1987–1989 JVP insurrection

The 1987–1989 JVP insurrection in Sri Lanka was a violent and tumultuous period of political unrest led by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a Marxist-Leninist party. This was the second uprising by the JVP, following their first insurrection in 1971. The rebellion was primarily driven by widespread dissatisfaction with the government, economic hardships, and the signing of the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord in 1987, which allowed Indian Peacekeeping Forces (IPKF) to be deployed in the country during the Sri Lankan Civil War. The JVP, under the leadership of Rohana Wijeweera, opposed the presence of Indian troops and viewed the accord as a betrayal of national sovereignty. They also campaigned against the ruling United National Party (UNP) government led by President J. R. Jayewardene, accusing it of authoritarianism and economic mismanagement. The JVP resorted to guerrilla tactics, targeting government officials, military personnel, and civilians who were seen as supporters of the government. The violence escalated into widespread assassinations, strikes, and attacks on infrastructure. In response, the government launched a brutal counter-insurgency campaign. Security forces, along with paramilitary groups, were accused of widespread human rights abuses, including torture, extrajudicial killings, and mass disappearances. The insurgency was eventually crushed in late 1989, with the capture and execution of JVP leaders, including Wijeweera. The 1987–1989 insurrection left a lasting impact on Sri Lankan society, with an estimated 40,000 to 60,000 people killed during the conflict. It exposed deep political and social divisions within the country and led to a tightening of state control over civil liberties in the years that followed. #JVPInsurrection #SriLankaHistory #19871989Rebellion #RohanaWijeweera #IndoLankaAccord #PoliticalViolence #HumanRightsAbuses #SriLankanConflict #MoofLife