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Tamils Seek Justice on 16th Anniversary of War's End

5/24/2025

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In Mullivaikkal, Sri Lanka, Tamils marked the poignant 16th anniversary of the civil war's end, yearning for closure and justice for their lost loved ones. While some cling to hope under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, deep skepticism lingers as the government remains silent on wartime atrocities and enforced disappearances, leaving families in a state of heart-wrenching despair.

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In Mullivaikkal, Sri Lanka, Tamils marked the poignant 16th anniversary of the civil war's end, yearning for closure and justice for their lost loved ones. While some cling to hope under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, deep skepticism lingers as the government remains silent on wartime atrocities and enforced disappearances, leaving families in a state of heart-wrenching despair.