Northern Tamils commemorate victims of the war

14 May, 2017

Tamils in the North began commemorating the war dead as the country prepares to celebrate eight years since the defeat of the LTTE this week.

Northern Provincial Council members held events in parts of the North to remember the victims of the bitter conflict by lighting oil lamps.

More events are to be held today leading upto Thursday when the main event will be staged in Mullivaikkal.

Hundreds of Tamils were killed in Mullivaikkal during the final stages of the war between the military and the LTTE.

The current has government assured justice for the victims. (Colombo Gazette)

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