LTTE and Sri Lanka’s 30-Year War

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam became one of the deadliest terrorist organizations in modern history,

waging a 30-year war that turned a paradise island into a battlefield. Sri Lanka wasn't

always synonymous with conflict. This strategically positioned South Asian nation boasted

ancient civilizations and stunning landscapes. But between the 1980s and 2009, it became the stage

for one of the longest insurgencies ever recorded. The LTTE wasn't just another rebel

group. They built a parallel state within a state. They controlled entire territories,

collected taxes, operated their own courts, and even maintained naval and air capabilities.

Their military sophistication rivaled that of some national armies. What made them particularly dangerous was their