Latest update: 05/02/2009 

- civil war - Sri Lanka - Tamil Tigers


Hospital hit, dozens killed in fierce fighting
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A hospital was hit, killing at least 52 civilians in northern Sri Lanka, according to the UN, amid growing international calls for a ceasefire between government troops and Tamil Tiger rebels. Colombo says it is close to defeating the rebels.
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