'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam

Tamil political parties must adopt a unified approach to press for a new constititution, said Dr P Sathiyalingam.
Ireland calls for broader interpretation of Genocide Convention at ICJ
Ireland announces intention to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties
19 volunteers were sworn in, the second cohort of volunteers to return to Sri Lanka since the program’s relaunch in 2023.
As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace
The US Embassy marked the reopening of the restored palace, as Sinhalisation of sites across the Tamil North-East continues.
Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die
Leptospirosis, commonly referred to as "rat fever," has reportedly broken out.
Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka
In an interview with the Tamil Guardian, Yasmin Sooka, Executive Director of ITJP and human rights lawyer, outlined her hopes for sanction on Sri Lanka, discussed how the requests came about, and how she supports a referral to the International Criminal Court.
RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on the new Sri Lankan government to ensure a “transparent and impartial” judicial process as the trial into the disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda continues this week.

Nine Sri Lankan military intelligence officers have been charged in connection with Eknaligoda’s abduction, but the case has been mired in delays since 2019.

Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia
Sri Lanka’s ambassador to the United Nations has been ordered to pay over $543,000 in unpaid wages and fined over $117,000.
German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils
The Working Group of Young Socialists in the SPD officially recognised the genocide against Eelam Tamils.
Russia moves towards removing Taliban from 'Terrorist List' and growing ties in Afghanistan
Russia’s State Duma has given initial approval to a bill that could remove the Taliban from a list of terrorist organisations.
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