title: SLA December 2006 offensive
text: # SLA December 2006 offensive
  
  In December 2006, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched multi-pronged attacks in an attempt to capture territory in Vaharai and the Trincomalee District held by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
  
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  At least 40 civilians were killed during the Sri Lankan bombardment.
  
  