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EDITORIAL - A shaky bridge across the Palk Strait
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed Sri Lanka earlier this month, New Delhi’s media was already hailing the visit as a diplomatic triumph. A raft of development projects had been announced and a significant new defence pact between the two governments signed. Images broadcast showed Modi beside a smiling Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake, arms raised aloft in symbolic…

Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians

Jan 6, 2025
In one of his final acts as leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau paid tribute to Tamil Canadians.

Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on

Jan 6, 2025
The 25th anniversary of the assassination of Kumar Ponnambalam was commemorated in Jaffna this week.

‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran

Jan 5, 2025
Wigneswaran emphasised the critical need for a “proper settlement” to the ethnic question, as he rejected a decline in Tamil nationalism.

Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice

Jan 3, 2025
Pierre Poilievre celebrates Tamil heritage month and honors contributions of Tamil Canadians.

Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi

Jan 3, 2025
A signature protest organised to demand the release of Tamil political prisoners was obstructed by Sri Lankan police.

Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils

Jan 2, 2025
Amid ongoing calls for accountability over war crimes, the appointment of Major General Lasantha Rodrigo and Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as commanders of the Sri Lanka Army and Navy raises concerns within the Tamil community

Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings

Jan 2, 2025

Trinco 5

On this day 19 years ago, five Tamil students were summarily executed by Sri Lanka's Special Task Force, whilst they spent an afternoon on the beach in Trincomalee.

To date, no one has been held accountable for the murder.

Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity

Jan 1, 2025
Shavendra Silva, accused of war crimes during Sri Lanka’s civil war, receives a controversial farewell from the Gajaba Regiment despite international sanctions and calls for accountability.

Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation

Dec 31, 2024
The Kilinochchi District Development Committee meeting on December 26th addressed key issues including military land control, illegal sand mining, and local development.

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.
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings
Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity
Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation
Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings
Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity
Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation
Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers