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Mutual respect, the key to equality My friend scorned me, “The ‘horun hoyana’ new court is for the consumption of the Sinhala masses that may be moving to the Mahinda Chinthana fold. We should question why there is no ‘maruwan hoyana’ special judicial process for Tamil victims of war, waiting for nine years. This was promised in 2015. I think… Continue reading "Failed promises by President and PM – Justice delayed is Justice denied."

Another year has passed since the Sri Lankan Government declaring the end of armed conflict between the government forces and the LTTE, a military organization, which by May 2009 had been categorized as one of the most ruthless terrorist entities in the world. Many countries including the USA, UK, Canada and the European Union had banned the organization by calling… Continue reading "Moderate Tamil leaders missing as CM Wiggy declares annual ‘Tamil Genocide Day’!"

The first public consultation by the Members of the “Office on Missing Persons” was held in Mannar a week ago, 01 year and 09 months after the law was passed in Parliament. The mood of the participants, the affected mothers, fathers, family members and civil society representatives weren’t in line with the placards that read “Welcome OMP” in Tamil, held… Continue reading "“Victims of enforced disappearances” at the hands of the State."

The images are vivid. Soldiers standing over the body of the brutal leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) separatist insurgency, who was for so long considered invincible. Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was president at that time, kissing the ground in gratitude for the end of a 27-year-long war that resulted in hundreds of thousands killed, injured, or displaced.… Continue reading "A Brutal Conflict Ended, But Questions Remain"

By Yusuf Ariff The commemoration ceremony organized in remembrance of the Tamil civilians that died in the Wellamulliwaikkal area in Mullaitivu during the war, commenced today with the lighting of the commemorative lamp by Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Vigneswaran. Meanwhile all shops and places of business remained closed in the Mullaitivu town today (May 18) as a Harthal was observed… Continue reading "Day of mourning in North: Tamil victims remembered in Mullivaikkal"

The commemoration of those killed in the north during the war has by now been a matter generally accepted, formalised with all northern Tamil political parties except the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) and the Northern Provincial Council organizing commemorative events. The main events are to be held today at Mullivaikkal in Mullaithivu District, where the final battle between the… Continue reading "“While JVP remembrance is accepted, what irks the Sinhalese about Mullivaikal remembrance?”"

Let us not continue to be pawns in the hands of scheming individuals or institutions. Let us agitate in a systematic, organized way for Justice for our affected people. Let us move forward together to reach our political objectives. I make this request of you on this emotive day.  C.V. Wigneswaran Let us identify ourselves as a determinable group of… Continue reading "Mullivaikal Commemoration: “Let Us Move Forward Together To Reach Our Political Objectives” – Chief Minister Wigneswaran"

Several British MPs and other politicians have released messages of solidarity as the Tamil nation around the world marks Tamil Genocide Remembrance day today. See some of their messages of support below. Robert Halfon, Member of Parliament for Harlow said, “On this very important day of remembrance, we should give our thanks to every member of the Tamil community who… Continue reading "British MPs release messages to commemorate Mullivaikkal genocide"

17 May 2018   Jeremy Corbyn reaffirms the UK Labour Party’s strong support for Tamil self-determination and peace and justice in Sri Lanka    The leader of the UK Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn MP, has said that “the rights of Tamils to decide their own future is central” to resolving many of the post armed conflict issues in Sri Lanka.   Addressing… Continue reading "Jeremy Corbyn reaffirms the UK Labour Party’s strong support for Tamil self-determination and peace and justice in Sri Lanka"

The Sri Lanka Army has agreed to further release 522 acres of private lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, to resettle the displaced community presently living in the welfare centres or in the residences of their friends and relatives, amidst much difficulty.The Government has already released 4,992.84 acres of private and Government lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces… Continue reading "Army to release another 522 acres of private lands in North and East after 10 years."

It was too early to reveal the name of the Joint Opposition’s presidential candidate, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday. ‘People are talking about former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa as a popular presidential candidate, but he has not yet discussed the matter with me,” the ex-President said. It is not a secret that Mahinda wants his son Namal Rajapakse to be… Continue reading "Mahinda says Gotha may NOT be the JO candidate at Next Presidential poll"

“Although military intelligence came directly under the army commander, the Defence Secretary handled the Colombo intelligence operations unofficially from the Defence Ministry. They were involved in various unscrupulous activities including the white van culture,” Fonseka said.    The key technical evidence presented by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to the Mount Lavinia Magistrate Court in connection with the investigations into… Continue reading "Gota and Fonseka trade charges on who attacked Lasantha and Keith"

Can the Office of Missing Persons provide answers in a country with the world’s second highest number of disappearances? https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/abduction-forced-disappearance-sri-lanka-missing-thousands-180513080341106.html by Drew Ambrose & Sarah Yeo   Sasikumar Ranginithevi can’t hide her tears as she looks at four faded photographs in her trembling hands. Two brothers, a husband and her brother-in-law. They all fought for the Tamil Tigers. They all surrendered… Continue reading "Abduction and forced disappearance: Sri Lanka’s missing thousands"

Several international dignitaries will address the Opening Session of the Parliament. A number of Resolutions are expected to be adopted at this Sitting. BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 11, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ —  The Ninth Sitting of the 2nd Parliament of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) will take place in the city of Boston, USA from 18-20 May,… Continue reading "Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam’s Parliament Meets in Boston, United States – May 18th to 20th ."

Demanding Accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide   It has been nine years, since more than 450,000 Tamil people were corralled into a coastal village in the north eastern corner of the island of Sri Lanka, which the Sri Lankan state had designated as “no fire zone” and pounded with heavy artillery from land, sea and air, killing nearly… Continue reading "9th Annual Remembrance of the Mullivaikkal Genocide"

Over 2,000 professionals and business leaders attend Viyathmaga forum titled ‘An Intellectually Inspired Sri Lanka 2030’ Says faster economic growth hinges on an intellectually and technology competent society Insists right policies not enough but need right people and speedy execution Stresses economic growth with law and order cure for Sri Lanka’s ills; shows way forward for economic transformation via a social open… Continue reading "During the time when Gotabaya was the Sec of Defense did he follow the rule of law, fairness and justice, safety and security and a conducive and sustainable environment? Definitely NO."

A member of a rugby team, visiting Sri Lanka from Britain, had died after being admitted to hospital with respiratory difficulties. The deceased is a 26 year old British national was part of a 22 member group of rugby players which arrived in the country last Thursday. According to Police, the team played a friendly rugby match series in Colombo… Continue reading "British club rugby player dies in Colombo"

The Mullivaikkal remembrance events commenced with the lighting of flames in Chemmani and Mirusuvil in Jaffna, Uyilankulam in Mannar, and Mulankavil, to mark the first day of the remembrance week in the North and East. The commemorations were attended by former Jaffna University Vice Chancellor, Prof. S. Mohanadas, Provincial Councillors, local government and civil society representatives. The commemorative events will… Continue reading "Mullivaikkal remembrance week commences"

Sri Lanka: Abduction Island | Human Rights | Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/…/05/sri-lanka-abduction-island-180510041107399.html   1 day ago – Once a weapon of war, abductions are still happening in Sri Lanka. Is there justice for the nation’s disappeared? Sri Lanka: Abduction island | 101 East – YouTube ▶ 26:01 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NahhMUGnkjE&vl=en 23 hours ago – Uploaded by Al Jazeera English Sri Lanka has used abductions as a way to instil fear since… Continue reading "Sri Lanka: Abduction Island – The conflict is now over, but …"

KANDY – A sum of Rupees 120 million from Sri Dalada Maligawa funds had been allocated for the rehabilitation the Buddhist temples and monasteries in the Trincomalee District, destroyed during the war, Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said on Tuesday (08). Dela said so, at a ceremony to mark the handing over of more than Rs. 30 million to about 40 temples… Continue reading "120 million had been allocated for the rehabilitation of Buddhist temples and monasteries in the Trincomalee District"