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A Tamil rapper from Kilinochchi has been arrested and remanded under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) after sharing videos of a musical performance on social media.

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‘Where is the LTTE?’ Lawyer challenges terror charges against jailed Tamil rapper
  The lawyer representing detained Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar challenged allegations that his client sought to revive the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during proceedings before the Jaffna Magistrate's Court this week, arguing that the material cited by police contains no reference to the organisation or its leadership. Sangeethsan, better known by his stage name HipHop Sangee, was produced before court after being arrested by officers attached to the Jaffna District Crime Prevention Division under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
Japan and FAO launch $1.33 million fisheries recovery project for Eastern Province
The Government of Japan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Sri Lankan government, have launched a US$1.33 million initiative aimed at restoring fisheries and rebuilding livelihoods in the Eastern Province following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
From Vadamaradchi to the Élysée - the Tamil baker who conquered Paris
Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan fled the Tamil homeland not knowing the language, where to go, or what lay ahead. Last month, he was crowned the best baguette baker in Paris and will soon deliver bread to the Élysée Palace. Tamil Guardian spoke to him about his journey.
Supreme Court challenge filed as Tamil artist remains jailed under PTA
A fundamental rights petition will be filed before Sri Lanka's Supreme Court seeking the release of Tamil artist Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, better known as HipHop Sangee, after his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), President's Counsel M. A. Sumanthiran announced on Wednesday.
Sri Lankan police defend arrest of Tamil artist under PTA
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public statement defending the arrest of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar amid growing criticism of the detention of the 24-year-old.
‘No Tamil genocide ever occurred’ - Sinhala nationalist party attacks Mullivaikkal commemorations
A senior figure from the Sarvajana Balaya Party has called on Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his government to publicly clarify their position on Tamil genocide remembrance activities, reiterating his party's rejection of claims that Tamils were subjected to genocide in Sri Lanka.
'How can Tamils live in peace?' Seeman demands release of detained Eelam rapper
Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) leader Seeman has called for the immediate release of Tamil rapper Hip Hop Sangeeth, condemning his arrest under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and questioning how a song could be treated as a security threat more than seventeen years after the end of the armed conflict. In a statement issued on 5 June, Seeman said Sangeeth's music reflected the Tamil homeland, the history of the Tamil liberation struggle, those who lost their lives during the struggle, and Tamil culture. The rapper, whose real name is Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, was arrested earlier this week and remanded under the PTA after Sri Lankan authorities alleged that material he shared on social media promoted the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
Seventh week of protests as displaced Tamils demand return of military occupied land
Tamil landowners in Valikamam North staged a protest for the seventh consecutive Friday this week, demanding the release of hundreds of acres of land that remain under Sri Lankan military occupation despite the end of the armed conflict more than seventeen years ago.
Sri Lankan police target Sivakumaran commemoration organisers
The Chairman of the Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha, Thiyagarajah Nirosh, was questioned by occupying Sri Lankan police on Thursday and had a statement recorded regarding preparations for a memorial event marking the 52nd anniversary of the death of Tamil martyr Pon Sivakumaran.
UNP rallies to defend Buddhist institutions amid clergy misconduct controversy
Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP) has accused the National People's Power (NPP) government of attempting to undermine Buddhism and interfere in the affairs of the Buddhist clergy, as controversy continues over proposed reforms aimed at addressing misconduct within the Buddhist Sangha. The dispute comes amid heightened public scrutiny of Buddhist institutions following allegations of child sexual abuse against senior Buddhist monk Pallegama Hemarathana Thero. The case has triggered renewed debate over accountability mechanisms for members of the clergy and whether Buddhist monks should continue to enjoy special disciplinary structures separate from ordinary criminal proceedings.

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Japan and FAO launch $1.33 million fisheries recovery project for Eastern Province
The Government of Japan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Sri Lankan government, have launched a US$1.33 million initiative aimed at restoring fisheries and rebuilding livelihoods in the Eastern Province following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
From Vadamaradchi to the Élysée - the Tamil baker who conquered Paris
Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan fled the Tamil homeland not knowing the language, where to go, or what lay ahead. Last month, he was crowned the best baguette baker in Paris and will soon deliver bread to the Élysée Palace. Tamil Guardian spoke to him about his journey.
Supreme Court challenge filed as Tamil artist remains jailed under PTA
A fundamental rights petition will be filed before Sri Lanka's Supreme Court seeking the release of Tamil artist Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, better known as HipHop Sangee, after his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), President's Counsel M. A. Sumanthiran announced on Wednesday.
Sri Lankan police defend arrest of Tamil artist under PTA
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public statement defending the arrest of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar amid growing criticism of the detention of the 24-year-old.
‘No Tamil genocide ever occurred’ - Sinhala nationalist party attacks Mullivaikkal commemorations
A senior figure from the Sarvajana Balaya Party has called on Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his government to publicly clarify their position on Tamil genocide remembrance activities, reiterating his party's rejection of claims that Tamils were subjected to genocide in Sri Lanka.
'How can Tamils live in peace?' Seeman demands release of detained Eelam rapper

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) leader Seeman has called for the immediate release of Tamil rapper Hip Hop Sangeeth, condemning his arrest under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and questioning how a song could be treated as a security threat more than seventeen years after the end of the armed conflict.

Seventh week of protests as displaced Tamils demand return of military occupied land
Tamil landowners in Valikamam North staged a protest for the seventh consecutive Friday this week, demanding the release of hundreds of acres of land that remain under Sri Lankan military occupation despite the end of the armed conflict more than seventeen years ago.
Pon. Sivakumaran's sacrifice remembered in Urumpirai

Pon. Sivakumaran, the first Tamil to die in the liberation struggle, was remembered today in Urumpirai, Jaffna, on the 52nd anniversary of his death. 

Sri Lankan police target Sivakumaran commemoration organisers
The Chairman of the Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha, Thiyagarajah Nirosh, was questioned by occupying Sri Lankan police on Thursday and had a statement recorded regarding preparations for a memorial event marking the 52nd anniversary of the death of Tamil martyr Pon Sivakumaran.
Remembering Pon. Sivakumaran 52 years on

Today marks 52 years since the death of Ponnuthurai Sivakumaran, the first Tamil to die in the liberation struggle. 

UNP rallies to defend Buddhist institutions amid clergy misconduct controversy

Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP) has accused the National People's Power (NPP) government of attempting to undermine Buddhism and interfere in the affairs of the Buddhist clergy, as controversy continues over proposed reforms aimed at addressing misconduct within the Buddhist Sangha.

Chemmani mass grave toll rises to 283 as more remains unearthed
Investigators identified eight additional skeletal remains at the Chemmani mass grave site on Thursday, bringing the total number of victims uncovered during ongoing excavations to 283.
41 years on, Tamils still await justice for the Vattavan massacre
Relatives of victims and members of the public gathered in Verugal this week to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the Vattavan massacre, one of a number of deadly attacks on Tamils in the region, as families renewed calls for truth, justice and accountability.
‘Jail for a song?’ Protest grows over Tamil rapper's PTA detention
Calls for the release of Tamil rapper HipHop Sangee continued to grow this week, with Tamil civil society organisations planning a protest in Kilinochchi and parliamentarians from both Tamil and Sinhala parties raising concerns over his detention under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
Thirty Indian fishermen return to Chennai after release from Sri Lankan prisons
Thirty Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka return to Chennai following their release and repatriation after diplomatic intervention
Another $695 million from the IMF, but Sri Lanka's economic woes remain
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a further US$695 million disbursement to Sri Lanka following the completion of the fifth and sixth reviews of the country's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, bringing total IMF support since the island's 2022 sovereign debt default to approximately US$2.4 billion.
Transfer of Jaffna judge raises fresh fears over pressure on the judiciary
The Jaffna Bar Association has written to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing "complete disbelief and shock" over the transfer of Jaffna High Court Judge A. G. Alexraja, while the Northern Province Governor's Office has denied any connection to the move.
Chemmani mass grave toll rises to 262 as excavations resume
Court-supervised excavations at the Chemmani-Siththupathy mass grave site in Jaffna resumed on Monday, with investigators uncovering another human skeleton and bringing the total number of skeletal remains identified at the site to 262.
Jaffna University students condemn Vesak lantern vandalism
Student unions at the University of Jaffna have condemned the vandalism of a Vesak lantern displayed during a recent Buddhist celebration and rejected attempts to portray the incident as an act carried out by the Tamil student community.

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Scotland’s ‘independence within reach’ says first minister
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UN investigators warn RSF assault on El Fasher bears ‘hallmarks of genocide’
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UK moves toward new law to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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