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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…

ECDO calls for immediate suspension of PTA on Human Rights Day

Dec 13, 2024
ECDO urged the President of Sri Lanka to immediately suspend the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Tamil Refugee Council holds awareness event on Tamil genocide on Human Rights Day

Dec 13, 2024
Advocates, allies, and community members committed themselves to securing justice for Eelam Tamils.

'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam

Dec 13, 2024
Tamil political parties must adopt a unified approach to press for a new constititution, said Dr P Sathiyalingam.

US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties

Dec 12, 2024
19 volunteers were sworn in, the second cohort of volunteers to return to Sri Lanka since the program’s relaunch in 2023.

As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace

Dec 12, 2024
The US Embassy marked the reopening of the restored palace, as Sinhalisation of sites across the Tamil North-East continues.

Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die

Dec 12, 2024
Leptospirosis, commonly referred to as "rat fever," has reportedly broken out.

Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka

Dec 12, 2024
Tharanika Ahillan
In an interview with the Tamil Guardian, Yasmin Sooka, Executive Director of ITJP and human rights lawyer, outlined her hopes for sanction on Sri Lanka, discussed how the requests came about, and how she supports a referral to the International Criminal Court.

RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda

Dec 12, 2024

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on the new Sri Lankan government to ensure a “transparent and impartial” judicial process as the trial into the disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda continues this week.

Nine Sri Lankan military intelligence officers have been charged in connection with Eknaligoda’s abduction, but the case has been mired in delays since 2019.

Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia

Dec 12, 2024
Sri Lanka’s ambassador to the United Nations has been ordered to pay over $543,000 in unpaid wages and fined over $117,000.

German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils

Dec 12, 2024
The Working Group of Young Socialists in the SPD officially recognised the genocide against Eelam Tamils.
ECDO calls for immediate suspension of PTA on Human Rights Day
Tamil Refugee Council holds awareness event on Tamil genocide on Human Rights Day
'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam
US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties
As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace
Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die
Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka
RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda
Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia
German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils
ECDO calls for immediate suspension of PTA on Human Rights Day
Tamil Refugee Council holds awareness event on Tamil genocide on Human Rights Day
'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam
US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties
As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace
Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die
Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka
RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda
Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia
German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils