Sri Lanka arrests Tamil man under PTA for Facebook post

Tamil Affairs Nov 30
Sri Lanka has arrested a young Tamil father in Jaffna under draconian anti-terrorism laws, over a Facebook post. Manoharan Kajendroopan, from Inuvil West, Chunnakam, has been arrested under the much criticised Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) reportedly detained Kajendroopan for uploading a photo of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran on Facebook. This arrest, which comes shortly after the commemoration of Maaveerar Naal, marks the first such detention under Sri Lanka’s anti-terrorism framework following the annual remembrance event.
Lessons from 2015
Tamil Affairs Nov 29
Hopes placed on Sri Lanka's new government under Anura Kumara Dissanayake mirror the promises of the 2015 "Good Governance" regime. For Tamils and the international community, only tangible actions can ensure this administration does not repeat the same cycle of impunity.
ITAK's wake up call and Tamil aspirations - Interview with Shanakiyan Rasamanickam
Tamil Affairs Nov 29
Following his re-election as member of parliament for Batticaloa, the Tamil Guardian spoke to Shanakiyan Rasamanickam to discuss the path ahead for Tamil politics and the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK), as well as accountability for genocide and a political solution for the Tamil people.
Tamils in Toronto mark Maaveerar Naal
Tamil Affairs Nov 29

 

Tamils in Toronto, Canada, held a commemoration event on November 27 to mark Maaveerar Naal. 

Tamils in Italy mark Maaveerar Naal
Tamil Affairs Nov 29

Tamils in Genoa, Italy joined the Tamil nation in marking Maaveerar Naal 2024. 

Candles were lit and flowers were laid by photographs of fallen Tamil fighters. 

Maaveerar remembered by Tamils in the Netherlands
Tamil Affairs Nov 29

Maaveerar Naal was commemorated in Lelystad, Netherlands on November 27. 

A lamp was lit before the national flag of Tamil Eelam and the Netherlands flag were both hoisted. The families of fallen cadres were then escorted into the hall with a musical procession. 

Defence Secretary visits Jaffna and defends occupation, as floods wreak havoc
Tamil Affairs Nov 29

Sri Lanka's defence secretary, accused war criminal Sampath Thuyacontha, visited Jaffna on Thursday, as he oversaw military relief efforts amidst floods that have devastated the island.

Tamils in USA commemorate Maaveerar Naal
Tamil Affairs Nov 29
Tamils commemorated Maaveerar Naal across the United States of America, with events taking place in Boston, California and North Carolina. 
Maaveerar Naal commemorated in Australia
Tamil Affairs Nov 28
Tamils commmemorated Maaveerar Naal in Melbourne, Australia.  Flowers were laid at makeshift gravestones to pay respect to fallen cadres and honour the sacrifices they made in the liberation struggle. 
Tamils in Switzerland mark Maaveerar Naal
Tamil Affairs Nov 28
Tamils in Switzerland joined the Tamil nation in marking Maaveerar Naal. 
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