Sri Lanka court orders mass grave excavation to resume after seven month halt

Diplomats will watch excavation of 240 remains

Sri Lanka’s court has ordered the resumption of excavation at the Chemmani mass grave, which was paused for seven months over funding problems. With LKR 2.1 million allocated, workers can restart digging under diplomatic observation. The site previously yielded 240 skeletal remains and children’s items, underscoring the case’s sensitivity and the push for accountability.