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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…

Refugees fleeing Myanmar moved to occupying air force base

Dec 23, 2024
Over 100 refugees from Myanmar, including around 25 children, arrived in Mullivaikkal last week.

Viduthalai: Part 2 - A messy conclusion

Dec 21, 2024
Gopi Selva
Director Vetrimaaran is one of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers working in the Tamil industry today.

The ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Task Force: militarised and exclusive

Dec 21, 2024
Dissanayake has established a controversial new Presidential Task Force, with the heads of the armed forces and no Tamils or Muslims.

Revisiting the Mirusuvil massacre

Dec 20, 2024
Today marks 22 years since Sri Lankan soldiers murdered eight Tamil civilians in Jaffna, including three children.

Muslim man arrested over note supporting Palestine

Dec 20, 2024
The man from Eravur wrote "Allah will protect Palestine" in his notebook.

Explainer: Which Sri Lankan officials have been sanctioned so far?

Dec 20, 2024
The United States and Canada, have taken steps to impose targeted sanctions on high-ranking Sri Lankan officials

Israeli soldier flees Sri Lanka after war crimes allegations surface

Dec 20, 2024
Gal Ferenbook, who was accused by the Hind Rajab Foundation of war crimes, has fled Sri Lanka.

Dissanayake unconcerned by Adani scandals

Dec 19, 2024
Sri Lanka’s President said it was 'unfortunate' that an environmental case had been lodged against a proposed power project.

Illegal vihara in Jaffna will be litmus test for Sri Lanka, says Tamil MP

Dec 19, 2024
Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam said the government’s commitment to anti-racism would be tested by how it handles the construction of an illegal Buddhist temple.

Court issues arrest warrant for extremist monk Gnanasara

Dec 19, 2024
Gnanasara failed to appear for a scheduled hearing on a defamation case.
Refugees fleeing Myanmar moved to occupying air force base
Viduthalai: Part 2 - A messy conclusion
The ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Task Force: militarised and exclusive
Revisiting the Mirusuvil massacre
Muslim man arrested over note supporting Palestine
Explainer: Which Sri Lankan officials have been sanctioned so far?
Israeli soldier flees Sri Lanka after war crimes allegations surface
Dissanayake unconcerned by Adani scandals
Illegal vihara in Jaffna will be litmus test for Sri Lanka, says Tamil MP
Court issues arrest warrant for extremist monk Gnanasara
Refugees fleeing Myanmar moved to occupying air force base
Viduthalai: Part 2 - A messy conclusion
The ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Task Force: militarised and exclusive
Revisiting the Mirusuvil massacre
Muslim man arrested over note supporting Palestine
Explainer: Which Sri Lankan officials have been sanctioned so far?
Israeli soldier flees Sri Lanka after war crimes allegations surface
Dissanayake unconcerned by Adani scandals
Illegal vihara in Jaffna will be litmus test for Sri Lanka, says Tamil MP
Court issues arrest warrant for extremist monk Gnanasara