Unfolding of the Sri Lankan Civil War

By Kaushik S5

  • Founding of LTTE

    Founding of LTTE
    The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are formed when the Tamil New Movement joins another Tamil group.

  • Killing of 13 SL soldiers and the Black July

    Killing of 13 SL soldiers and the Black July
    Ethnic tensions in the country erupt into the start of a civil war when 13 soldiers are killed in an LTTE attack sparking anti-Tamil riots in Colombo and other parts of the country that leave thousands of people dead.

  • The signing of Indo-Sri Lankan Accord

    The signing of Indo-Sri Lankan Accord
    Indian Peace Keeping Forces deployed in Sri Lanka following the pact.

  • IPKF leaves Sri Lanka

    IPKF leaves Sri Lanka
    Indian troops leave the country as violence escalates between the warring parties.

  • Assasination of Rajiv Gandhi

    Assasination of Rajiv Gandhi
    The former Indian Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated by a suicide bomber who is believed to be a member of the LTTE in Chennai.