Historical Events tagged with "kokkadichcholai"
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Military & Warfare
Sri Lankan Army Massacre in Kokkadichcholai
June 12th, 1991 33 years ago
The Sri Lankan Army conducted a massacre in Kokkadichcholai, resulting in the deaths of 152 minority Tamil civilians. The village, located near Batticaloa in the Eastern Province, became the site of a violent raid that targeted non-combatants amidst the ongoing ethnic conflict. Survivors expressed horror at the brutal actions taken against the community, highlighting the dire situation for Tamils in the region.
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