2006 (Civil war starts)
April - Attacks begin to escalate again. A suicide bomber attacks the main military compound in Colombo, killing at least eight people. The military launch air strikes on Tamil Tiger targets.
May- Tamil Tiger rebels attack a naval convoy near Jaffna.
August - Tamil Tiger rebels and government forces resume fighting in the north-east in worst clashes since 2002 ceasefire. Government steadily drives Tamil Tigers out of eastern strongholds over following year.
October - Peace talks fail in Geneva.
2007
June - Police force hundreds of Tamils out of the capital, citing security concerns. A court orders an end to the expulsions.
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