Speaking at Youth Maaveerar Naal  hosted by Imperial College London on Monday, students representing Kings College London spoke in remembrance of those that had lost their lives fighting against the genocide of the Eelam Tamil nation.

The full speech is reproduced below:

A poem recited at Youth Maaveerar Naal held at Imperial College London earlier this week and written by a student at St George's University.

Tamil Nadu police destroying Heroes Day tombstone (All pictures: TamilWin)

Eelam Tamils in a refugee camp in Sengkalpattu, Tamil Nadu, had their annual Maveerar Naal remembrance event disrupted by Tamil Nadu police, reports TamilWin.

According to the news site, Eelam Tamils in the camp hold a memorial event every year, lighting candles at a symbolic tomb stone, but this year police interrupted the proceedings, demolished the monument and cleared away the red and yellow decorations.

Sri Lanka has banned any activities to commemorate the Tamil fighters that died in the armed conflict.

Army spokesperson Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya has said that any attempts to promote or glorify the LTTE, both directly and indirectly, under the guise of media freedom will be punished, in relation to the upcoming Heroes' Day on November 27, when Tamils remember those that gave their lives for the struggle.

Responding to questions regarding an earlier statement which urged Sri Lanka to address human rights issues, China today reiterated its acknowledgement of progress in Sri Lanka, despite growing concerns over the deteriorating  state of reconciliation and human rights on the island.

In an emailed statement, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo, claimed that the progress they saw in Sri Lanka meant that there was no change in stance, concluding, “the Sri Lankan people have the wisdom and capacity to deal appropriately with their internal affairs.”

The Northern Province’s Chief Minister, C. V. Wigneswaran has said that the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) faces many impediments to its ability to function.

Picture: TamilNet

Civic members of the Karaveddi South-West Pirathesa Sapai (PS) were attacked by security forces after commemorating LTTE cadres, just days before the annual Heroes Day on November 27 or 'Maaveerar Naal'.

According to TamilNet, the chair of Karaveddi South-West PS, Mr P. Viyakes, was questioned by security personnel and later attacked.

Further reports of attacks on the deputy head of Valveddiththurai Urban Council have also emerged.

Members of the Sri Lankan military allegedly attacked the councillor’s house at 2am and threatened his family.