Jesuit priest and human rights defender passes away in Batticaloa

 02 January 2019

The Jesuit priest, Rev Fr Benjamin Henry Miller S J passed away yesterday on January 1 in Batticaloa. 

Rev Miller was a human rights defender, who was pivotal in documenting the tens of thousands of disappeared in the area. 

His funeral was held today, with colleagues and locals, including local school students and teachers turning out to pay their respects. 

The United States ambassador, Alaina Teplitz sent a condolence message, which was read out by the Bishop of Batticaloa.