Akkaraipattu massacre

Akkaraipattu massacre
Akkaraipattu massacre is located in Sri Lanka
Akkaraipattu massacre
LocationAkkaraipattu, Sri Lanka
Coordinates7°13′N 81°51′E / 7.217°N 81.850°E / 7.217; 81.850
DateFebruary 19, 1986 (+6 GMT)
TargetSri Lankan Tamil civilians
Attack type
Firing
WeaponsGuns
Deaths80
PerpetratorsSri Lankan army

Akkaraipattu massacre happened on 19 February 1986 when approximately 80 Tamil farm workers were killed by the Sri Lankan Army personnel and their bodies burned in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.[1][2] The incident came to light a few days later when community leaders visited the remote location near the town of Akkaraipattu, where the farm workers were shot.

  1. ^ Frerks, George; Bart Klem (2004). Dealing with diversity: Sri Lankan Discourses on Peace and Conflict. Netherlands Institute of International Relations. ISBN 90-5031-091-5.p.118
  2. ^ Humphrey, Hawksley (February 22, 1986). "Massacre in Akkaraipattu". The Guardian.