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Easter mass in a church in Trincomalee (Picture: Tamil Guardian) |
Tamil Christians across the Northeast celebrated Easter amidst continuing militarisation and intensifying oppression.
Easter masses were held across the Tamil homeland, with thousands of Tamils attending churches of all Christian denominations.
“The turnout at churches was good, considering the threatening environment that has once again engulfed the Tamil homeland,” a source from the Tamil Christian community, speaking on conditions of anonymity, told the Tamil Guardian.
“Militarisation is stifling normal civilian life. On Sunday, local Tamils expressed to me their unease in venturing out even for mass, due to the presence of Sri Lankan soldiers on the streets.”
“But Easter is a time of hope and renewal and we use this period to reflect on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and our own tribulations. We are going through our own trials, but we live in hope that normalisation and a political solution will come one day,” the source said.
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