The NGO, International Movement against all Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR), submitted a written statement to the UN Human Rights Council 23rd session on Freedom of Assembly in Sri Lanka.
The statement points out that suppression of freedom of assembly is 'worst' in the Northeast, saying:
"People of the North and East, are not permitted to peacefully commemorate, or even light a candle for the dead, or fallen LTTE cadres, particularly on May 18th (the day the war ended), or on November 27 (LTTE Heroes Day)."
While detailing significant cases in the Northeast, including attacks on TNA and TNPF rallies and peaceful protests, the statement says that "all victims attributed the attacks to the government."
See here for full statement.
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