Is it Finally Over?
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009One item I noticed in the news today was that the war in Sri Lanka may finally be over. The Sri Lankan government forces have finally delivered a decisive defeat to the Tamil Tigers who have been fighting for a separate state for so long. There is still some mopping up to do with the last of the guerrillas who are still fighting. The world is celebrating this victory as a defeat for terrorist.
One of the messy parts of war is the large number of refugees who have been displaced from their homes. In recent months over 250,000 civilians have fled the fighting, this has led to a major concern for their safety and welfare. I am glad to hear that this war may be near its end. This war has lasted for over 25 years and caused many deaths and much destruction. I hope the two sides will be able to put aside their differences and begin the healing process.