The Sri Lankan Civil War, spanning from 1983 to 2009, emerged from long-standing ethnic tensions between the majority Sinhalese and the Tamil minority. Following the end of British rule in 1948, the government, primarily led by the Sinhalese, rolled out policies that sidelined the Tamil population, notably with the introduction of the Sinhala-only language policy in 1956. The actions taken sparked feelings of resentment and a push for autonomy among the Tamil population, paving the way for the rise of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the late 1970s. The LTTE sought to create an independent Tamil Eelam in the northern and eastern parts of the country. Even in the face of the war's brutality, marked by rampant violence and human rights abuses, Sri Lanka's economy showed remarkable resilience throughout this challenging time. The conflict has largely been concentrated in the northern and eastern regions, which has allowed the southern and western areas, includin...
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