Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
| Subscribe to Newser's RSS feeds RSS | Follow Newser on Twitter Twitter


5

Tamil Tigers Confirm Death of Leader

Share

(Newser) – The defeated Tamil Tigers have admitted that leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is dead, the BBC reports. The rebels declared a week of mourning after their “incomparable leader” was killed while "fighting the military oppression of the Sri Lankan government," a statement said. The Tigers have also renounced violence, said a spokesman, after Sri Lanka's military wiped out their army and displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians.

A young Malaysian Indian protester of Tamil ethnicity holds a stuffed tiger during a demonstration in support of the Tamil Tigers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, May 24, 2009.
A young Malaysian Indian protester of Tamil ethnicity holds a stuffed tiger during a demonstration in support of the Tamil Tigers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, May 24, 2009.   (AP Photo/Lai Seng Sin)
A sick child lies on a bed at a hospital in Manik Farm displaced persons' camp in Vavuniya in Sri Lanka, Saturday, May 23, 2009.
A sick child lies on a bed at a hospital in Manik Farm displaced persons' camp in Vavuniya in Sri Lanka, Saturday, May 23, 2009.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
In this image taken from an undated handout video footage released by Sri Lanka Army, soldiers display the body of man they claim is the slain rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.
In this image taken from an undated handout video footage released by Sri Lanka Army, soldiers display the body of man they claim is the slain rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.   (AP Photo/Sri Lanka Army via APTN, HO)
In this handout photo taken Tuesday, May 19, 2009, and released by the Sri Lankan Army, the army claims to show the body of Tamil Tiger rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.
In this handout photo taken Tuesday, May 19, 2009, and released by the Sri Lankan Army, the army claims to show the body of Tamil Tiger rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.   (AP Photo/Sri Lankan Army, HO)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow

We have already announced that we have given up violence and agreed to enter a democratic process to achieve the rights for the Tamil [self] determination of our people. - Selvarasa Pathmanathan, Tamil Tigers' head of international relations

« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
OFF THE GRID
11.24.09
Murdoch and Microsoft: The Mice Are Trying to Roar
11.23.09
Books Are Bad for You
5 comments
VIEWING:
 
Observer
May 24, 09 3:29 PM CDT
If this ends the war - great job soldiers. This guy killed thousands of innocents too. Now our delicious Ceylon teas will come without blood and gunpower residues in it. Reply
Vote up! Vote down!
0
vendetta
May 24, 09 4:36 PM CDT
boom headshot Reply
Vote up! Vote down!
0
SPH
May 24, 09 6:27 PM CDT
Funny, after being defeated militarily, they now turn to the democratic process for some kind of redemption....I don't think it is going to work for the tigers... Reply
Vote up! Vote down!
0
kokuaguy
May 25, 09 2:53 AM CDT
Now we will see the Tamil Diaspora becomes an exodus of historic proportions. Reply
Vote up! Vote down!
0
kokuaguy
May 25, 09 2:54 AM CDT
Now we will see the Tamil Diaspora become an exodus of historic proportions. Reply
Vote up! Vote down!
0
LEAVE A
COMMENT Comment Policy
Facebook ConnectPost this comment to Facebook?

After connecting you will have the option to post your comment on your Facebook profile.

 

Related Newser Stories

47 Stories

Feds: NY Hedge Fund Boss Funded Terror

Donations were funneled to Tamil Tigers

Oct 19, 09 1:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - A hedge-fund manager busted for insider trading has been contributing money to a Sri Lankan terrorist group, according to FBI agents. Raj Rajaratnam came under scrutiny in a federal probe into the Tamil Rehabilitation Organization, a charity which was charged with funneling money to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam,... More »

MORE ABOUT:
terrorism • tsunami • insider trading • Sri Lanka • Tamil Tigers • SEC • Raj Rajaratnam

After 26-Year War, Sri Lanka Struggles with Peace

Ethnic tensions remain as Tamil rebels lay down arms

Jun 12, 09 8:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Sri Lankan government finally prevailed in its 26-year civil war with Tamil rebels with a brutal campaign, leaving thousands dead and 300,000 displaced. Now, reports the Wall Street Journal, the country must try living in peace after years of assassinations and abductions from both sides. Tamils "should... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Sri Lanka • Tamil Tigers • civil war • ethnic conflict • ethnic violence • rebel fighters • Sri Lankan Army • Tamils

EU Sold Millions in Weapons to
Sri Lankan Army

European arms may have been used
in civil war atrocities

Jun 2, 09 5:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - European Union nations sold millions of dollars worth of arms and military equipment to the Sri Lankan army in the final stages of its 26-year civil war, in which the army has been accused of atrocities. The UK sold the country $22.3 million in armored vehicles and weapons, though... More »

MORE ABOUT:
European Union • United Kingdom • civilian casualties • Sri Lanka • Tamil Tigers • civil war • arms deal • arms sales • Sri Lankan Army • Slovakia

47 Stories


Hell on Earth for Sri Lanka's civilians
Times (UK)

Ban Ki-moon's Sri Lanka visit: What does it mean?
Reuters


World 
TwitterFollow @NewserWorld on Twitter

 
Sri Lanka • Tamil Tigers • civil war • refugee • rebel fighters • Velupillai Prabhakaran

from our news partners