Circle of Violence - Sri Lanka

Sep 2007
This moving report looks back through 30 years of bloodshed in Sri Lanka to place today's violence in its proper context. Why did the ceasefire, agreed two years ago, falter?

In 1956, an ambitious politician used the race card to be elected. He promised to make Sinhala the official language. Tamils who weren't fluent were dismissed, sparking a backlash that contributed to the emergence of the Tigers. In the war that followed, an estimated 40,000 disappeared. "We live in a country where anyone can take away another person, and nobody can do anything to stop it".

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[ajaysritharan]

LLTEBuster. You are a sorry excuse for a human being. Your post here has nothing to do with the LLTE. This video about the root of Sri Lanka's problem for all citizens, including you. I hope that you never publically question the government and then the government comes after you. . I dare you to publically question your government on any issue. Let's see what happens. There is very limited freedom in Sri Lanka - this is an issue that you should be concerned about. Don't spread hate.

[Haramanisgoyya]

stop lying pussys .. You know why Canada, Australia and the UK don't give a damn about your calls for "genocide" is because they know the trruth abt you.. as refugees you have been drug peddling, murdering, arms trafficking, kidnapping and notorious for credit card scams..

[jinujee]

some crap.. this is bull shit

[lakc24]

PLENTY OF FUNDS HV BEING GIVEN BY OTHER NATIONS AND THEY CANT EVEN PAY $100 PM to forcibly train an umemployed poor tamil or sinhal youth to clear them up!!!

[lakc24]

I HOPE THE BLOODY MINES ARE CLEARED B4 THIS YRS CHRISTMAS OR ITS GOING TO BE DOOMSDAY FOR US SINHALEESE AGAIN!!!!

[roarfunky]

@ajaysritharan - LTTE is vanquished, now freedom for every man to live without fear of terrorism(LTTE blasted lots of bombs in public buses killed innocent civilians and specially children and women when their imaginary needs not fulfilled) to improve their family economic situation people now have futuristic ambitions because of no LTTE terrorism anymore. mothers wont losses their children because of no war. you have requested not to spread hate but you do the same by your comment. we are confi

[elowamelowa]

the best video i have seen so far on this matter

[iamd1n1ly]

Hope SriLankans do not betray INDIA in the future atleast. Be thankful to INDIA atleast for its immense contribution towards your war against Tamil Terrorists.

May your 'Genocide of Tamils' continue :) But, SAD to see this time you don't hav any reason to kill Tamils as u can no more say "We r not killing Tamils but we are fighting Terrorists". It's time to find some better reason. U'r President Mahinda might have come up with better ideas by now. If not, don't worry! INDIA is there to help :)

[willesdon]

running?

[deadleader1]

what?..ur white masters abandoned u lot again?..what a sad story!

remember!! leader velu also abandoned u lot on mualthive beach, but sinhalses are now looking after 300000 wanni mothers including velu`s abandoned mother paarwathi ammaa in wanni!!

[sonofthedestroyer]

@STVR1

@STVR1,

Dont waste your time arguing with brainwashed Sri Lankans. I have tried it myself and its a total waste of time. And please dont assume that the International community gives a flying fuck about what happened. White people are good at faking concern whilst poisoning your dinner.

When a non-white nation kills its people like that they love it. Means they can stay on top as world powers. They have done it to perfection in Africa.