Mullivaikkal Hospital Bombings

Mullivaikkal Hospital Bombings refers to a series of attacks that occurred during the final stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009. The hospitals in the Mullivaikkal region were targeted, resulting in significant casualties and damage to infrastructure.

Background

The Sri Lankan Civil War was a protracted conflict that lasted from 1983 to 2009. The war was primarily fought between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a separatist militant organization. The final stages of the war were particularly brutal, with both sides accused of committing war crimes.

Bombings

In May 2009, during the final stages of the war, the hospitals in the Mullivaikkal region were bombed. These bombings were part of a larger offensive by the Sri Lankan government forces against the LTTE. The bombings resulted in a significant number of casualties, including both patients and medical staff. The infrastructure of the hospitals was also severely damaged.

Aftermath

The bombings drew international condemnation, with several organizations and countries calling for an investigation into the incidents. The Sri Lankan government denied responsibility for the bombings, claiming that the LTTE had used the hospitals as shields. However, these claims have been disputed by various human rights organizations.

See also

• Sri Lankan Civil War
• Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
• War crimes in the Sri Lankan Civil War