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This image is a faithful digitalization of a unique historic photograph, and the copyright for it is most likely held by the photographer who took the photograph or the agency employing the photographer. It is believed that the use of this photograph

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they dosnt want war(innocent childs) but ltte want it so ltte forcibly done their work by childs. everybody know that.what first aid class? before school time.ok why all childs wearing trousers,its not a all tamil girls traditional dress.what happen to girls hair.

[edit] Rationale

Purpose and character Illustrates the article Chencholai orphanage bombing for educational purposes.
Nature of the copied work This image is a picture of an extremely significant event that captured the public imagination and horror after the Sri Lankan bombing leading to the death of children. The image has come to stand as a symbol of the event. It is displayed on Wikipedia in the public interest.
Amount and substantiality One image displayed, which was displayed in numerous newspapers after August 14, 2006, as well as hundreds or thousands internet sites.
Effect upon work's value Displaying this image on Wikipedia does not reduce the value of the image for the original copyright holder.
The image in question depicts an event of unique historical significance, and no opportunity now exists to create a free-licence variant of this image.

User:Harlowraman asserts that the limited use of this copyrighted image in Wikipedia articles directly pertaining to it is a fair use of the image, for the following reasons:

The image in question depicts an event of unique historical significance, and no opportunity now exists to create a free-licence variant of this image.
It depicts a non-repeatable, historic event.
No free-license alternatives are available that convey the same information.
The image is no larger, and of no higher quality, than required for its use in articles.
It is used in Wikipedia only for educational purposes and is not used for profit.
Its use on Wikipedia does not compete with the copyright holder.
Its use on Wikipedia is not expected to decrease the value of the copyright to its holder.

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