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The Association for Relatives of the Enforced Disappeared in the North-East (ARED) has appealed to the United Nations to ensure an international investigation into enforced disappearances and mass graves across the Tamil homeland, including the ongoing excavations at Chemmani, where more than 380 human skeletal remains have been uncovered. In a letter dated 19 June 2026, the association called…

I will never back down on Labour manifesto pledge - Jeremy Corbyn

Writing in the Tamil Guardian on November 27th, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks on his work with British Tamils and his party's commitment to human rights and justice.

Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting British Tamils - Jo Swinson

Writing in the Tamil Guardian on November 27th, Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson speaks on genocide recognition, justice for mass atrocities and her party’s commitment towards supporting British Tamils.

Switzerland summons Sri Lankan ambassador over abduction of embassy employee

The Swiss government has summoned Sri Lanka's ambassador to Bern, after the abduction of an embassy employee on Monday, just days after Sri Lanka's new president Gotabaya Rajapaksa came to power.

Tamils in Australia and New Zealand gather to commemorate Maaveerar Naal 

Tamils in Australia and New Zealand gathered to commemorate Maaveerar Naal, alongside Tamils around the world. 

See photos from various events below. 

Sydney

More than 2,000 Tamils gathered in Sydney this morning to commemorate Maaveerar Naal.

Sri Lankan soldiers block Tamils entering Kodikaamam Thuyilum Illam

Uniformed Sri Lankan army soldiers denied the entry of Tamils into the Kodikaamam Thuyilum Illam, as they attempted to mark Maaveerar Naal this morning.

A massive army camp has been built over the new destroyed LTTE cemetery, with the Sri Lankan military actively monitoring the area. 

Indian naval ship arrives in Trincomalee

A ship from the Indian Navy arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a training visit. 

Jaffna Hindu College students mark Maaveerar Naal

Tamil school students at Jaffna Hindu College marked Maaveerar Naal this morning by lighting candles and planting trees in remembrance of those who gave their lives in the Tamil liberation struggle.

See photos from the events below. 

Vavuniya Maaveerar Naal preparations destroyed by Sri Lankan military overnight

Memorial decorations for Maaveerar Naal at the Vavuniya Eechchankulam Thuyilum Illam set up last evening have been completely destroyed by military personnel overnight, with last-minute preparations currently underway to repair the damage.

Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader Gajen Ponnambalam tweeted that the military was suspected to be behind the vandalism that “completely destroyed” preparations that had taken place.

Maaveerar Naal marked at Eastern University

Students at the Eastern University commemorated Maaveerar Naal on campus today.

The event was held at the university's Vantharumoolai campus in Batticaloa.