Sri Lanka's women police officers march during Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Sri Lanka has failed to heal its deep ethnic divide since the end of the nation's civil war five years ago, the president acknowledged Wednesday in a major speech calling for national reconciliation. (Photo by Eranga Jayawardena/AP Photo)

Sri Lankan dancers perform during Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Eranga Jayawardena/AP Photo)

Sri Lankan army soldiers march during Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. Sri Lanka has failed to heal its deep ethnic divide since the end of the nation's civil war five years ago, the president acknowledged Wednesday in a major speech calling for national reconciliation. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Traditional dancers performs at Navam Perahera, a Buddhist pageant of elephants, dancers and drummers, in Colombo February 3, 2015. Over 50 elephants participated in the street parade for Gangaramaya temple's annual Perahera festival, along with a nightly procession of traditional dancers, fire twirlers and traditional musicians. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

A decorated elephant march at the Navam Perahera, a Buddhist pageant of elephants, dancers and drummers, in Colombo February 3, 2015. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

Traditional dancers perform at Navam Perahera, a Buddhist pageant of elephants, dancers and drummers, in Colombo February 3, 2015. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

Traditional dancers perform at Navam Perahera, a Buddhist pageant of elephants, dancers and drummers, in Colombo February 3, 2015. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

Traditional dancers perform at Navam Perahera, a Buddhist pageant of elephants, dancers and drummers, in Colombo February 3, 2015. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

Army soldiers march with an elephant which belongs to Sri Lanka's army during the country's 67th Independence day celebrations in Colombo February 4, 2015. Sri Lanka obtained independence from British rule in 1948. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

Traditional dancers perform during Sri Lanka's 67th Independence day celebrations in Colombo February 4, 2015. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

Sri Lanka's Special Task Force members march during the country's 67th Independence day celebrations in Colombo February 4, 2015. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

Traditional dancers perform during Sri Lanka's 67th Independence day celebrations in Colombo February 4,2015. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

Sri Lanka's police officers march during the country's 67th Independence day celebrations in Colombo February 4, 2015. (Photo by Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters)

Sri Lankan ethnic Tamil dancers from northern province perform during Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Eranga Jayawardena/AP Photo)