The panel finds that the military confined civilians in no - fire zones . The panel reviews the report , which was leaked to a journalist . Tens of thousands lost their lives from January to May 2009 , many of whom died anonymously in the carnage of the final few days . '' The report says both the government and the rebels committed war crimes . The government fought a long and bloody battle with the Tamil Tigers .
The panel finds that the military confined civilians in no - fire zones . The panel reviews the report , which was leaked to a journalist . The report says both the government and the rebels committed war crimes . The government fought a long and bloody battle with the Tamil Tigers .