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Civil society urges EU to press Sri Lanka over occupied Valikamam North land
Civil society representatives in Jaffna have called on the European Union to urge the Sri Lankan government to revoke the gazette acquiring 6,317 acres of land in Valikamam North, arguing that the land continues to be withheld from its civilian owners years after the end of the armed conflict. The appeal was made in a written submission during a meeting on Tuesday between the EU Ambassador to…

Tamil father dies after years searching for disappeared daughter

Mar 10, 2026
A Tamil father who spent years searching for his forcibly disappeared daughter and participating in protests demanding answers has passed away in Vavuniya.

Sri Lanka rejects claims Jaffna army HQ will be removed

Mar 10, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara has dismissed reports that the government plans to remove the Sri Lankan military headquarters in Jaffna, stating that the claims are “entirely false”.

‘Justice for Arul!' - Protesters demand accountability for police killing of Tamil teenager

Mar 10, 2026
A protest was held in Kayts, Jaffna, demanding justice for a 17-year-old Tamil boy who was shot dead by Sri Lankan police, as activists and family members marked one month since the killing.

Shritharan demands justice for genocide against Tamils in Parliament

Mar 9, 2026
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) parliamentarian S. Shritharan called for justice for the Tamil people during a speech in Parliament last week, highlighting the ongoing suffering of families searching for loved ones who were forcibly disappeared during the armed conflict. Addressing lawmakers, Shritharan stressed the urgent need to secure justice for the relatives of those who remain missing.

Madras High Court dismisses Vaiko’s challenge to LTTE ban

Mar 9, 2026
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko challenging the Indian government’s ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

‘Nine years and still no answers’ - MP challenges Colombo on disappeared Tamils

Mar 9, 2026
Vanni District Member of Parliament Thurairasa Ravikaran questioned when the Sri Lankan government would recognise the suffering of Tamil families of the forcibly disappeared, who have been protesting continuously in the North-East for nearly a decade in search of their loved ones.

Sri Lanka grants free visas to Iranian sailors amidst US pressure

Mar 9, 2026
Sri Lanka will grant free one-month visas to Iranian sailors rescued from distressed naval vessels in the Indian Ocean, allowing them to remain in the island under humanitarian protection, amidst reported US pressure not to repatriate the crew to Iran.

Nine years of protests but no answers for Mullaitivu families of the disappeared

Mar 8, 2026

Tamil families held a protest in Mullaitivu today, marking nine years of continuous demonstrations as they continue to seek answers about the fate of their forcibly disappeared relatives.

British MPs campaign for national GCSE qualification in Tamil across the UK

Mar 6, 2026
Two British Members of Parliament have launched a campaign calling for the introduction of a GCSE qualification in Tamil, stating that the move would recognise the language’s global significance and provide fair educational opportunities for Tamil-speaking students across the United Kingdom.

Sri Lankan leaders mourn Iran’s Ayatollah

Mar 6, 2026

Sri Lankan political leaders have offered tributes following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the longstanding relationship between Colombo and Tehran that has spanned successive Sri Lankan administrations.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath expressed condolences in a message posted on social media.

Tamil father dies after years searching for disappeared daughter
Sri Lanka rejects claims Jaffna army HQ will be removed
‘Justice for Arul!' - Protesters demand accountability for police killing of Tamil teenager
Shritharan demands justice for genocide against Tamils in Parliament
Madras High Court dismisses Vaiko’s challenge to LTTE ban
‘Nine years and still no answers’ - MP challenges Colombo on disappeared Tamils
Sri Lanka grants free visas to Iranian sailors amidst US pressure
Nine years of protests but no answers for Mullaitivu families of the disappeared
British MPs campaign for national GCSE qualification in Tamil across the UK
Sri Lankan leaders mourn Iran’s Ayatollah
Tamil father dies after years searching for disappeared daughter
Sri Lanka rejects claims Jaffna army HQ will be removed
‘Justice for Arul!' - Protesters demand accountability for police killing of Tamil teenager
Shritharan demands justice for genocide against Tamils in Parliament
Madras High Court dismisses Vaiko’s challenge to LTTE ban
‘Nine years and still no answers’ - MP challenges Colombo on disappeared Tamils
Sri Lanka grants free visas to Iranian sailors amidst US pressure
Nine years of protests but no answers for Mullaitivu families of the disappeared
British MPs campaign for national GCSE qualification in Tamil across the UK
Sri Lankan leaders mourn Iran’s Ayatollah