1984 Kokkilai massacres (army)

1984 Kokkilai massacres refers to a series of massacres of Sri Lankan Tamil civilians when the Sri Lankan military attacked the village of Kokkilai and several neighboring villages in Mullaitivu District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The attack left several civilians including women and children dead and their property destroyed. The attacks resulted in widespread displacement of native residents and subsequently their lands were colonized by Sinhala settlers.

Not to be confused with the 1984 Kokkilai massacre (LTTE).

Kokkilai massacre
Location of Northern Province, Sri Lanka
LocationMullaitivu District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Date15–16 December 1984 (+8 GMT)
TargetSri Lankan Tamil Civilians
Deaths131
InjuredUnknown
PerpetratorsSri Lankan military
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