07-15-2005, 04:18 PM
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Charity reports Tamil attack on Sri Lanka naval base
Reuters, July 15. LONDON (AlertNet) - British relief and development agency Christian Aid said Tamil militia had attacked a government naval base in eastern Sri Lanka on Friday, the latest outbreak in a rash of violence that threatens to derail a three-year ceasefire and put post-tsunami reconstruction efforts at risk. Christian Aid reported hearing constant machine-gun fire in the town of Trincomalee after the nearby Kuchaveli base came under sustained attack from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. “Civilians have been forced to flee into the jungle for safety,” the group said in a statement. “If many people are displaced it will put a huge strain on aid agencies’ ability to feed and support refugees.” The charity said it had evacuated staff from the area and halted all non-essential trips. The move comes a week after a Christian Aid partner organisation was forced to suspend operations after its office was hit by gunfire. More...
Published: Fri Jul 15 12:05:38 EDT 2005
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Charity reports Tamil attack on Sri Lanka naval base
Reuters, July 15. LONDON (AlertNet) - British relief and development agency Christian Aid said Tamil militia had attacked a government naval base in eastern Sri Lanka on Friday, the latest outbreak in a rash of violence that threatens to derail a three-year ceasefire and put post-tsunami reconstruction efforts at risk. Christian Aid reported hearing constant machine-gun fire in the town of Trincomalee after the nearby Kuchaveli base came under sustained attack from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. “Civilians have been forced to flee into the jungle for safety,” the group said in a statement. “If many people are displaced it will put a huge strain on aid agencies’ ability to feed and support refugees.” The charity said it had evacuated staff from the area and halted all non-essential trips. The move comes a week after a Christian Aid partner organisation was forced to suspend operations after its office was hit by gunfire. More...
Published: Fri Jul 15 12:05:38 EDT 2005
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· Attack on naval base leaves Sri Lankan ceasefire on brink - Reuters