Families of the forcibly disappeared that have been protesting in Kilinochchi renounced Tamil new year celebrations and instead observed a ‘black day’ today to highlight that they are yet to receive answers about their missing loved ones.
The protest is now on day 54.
Other protestors across the North-East similarly observed a blackout day.
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