The Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict primarily involved the Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority. Tensions arose after the Sinhalese government implemented policies favoring their language and culture, leading to feelings of marginalization among Tamils. This conflict escalated into a civil war that lasted from 1983 to 2009. The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a militant organization, sought an independent Tamil state in the north and east of Sri Lanka. The war resulted in significant loss of life and displacement, with both sides accused of human rights violations. The conflict officially ended in 2009, but ethnic tensions remain a sensitive issue in the country.