The Tamil Tiger torrorist leader Velupillai Prabhakaran has been killed, Is the war now over in Sri Lanka?
The announcement on state television came shortly after the military said it had surrounded Prabhakaran in a tiny patch of jungle.There have been street celebrations in the capital, Colombo.
Prabhakaran led in a bloody civil war for 26 years fighting for a separate state for Tamils in the north and east of Sri Lanka.
More than 70,000 people have been killed in the conflict and thousands displaced. There is still widespread international concern about civilians who may have been caught up in the fighting.
Are you in Sri Lanka?
What is your reaction to the news?
Have you been taking part in the celebrations?
What does the Sri Lankan government need to do to ensure lasting peace?
Does this mean an end to the conflict in Sri Lanka?
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