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‘Where is the LTTE?’ Lawyer challenges terror charges against jailed Tamil rapper
  The lawyer representing detained Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar challenged allegations that his client sought to revive the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during proceedings before the Jaffna Magistrate's Court this week, arguing that the material cited by police contains no reference to the organisation or its leadership. Sangeethsan, better known by his stage name…

Israeli academic suggests replicating Sri Lankan approach to defeat 'terrorism'

Oct 16, 2025
Self-styled "leftist" Israeli platform Telem published an article suggesting that Israel should replicate Sri Lanka’s approach to defeating “terrorist organizations”, comparing the offensive in Gaza to the 2009 genocide in Mullivaikkal.

Tamil land occupied by Sri Lankan security forces to be released for 'tourism'

Oct 15, 2025
Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe, announced in Parliament on 7 October 2025 that all land currently held by Sri Lankan security forces in Trincomalee will soon be released for "tourism projects".

Sri Lanka’s tax system fuels inequality warns Human Rights Watch

Oct 15, 2025
Sri Lanka’s tax policies have been a central factor in driving the country’s 2022 economic collapse and the long-term decline of its public education system, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a new report released this week.

Sri Lankan Navy-backed Buddhist ceremony in Nainativu 

Oct 14, 2025

A large-scale Buddhist ceremony held in Nainativu, Jaffna, has reignited concerns among Tamils about the ongoing militarisation and Sinhalisation of the North-East, as the Sri Lankan Navy once again played a central role in organising and facilitating Buddhist events in the Tamil homeland.

Court orders eviction of Sri Lankan police from private Tamil land in Jaffna

Oct 14, 2025
After three decades of occupation, the land on which the Sri Lankan Koppay Police Station in Jaffna stands is set to be returned to its rightful Tamil owners this week, if authorities comply with a long-awaited court order.

Tamils rebuild Chemmani massacre memorial after overnight vandalism

Oct 14, 2025
A memorial known as the “Unextinguishable Lamp,” erected in Jaffna to demand justice for the Chemmani massacre, has been rebuilt after it was vandalised by unidentified individuals.

Funeral of LTTE commander Vithusha’s father held in Karavetti

Oct 14, 2025
The funeral of LTTE commander Vithusha’s father, Kappoothu Ayya, was held in Karavetti on Monday with the participation of former cadres, political figures, and local residents

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 47 Indian fishermen for 'illegal fishing'

Oct 14, 2025
The Sri Lankan navy apprehended 47 Indian fishermen and seized five boats for ‘illegal fishing’ late Wednesday into early Thursday. 

UN official praises Sri Lankan peacekeepers but overlooks human rights abuses

Oct 13, 2025

The United Nations Under Secretary General Jean-Pierre Lacroix commended the "dedication" of Sri Lankan peacekeepers during a visit to Lebanon last month despite the military's record of human rights abuses both at home and abroad. 

Lacroix said he had the "pleasure to witness firsthand the dedication of Sri Lankan peacekeepers" during a visit to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). 

ITAK commemorates 2nd Lt Maalathy in Kilinochchi

Oct 13, 2025

2nd Lt Maalathy, the first female Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre to lose her life in the armed struggle was remembered in Kilinochchi. 

Israeli academic suggests replicating Sri Lankan approach to defeat 'terrorism'
Tamil land occupied by Sri Lankan security forces to be released for 'tourism'
Sri Lanka’s tax system fuels inequality warns Human Rights Watch
Sri Lankan Navy-backed Buddhist ceremony in Nainativu 
Court orders eviction of Sri Lankan police from private Tamil land in Jaffna
Tamils rebuild Chemmani massacre memorial after overnight vandalism
Funeral of LTTE commander Vithusha’s father held in Karavetti
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 47 Indian fishermen for 'illegal fishing'
UN official praises Sri Lankan peacekeepers but overlooks human rights abuses
ITAK commemorates 2nd Lt Maalathy in Kilinochchi
Israeli academic suggests replicating Sri Lankan approach to defeat 'terrorism'
Tamil land occupied by Sri Lankan security forces to be released for 'tourism'
Sri Lanka’s tax system fuels inequality warns Human Rights Watch
Sri Lankan Navy-backed Buddhist ceremony in Nainativu 
Court orders eviction of Sri Lankan police from private Tamil land in Jaffna
Tamils rebuild Chemmani massacre memorial after overnight vandalism
Funeral of LTTE commander Vithusha’s father held in Karavetti
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 47 Indian fishermen for 'illegal fishing'
UN official praises Sri Lankan peacekeepers but overlooks human rights abuses
ITAK commemorates 2nd Lt Maalathy in Kilinochchi