Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End -- Voice of America
Sri Lanka holds a series of ceremonies this week to mark the first anniversary of the defeat of the Tamil Tiger rebels and the end of a quarter-century of civil war. The return of peace has generated widespread optimism in the island nation, but concerns remain that ethnic reconciliation remains an elusive goal.
Tourists are flocking into Colombo and other beach resorts on the Indian Ocean island. Hotels are packed and many businesses are formulating expansion plans.
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More News On The First Anniversary On The End Of The Sri Lankan Civil War
Rain ruins Sri Lanka celebrations marking Tigers' defeat -- AFP
Ex-Tamil Tiger fighters held in limbo -- BBC
Sri Lanka Tamils pray for war victims on 1st anniversary of military victory against rebels -- Canadian Press
Report calls for inquiry into war crimes in Sri Lanka -- National Post
One year after war Sri Lanka asked to account for alleged “war crimes” -- Toronto Star
Sri Lanka accused of war crimes in final onslaught -- The Independent
Sri Lanka under fire for killing thousands -- Sydney Morning Herald
One year on, Sri Lanka still divided -- Sudha Ramachandran, Asia Times
A fragile peace -- Matt Wade, The Age
Sri Lanka one year on from war -- Desmond Tutu and Lakhdar Brahimi, The Guardian
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