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Displaced residents of the Valikamam North region of Jaffna held protests on Monday, in front of the Jaffna District Secretariat and near Palaly Junction, marking 36 years since their forced displacement and demanding the right to return and resettle in their lands. The people of Valikamam North were displaced from their homeland on 15 June 1990 by the Sri Lankan military. Thirty-six years on…

Tamil MP demands international oversight of Chemmani mass grave excavation

Member of Parliament for Batticaloa District, R. Shanakiyan of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), has condemned the Sri Lankan government for its continued failure to implement basic measures at the Chemmani mass grave, stating that the issue must be brought before the international community.

Court challenge questions Tamil MP’s eligibility amid concerns of political targeting

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A legal challenge has been filed against Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr Ramanathan Archchuna, questioning his eligibility to remain in office on the grounds that he continues to hold the status of a public officer - an allegation that, if proven, could result in his disqualification from Parliament.

Army bars Tamil devotees from Palaly Amman temple a day after brief access

Devotees were briefly allowed to worship at the Palaly Amman Temple after 35 years, but the Sri Lankan military reimposed restrictions the very next day

Tamil Eelam Women's football team concludes North American tour with victory

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The Tamil Eelam Women's National Team has completed their North American tour with two wins over Hmong FF. 

The team embarked on their first regional tour, which featured open trials, training sessions, and two international friendlies against Hmong FF. They continue to go from strength to strength, building on the momentum gained from reaching the final of the CONIFA Women’s World Cup held in Norway last year. 

CID probes Ranil Wickremesinghe over 16 million rupee trip to UK graduation ceremony

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Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated a special investigation into former president Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations that he used government funds to undertake a private overseas trip to the United Kingdom during his presidency.

A political reading of 'Brotherless Night'

Readers who are not familiar with the historical events, or who are distant from them, may approach this book solely from a literary perspective—appreciating its narrative structure, prose. But Tamils who lived through these events may read it differently.

Türk’s visit to Eelam – Will the international community finally act?

While the symbolism of his visit cannot be denied, in the face of a deep-rooted and decades-long crisis of impunity, that alone is not enough. As he returns to Geneva, the visit must serve as a reminder to his office and to the international community that action, not words, must now follow.

Child’s skeletal remains with schoolbag uncovered at Chemmani mass grave

A child’s skeletal remains alongside a blue schoolbag and clothing items was unearthed at the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna today, as the total number of human remains unearthed at the site now stands at 33.

The ‘Eternal Lamp’ protest in Chemmani for justice on mass graves and the disappeared

To dispel the darkness surrounding the Chemmani mass graves and demand international justice for enforced disappearances, the “Anaiya Vilakku” (Eternal Lamp) protest was held in Chemmani, Jaffna. Organized by the volunteer youth collective “Makkal Seyal” (People’s Action), this protest took place on June 23, 24, and 25. It drew participation from families of the disappeared, religious leaders, university students, civil society representatives, politicians, and large numbers of the general public. 

Vavuniya North Council Chair pays tribute to LTTE martyrs and war victims – Commissioner refuses to stand

Newly elected Vavuniya North Divisional Council Chairperson Thirunavukkarasu Krishnaveni led a two-minute tribute to fallen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and Tamil civilians killed during the armed conflict, at the council’s inaugural meeting on Wednesday — a move that drew support from most, except the Northern Provincial Local Government Commissioner refused to participate.