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Turning Points of Island Nation Since Independence
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Ceylon gains independence
Ending 152 years of British colonial rule, Britain grants independence to Ceylon. D.S. Senanayake of the United National Party becomes its first prime minister.
Courtesy of Lake House
Ending 152 years of British colonial rule, Britain grants independence to Ceylon. D.S. Senanayake of the United National Party becomes its first prime minister.
Courtesy of Lake House
November 1948
Issues: Constitution/constitutional amendments, Muslim issues, Power sharing, Tamil nationalism, Tamil politicians | 8,292 views | by pact team
Ponnambalam calls for ‘50:50’ representation
All Ceylon Tamil Congress leader, G.G. Ponnambalam, asks for ‘50:50’ representation (50% for the Sinhalese, and 50% for other minorities) before the Soulbury Commission.
Courtesy of Lake House
Issues: Constitution/constitutional amendments, Muslim issues, Power sharing, Tamil nationalism, Tamil politicians | 8,292 views | by pact team
Ponnambalam calls for ‘50:50’ representation
All Ceylon Tamil Congress leader, G.G. Ponnambalam, asks for ‘50:50’ representation (50% for the Sinhalese, and 50% for other minorities) before the Soulbury Commission.
Courtesy of Lake House
18 December 1948
Issues: Indian Tamil issues, Tamil nationalism, Tamil politicians | 3,892 views | by pact team
Indian plantation Tamils disenfranchised; Federal Party formed
Proposals to deprive citizenship and voting rights for one million plantation Tamils in December 1948 leads to a split in the Tamil Congress: Chelvanayakam goes on to form the Federal Party (Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi) in 1949.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Indian Tamil issues, Tamil nationalism, Tamil politicians | 3,892 views | by pact team
Indian plantation Tamils disenfranchised; Federal Party formed
Proposals to deprive citizenship and voting rights for one million plantation Tamils in December 1948 leads to a split in the Tamil Congress: Chelvanayakam goes on to form the Federal Party (Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi) in 1949.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
9 April 1958
Issues: Language, Sinhala nationalism | 2,587 views | by pact team
‘Banda-Chelva pact’ revoked
The ‘Bandaranaike-Chelvanayagam pact’ document is symbolically torn up amid protests by a faction of Buddhist monks (Eksath Bhikku Peramua) and other nationalistic groups.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Language, Sinhala nationalism | 2,587 views | by pact team
‘Banda-Chelva pact’ revoked
The ‘Bandaranaike-Chelvanayagam pact’ document is symbolically torn up amid protests by a faction of Buddhist monks (Eksath Bhikku Peramua) and other nationalistic groups.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
May 1958
Issues: Civilian deaths, Communal violence, Human rights, Internal displacement | 5,393 views | by pact team
Anti-Tamil violence spreads around the country
Communal riots in Colombo, Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Eravur and Kurunegala during May and June. An estimated 300-400 killed, over 2,000 incidents of arson, looting and assault, and 12,000 'Ceylonese' (Tamils) displaced from the riots.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Civilian deaths, Communal violence, Human rights, Internal displacement | 5,393 views | by pact team
Anti-Tamil violence spreads around the country
Communal riots in Colombo, Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Eravur and Kurunegala during May and June. An estimated 300-400 killed, over 2,000 incidents of arson, looting and assault, and 12,000 'Ceylonese' (Tamils) displaced from the riots.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
April 1971
Issues: 1971 insurrection, Civilian deaths, Disappearances, Human rights, JVP | 14,558 views | by pact team
JVP ignites armed insurrection; thousands killed
An armed insurrection breaks out in the south led by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). The government later quells the rebellion with international assistance, killing thousands of insurgents.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: 1971 insurrection, Civilian deaths, Disappearances, Human rights, JVP | 14,558 views | by pact team
JVP ignites armed insurrection; thousands killed
An armed insurrection breaks out in the south led by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). The government later quells the rebellion with international assistance, killing thousands of insurgents.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
22 May 1972
Issues: Constitution/constitutional amendments, Language, Sinhala nationalism | 7,938 views | by pact team
The first Republican Constitution is declared
The official name of the country is changed from Ceylon to Sri Lanka and Buddhism is made the official state religion.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Constitution/constitutional amendments, Language, Sinhala nationalism | 7,938 views | by pact team
The first Republican Constitution is declared
The official name of the country is changed from Ceylon to Sri Lanka and Buddhism is made the official state religion.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
5 May 1976
Issues: LTTE attacks, Prabhakaran, Tamil militancy | 6,613 views | by pact team
Tamil Tigers formed
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), led by Velupillai Prabhakaran, is offically formed as tensions increase in Tamil-dominated areas of the North and East.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: LTTE attacks, Prabhakaran, Tamil militancy | 6,613 views | by pact team
Tamil Tigers formed
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), led by Velupillai Prabhakaran, is offically formed as tensions increase in Tamil-dominated areas of the North and East.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
31 May 1981
Issues: Civilian deaths, Communal violence, Jaffna, Military operations | 5,140 views | by pact team
Violence in Jaffna: library destroyed by Sinhala gangs
District Development Council meeting disrupted in Jaffna by ‘mobs’. Violence lasts until 2 June: destruction of the market area of Jaffna, the office of the Tamil Newspaper, the home of the member of Parliament for Jaffna, and burning of the Jaffna Public Library.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Civilian deaths, Communal violence, Jaffna, Military operations | 5,140 views | by pact team
Violence in Jaffna: library destroyed by Sinhala gangs
District Development Council meeting disrupted in Jaffna by ‘mobs’. Violence lasts until 2 June: destruction of the market area of Jaffna, the office of the Tamil Newspaper, the home of the member of Parliament for Jaffna, and burning of the Jaffna Public Library.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
24 July 1983
Issues: Civilian deaths, Communal violence, Diaspora, Emergency rule, Human rights | 83,938 views | by pact team
Widespread anti-Tamil communal violence, remembered as 'Black July'
Anti-Tamil riots break out in parts of Colombo, and later spread to other areas, lasting one week. The riots are in response to the killing of 13 soldiers by the Tamil Tigers in Jaffna. The event is later remembered as 'Black July'. Estimates of Tamil deaths vary from 387 (official figures) to 3,000 Tamils; 18,000 Tamil homes and 5,000 shops were destroyed. Over 100,000 Tamils fled to India. A state of emergency is imposed.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Civilian deaths, Communal violence, Diaspora, Emergency rule, Human rights | 83,938 views | by pact team
Widespread anti-Tamil communal violence, remembered as 'Black July'
Anti-Tamil riots break out in parts of Colombo, and later spread to other areas, lasting one week. The riots are in response to the killing of 13 soldiers by the Tamil Tigers in Jaffna. The event is later remembered as 'Black July'. Estimates of Tamil deaths vary from 387 (official figures) to 3,000 Tamils; 18,000 Tamil homes and 5,000 shops were destroyed. Over 100,000 Tamils fled to India. A state of emergency is imposed.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
8 July 1985
Issues: India, Peace initiatives, Peace talks, Tamil militancy, Tamil nationalism | 5,180 views | by pact team
Tamil groups and Government hold peace talks in Bhutan
The first attempt at peace talks between the government of Sri Lanka and various Tamil groups: the 'Thimpu talks' are initiated by the Indian government. The government lifts the eight month long night curfew in the Northern Province.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: India, Peace initiatives, Peace talks, Tamil militancy, Tamil nationalism | 5,180 views | by pact team
Tamil groups and Government hold peace talks in Bhutan
The first attempt at peace talks between the government of Sri Lanka and various Tamil groups: the 'Thimpu talks' are initiated by the Indian government. The government lifts the eight month long night curfew in the Northern Province.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
29 July 1987
Issues: India, Indo-Lanka Accord | 14,305 views | by pact team
Sri Lanka, India sign Indo-Lankan Peace Accord (ISPA)
The agreement is signed between Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and President J.R. Jayewardene, on the deployment of Indian Peace-Keeping Force (IPKF) to Sri Lanka.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre & Lake House
Issues: India, Indo-Lanka Accord | 14,305 views | by pact team
Sri Lanka, India sign Indo-Lankan Peace Accord (ISPA)
The agreement is signed between Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and President J.R. Jayewardene, on the deployment of Indian Peace-Keeping Force (IPKF) to Sri Lanka.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre & Lake House
August 1987
Issues: 1987-1989 insurrection, Civilian deaths, Disappearances, Human rights, JVP | 6,740 views | by pact team
JVP ignites second insurrection
In protest to the Indian presence, a resurrected JVP orchestrates a second armed uprising.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: 1987-1989 insurrection, Civilian deaths, Disappearances, Human rights, JVP | 6,740 views | by pact team
JVP ignites second insurrection
In protest to the Indian presence, a resurrected JVP orchestrates a second armed uprising.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
October 1990
Issues: Human rights, Internal displacement, Jaffna, Muslim issues | 22,906 views | by pact team
Tigers forcibly evict thousands of Muslims from north
Expulsion of an estimated 70-100,000 Muslims from the Northern province by the LTTE. It is reported that Muslims were ordered to leave, giving them between 2 and 48 hours notice.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Human rights, Internal displacement, Jaffna, Muslim issues | 22,906 views | by pact team
Tigers forcibly evict thousands of Muslims from north
Expulsion of an estimated 70-100,000 Muslims from the Northern province by the LTTE. It is reported that Muslims were ordered to leave, giving them between 2 and 48 hours notice.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
13 October 1994
Issues: Jaffna, Peace initiatives, Peace talks | 7,325 views | by pact team
Peace talks commence between LTTE and GoSL
A delegation including the Secretary to the President leaves for Jaffna to initiate negotiations.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Jaffna, Peace initiatives, Peace talks | 7,325 views | by pact team
Peace talks commence between LTTE and GoSL
A delegation including the Secretary to the President leaves for Jaffna to initiate negotiations.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
24 July 2001
Issues: Economy, LTTE attacks | 9,602 views | by pact team
Tigers attack international airport
A suicide attack by LTTE on Colombo's international airport, results in several deaths of armed personnel and destroyed or damaged 26 commercial and military aircraft. The attack marked the eighteenth anniversary of Black July.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Economy, LTTE attacks | 9,602 views | by pact team
Tigers attack international airport
A suicide attack by LTTE on Colombo's international airport, results in several deaths of armed personnel and destroyed or damaged 26 commercial and military aircraft. The attack marked the eighteenth anniversary of Black July.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
15 July 2005
Issues: Court petitions/decisions, JVP, Power sharing | 8,378 views | by pact team
PTOMS agreement challenged
Following the legal challenge by the JVP, the Supreme Court orders that implementation of certain clauses of the PTOMS agreement should be suspended until a final court determination, stopping short of declaring the agreement illegal.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
Issues: Court petitions/decisions, JVP, Power sharing | 8,378 views | by pact team
PTOMS agreement challenged
Following the legal challenge by the JVP, the Supreme Court orders that implementation of certain clauses of the PTOMS agreement should be suspended until a final court determination, stopping short of declaring the agreement illegal.
Courtesy of the Sahajeevana Centre
17 November 2005
Issues: Presidential elections | 7,100 views | by pact team
Mahinda Rajapakse is elected president
Mahinda Rajapakse, Prime Minister, narrowly wins the presidential elections. The overwhelming majority of Tamils in areas controlled by the LTTE do not vote in presidential elections, allegedly on the instruction of the LTTE.
Courtesy of Lake House
Issues: Presidential elections | 7,100 views | by pact team
Mahinda Rajapakse is elected president
Mahinda Rajapakse, Prime Minister, narrowly wins the presidential elections. The overwhelming majority of Tamils in areas controlled by the LTTE do not vote in presidential elections, allegedly on the instruction of the LTTE.
Courtesy of Lake House
11 March 2008
Issues: 13th Amendment, Eastern province, TMVP | 6,820 views | by pact team
First elections in Eastern Sri Lanka for 14 years
The Thamil Makkal Vidudal Puligal (TMVP) party wins 72 of 101 seats on nine local councils, the first elections in Eastern Sri Lanka for 14 years. For the municipal council of Batticaloa, the TMVP - contesting the elections under the banner of the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) - secured 11 of its 19 seats after obtaining 53.77 percent of the 26,331 valid votes.
Courtesy of the Lake House
Issues: 13th Amendment, Eastern province, TMVP | 6,820 views | by pact team
First elections in Eastern Sri Lanka for 14 years
The Thamil Makkal Vidudal Puligal (TMVP) party wins 72 of 101 seats on nine local councils, the first elections in Eastern Sri Lanka for 14 years. For the municipal council of Batticaloa, the TMVP - contesting the elections under the banner of the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) - secured 11 of its 19 seats after obtaining 53.77 percent of the 26,331 valid votes.
Courtesy of the Lake House
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