Sampur displaced flee Tiger territory
IDP's in en masse have arrived in Valachchenai fleeing Tiger controlled Vakarai, where they complained that they were held against their will. The LTTE leaders feared further advance of the security forces into Vakarai have forcibly held the refugees in the area to be used as a human shield.
Over 8000 Sampur villagers who fled to Tiger held Vakarai to escape fighting in the former Tiger enclave have sought asylum in Valachchenai.
According to returnees, there were 25,000 - 30,000 refugees in the Tiger controlled areas living under extreme conditions, Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said. Aid agencies have raised concern over the shortage of food and medical supplies in the Vakarai area.
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Over 8000 Sampur villagers who fled to Tiger held Vakarai to escape fighting in the former Tiger enclave have sought asylum in Valachchenai.
According to returnees, there were 25,000 - 30,000 refugees in the Tiger controlled areas living under extreme conditions, Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said. Aid agencies have raised concern over the shortage of food and medical supplies in the Vakarai area.
More info on: http://defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20060917_01
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