Tamils across the world marked the 15th anniversary of the massacres at Mullivaikkal last week. Thousands gathered, en masse in public commemorations and in private ceremonies at homes, to pay tribute to those who were killed by the Sri Lankan state. As they did so, they were clear in who they paid tribute to – the victims of a deliberate and systematic genocide.

In a statement released to mark the “15^th year Mullivaikkal Genocide Remembrance Day,” Labour leader Keir Starmer paid tribute to the tens of thousands of Tamils killed in 2009.

“As Tamil communities across our country pause and reflect upon this solemn day, the Labour Party reaffirms our commitment to work towards lasting peace, reconciliation and a long-lasting political solution for the Tamil people,” said Starmer.

The 2024 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights by the South Korean May 18 Memorial Foundation has been awarded to Tamil women's rights activist Suganthini Mathiyamuthan Thangaras.

Suganthini, who is with the "Amara" organization , has been fighting for the rights and empowerment of war-affected women in Tamil Eelam against the repression and suffering caused by the Sri Lankan government and its security forces. 

Following the 15th anniversary of the Mullivaikkal genocide, Human Rights Watch has issued a statement condemning the crackdown on memorials by Sri Lanka's security forces and called international prosecutions and other accountability measures to address tens of thousands of Tamils who were subject to enforced disappearances.

An event was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi on Saturday to commemorate Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day.

Tamils in South Wales commemorated Tamil Genocide Day in Swansea. Mullivaikal survivors made speeches and shared their experiences of 2009.

^{Defence Attaché of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Moscow visiting a weapons manufacturer in 2019.}

The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka leapt to defence of Colombo last week, expressing its “perplexity” at the apparent pressure place don Sri Lanka by Western governments over its human rights record.

The Sri Lankan Defence Ministry organised a ceremony to mark ‘War Heroes Day’ on May 19, as Tamils across the North-East mourned the tens of thousands killed by the Sri Lankan military during the Mullivaikkal genocide.

According to the Defence Ministry  the comemoration was held as Sri Lanka  "enters into yet another year of peace, unity, and renewed hope since the terrorist war ended".

Tamils in Germany marked Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day with a march that moved towards the State Parliament in Düsseldorf.

The event was organised in coordination with the Tamil Youth Organization. A large gathering of Tamils participated in this rally holding placards and calling on the government to hold Sri Lanka accountable and to support Tamils' right to self-determination. 

On Saturday, May 18, marking Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, Tamils across France organised commemorative events.

In Clichy, France Captain Manalan's sister, who died in Manalaru in 1992, offered floral tributes, while the mother of hero Vinod, who died in Anaiyarauch Samar in 1991 also laid flowers. Along with Clichy's Deputy Mayor, former Mayor and City Council members also extended their support and solidarity. Mullivaikkal kanji was served at the event.