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UK government questioned in Parliament on justice for Tamils

Jan 22, 2026

The British government was questioned in Parliament this week on what action it is taking to support Tamils seeking justice for past and ongoing abuses in Sri Lanka.

Human Rights Watch says international community ‘need to do more’ for accountability in Sri Lanka

Jan 21, 2026

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on foreign governments to promote accountability in Sri Lanka through targeted sanctions, criminal investigations, and prosecutions, in the wake of a new report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). which documents the widespread and systematic use of conflict-related sexual violence by Sri Lankan state forces.

British Tamils celebrated inside Number 10 at Thai Pongal reception

Jan 21, 2026

British Tamils were honoured at a Thai Pongal reception held at Number 10 Downing Street on Friday, marking a growing recognition of the community’s contribution to life in the United Kingdom.

Protest in Jaffna demands release of long-overdue housing scheme payments

Jan 21, 2026

A demonstration was held in Jaffna, in front of the Northern Provincial Governor’s Office, with residents demanding the immediate release of housing scheme payments that have remained unpaid for years.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe states leaders must protect Buddhism

Jan 21, 2026

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that rulers of Sri Lanka are obligated to safeguard Buddhism and that neglecting the priority status granted to Buddhism in the constitution represents a "violation of the country's supreme law".

Sinhala Buddhist monk urges deeper colonisation of Tamil homeland

Jan 21, 2026

A Sinhala Buddhist monk has issued a call for increased intervention in the North-East, urging religious leaders to act against what he described as a loss of Buddhist symbols in the region, in remarks that openly promote further colonisation of the Tamil homeland.