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Patrick Leahy: “For its part, the Sri Lankan army insists it is targeting the LTTE, not civilians.”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
For its part, the Sri Lankan army insists it is targeting the LTTE, not civilians.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy reports on the Sri Lankan army's claims regarding their military actions.

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