Official reports, investigations, and documentation from the United Nations, human rights organizations, and academic researchers.
Source: Permanent Peoples' Tribunal
The Dublin session of the Permanent Peoples' Tribunal examined allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity committed against the Tamil people in Sri Lanka. The tribunal heard testimonies from survivors, experts, and witnesses.
Source: Permanent Peoples' Tribunal
The Bremen session of the Peoples' Tribunal on Sri Lanka continued the examination of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide allegations. The tribunal compiled extensive evidence and testimonies.
Source: UN Human Rights Council
Resolution strengthening the OHCHR's capacity to collect, consolidate, analyse and preserve information and evidence for future accountability processes. Expresses serious concern over the human rights situation.
Source: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
The comprehensive investigation documented widespread violations including unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, sexual violence, and attacks on hospitals and humanitarian operations. The report provides detailed evidence of systematic crimes.
Source: Amnesty International
Critiques the LLRC's failure to address accountability for serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, and its inadequate investigation of alleged crimes during the final stages of the armed conflict.
Source: Channel 4 (UK)
Award-winning documentary featuring video evidence of executions, sexual violence, and the systematic shelling of civilians in the final days of the Sri Lankan civil war. Contains graphic footage that was instrumental in bringing international attention to war crimes.
Source: United Nations
The Panel found credible allegations that both the Government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE committed violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, some of which would amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report estimates that as many as 40,000 civilians may have been killed in the final phase of the conflict.
Source: International Crisis Group
Comprehensive analysis of alleged war crimes committed during the final phase of the Sri Lankan civil war, calling for an independent international investigation and accountability mechanisms.
Source: University Teachers for Human Rights (Jaffna)
Detailed documentation of human rights violations and civilian casualties during the final phase of the war, based on survivor testimonies and on-ground investigation by local human rights defenders.
Source: Bruce Fein & Associates, Inc.
Legal analysis by Attorney Bruce Fein alleging genocide under the U.S. Genocide Accountability Act of 2007. References a 1,000-page model indictment charging Sri Lankan officials with 12 genocide counts and approximately 100 war crimes charges.
Source: Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO)
Firsthand account by Lawrence Christy, Planning Director of TRO, documenting the conditions faced by civilians living in bunkers during the final phase of the conflict in the Vanni region.
Source: Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO)
Situation update report by Lawrence Christy documenting the evolving humanitarian crisis and civilian displacement during the final military operations in the Vanni.
Source: Human Rights Watch
Documents serious violations by both the Sri Lankan military and the LTTE against civilian populations in the Vanni region during the final phase of the civil war, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians and restrictions on humanitarian access.
Source: Tamil Documentation Centre
Documents the aerial bombing of Kumarapuram village on October 10, 2008, approximately 7km from Kilinochchi. The attack killed a schoolteacher, her 10-year-old daughter, and another woman, while injuring eight others including family members.
Source: NESOHR (North East Sri Lanka Human Rights)
Documents the aftermath of a claymore mine attack on December 23, 2005, and subsequent retaliatory operations by Navy personnel against civilians in Pesalai. Reports beatings, sexual assault, disappearances, and destruction of property.
The documents collected here represent official investigations and reports from international organizations and human rights bodies. These reports document:
Despite the overwhelming evidence documented in these reports, there has been no accountability for the perpetrators. We continue to advocate for justice and an international accountability mechanism.