CoNFLict In Sri Lanka

The majority ethnic group in Sri Lanka is the Sinhalese. This group makes up the largest portion of the country's population and is predominantly found in the southern and central regions of Sri Lanka. The Sinhalese people have their own distinct language, culture, and traditions that have played a significant role in shaping the country's history and identity.

Tamils are divided into two main groups. This suggests that there are two distinct categories or classifications within the Tamil community. The question does not provide any further information about these groups, but it implies that there is a clear division or differentiation between them.

The events of "Black July" refer to the anti-Tamil riots that took place in Sri Lanka in July 1983. These riots were triggered by an ambush on Sri Lankan soldiers by the Tamil Tigers, a militant group fighting for an independent Tamil state. The riots resulted in widespread violence and destruction, primarily targeting the Tamil community. Eelam war 1, also known as the First Eelam War, started in 1983 and was a major conflict between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers. Therefore, the events of "Black July" happened during Eelam war 1.

The correct answer is 23rd July 1983.

The declaration of the LTTE as a terrorist organization did not directly lead to tensions between the Sinhalese and the Tamils. The LTTE, also known as the Tamil Tigers, was a militant group that fought for an independent Tamil state in Sri Lanka. The tensions between the Sinhalese and the Tamils were primarily fueled by the denial of citizenship to local Tamils, the official language policy, the Universities Act, and the burning of the Jaffna Library. These events created a sense of discrimination and marginalization among the Tamils, leading to tensions between the two communities.

In 2002, several significant events took place in Sri Lanka. POWs were exchanged, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed, a Ceasefire Agreement was signed, and the ban on LTTE was lifted. However, the Sri Lankan Air Force did not bomb LTTE camps in 2002.

The Sri Lankan Air Force bombed LTTE camps in 2006 because the LTTE cut off water supplies to paddy fields in the area. This action by the LTTE would have had a significant impact on the livelihoods of the local population who relied on the paddy fields for their agriculture and income. By bombing the LTTE camps, the Sri Lankan Air Force aimed to neutralize the threat posed by the LTTE and protect the interests and well-being of the affected communities.

Sri Lanka pulled out of the ceasefire on 2nd Jan 2008.