Sulipuram Army Camp Vacated After 30 Years 📈

• Overall Action: The Sri Lanka Army has completely vacated the Sulipuram Army Camp (Chulipuram) in the Jaffna peninsula, ending over three decades of military occupation since its establishment in the early 1990s. • Land Restitution: The move is part of a 2024 directive to dismantle long-standing military facilities to return occupied land to original civilian owners. The vacation notice was formally handed to the Chankanai Divisional Secretariat. • Strategic Context: Army Spokesman Brigadier Waruna Gamage described the closure as a "planned restructuring" rather than a sudden withdrawal. This aligns with a broader national programme to release land in the North and East for civilian use. • Regional Precedents: • Katkolam Camp (North): Disbanded in November 2024. • Karaitivu Camp (Ampara): Returned to the public in October 2025 after 35 years of occupation. • Myliddy (Jaffna): 4.4 acres recently released for a school and community hall. • Security Impact: Troops from the 513th Infantry Division have been relocated to nearby facilities to maintain regional security while facilitating resettlement and reconciliation efforts.