16 killed in Sri Lanka battles

By SPA,

Colombo, Sri Lanka : Fresh fighting between Sri Lankan troops and Tamil Tiger separatists killed 14 rebels and two soldiers across the embattled northern region, the military said Sunday.


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The newly reported fighting took place in Mullaitivu, Mannar, Jaffna and Welioya regions on Saturday, said Brig.

Udaya Nanayakkara, the military spokesman was quoted as saying by the Associated Press.

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