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The Sri Lankan Civil War: An Overview of Ethnic Conflict and Historical Context
The South Asian region, particularly Sri Lanka, has largely remained underrepresented in discussions on international conflict, despite its turbulent history filled with ethnic tensions. Between 1983 and 2009, the small island nation was embroiled in a bitter civil war between the predominantly Hindu Tamils of the north and the primarily Buddhist Sinhalese of the south. This conflict's roots can be traced back well before colonial influences, highlighting a complex interplay of ethnic rivalry, colonial policy, and political maneuvering throughout the years.