British Tamils protest at Commonwealth Day reception

The annual celebration of Commonwealth Day saw protests by British Tamils, who called on the body to suspend Sri Lanka and not let President Mahinda Rajapaksa take chairmanship of the Commonwealth.

The protest, organised by the British Tamils Forum, took place outside Marlborough House, where a reception for representatives of member governments was held.

Sri Lanka was represented by External Affairs Minister GL Peiris.

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