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Thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils were 'disappeared' during the civil war

Tamil families of the 'disappeared' are waiting to find out what happened to their loved ones

Tamil families of the 'disappeared' are waiting to find out what happened to their loved ones Source: SBS

During Sri Lanka’s brutal 26-year civil war, human rights abuses were committed by both government forces and separatists.


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By Aaron Fernandes

Source: SBS


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During Sri Lanka’s brutal 26-year civil war, human rights abuses were committed by both government forces and separatists.



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