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TitleLiberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam press releases

Held atInstitute of Commonwealth Studies

Reference codeICS185

Date1995 February 27-1996 September 14

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- Liberation Tigers of Tamil EelamMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
  The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, popularly known as the Tamil Tigers, was a militant armed organisation that was based in the north of Sri Lanka. Establised in May 1976, it waged a secessionist nationalist struggle against the authorities with the aim of creating an independent state of Tamil Eelam in the north and east of Sri Lanka. This campaign led to the Sri Lankan civil war, which lasted from 1983 until 2009 when the LTTE was eventually defeated.

Scope and ContentPress releases (mostly one or two sides of paper each) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (popularly known as the Tamil Tigers), relating to the civil war in Sri Lanka. These press releases were originally issued from the Tigers' headquarters. Subjects include alleged incidents involving civilians. Also includes one press release from the International Federation of Tamils relating to a march of Tamils to the United Nations at Geneva in August 1995.

NotesThese English translations were issued by the LTTE Secretariat in London.

Conditions governing accessOpen for research although at least a working day's notice should be given.

Extent1 file

The Library also holds pressure group publications (reference PG.CE) and political publications (reference PP.CE) from Sri Lanka.

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