Black July Srilanka

#BlackJuly Srilanka 

The Black July pogroms are often retold as occurring in Colombo alone. In our remembrance, it is important to acknowledge the various other areas across the island where Tamils were affected by this horrible, genocidal violence. 

The exact number of dead and displaced, homes and businesses destroyed as well as all the names and villages of towns affected, remain unknown. While this list is not exhaustive, we must acknowledge and remember the victims of the pogroms everywhere.