position superior, but still fierce battle will occur again, and there are concerns that this will affect a large number of civilians in areas dominated Tamil Tiger. Refutes rebel troops using civilians as a shield, rejected the accusations and forced civilians to fight.
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