LTTE


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Noun1.LTTE - a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil studentsLTTE - a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel; "the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war"
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Tamil Tigers, Tigers, World Tamil Association, World Tamil Movement
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Ceylon - a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948
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The CFD consists of former LTTE cadres who have been rehabilitated and are now in active politics.
Former LTTE cadres meet US officials, discuss ban
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that LTTE's objective for a separate homeland (Tamil Eelam) for all Tamils threatens the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India, and amounts to cession and secession of a part of the territory of India from the Union and thus falls within the ambit of unlawful activities.
Centre extends ban on LTTE , declares it 'unlawful association'
Police recently recorded a statement from Ramasamy and Bagan Dalam assemblyman Satees Muniandy over reports lodged against Ramasamy alleging him of having links to the LTTE.
Probe those who falsely accuse me of terror links, Ramasamy tells cops
The parcels were wrapped in newspapers.The cops were shocked when the cursory inspection of the contents revealed explosives, arms and ammunition in addition to material connected to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE).
Seizure of 'Tiger' Arsenal in Oddusuddaan Revives Fears of Another LTTE Revival Attempt - DBS Jayeraj
Both the LTTE and the Sri Lankan Army adopted a no-holds-barred attitude and launched vicious attacks against each other.
Time to Move On
Do Sri Lanka's eight fundamentals account for the defeat of the LTTE and validate the effectiveness of ruthless counterinsurgency tactics?
Understanding Sri Lanka's defeat of the Tamil Tigers
But despite warnings to put a stop to his activities, the defendant continued to procure electrical components for the LTTE, also known as the Tamil Tigers, some of which had "an obvious terrorist purpose".
Tamil Tigers arrested in Wales 'planned to equip terrorist group'
LTTE leaders, including its former political commissar Suppu Paramu Thamilchelvan visited expatriate communities after the signing of the ceasefire agreement with the Government in 2002, and sought generous donations for their struggle.
Military victories and Sri Lankan Tamils
The LTTE - listed as a terrorist organisation by 32 countries including Britain - have been fighting the Sri Lankan government since the 1970s for an independent state of Tamil.
WALES: Tamil Tigers blamed for UK credit card fraud plot

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