Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence

The latest appointment marks yet another accused war criminal being promoted by Sri Lanka's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka
The cabinet reaffirmed Colombo's commitment to the 'One China Policy' ahead of Dissanayake's visit to Beijing
New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared
Tamil families of the disappeared ushered in the New Year with another protest last week.
Trudeau’s Tamil legacy
Whilst the Canadian Prime Minister's tenure was not without its shortcomings, he leaves behind a legacy of landmark achievements that his successor must build upon.
Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation
The North-East has some of the highest rates of alcohol consumption on the whole island
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
More than a third of land designated for urban planning in Kilinochchi district remains under Sri Lankan military control.
Israeli soldier flees Brazil amid investigation into Gaza war crimes

Gaza

An Israeli soldier accused of war crimes has fled Brazil amid an investigation into his actions in Gaza, local media reported Sunday.

The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a pro-Palestine advocacy organisation, filed a criminal complaint last week accusing the soldier, who was in Brazil as a tourist, of involvement in the Israeli military’s systematic demolition of civilian homes in Gaza.

Justin Trudeau to step down as Prime Minister of Canda
Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, citing "internal battles" within his party.
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
In one of his final acts as leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau paid tribute to Tamil Canadians.
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
The 25th anniversary of the assassination of Kumar Ponnambalam was commemorated in Jaffna this week.
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