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What was Mahinda Rajapasksas role in the civil war?
Although styling himself as a man of peace and a willing negotiator, Rajapaksa signaled his intention to end the peace process.
Did the peace process end?
The agreement made with Rajapaksa included provisions which called for a revision of the ceasefire agreement.
what significance does Sir lankan have to do with the civil war?
The Sri Lanka government declared total victory on 18 May 2009.

Question: What happened after they declared victory?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened after Mahinda Rajapaksa declared victory?