Opposition To The Tamil Tigers
As the leader of EPDP, which is opposed to the Tamil Tigers, and due to his continuing criticism of the Tigers, he was regularly targeted by the Tigers, and was thought to be high up on their list of targets for assassination. The Tamil Tigers undertook over 10 attempts on his life:
- 9 October 1995 - Commando attack by the Tigers on Devananda’s residence in Colombo.
- 30 June 1998 - Devananda attacked by Tiger prisoners whilst visiting Kalutara Prison.
- 7 July 2004 - Attempted suicide bomb attack on Devananda's Ministry.
- 28 November 2007 - Suicide bomb attack on Devananda's Ministry.
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