'Dozens dead' in Sri Lanka clash - Democratic Underground

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'Dozens dead' in Sri Lanka clash

A sea battle between Tamil Tigers and Sri Lankan government forces has left at least 45 people dead, the navy says.

At least 15 sailors are missing after rebels sank a gunboat off the north coast, while at least 30 Tigers were killed in the attack, a spokesman said.

The rebels said only four Sea Tigers were killed when the navy attacked them during a training exercise.

But European peace monitors blamed the rebels for a "gross violation" of the 2002 ceasefire.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4762105.stm

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