• Maaveerar Naal marked at destroyed cemetery in Amparai

    Hundreds of Tamils gathered at a destroyed LTTE cemetery in Amparai to mark Maaveerar Naal on Weednesday, joining Tamils across the North-East and around the world in remembering those who gave their lives in the Tamil struggle.

    See footage from the event below.


  • Maaveerar Naal commemorated in Trincomalee

    Tamils in Trincomalee commemorated Maaveerar Naal on Wednesday, alongside the rest of the Tamil nation across the North-East and around the world. 

    See footage from the Sampur Thuyilum Illam - an LTTE cemetery that has been destroyed by the Sri Lankan military - below.

  • British Tamil students hold Maaveerar Naal tributes 

    British Tamil university students commemorated the Tamil fighters that fought and lost their lives in the liberation struggle, this Wednesday across the country.   

    Some universities also held events to educate university students on the history of Maaveerar Naal and the self-determination struggle for Tamil Eelam. 

     

    Essex University 

  • Swiss embassy sets record straight on employee abduction

    In an official statement, the Embassy of Switzerland issued a set of clarifications regarding the abduction of a local employee in Colombo.

    To stop false information circulating, the embassy issued the following clarifications:

  • Tamil Nadu leader arrested for protesting Rajapksa’s visit

    Vaiko, leader of Tamil Nadu Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) party, has been arrested for protesting against the three-day visit of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, from November 28-30.

  • "We must not forget about accountability and justice" - Lord Ahmad


    Lord Tariq Ahmad, Britain's Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth, the United Nations and South Asia spoke to the British Tamil Conservatives (BTC) and emphasised the need to stand up for "important aspects of reconciliation" as well as "accountability and justice" in Sri Lanka.

  • Thousands mark Maaveerar Naal at destroyed cemeteries in Kilinochchi

    Thousands of Tamils attended Maaveerar Naal at thuyilum illams (LTTE cemeteries) in the Kilinochchi district on Nobember 27.

    Kanagapuram, where in 2016 one of the first public commemorations since the end of the armed conflict was held, once again saw massive crowds despite heavy rain.

    Efforts to hold commemorations at as many thuyilum illams as possible around the Tamil homeland meant that other cemeteies in the district also attracted large turnout.

  • Tamils defy military threats to mark Maaveerar Naal in Vavuniya

     

    Despite the Sri Lankan army having destroyed preparations the night before, Tamils across Vavuniya gathered at the Eechchankulam Thuyilum Illam on Wednesday to mark Maaveerar Naal.

  • Maaveerar Naal observed by Tamils across Europe

    Maaveerar Naal was observed by thousands of Tamils across Europe, where they gathered in various cities to pay tribute to the fallen. 

    Oberhausen, Germany

  • Mannar Tamils defy threats to mark Maaveerar Naal

    Maaveerar Naal was commemorated in destroyed thuyilum illams (LTTE cemeteries) in Mannar district on November 27.

    Despite threats and obstacles from Sri Lankan security forces, thousands showed up to the thuyilum illams where the traditional commemorations took place with flames and flowers.

  • Tamils across North America commemorate Maaveerar Naal 2019

    Across North America, Tamils stood in solidarity with those in the homeland to remember the sacrifice made and lives lost during the Tamil liberation struggle.

  • Thousands of British Tamils mark Maaveerar Naal across the UK

    Thousands of British Tamils gathered in London, Oxford and Glasgow to mark Maaveerar Naal. 

    London

    Over 10,000 British Tamils gathered in London yesterday to pay tribute to fallen cadres. This year marks the 30th year since the tradition was started, which was established by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on 27 November 1989.

  • Maaveerar Naal commemorations held across Tamil Nadu

    Thousands of Tamil from across Tamil Nadu held Maaveerar Naal commemorations yesterday in solidarity with Eelam Tamils after the appointment of accused war criminal Gotabaya Rajapaksa to Sri Lanka's presidency.
     

    Madurai

    In Madurai, tens of thousands gathered to commemorate the great loss of those who died in liberation movement. 
    Senthamizhan Seeman, leader of the Naam Thamilar political party, addressed the crowd.

  • Maaveerar Naal marked at Jaffna's destroyed LTTE cemeteries

    Thousands of Tamils in the Jaffna district attended Maaveerar Naal commemorations at thuyilum illams - destroyed LTTE cemeteries - around the district.

    Koppay

    Commemorations at Koppay take place close to the original site of the thuyilum illam, which is now occupied by the Sri Lankan army.

  • Rajapaksa appoints his brother Minister of Defence


    Chamal Rajapaksa, brother of Sri Lankan president and alleged war criminal Gotabaya Rajapksa, has been appointed State Minister of Defence.

    He is the third in his family to receive a top tier post within the new government.

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