The North-East Coordinating Committee (NECC) has called on Eelam Tamil political parties to unite ahead of the upcoming Sri Lankan general elections to ensure strong Tamil representation in parliament.

Switzerland

Phoenix TNG  wrapped up its annual commemoration events for Lt. Col. Thileepan, who is remembered for his ultimate sacrifice in the Tamil Eelam liberation struggle. This year’s events took place across three countries: Switzerland, Australia, and the United Kingdom, providing a significant platform for Eelam Tamils in the diaspora to honor Thileepan's legacy.

In a significant shift, the Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DNA) has announced its decision to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections in Colombo, opting for the conch symbol instead of the traditional focus on the North-East. The announcement was made by senior member Suresh Premachandran during a media briefing held at his residence in Jaffna.

^{A Sri Lankan protestor attempts to obstruct a Tamil genocide memorial event in Canada in August.}

The Tamil Rights Group (TRG) was granted official standing by Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission following private consultations with its commissioner, where it spoke out against the surveillance and intimidation of Tamil activists by the Sri Lankan government.

ITAK leader elect S. Shritharan met with newly appointed Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat to offer his congratulations and present a written request reflecting the aspirations of the Tamil people.

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has announced a reduction in the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the Jaffna electoral district, lowering the total from 7 to 6.

Canada

The National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT), in collaboration with several international Tamil diaspora organizations, hosted a panel discussion titled "Advancing International Accountability in Sri Lanka" at the Geneva Press Club earlier this month.