Tamils in Vavuniya mark May 18 amidst military ban

Lamps positioned to read "May 18" (in Tamil)


A remembrance event was held in Vavuniya yesterday, despite the overwhelming military presence and ban on any public acts of commemoration.

Mourners gathered and lit oil lamps in the memories of the tens of thousands that died as the armed conflict ended. The event took place in front of the Sinthaamani Vinayagar temple.




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