07.01.2009, 17:16
Zitat:Army closes in on key Jaffna pass
The Sri Lankan government says troops have reached the southern outskirts of the strategic Elephant Pass, which is the key link to the Jaffna peninsula.
Troops have been pushing north since capturing the Tamil Tigers' de facto capital of Kilinochchi on Friday.
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Military spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said troops had gained control of the southern outskirts of Elephant Pass.
He said soldiers had overpowered the resistance of the rebels there and that operations were ongoing to "bring the entire area under our control".
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7810911.stm