The ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka has meant the loss of life, opportunity and innocence for many children. Indi.ca [1] has a post on the issue. A heartbreaking photograph by Agron with commentary [2] “This womens 15yr old son was abducted by the LTTE (Libeartion Tigers of Tamil Elam). She was desperately trying to run after the truck in which her son together with another 15yr. boy were taken away.”
Sri Lanka: Loss of childhood and the ethnic conflict
· Written by Neha Viswanathan
Categories: South Asia, Sri Lanka, Citizen Media, Ethnicity & Race, Humanitarian Response, Photography, War & Conflict, Youth