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Headless remains and body with raincoat uncovered at Chemmani as CID falters
Skeletal remains found without skulls, and a body wearing a raincoat, are among the latest discoveries at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna, where the number of sets of human remains identified has risen to 478 as the third phase of court-supervised excavations continues. The findings come as Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department told the Jaffna Magistrate's Court on Thursday that it…

36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan

Jan 7, 2025
More than a third of land designated for urban planning in Kilinochchi district remains under Sri Lankan military control.

Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians

Jan 6, 2025
In one of his final acts as leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau paid tribute to Tamil Canadians.

Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on

Jan 6, 2025
The 25th anniversary of the assassination of Kumar Ponnambalam was commemorated in Jaffna this week.

‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran

Jan 5, 2025
Wigneswaran emphasised the critical need for a “proper settlement” to the ethnic question, as he rejected a decline in Tamil nationalism.

Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice

Jan 3, 2025
Pierre Poilievre celebrates Tamil heritage month and honors contributions of Tamil Canadians.

Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi

Jan 3, 2025
A signature protest organised to demand the release of Tamil political prisoners was obstructed by Sri Lankan police.

Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils

Jan 2, 2025
Amid ongoing calls for accountability over war crimes, the appointment of Major General Lasantha Rodrigo and Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as commanders of the Sri Lanka Army and Navy raises concerns within the Tamil community

Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings

Jan 2, 2025

Trinco 5

On this day 19 years ago, five Tamil students were summarily executed by Sri Lanka's Special Task Force, whilst they spent an afternoon on the beach in Trincomalee.

To date, no one has been held accountable for the murder.

Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity

Jan 1, 2025
Shavendra Silva, accused of war crimes during Sri Lanka’s civil war, receives a controversial farewell from the Gajaba Regiment despite international sanctions and calls for accountability.

Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation

Dec 31, 2024
The Kilinochchi District Development Committee meeting on December 26th addressed key issues including military land control, illegal sand mining, and local development.
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings
Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity
Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings
Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity
Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation