Human remains discovered near site of 1990 Sampur massacre by Sri Lankan troops

Tamil Affairs Jul 21


Workers from the British demining organisation Mine Action Group (MAG) have uncovered human skeletal remains during landmine clearance operations at a children’s park in Sampur, in the Trincomalee district. The discovery was made on Sunday 20 July, just metres from the location where at least 57 Tamil civilians were massacred by Sri Lankan government forces in July 1990.

Jayam Ravi criticised for meeting Sri Lankan foreign minister accused of genocide denial
Tamil Affairs Jul 21
Kollywood actor and producer Jayam Ravi has come under criticism after meeting with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath, a key figure in the current government who has openly denied the Tamil genocide and threatened legal action against those who use the term.
Equal rights movement protests against PTA in Jaffna
Tamil Affairs Jul 21
Symbolic signature campaign in Jaffna calls for repeal of PTA and justice for the disappeared
Minister's secret visit to illegal Thaiyiddy temple sparks backlash from local council
Tamil Affairs Jul 21
A covert visit by Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Jaffna District Secretary M. Pradeepan to an unauthorised Buddhist vihara in Thaiyiddy has triggered a strong backlash from the Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha, after the officials failed to notify local authorities in advance.
Tamil Eelam’s Asia Cup triumph - More than just football
Tamil Affairs Jul 19
The CONIFA Asia Cup concluded last week in London with Tamil Eelam’s team defending their title in a dominant display of footballing skill. In a thrilling final, Tamil Eelam faced off against East Turkistan and secured a resounding 5–0 victory to retain the championship.
Hague Group Summit sees 12 countries commit to action against Israel over Gaza atrocities
International Affairs Jul 18
At a landmark summit in Bogotá this week, a coalition of countries led by Colombia and South Africa announced six coordinated measures to hold Israel accountable for its war on Gaza and violations of international law. 
Swinney unveils renewed independence strategy as support for Scotland joining EU grows across Europe
International Affairs Jul 18
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has unveiled what he describes as a “renewed” strategy for achieving Scottish independence, setting out a three-pronged approach ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election. 
India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to acquire Colombo Dockyard in landmark deal
Tamil Affairs Jul 18
India’s state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is set to acquire a controlling stake in Sri Lanka’s largest maritime facility, the Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), marking the first-ever international acquisition by an Indian shipbuilding firm.
Wimal Weerawansa raises alarm over Indian role in Sri Lanka’s e-NIC system and defence ties
Tamil Affairs Jul 18
Sinhala extremist and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has voiced strong opposition to the Sri Lankan government’s decision to award the development of its electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) system to an Indian non-profit organisation, claiming it raises serious concerns over “national security”.
‘Release our ancestral lands’ - Tamil landowners from Jaffna protest outside Presidential Secretariat
Tamil Affairs Jul 18

Tamil landowners from Valikamam in Jaffna staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo earlier this week, demanding the immediate return of their ancestral lands still under the control of the Sri Lankan military.

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