Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was a militant organization founded in the 1970s to advocate for an independent Tamil homeland in Sri Lanka. It employed guerrilla tactics and terrorist acts to achieve its goal, leading a prolonged civil conflict against the Sri Lankan government. The LTTE was known for its disciplined military structure, use of suicide bombings, and political activities. The conflict ended in 2009 with the government's military victory, leading to the LTTE's disbandment. The group remains a significant part of Sri Lanka’s recent history, symbolizing the intense ethnic and political tensions in the region.