Tamils in Denmark held a march at the Copenhagen City Hall and public square of Kongens Nytorv in memory of Mullivaikkal genocide on May 18, commemorating the tens of thousands massacred by the Sri Lankan state.

Tamils in Washington D.C. organised an event in memory of the Mullivaikkal genocide at the Murugan Temple of North America on May 18, as events around the world marked Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. 

Thousands of Tamils gathered in London on Saturday to mark the 15th anniversary of the Mullivaikkal genocide, a somber occasion remembering the tragic events that transpired in May 2009. The events called for justice and the recognition of Eelam Tamil self-determination, with a significant turnout demonstrating the ongoing demand for accountability and recognition of the atrocities faced by the Tamil community.

As Tamils around the world marked Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, the British High Commission and Swiss Ambassador in Colombo released statements reiterating support for “truth and justice”.

The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka sent out a tweet stating her government “stands in solidarity with all Sri Lankans” as Tamils around the world marked Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, commemorating the tens of thousands massacred by the Sri Lankan state 15 years ago.

Julie Chung said the US government is “reflecting on the resilience and hope for a united future”.

Tamils held a remembrance event in Zurich and Bern to mark 15 years since the Tamil genocide at the shores of Mullivaikkal. 

500 people attended the remembrance event at the Helvetiaplatz, where Tamil activists and Mullivaikkal survivors spoke about their experiences and the future of the Tamil struggle. 

Swiss MPs have called for Sri Lanka to be held internationally accountable for the crimes it committed during the Tamil genocide in Mullivaikkal 15 years go. 

To mark the 15 years since the Tamil genocide, US Congress members said they stand with Tamils as they remember the tens of thousands that were killed by Sri Lanka in 2009. 

US Senator for Maryland, Ben Cardin, called on Sri Lanka to allow Tamils to commemorate 15 years since genocide "without fear of arrest". 

The senator, who also chairs the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on X: 

Tamils in Denmark commemorated Mullivaikkal with an open-air exhibit showcasing the final phase of the armed conflict which led to the massacre of thousands of Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan government. 

Canadian politicians across the political spectrum commemorate Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day and renew calls for accountability. 

Jagmeet Singh - Leader of New Democratic Party (NDP)

Students and staff at the University of Jaffna marked Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. 

Flowers with laid at a monument dedicated to the victims of the Tamil genocide. 

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and Opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre have issued statements commemorating Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day.