In brief
Killing
Accusations have been made that on 31 December, a naval vessel deliberately rammed a fishing boat near Foul Point, seven miles south-east of Trincomalee town, killing Yahub Jawad. Another man was injured. The Navy denies the allegation.
Torture
Vishaka Weerasinghe, daughter of former MP Nanda Ellawela, was found guilty of torturing Nirosha Ramalingam, 10, including burning with a hot knife. Ms Weerasinghe was sent to prison for three years.
Committee
Reports say that the LTTE appointed a five-member committee in December to revive its political wing, the People’s Front of Liberation Tigers (PFLT). The PFLT remains a registered political party in Sri Lanka.
Arrest
The LTTE arrested Sri Lankan soldier Nimal Kumara on 24 December, alleging he entered Tiger territory in Manal Aru in Mullaitivu District. A Tamil Eelam Court has ordered him to be remanded till 10 March.
Displaced
In Batticaloa, Amparai and Trincomalee districts, over 23,900 internally displaced families are in camps or with friends or relatives. Estimates say Rs 2.1 billion ($22 million) is needed for resettlement.
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