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Tamil protests reject Sri Lanka's 69th Independence Day

Sri Lanka marked its 69th Independence Day on Saturday with a military parade in the capital as well as military-run events across the North-East. Tamils across the homeland held protests, despite Sri Lankan police seeking court orders to prevent demonstrations, rejecting celebrations of the day.

The function was boycotted by Chief Minister C V Wigneswaran who instead chose to be with protesting Tamil villagers.

 

Unprecedented security forces parade in Jaffna on Sri Lanka's Independence Day

Chief Ministers boycotts Independence Day parade in Jaffna

 

Jaffna - Tamils protest Sri Lanka's Independence Day

 

Mullaitivu businesses shut in boycott of Sri Lankan Independence Day

 

Black flags at Pilavu protest

Puthukudiyirippu families protesting for their lands to be returned wore black scarves to signify their rejection of Sri Lankan Independence Day.

 

See also: Court serves injuction against Mannar anti-Independence Day protests

 

Military parade in Colombo marks Sri Lankan Independence Day

 

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