Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister pushes discredited ‘domestic’ mechanisms at UNHRC

Tamil Affairs Feb 25
At the 58th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath delivered a speech, echoing the calls of previous administrations, pushing so-called "domestic mechanisms" while rejecting international accountability for war crimes and human rights violations.
Danish Tamils meet Foreign Ministry officials and urge justice for genocide
Tamil Affairs Feb 25
Representatives from the Federation of Tamil Organisations in Denmark met with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss ongoing human rights violations and systemic oppression in the Tamil homeland.
Ferry between Tamil Eelam and Tamil Nadu resumes after three-month suspension
Tamil Affairs Feb 25
The much-anticipated passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS) in Jaffna and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu has officially resumed on 22nd February, following a three-month suspension due to unfavourable weather conditions.
Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared
Tamil Affairs Feb 25

On the 3000th day of the Tamil families of the disappeared relentless protest in Vavuniya, Veluchami Mari, a mother who had been searching for her son for 15 years, tragically passed away due to illness.

Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya
Tamil Affairs Feb 25

Families of forcibly disappeared Tamils marked a grim milestone today as their continuous protest reached 3,000 days in Vavuniya. 

Tamil families in Vavuniya who have been demanding truth and justice for their loved ones, held a demonstration near the Vavuniya Post Office, where they have maintained their protest vigil for over eight years.

Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 
Tamil Affairs Feb 25
A Hindu Ganesha temple located on Habarana Main Road in Anuradhapura has been partially destroyed by local authorities to make way for a bus stop, according to local reports. 
Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away
Tamil Affairs Feb 25

Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam, widely known as ‘BBC Ananthi,’ passed away on 21 February 2025 at a private hospital in the UK, her family confirmed.  

Israel expands West Bank offensive, deploys tanks for the first time in decades
International Affairs Feb 25

Israeli tanks driving on Israeli border

Israel announced on Sunday that it is expanding its military offensive across the occupied West Bank and has deployed tanks in the northern West Bank city of Jenin for the first time in over 20 years. 

Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna
Tamil Affairs Feb 24
Tamil journalists in Sri Lanka face escalating threats and attacks, prompting calls for stronger protections and policy reforms to ensure their safety and press freedom
Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Affairs Feb 24
A Sri Lankan Magistrate has ordered the remand of 32 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu until March 7, 2025, following their arrest by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
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