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Organisation: Sea Tigers

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20 killed as Sri Lanka navy boat destroys rebel ship

Sri Lanka’s navy sank a Tamil Tiger ship and four smaller attack boats in a battle that killed 20 rebels off the north-eastern coast early today, the army said.

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Sri Lankan air force bombs Tamil Tiger base

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Tamil Tiger rebels have claimed responsibility for an attack on a fuel-laden ship that left seven people dead and raised questions about Sri Lanka's maritime safety.

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