The US President Joe Biden’s nominee for Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Elizabeth K. Horst, says that if confirmed she will support members of "marginalized populations, accountability, truth and reconciliation, and transparency and justice in Sri Lanka". Horst made the remarks appearing before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday. Her full statement can be found here . Speaking further, she said she would focus on "three main pillars of the US - Sri Lanka relationship: broadening economic cooperation, bolstering security interests, and deepening our ties with Sri Lanka’s diverse...
Day 3 of Tamil Genocide Remembrance Week is being marked in Jaffna today, with a blood donation drive at the University of Jaffna while a memorial float travels through the region. During May 12th - 18th, also known as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Week, Tamils in the North-East and the diaspora hold various memorial events to commemorate the tens of thousands of Tamils who were massacred at the hands of Sri Lanka's armed forces in 2009. The Jaffna University Student Union organised a blood donation drive for students and staff today. Meanwhile, a memorial float dedicated to the victims of the...
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Herlev A special service was held in Herlev Vor Frue Church in Denmark in memory of the tens of thousands of Tamils who were massacred in the genocide in the Tamil homeland. Floral tributes were laid and candles were lit as part of the service. Tamils gathered at the church to offer prayers during this service. Grindsted A requiem prayer and service was held at the church in Grindsted Town as well on Sunday which saw several Tamils joining in the service to offer their prayers, light candles, and lay flowers at the obelisk. Rev. Steen F. Søvndalk led the mass, which included the singing of...
The Mullivaikkal Commemoration Committee invited Tamils from across the homeland to gather at the Mullivaikkal Memorial site on May 18, and commemorate the tens and thousands of Tamils massacred by Sri Lankan security forces. Speaking at a media briefing at the Mullaitivu Press Club, the organisers said that this year will be the 15th year since the end of the armed conflict which saw generations of Tamil families being wiped out, thousands dead, and many still missing to date. They added that despite the intimidation and threats, all plans are afoot to hold the commemoration this year as...
Four Tamils including three women who were violently dragged away from their homes in Sampur by Sri Lankan police for distributing Mullivaikkal Kanji were produced before the Muttur Magistrate Courts today. They were ordered to be placed in remand custody until May 27. The individuals arrested include Kamaleswaran Vijitha (40), Kamaleswaran Themila (22), Selvavinothkumar Sujani (40), and Navaretnaraja Hariharakumar (43). Themila, a student at Eastern University, was reportedly arrested for obstructing the arrest of her 40-year-old mother. Sampur police arrest four Tamils for distributing...
The second day of Tamil Genocide Remembrance Week was marked in the North-East today, with civil society organisations and individuals organising various events to mark 15 years since the Mullivaikkal genocide. A focal point of many of these events is the preparation and distribution of Mullivaikkal Kanji, the only form of sustenance that Tamils in Mullivaikkal had access to, after the Sri Lankan government closed off humanitarian corridors and prevented aid, food, and medicines from reaching those in need. Tamils in the North-East boil and serve kanji to honor the men, women, and children...
Nalin Jayathunga, a Sri Lankan researcher, wrote on how “protesting the genocide currently unfolding in Gaza” made them question their own position “with reference to violence perpetrated by the Sri Lankan State against the Tamil population”.
Sri Lanka's pledges 1 billion rupees for research between Buddha's teachings and artificial intelligence citing that the "rule of law is paramount" for the development and use of artificial intelligence. Sri Lanka, which defaulted on its debt in 2022 has struggled with its economic recovery with Island-wide power outages still occurring over the last six months . Despite only 44% of the country having access to the Internet based on the latest World Bank Data , Sri Lanka aims to pursue an AI strategy which requires a "robust and legal regulatory framework". Wickremesinghe instructed officials...
Sri Lankan police arrested four Tamils this evening for distributing Mullivaikkal Kanji in Sampur, as part of commemorations of the 15th anniversary of the Tamil genocide. Kamaleswaran Themila, Kamaleswaran Vijitha, Kalirajah Sujani and the Tamil National People's Front Muttur organiser, Hariharakumar, were arrested after they were threatened by a Sri Lankan police officer earlier today while they were preparing the kanji. தமிழினப்படுகொலை நினைவேந்தல் வாரத்தின் ஆரம்ப நாளான இன்று முள்ளிவாய்க்கால் கஞ்சி வழங்கிய பெண் ஒருவரை சம்பூர் ஆண் பொலிசார் வீட்டில் சென்று மிகவும் கீழ்த்தரமான முறையில் இழுத்து...