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LTTE violated CFA, rules SLMM
The Scandinavian monitors yesterday ruled that the LTTE had violated the Ceasefire Agreement by firing at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) helicopter heading to pick up Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Margiterita Boneveb and 20 others from Arugam Bay in Ampara on Wednesday.

SLMM Head Hagrup Haukland said after meeting with the parties and having inspected the damaged helicopter, the SLMM concludes that as the small arms fire against the helicopter originated from an area controlled by the LTTE, it must bear the responsibility for the incident. “The LTTE is urged do all in its power to avoid similar incidents in the future, as such activity can lead to serious consequences jeopardising the Ceasefire”, Mr. Haukland said.
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