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Latest fighting kills 20 rebels, 6 soldiers in north | |
2008-06-09 | |
![]() Soldiers pushed into rebel-held territory in the northern Welioya area and attacked insurgents, said military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara. The ensuing battle killed 20 guerrillas and six soldiers, Nanayakkara said. He said 35 rebels and 18 soldiers were wounded. Rebel spokesman Rasiah Ilanthirayan could not immediately be reached for comment.
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