casualties

The Millennium of Aftermath...in Sri Lanka

Point 1:

Even as the end of the war has brought a new flood of refugees in the north in recent days, the United Nations, the International Red Cross and other groups have said that the military’s restrictions have curtailed their activities and are endangering the lives of a refugee population now estimated at 280,000.

Point 2:

Sri Lanka vows to resettle Tamils within 6 months

Date: 21 May 2009

The Sri Lankan government made the pledge following President Mahinda Rajapaksa's meeting on Thursday with two senior envoys from the government of India. It comes amid growing international concern over the humanitarian situation in the crowded, fenced-in camps where the displaced civilians are being kept...

Author: | Source: CBC News | Submitted by: vivek on 22 May 2009 | Comments: 8

Q&A: What is fate of civilians trapped in Sri Lanka' war

Date: 13 Mar 2009

The U.N. high commissioner for human rights on Thursday warned both sides in Sri Lanka's 25-year civil war may have committed war crimes and that the loss of life could be catastrophic if there is no pause in the combat.

Here are some questions and answers about civilians trapped in the war:

HOW MANY ARE TRAPPED?

Author: C. Bryson Hull | Source: Reuters | Submitted by: dr anonymous on 14 Mar 2009 | Comments: 0