Black July, 1983

Black July refers to the anti-Tamil pogrom that swept across Sri Lanka beginning on 23 July 1983. Over several days, Tamil homes, businesses, and properties were attacked, looted, and burned, with widespread violence against Tamil civilians. IDCTE marks its anniversary each year to honor the victims and to press for accountability, which — decades later — has still not been delivered.

Read IDCTE's most recent Black July statement in our News & Press section.

This page is a starting overview. IDCTE will expand it with more historical detail.