Thousands demonstrate in Geneva demanding justice for genocide and independence referendum


Thousands of Tamils from across Europe demonstrated in Geneva on Monday, demanding justice for the genocide and a referendum on independence.



Carrying banners and placards decrying the ongoing military occupation of the North-East and stating "Our Homeland Tamil Eelam" and "Tamil sovereignty cannot be compromised!", diaspora Tamils marched through the city, past the Palais des Nations where the UN Human Rights Council's 27th session is currently taking place.


Organisers, Tamil Coordinating Committee (TCC), also marked the 27th anniversary of Lt. Col. Thileepan beginning his fast unto death. (See more on Thileepan's hunger strike here).




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