Puthukkudiyiruppu Massacre (22 Killed, 1999)

September 18, 1999
Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu
Massacre
22 +
Killed

What Happened

The International Committee of the Red Cross ( ICRC) in Geneva issued today a press release expressing deep concern at the recent outburst of violence in the conflict in Sri Lanka. Following is the full text of the press release: "Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross ( ICRC) is deeply concerned at the recent outburst of violence in the conflict in Sri Lanka, which is resulting in an alarming increase in the number of civilian casualties. On 15 September an attack by the Sri Lankan Airforce killed 22 civilians and wounded a further 35 in Puthukkudiyiruppu near Mullaitivu. Children were among the victims.

Perpetrators

Sri Lankan Air Force

Sources & References

  • https://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=3954