Massacre in Sri Lanka

Title

Massacre in Sri Lanka

Genre

Interview

TX Date

2 Jun 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:17

Description

Interview with Sinnappu Maharasingam, chairman of the Tamil Action Committee, on a reported massacre of civilians by Tamil Tigers (LTTE) in Sri Lanka. He does not believe it was Tamils responsible and says it is propaganda. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Sinnappu Maharasingam

Keywords

Deaths; India; Terrorism; Propaganda; Guerilla activities; Bombs; Sri Lanka; Interethnic conflict; Tamils; LTTE; Jaffna; Sinhalese; Tamil Action Committee

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