At a time when Terrorism has become a staple in everyday conversation the EU recently joined the USA, Canada and India in banning the Sri Lankan separatist group- the LTTE- and proscribing them as terrorists.

The group themselves claim to be fighting for the rights and emancipation of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka.

Ruthless killers or selfless martyrs?

With notoriety predicated upon, amongst other things, an expertise in the 'art' of suicide bombing the LTTE have shown themselves to be a formidable force.

Rumours of child recruitment, extortion and 'zero-tolerance' of dissenting voices are rife. Yet at the same time the group enjoy the zealous support and commitment of thousands, on an international scale.

Trouble in Paradise takes an indepth look at this curious organisation and the conflict in which they have been engaged for over two decades.

The picture is painted by themselves, their supporters and their adversaries.