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The number of skeletal remains identified at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna has risen to 366, as excavators uncovered further remains of children on Tuesday, at one of the largest mass graves unearthed on the island and a site long tied to the enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killing of Tamils by the Sri Lankan military. Six sets of skeletal remains, including those of children,…

Eelam Tamils protest Sri Lankan land grabs in Mannar

Eelam Tamil residents of Parangikamam,  Iluppai Kadavai, and Antoniyar Puram, villages in Manthai West, Mannar, held a protest march towards the Land Reforms Commission demanding that the commission take measures to prevent land grab by foreigners, illegal Sinhala settlers, and the Sri Lankan security forces. 

Rajapaksa-ally set to lead Sri Lankan cricket tour of England

The former cricketer and ex-parliamentarian with the Rajapaksa clan, Sanath Jayasuriya, has been appointed as the interim coach of Sri Lanka's national team, as they prepare to tour England later this year.

15 years of Official Peace but still no justice

An event was held in Berlin last month to mark the launch of the latest UN report in Sri Lanka, highlighting the lack of justice and accountability for mass atrocities committed more than 15 years ago.

The event, which was titled ’15 years of Official Peace’, was held in Berlin at the Senate Hall of Humboldt University and was co-hosted by Medico International, ECCHR, and Sri Lanka Advocacy.

Hindu extremist groups step up activities in Tamil Eelam

Hindu nationalist organisations have increased their presence and activities in Tamil Eelam over recent months, including by supporting the release of a racist Sinhala Buddhist monk.

Sri Lanka’s cabinet approves controversial reconciliation Bill

Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved the controversial Commission for Truth, Unity, and Reconciliation (CTUR) bill by incorporating certain amendments to it. 

Dozens of bodies unearthed during 10-day excavation of Kokkuthoduvai mass grave

As many as 52 skeletal remains, fragments of artillery, and clothing resembling LTTE uniforms have been recovered from the 10 days of excavation work at the Kokkuthoduvai mass grave site.

Posters in Mannar protest proposed new fisheries law

Posters have sprung up across Mannar, opposing the draft of Sri Lanka’s new fisheries law last week.

The Mannar district youth organization of the National Fisheries Cooperation Movement, operating under the name “Union of Fishermen Organizations,” has taken a stand against it, with posters declaring their determination to defeat a law they believe threatens the livelihoods of those dependent on the fishing industry.

Tamils launch petition to hold elected officials to account

In a bid to hold Tamil politicians accountable, Eelam Tamils have launched a signature campaign demanding that promises made by Members of Parliament during the election period be fulfilled.

The program, organized by the National Fisheries Cooperation Movement, was kicked off on Friday in front of the Jaffna Central Bus Station.

Despite years of failure, another 'task force' reported for Sri Lanka's OMP

A special task force led by the Sri Lankan President’s Secretary has been formed to accelerate the operations of the Office of Missing Persons (OMP), according to a report in Virakesari, despite the failure of the office to have any tangible process on the issue and years of Tamil protests against it.

Tamils in Mannar protest outside the OMP office in 2022.

Celebrities should leave Tamil politics - Relatives of the enforced disappeared

Vavuniya Families of the Disappeared held a press briefing in Vavuniya calling on Tamil politicians to quit politics adding that they were appearing to be more like celebrities than actually standing up for a worthy cause including the grievances of the Tamils.