by N. Ethirveerasingam, May 17, 2023
I took these pictures in Kilinochchi Maveerar Thuyilum Illum during a visit in February 2023.
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When Kilinochchi fell in 2008 the army bulldozed about 4 acres of gravestones – a war crime. Other LTTE graveyards in the North met the same fate.
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I was there at the graveyard on May 11, 2007 when Thamilchelvam was buried. The ground offensive started not long after and Kilinochchi displaced.
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I appeal for the UN to restore the graveyard and protect the dignity of the dead.
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Entrance to Kilinochchi Maveerar Thuyilum Illum, February 2023
Graves of Tamil soldiers demolished by Sri Lankan Army in 2008 taken in Feb. 2023, photo by N. Ethirveerasingham
Graves of Tamil soldiers demolished by Sri Lankan Army in 2008 taken in Feb. 2023, photo by N. Ethirveerasingham
I very much appreciate this information and the photos provided by Dr. Ethirveerasingham.