Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka

Force in Play

As of September 2026: Conducted inspections; found likely unlawful burials

In February 2026, workers extending a cremation ground in Chemmani, in Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna region, hit human remains. By August, archaeologists had exhumed 572 skeletons, including children and infants. It is the largest mass grave ever found in Sri Lanka.

Updated Sep 21