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Jaffna LGBTQIA+ community holds fifth annual Pride Walk
The LGBTQIA+ community in Jaffna held their fifth annual Pride Walk, under the theme  “We Exist For Each Other".  The walk, organised by the Jaffna Transgender Network, began outside the iconic Jaffna Public Library and proceeded along Hospital Road and Pannai Road before ending at Jaffna Fort.  Members of the LGBTQIA+ community, human rights activists, civil society…

Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers

Dec 31, 2024
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has urgently appealed for access to 115 asylum seekers held at a military camp in Mullaitivu.

ITAK’s leadership overhaul

Dec 30, 2024
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) meeting on December 28 resolved leadership issues, with C.V.K. Sivagnanam appointed as Acting Leader while Mavai Senathirajah remains Chairman of the Political Committee.

Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces

Dec 30, 2024
Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha highlights efforts to modernize Sri Lanka's military while concerns over ongoing militarization and justice for Tamils persist.

Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away

Dec 30, 2024
N. Yogenthiranathan, a courageous freedom fighter and renowned Tamil writer, has left an indelible mark on Tamil nationalism through his powerful literary works and unwavering commitment to justice.

Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones

Dec 30, 2024
Tamil families renew calls for international investigation into disappearances of relatives.

Tamil Guardian's 2024 Wrapped

Dec 29, 2024
Marking the New Year, Tamil Guardian takes a look back on the major events in the Tamil homeland, in Sri Lanka and across the diaspora over the last year.

Tamil journalist attacked but escapes kidnap

Dec 29, 2024
Independent journalist Murugaiyah Thamil Selvan was attacked on Boxing Day and narrowly escaped an abduction attempt by unknown assailants on the A9 road in Kilinochchi.

Sri Lanka’s premier expresses condolences over passing of Manmohan Singh

Dec 28, 2024
''Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has very recently reaffirmed his commitment to a devolution package, which, he said, will fully satisfy the Tamils,'' and added ''We may wait and see what steps are actually taken,''

Tamil MP says lands grabbed by Sri Lanka's Forest Department must be released immediately

Dec 28, 2024

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Petition demanding release of Tamil political prisoners launched in Vavuniya

Dec 28, 2024
A petition campaign in Vavuniya demands the release of political prisoners detained under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers
ITAK’s leadership overhaul
Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces
Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away
Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones
Tamil Guardian's 2024 Wrapped
Tamil journalist attacked but escapes kidnap
Sri Lanka’s premier expresses condolences over passing of Manmohan Singh
Tamil MP says lands grabbed by Sri Lanka's Forest Department must be released immediately
"" Petition demanding release of Tamil political prisoners launched in Vavuniya
Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers
ITAK’s leadership overhaul
Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces
Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away
Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones
Tamil Guardian's 2024 Wrapped
Tamil journalist attacked but escapes kidnap
Sri Lanka’s premier expresses condolences over passing of Manmohan Singh
Tamil MP says lands grabbed by Sri Lanka's Forest Department must be released immediately
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Petition demanding release of Tamil political prisoners launched in Vavuniya