While the three-decade war in Sri Lanka ended in mid-2009, many believe that the country has done very little to deal with its violent past, with the exception of the ongoing Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission, which is regarded by some as an inadequate response. Against this background, the article looks at the transitional justice landscape in postwar Sri Lanka, surveying transitional justice approaches and their past and potential application. It also examines the history, dynamics and characteristics of Sri Lanka’s conflict(s) and how they inform the course of transitional justice in the country.
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