1989 Valvettiturai massacre

The 1989 Valvettiturai massacre refers to a tragic incident that occurred on May 16, 1989, in the town of Valvettiturai, located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. During the Sri Lankan Civil War, government security forces targeted Tamil civilians, resulting in the deaths of numerous individuals, predominantly members of the Tamil ethnic community. This event is one among several atrocities during the conflict, highlighting the intense ethnic tensions and violence that characterized the era. The massacre not only deepened the suffering of the affected families but also contributed to the ongoing cycle of violence between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil militant groups, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.