The Criminal Justice Commission of five judges of the Supreme Court is appointed to try those involved in the insurrection of April 1971.
Timeline of events under "JVP" issue
An armed insurrection breaks out in the south led by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). The government later quells the rebellion with international assistance, killing thousands of insurgents.
JVP is proscribed by the Sri Lankan government.
The JVP holds its largest public meeting in Hyde Park, Colombo. Rohana Wijeweera is the main speaker.
Rohana Wijeweera, leader of the JVP, is released from prison.
Rohana Wijeweera, leader of the JVP, is arrested.
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) or People's Liberation Front, is formed following a split from the pro-Chinese Communist Party.
Richard de Zoysa, journalist, author and human rights activist, is abducted and murdered.
