Transcript Support Systems of the LTTE

Support Systems of the
L.T.T.E.
Christopher Rosacia
TR 2-3:15
Recruitment
-a military that fluctuated from around 3000 to 20000
members at its peak
-Possessed an air force, navy and other fighting forces
- Recruited children and women often forcibly to fill
dwindling ranks
- Specialized Training camps
- Highly dedicated and determined soldiers due to
training
Finances
-Many pro Tamil organizations have been
established or absorbed by the LTTE
Support centered in UK with cells and offices in 54
other countries
Fundraising
Drug Running
Mock Government
Overseas Support
Tamil Charities suspended, some arrested
India biggest supporter after 1983
Indo-Lankan Accords of July ended India’s support in
1987
Tamil Nadu- constant supporter of the LTTE