During my travels in Sri Lanka in early 2005 - the photo above is a taste - I saw the aftermath of the Boxing Day tsunami, the almost devastation of the tourist industry and a country struggling to rebuild.The civil war within the country still rages, though less intensely than in years past. Child soldiers are used by the Tamil Tigers and any number of human rights organisations and the UN are attempting to stamp out this vile process. There are even reports of Tamils sheltering tsunami affected children and then recruiting them for battle. All sides in this conflict are tainted, however.
It is easy in the West to feel removed from a country-specific conflict, but Sri Lanka is practically on Australia's doorstep.
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Really?
The UN and a host of human rights org are all wrong?
If so, I'd be happy to correct the information, but please provide the information.
Oh AL you are simply off beam when it comes to pointing the finger at the West when Third Worlders decide to kill each other.
Do not let your West-centric biases rule.
Sigiriya, indeed. Amazing place.
Didn't make it to Galle, sadly. Not enough time, though I know it was hit hard.
Keep trying and good luck.
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