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2001 in Sri Lanka

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Other events of 2001 Timeline of Sri Lankan history

The following lists events that happened during 2001 in Sri Lanka.

Contents

Incumbents

  • President: Chandrika Kumaratunga. (Before December 2001)
  • President: Ranil Wickremesinghe. (After December 2001)

    • Events

  • The LTTE launch a bold attack on Bandaranaike Airport, this would become one of the most boldest attacks launched by the organization to date. Multiple aircraft ranging from civilian airlines to military helicopters were destroyed and damaged, much of the nations tourist industry was effected.
  • The Tamil National Alliance becomes a political alliance of Sri Lanka in October 2001, and begins participating in elections. The formation of the party is an attempt to reduce segregation of ethnic Tamils in the region whom are considered a minority.

    • References

    2001 in Sri Lanka Wikipedia
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