Tamils across the world marked Maaveerar Naal on Monday, paying tribute to the men and women who laid down their lives for the liberation of Tamil Eelam.
Whilst a crackdown was underway in the North-East, around the world - from Australia, to Europe to North America - several large scale commemorations were held.
See a round up of events that took place around the world below.
For events that took place in Tamil Eelam, see here.
Australia
Read more: In Pictures - Tamils commemorate Maaveerar Naal across Australia
Toronto, Canada
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London, UK
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Oxford, UK
Read more: In Pictures - Tamils in Oxford mark Maaveerar Naal
Switzerland
Read more: In Pictures - Swiss Tamils unite to remember their Maaveerar
Scotland
Read more: Tamils in Scotland mark Maaveerar Naal
New Zealand
Read more: Tamils in New Zealand gather to mark Maaveerar Naal
Denmark
Read more: Tamils in Denmark unite to commemorate Maaveerar Naal
Norway
Read more: In Pictures - Maaveerar Naal commemorated in Norway
France
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Read more: Tamils across France commemorate Maaveerar Naal
Italy
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Read more: Tamils gather in Italy to commemorate Maaveerar Naal
Finland
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Read more: Tamils unite in Finland to mark Maaveerar Naal
Belgium
Read more: Tamils in Belgium commemorate Maaveerar Naal
Indonesia
Read more: Maaveerar Naal commemorated in Indonesia
Tamil Nadu, India
Read more: Maaveerar Naal commemorated in Tamil Nadu
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