A Sri Lankan woman waves the national flag as she celebrates the military’s announced victory over Tamil Tiger rebels. (Eranga Jayawardena / Associated Press)
During a protest in London’s Parliament Square, a pro-Tamil demonstrator and her child have their faces painted as tigers to show their support for the rebel group. (Akira Suemori / Associated Press)
At a pro-Tamil demonstration in London’s Parliament Square, Tamil Tiger flags are displayed in front of a statue of Winston Churchill. (Akira Suemori / Associated Press)
In Colombo, Sri Lanka, the country’s president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, appears at a ceremony to announce the government’s victory over Tamil Tiger rebels. (Eranga Jayawardena / Associated Press)
In Washington, Tamil supporter Rohini Kenasalingam asks for the U.S.’ help. (Mark Wilson / Getty Images)
In Colombo, Sri Lankans wave the national flag as they celebrate the military’s announced victory over the Tamil Tigers. (Ishara S. Kodikara / AFP / Getty Images)
At a demonstration in Washington, the Tamil Tigers flag is placed next to the U.S. flag. The Sri Lankan government has declared an end to its decades-old conflict with the Tigers, after routing the remnants of the rebel army and killing its leader Velupillai Prabhakaran. (Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images)
