Historical Events tagged with "tamil"
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Thirteen Sri Lanka Army Soldiers Killed in Ambush
A deadly ambush executed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam resulted in the deaths of thirteen Sri Lankan Army soldiers. The ambush took place in the northeastern region of Sri Lanka, highlighting the intense conflict between government forces and Tamil militants seeking to establish an independent Tamil Eelam. This incident marked a significant escalation in hostilities during a turbulent period in Sri Lanka's civil war, with the Tamil Tigers employing guerrilla tactics and ambushes to challenge the army's capabilities.
Continue ReadingAssassination of Alfred Duraiappah
Alfred Duraiappah, the Mayor of Jaffna and former Member of Parliament, was shot dead in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The assassination occurred amid rising ethnic tensions and political instability in the region. Duraiappah was a prominent figure in the Tamil community and his death sent shockwaves through local and national political circles.
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