The Chemmani Mass Graves and the Testimony of Somaratna Rajapakse: Witness, Controversy, and the Long Pursuit of Justice Disclaimer This research report contains references to violence, war crimes, enforced disappearances, and sexual assault, derived from credible public records and news reports. The content is intended for scholarly and informational purposes only and is not meant to inflame community tensions or re-try legal matters. The views expressed are synthesized from a wide range of cited sources, with all reasonable efforts made to present facts accurately as of August 2025. Reader discretion is advised. Editor's Note Chemmani stands as a byword for both the unspeakable tragedies of Sri Lanka’s Armed Conflicts and the ongoing struggle for justice, truth, and reconciliation. The figure of Somaratne Rajapakse —central as both perpetrator and whistleblower —embodies the contradictions and complexities that make the Chemmani case one of South Asia’s mo...