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A protest demanding the release of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan and condemning the use of Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against Tamils was held in Kilinochchi on Saturday.
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'Tamils do not even have the freedom to sing'
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More children among six-skeleton cluster as Chemmani mass grave toll rises to 318
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NPP MP condemns PTA, but says rapper's arrest boosted his popularity

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'Tamils do not even have the freedom to sing'
Mannar Urban Council Chairman Daniel Vasanthan has strongly condemned the arrest of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), stating that the detention reflects a situation where "Tamils do not even have the freedom to sing". Speaking at a media briefing held at the Mannar Urban Council on Friday, Vasanthan criticised the decision to arrest the young artist and called on the government to secure his immediate release. "As the Chairman of the Mannar Urban Council and as a Tamil, I express my strongest condemnation," he said.
More children among six-skeleton cluster as Chemmani mass grave toll rises to 318
Further human remains, including a cluster of six skeletons believed to contain children, were identified on Monday during ongoing excavations at the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna.
407th anniversary of King Sangilian II commemorated in Jaffna
The 407th remembrance of King Sangilian II (Cankili II), the last ruler of the Jaffna Kingdom, was commemorated in Jaffna on Saturday.
NPP MP condemns PTA, but says rapper's arrest boosted his popularity
Jaffna District National People's Power (NPP) parliamentarian Ilankumaran has come under criticism after issuing a series of statements on the arrest of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), with critics pointing to what they describe as contradictory positions on the case.
Fr. Cyril reveals alleged settlement approach by former intelligence chief Sallay
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has called for investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings to continue without political interference, as fresh details emerged regarding a defamation case involving former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay. Speaking at a media briefing held at the Archbishop's House in Colombo, Archdiocese of Colombo spokesperson Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said questions surrounding the Easter Sunday attacks remained unresolved and warned against any attempt to obstruct ongoing investigations. His remarks come amid heightened public scrutiny of Sallay following his detention by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and subsequent admission to the National Hospital in Colombo.
Opposition and Buddhist clergy launch protest demanding release of Sallay
Sri Lankan opposition parties and Buddhist clergy launched an indefinite Satyagraha campaign in Colombo on Monday, demanding the release of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, as controversy deepens over his detention in connection with investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The protest, held outside Fort Railway Station, drew supporters from several opposition parties including the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sarvajana Balaya, the National Freedom Front and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya.
Police threats fail to silence Valvettithurai protest over rapper's arrest
Residents, activists and elected representatives gathered in Valvettithurai on Monday to demand the release of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, despite threats, intimidation and surveillance by occupying Sri Lankan police ahead of the demonstration.
‘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.
Court throws out contempt case linked to Navatkuli abuse proceedings
The Chavakachcheri Magistrate's Court has dismissed an application seeking the institution of contempt of court proceedings against Balangoda Kassapa in connection with public statements he made regarding the ongoing Navatkuli abuse case involving a Sinhala Buddhist monk accused of attempting to sexually abuse a minor girl.

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'Tamils do not even have the freedom to sing'

Jun 08

Mannar Urban Council Chairman Daniel Vasanthan has strongly condemned the arrest of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), stating that the detention reflects a situation where "Tamils do not even have the freedom to sing".

More children among six-skeleton cluster as Chemmani mass grave toll rises to 318
Further human remains, including a cluster of six skeletons believed to contain children, were identified on Monday during ongoing excavations at the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna.
407th anniversary of King Sangilian II commemorated in Jaffna
The 407th remembrance of King Sangilian II (Cankili II), the last ruler of the Jaffna Kingdom, was commemorated in Jaffna on Saturday.
NPP MP condemns PTA, but says rapper's arrest boosted his popularity
Jaffna District National People's Power (NPP) parliamentarian Ilankumaran has come under criticism after issuing a series of statements on the arrest of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), with critics pointing to what they describe as contradictory positions on the case.
Fr. Cyril reveals alleged settlement approach by former intelligence chief Sallay

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has called for investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings to continue without political interference, as fresh details emerged regarding a defamation case involving former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay.

Opposition and Buddhist clergy launch protest demanding release of Sallay

Police threats fail to silence Valvettithurai protest over rapper's arrest
Residents, activists and elected representatives gathered in Valvettithurai on Monday to demand the release of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, despite threats, intimidation and surveillance by occupying Sri Lankan police ahead of the demonstration.
Jaffna LGBTQIA+ community holds fifth annual Pride Walk

The LGBTQIA+ community in Jaffna held their fifth annual Pride Walk, under the theme  “We Exist For Each Other". 

The walk, organised by the Jaffna Transgender Network, began outside the iconic Jaffna Public Library and proceeded along Hospital Road and Pannai Road before ending at Jaffna Fort. 

Number of skeletal remains identified at Chemmani rises to 302

 

'If they are scared of a song, this is very ridiculous' – Shanakiyan condemns arrest of Tamil rapper

Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has strongly condemned the arrest and detention of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), calling for his immediate release and reaffirming demands for the repeal of the legislation.

‘Where is the LTTE?’ Lawyer challenges terror charges against jailed Tamil rapper

 

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.
Court throws out contempt case linked to Navatkuli abuse proceedings
The Chavakachcheri Magistrate's Court has dismissed an application seeking the institution of contempt of court proceedings against Balangoda Kassapa in connection with public statements he made regarding the ongoing Navatkuli abuse case involving a Sinhala Buddhist monk accused of attempting to sexually abuse a minor girl.
Fresh blow to Sri Lanka's economy as US proposes 12.5% tariff
Sri Lanka has been targeted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which has proposed new tariffs on imports from countries it says have failed to impose and effectively enforce prohibitions on goods produced with forced labour.
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.
Three children among eleven exhumed as Chemmani horror deepens

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.

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