Regions in the Jaffna unidentifiable after military flattening say Tamil IDPs

Tamils that were allowed to temporarily leave the Sri Lankan Army’s enforced High Security Zones (HSZ) to return to visit their original areas of residence have found that homes,  schools and community buildings have been flattened, reports BBC Tamil.

One of those that was allowed to leave the HSZ in Valikamam North to see his home region, told reporters that many temples and schools that previously existed in the region could not be found.

Arunasalam Kunabalasingham further added that it was impossible to recognise the regions of Mayiliddi and Palali, which used to be distinct identifiable regions before demolitions.

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