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50,000 mark Remembrance Day in London

Dec 15

Tens of thousands of Tamils gathered in London Friday, November 27, to commemorate Remembrance Day. Organisers estimate that over 50,000 individuals made the effort to attend the Excel Centre event and pay their respects to those who had made the ultimate sacrifice for the Tamil national struggle.

Sri Lankan war crimes video is authentic, Times investigation finds

Video footage that appears to show Sri Lankan troops committing war crimes by summarily executing captured Tamil Tiger fighters on the battlefield was not fabricated, as claimed by the Sri Lankan Government, an investigation by The Times found.

US report on Sri Lanka slammed by rights organisations, welcomed by Sri Lanka

Despite the mass human rights violations and war crimes the Sri Lankan government has committed and continues to commit, a new report published by a US senate committee suggests that the US should seek ‘warmer ties’ with Sri Lanka due to the geo-political significance of the island.

Resilience marks Maveerar Day in Sydney

Thousands gathered on Saturday, November 28, to commemorate Heroes Day 2009 in an outpouring of grief in Sydney.

Overwhelming support for Eelam in France referendum

Over 99% of the voters voted in favour of Tamil Eelam at a referendum held across France on the weekend of December 12, 13.

US says progress on political reconciliation and human rights should be priority.

A top US envoy visiting Sri Lanka praised Sri Lanka for progress so far in its post war efforts but warned more needs to be done.

Army chief details murders of Nadesan, Puleedevan

Sri Lanka’s former Army Commander has claimed that his forces were responsible for the killing of surrendering senior members of the Liberation Tigers in May this year.

Never Again?

What the Holocaust can't teach us about modern-day genocide

Overwhelming support for Eelam in France referendum

Over 99% of the voters voted in favour of Tamil Eelam at a referendum held across France on the weekend of December 12, 13.

Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam conduct awareness event in London.

The Advisory Committee for formation of the Provisional Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (PGTGE) held an awareness day in London on Sunday December 4.

Open Voice

The Diaspora seeks to speak instead of being spoken for.

Sri Lanka land mine use defended

The United Nations and its Secretary General are said to be strong advocates for countries to become parties to the Mine-Ban Convention.

Camp inmates to be ‘allowed out for short periods’

Sri Lanka announced last week that Tamil civilians still held in internment camps in Vavuniya will be allowed out for short periods from next month.

Freedom of movement welcomed – cautiously

The promise to free the remaining detainees was cautiously welcomed by some Western governments and international organisations, which have been providing most of the funding for the camps.

More support needed for displaced

A top United Nations humanitarian official has welcomed the recent releases of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from camps in northern Sri Lanka, and underscored the need to ensure full freedom of movement for those remaining.

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