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582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave

Source: Al Jazeera August 19, 2026 · 1 hour ago

A Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.

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582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave

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