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EDITORIAL - There can be no more denial
  Today, Tamils around the world are commemorating 16 years since the massacres at Mullivaikkal. Though more than a decade-and-half has passed, the situation on the island for Eelam Tamils seems as precarious as ever. There has been no accountability for the atrocities that took place. The seizure of historic Tamil land has continued unabated. And an enduring political solution that will…

Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi

Jan 3, 2025
A signature protest organised to demand the release of Tamil political prisoners was obstructed by Sri Lankan police.

Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils

Jan 2, 2025
Amid ongoing calls for accountability over war crimes, the appointment of Major General Lasantha Rodrigo and Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as commanders of the Sri Lanka Army and Navy raises concerns within the Tamil community

Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings

Jan 2, 2025

Trinco 5

On this day 19 years ago, five Tamil students were summarily executed by Sri Lanka's Special Task Force, whilst they spent an afternoon on the beach in Trincomalee.

To date, no one has been held accountable for the murder.

Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity

Jan 1, 2025
Shavendra Silva, accused of war crimes during Sri Lanka’s civil war, receives a controversial farewell from the Gajaba Regiment despite international sanctions and calls for accountability.

Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation

Dec 31, 2024
The Kilinochchi District Development Committee meeting on December 26th addressed key issues including military land control, illegal sand mining, and local development.

Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers

Dec 31, 2024
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has urgently appealed for access to 115 asylum seekers held at a military camp in Mullaitivu.

ITAK’s leadership overhaul

Dec 30, 2024
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) meeting on December 28 resolved leadership issues, with C.V.K. Sivagnanam appointed as Acting Leader while Mavai Senathirajah remains Chairman of the Political Committee.

Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces

Dec 30, 2024
Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha highlights efforts to modernize Sri Lanka's military while concerns over ongoing militarization and justice for Tamils persist.

Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away

Dec 30, 2024
N. Yogenthiranathan, a courageous freedom fighter and renowned Tamil writer, has left an indelible mark on Tamil nationalism through his powerful literary works and unwavering commitment to justice.

Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones

Dec 30, 2024
Tamil families renew calls for international investigation into disappearances of relatives.
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings
Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity
Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation
Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers
ITAK’s leadership overhaul
Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces
Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away
Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings
Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity
Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation
Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers
ITAK’s leadership overhaul
Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces
Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away
Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones