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  Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Terrorist Group of Sri Lanka
LTTE cadres are known for their high sense of discipline, dedication, strong determination, a high degree of motivation and innovation.
Apart from the military operations which the LTTE conduct in the North-eastern parts of the country against Government forces and the highly successful suicide killings operations in other parts of the country, a major aspect of the LTTE’s operations is its publicity, fund-raising and military procurement strategies.
In the mainland, mostly in Wanni, the LTTE engages the Sri Lankan troops semi-conventionally.
www.satp.org /satporgtp/countries/shrilanka/terroristoutfits/LTTE.HTM   (2230 words)

  
 EelamWeb© - LTTE
The Tamil National Army also known as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were formed after the failure of many years of peaceful demonstration by Tamil leaders in order to win their freedom from the successive Sinhala majority governments, which showed no concern for the Tamil grievances.
Velupillai Pirabakaran, the LTTE was founded on May 5, 1976 to achieve what had become unachievable by peaceful methods in over 28 years.
Since then, the LTTE has grown out to be a massive army with the whole hearted support of the Tamil people and now has thousand of brave soldiers, with a Naval wing that has become a formidable one in the sub continent.
www.eelamweb.com /ltte   (165 words)

  
 Another LTTE offensive
The LTTE began occupying the coastal areas of Vettilaikerny, Kattaikkadu, Aaliyawalai, Uduthurai, Mulliyan, Thattuvaankoddi and Nallathannithoduvaai in the southeastern sector of the peninsula.
LTTE cadres have kept up an artillery barrage and have both the camps under virtual siege from points to the north and northeast of Iyakkachi in Sangathaar Vayal and Kovil Vayal and p oints in the southeast of Elephant Pass at Thattuvankotti and to the west at Kurinchatheevu.
The LTTE's objective appears to be to seize the Maruthankerny-Puthukkaadu road on the east of the A 9 Highway and the Pallai-Puloppala i-Kilaly road on the west while holding on to its positions on the Jaffna-Kandy road.
www.flonnet.com /fl1708/17080520.htm   (3295 words)

  
 US arrests show LTTE's desperation
The only counter which the LTTE has presently is the destruction of the SLAF aircraft on the ground in the airfields from which they are operating.
The LTTE is unlikely to retrieve its image so long as Prabhakaran and his close associates involved in terrorism continue to lead the organisation.
It is high time the moderate elements in the LTTE remove Prabhakaran and his close associates and take in their hands the responsibility for the future direction of the Tamil movement.
www.rediff.com /news/2006/aug/22ltte1.htm   (660 words)

  
 Why the LTTE has targetted SEP members in northern Sri Lanka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The LTTE has openly promoted Semmanan to the post of deputy political leader for Jaffna and he can readily be found at his public office in Kokuvil on the Jaffna peninsula.
The LTTE’s actions parallel exactly those of the EPDP, which was widely despised for its activities as the armed auxiliary of the Sri Lankan military during the civil war.
The LTTE was even more alarmed in late January this year when the leaders of 18 unions representing about 1,000 fishermen in the northern islands met and formed a federation.
www.wsws.org /articles/2003/jun2003/ltte-j19.shtml   (2018 words)

  
 Military.com Resources
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is the principal insurgency organization fighting for the establishment of an ethnic Tamil state on the island of Sri Lanka.
The LTTE is a highly structured organization with an active political wing and a military structure that mimics that of a professional army.
It is estimated that the Tigers have 10,000 members under arms, with perhaps 3000 to 6000 highly trained troops, and the LTTE enjoys strong financial, organizational, and procurement support from Tamil groups overseas.
www.military.com /Resources/ResourceFileView?file=LTTE-Organization.htm   (225 words)

  
 The Hindu : Opinion / Leader Page Articles : Dangers of the LTTE's air capability
That the LTTE has flouted the spirit of the peace process with total impunity to strengthen its ability to wage war should be a matter of concern for the international community.
The fact that the LTTE had invested precious resources of time, energy and money to acquire the air capability indicates that it would continue with the process of technical refinement and technology acquisition to improve its fighting capability despite the ongoing peace process.
The fact that the LTTE has flouted the spirit of the peace process with total impunity to strengthen its ability to wage war should be a matter of concern for international community.
www.hindu.com /2005/05/19/stories/2005051900851000.htm   (1438 words)

  
 Canada/United Kingdom - Funding the "Final War": LTTE Intimidation and Extortion in the Tamil Diaspora: V. Paying for ...
When LTTE fundraisers come to an apartment building or neighborhood, families that receive a visit will often call their neighbors to warn them that fundraisers are in the area.
Some argue that the LTTE and its front organizations are simply engaging in aggressive fundraising strategies, and that each individual is free to decide whether or not he or she wants to give.
Representatives of the LTTE or World Tamil Movement have also engaged in intimidating behavior, as for example, in the case of the family that was pressed to sign a written statement declaring that their refusal to give money was because they did not support the LTTE cause.
www.hrw.org /reports/2006/ltte0306/5.htm   (3857 words)

  
 LTTE - The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Profile at LankaNewspapers.com
Founded in 1976, the LTTE is the most powerful Tamil group in Sri Lanka and uses overt and illegal methods to raise funds, acquire weapons, and publicize its cause of establishing an independent Tamil state.
The LTTE began its armed conflict with the Sri Lankan Government in 1983 and has relied on a guerrilla strategy that includes the use of terrorist tactics.
The LTTE exploits large Tamil communities in North America, Europe, and Asia to obtain funds and supplies for its fighters in Sri Lanka.
www.lankanewspapers.com /news/profiles/ltte.jsp   (304 words)

  
 LTTE as a freedom movement
The LTTE has a standing army, a national liberation force consisting of several thousands of freedom fighters, a capable and responsible command structure, military training facilities, modern weapon systems, vast territories under its administrative control and has the potential and efficiency to engage the Sri lanka armed forces in conventional mode of warfare.
The structure of the LTTE is complex and multi-faceted and orientated towards conducting an effective armed resistance and political struggle and at the sametime, maintaining a well organized administrative system.
Though this status was accorded to the LTTE during political dialogues, it was abruptly negated when the talks broke down and the LTTE was branded as a terrorist organization.
www.eelam.com /freedom_struggle/ltte_publ/strug_for_just/ltteas.html   (653 words)

  
 LTTE regrets killing Rajiv Gandhi
The LTTE, held responsible for the assassination, said it 'deeply regrets' the 'monumental historical tragedy'.
On LTTE's plea that India put the past behind, the minister said, "The people of India cannot forget the dastardly crime, which was committed by the LTTE or at their behest."
LTTE has given such a blow to our country which is equal to aggression of our country.I consider killing of our PRIME MINISTER...
www.rediff.com /news/2006/jun/28ltte.htm   (371 words)

  
 The moment of truth for India on LTTE | Hard News
Although the LTTE has officially denied any involvement in the assassinations, such a denial cannot be taken seriously because the LTTE has always denied its involvement in any terrorist activity, including murder, arson, extortion and drug trafficking.
Third, there are LTTE sleeper cells in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and other cities of Indian stooges of the LTTE in political parties, media and government, who have to be identified and imprisoned under a new anti-terrorist law.
The LTTE should have resolved their dispute with India by non-violent means ie satyagraha etc. You say Mr Pirabaharan should face a trial in Rajiv Gandhi's case and I agree 100% with you.
www.hardnewsmedia.com /portal/2006/05/464   (3813 words)

  
 Atrocities of LTTE Tamil Tiger Terrorists in Sri Lanka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
LTTE Tamil Tiger Terrorists continue to assassinate civilians, members of the rival political parties and security personnel under the banner of cease-fire agreement (CFA).
Suspected LTTE cadres carried out the attack on the MI 17 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force with small arms while it was about to land in the Arugambe area to ferry back the Italian delegation to Colombo, the spokesman added.
Placard-carrying men and women shouted anti LTTE slogans and demanded the immediate release of the POLTE activist who was waylaid and abducted on Monday (12) by Tamil Tigers at MAHILANKULAM while he was on his motorbike.
www.spur.asn.au /LTTE_Tamil_Tiger_Atrocities_20051214.htm   (2196 words)

  
 Canada/United Kingdom - Funding the "Final War": LTTE Intimidation and Extortion in the Tamil Diaspora: I. Summary and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Journalists and activists in the Tamil diaspora who openly criticize the LTTE or are perceived to be anti-LTTE have been subject to severe beatings, death threats, smear campaigns, and fabricated criminal charges.
The LTTE identifies Tamils from the West who return to Sri Lanka to visit family members, and systematically pressures them for funds when they arrive in LTTE-controlled territory in the North of Sri Lanka.
Urge the LTTE to end all use of violence, threats, intimidation, and harassment against members of the Tamil diaspora.
hrw.org /reports/2006/ltte0306/1.htm   (1535 words)

  
 Ban LTTE
Over 152 terrorists were killed and more than 124 injured when the LTTE terrorists miserably failed in their frenetic attempt to break the Naval defence in the Muttur Jetty area today afternoon (Friday the 04th of August).
LTTE assassinated Hon Lakshman Kadirgarmar, the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka on 12th August 2005.
However, the LTTE is repeating their form of celibrations by murdering the valuable members of the armed forces of Sri Lanka.
www.banltte.com   (4720 words)

  
 LTTE AND CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS
LTTE had launched a series of selective assassinations to eliminate important supporters of Karuna for sometime now with some notable success.
LTTE had always tried to paint Karuna as a lone dissident, without the support of the rank and file among its cadres from the east.
LTTE accused Major General VV Jayagunawardene, commander of the region, of using the paramilitary as a proxy to launch operations against it.
www.saag.org /papers15/paper1406.html   (1975 words)

  
 tamiltigers.net - Freedom is never given.  It has to be fought for and won.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
In Aug 2005, the LTTE celebrated the 20th anniversary of the inclusion of women as equal participants in political and combat roles in the organization.
As of Nov 10, 2004, of the 17,780 members of the LTTE killed 3,786 were women.
In October 1983, all the TULF legislators, numbering sixteen at the time, forfeited their seats in Parliament for refusing to swear an oath unconditionally renouncing support for a separate state in accordance with the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka.
www.tamiltigers.net   (319 words)

  
 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) World Tamil Association (WTA) World Tamil Movement (WTM) Federation of ...
Exact strength is unknown, but the LTTE is estimated to have 8,000 to 10,000 armed combatants in Sri Lanka, with a core of trained fighters of approximately 3,000 to 6,000.
The LTTE also has a significant overseas support structure for fundraising, weapons procurement, and propaganda activities.
Headquartered in northern Sri Lanka, LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran has established an extensive network of checkpoints and informants to keep track of any outsiders who enter the group’s area of control.
www.fas.org /irp/world/para/ltte.htm   (339 words)

  
 PEACE FOR SRI LANKA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The LTTE is now banned in Sri Lanka, India, the United States of
The gruesome brutality and wanton destruction that the LTTE has unleashed in its campaign to create
The LTTE have been feeding the world with lies about discrimination against Tamils in Sri Lanka.
www.peaceforlanka.com /ltte.html   (473 words)

  
 Sinhaya - LTTE Terrorist Activities and Releated Sri Lanka News Reports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Sri Lanka News, LTTE Terrorist Activities Exposed, Tamil Tiger Terrorist Activities Releating To the Sri Lankan Conflict Detailed.
LTTE Baby Killers belong to World Terrorist Organisations.
US lists LTTE as terrorists and bans fund raising.
www.sinhaya.com   (6865 words)

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