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Clashes Force Closure of Remaining Sri Lankan Hospital in War Zone

HeadlineFeb 05, 2009

In Sri Lanka, the last functioning hospital in the northern war zone has closed after coming under its fifth attack in three days. Medics and patients have evacuated the area. Thousands of civilians continue to be trapped and without medical care as Sri Lanka government forces battle Tamil Tiger rebels. The hospital reportedly came under fire from cluster bombs. The UN says at least fifty civilians have been killed over the past few days.

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