Sri Lanka massacres stir painful memories, 40 years on Alishba Saghir Article Updated: July 27, 2023 Leave a comment Share on FacebookTweet this! Known in Sri Lanka as “Black July”, a period of ethnic violence which broke out in the country forty years ago went on to trigger a 26-year conflict that killed around 100,000 people. Post Views: 748 leave a reply Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. submit More Articles By the same author IMF nudges up 2023 economic outlook but warns of slowing global growth ahead Alishba Saghir Jul 25, 2023 The IMF upgraded its forecast for the global economy The International Monetary Fund has slightly… ‘Pee-wee Herman’ actor Paul Reubens dies aged 70 Alishba Saghir Aug 1, 2023 US actor Paul Reubens was best-known for his character 'Pee-wee Herman' Paul Reubens, the US comic… Jabeur ‘going full in’ as she targets Wimbledon history Alishba Saghir Jul 14, 2023 Jabeur 'going full in' as she targets Wimbledon history Ons Jabeur says she wants to make history… Iranian city uses ancient techniques to defy summer heat Alishba Saghir Jul 21, 2023 Tall, chimney-like towers rise from the centuries-old buildings in Iran's ancient city of Yazd, drawing… Iraqi protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad over planned Koran burning in Stockholm Alishba Saghir Jul 20, 2023 Protesters clash with security forces near the Swedish embassy in Baghdad during demonstrations ahead… Dortmund down sloppy Man United in Vegas friendly Alishba Saghir Jul 31, 2023 A second-half strike by Dortmund substitute Youssoufa Moukoko proved the difference in an entertaining… Thousands mourn Srebrenica victims as tensions in Bosnia mount Alishba Saghir Jul 11, 2023 Many of the 30 victims buried on Tuesday were identified in previous years, but the families chose to… Biden visits shipyard to put wind in re-election sails Alishba Saghir Jul 20, 2023 US President Joe Biden says the economy is doing well thanks to his 'Bidenomics', but polls show voters… Presidential hopes darken for Senegal’s Sonko Alishba Saghir Aug 1, 2023 Ousmane Sonko has faced a string of legal woes Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko's presidential…