Sri Lanka Riots Targeting Tamils Kill 300+ August 12, 1977
The Sri Lanka Riots: Targeting the minority Sri Lankan Tamils, begin, less than a month after the United National Party came to power. Over 300 Tamils are killed.
Date: August 12, 1977
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