LTTE Civilian Brigade – Are they ‘civilians’ or ‘combatants’

They are not in LTTE uniforms.

They are Tamils but not LTTE

They are in civilian attire and they are civilians.

They are holding weapons and have undergone weapons training by LTTE too.

LTTE has held Graduation Ceremonies for these LTTE trained ‘civilians’

Tens of Thousands had received LTTE arms training.

They have taken part in hostilities.

They would have taken part in hostilities during the Last Phase of the Conflict

In an armed conflict as that which Sri Lanka’s conflict is now defined what is the status to be given to these ‘civilians’?

Shenali D Waduge

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