Image Library

Back to gallery list
Twenty-six people were killed in a claymore mine attack on a civilian bus in Buthala, about 250km southeast of Colombo, on 16 January 2008, the final day of the ceasefire agreement. Violence is expected to escalate.
Sri Lankan Government Information Department

Become a member of The New Humanitarian

Support our journalism and become more involved in our community. Help us deliver informative, accessible, independent journalism that you can trust and provides accountability to the millions of people affected by crises worldwide.

Join