Srilanka Conflict V.09

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President of Sri Lanka LTTE Supremo

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],IN FEBRUARY, MILITARY FORCES MOVED FORCEFULLY INTO THE TAMIL-DOMINATED AREAS IN AN ATTEMPT TO WAGE A FULL-SCALE WAR AGAINST TAMIL TIGERS AND END THE 25-YR UPRISING. Tamil Tigers are a militant group using terrorist methods of violence to fight for independence for the Tamil-dominated areas in the north and eastern parts of island. Sri Lankan Government with commanding military forces fight against subversion

What is the Cartoonist trying to say in these cartoons?

SRI LANKANS 3 major races SINHALESE TAMILS MOORS

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Distribution of different racial groups in Sri Lanka Indian Tamils Sri Lankan Tamils 18% of population are Tamils

SRI LANKA The setting for a violatile situation

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SRI LANKA But why did conflict arise?

Political decisions that led to conflict …

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Impact of the unfair laws - Peaceful demonstration against the Official language Act took place. - Supporters of the Sinhala language disrupted the demonstration. Rioting occurred and hundreds died. - What action did the government do to appease the situation?

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What action did the government do to appease the situation?

Is this cartoon likely to be drawn by a Sri Lankan or a Tamil artist?

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Resettling of Sinhalese

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Political consequences of the Sinhalese-Tamil conflict

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Economic consequences of the Sinhalese-Tamil conflict

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Social consequences of the Sinhalese-Tamil conflict

What is the outcome of the military offensive into the Tamil stronghold? And, how have Tamil civilians been affected?

What is the world doing about it? Can the world do anything? What has UN done to help the Tamils?

Srilanka Conflict V.09

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