A team of construction workers in northern Sri Lanka has stumbled upon what is believed to be the country’s largest known mass grave, a grim discovery that has reignited painful memories of the decades-long civil war. The find, made during infrastructure work, has prompted authorities to halt operations and launch an investigation into the site’s origins. Human rights groups warn the excavation could uncover further evidence of wartime atrocities, while families of the missing continue to demand answers. The revelation underscores the unresolved trauma of Sri Lanka’s conflict, where tens of thousands remain unaccounted for.
Workers in northern Sri Lanka accidentally uncovered the country's largest mass grave – and reopened wounds from its civil war.
