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CID summons activist following protest against deportation of Rohingya asylum seekers
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Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi
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Sri Lanka clamps downs on international meetings and statements in new circular
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Conference at the French National Assembly discuss plight of Eelam Tamils

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Ongoing illegal limestone mining in Jaffna worsens environmental concerns
Despite repeated warnings limestone mining continues unabated in the peninsula.
Massachusetts declares January 14th Tamil Heritage Day
Governor Maura T. Healey of Massachusetts proclaimed January 14th as Tamil Heritage Day to honor the contributions of the Tamil community.
Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi emphasised the pride of Tamil as the world’s oldest language and its growing global influence on his monthly radio show
Criminal Investigation Department complaints pile up for the NPP
Several NPP members have filed complaints with Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in recent weeks.
19th anniversary of Trinco 5 student massacre commemorated
The 19th anniversary of the massacre of five Tamil students in Trincomalee in 2006 was commemorated at the site of the killings last week.  The commemoration was led by K. Senthuran, President of the Ravana Sena Organisation, where candles were lit and emotional were paid to honour the victims.
Signature campaign for release of political prisoners gains momentum in North-East
A petition demanding the release of Tamil political prisoners has drawn widespread reach across the North-East.
Sri Lanka clamps downs on international meetings and statements in new circular
Media statements, conferences and all meetings must now go through the foreign ministry, in a circular issued by the government
Former Sri Lankan presidents honour architect of Sinhala Only Act
Former Presidents Chandrika Kumaratunga and Maithripala Sirisena were seen presiding over a ceremony to mark the 126th birth anniversary of S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike in Colombo this week, a former Sri Lankan prime minister and architect of legislation that spurred decades of anti-Tamil violence. Former Presidents attend commemoration for SWRD Bandaranaike pic.twitter.com/3240qY04IE
Conference at the French National Assembly discuss plight of Eelam Tamils
A conference focusing on the plight of Eelam Tamils was held at the French National Assembly last month.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests more Indian fishermen as numbers held break records
535 Indian fishermen were arrested by Sri Lanka in 2024, more than double the previous year.

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CID summons activist following protest against deportation of Rohingya asylum seekers

Jan 12

Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned Jesumaney Yartan Figurado, the joint co-ordinator of the North-East Coordinating Committee (NECC) over his participation in a recent protest opposing the deportation of Rohingya asylum seekers. 

Committee to Protect Journalists calls for 'swift and impartial' investigation into attempted abduction of Tamil journalist

 

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Sri Lanka to conduct a "swift and impartial" investigation into the assault and attempted abduction of Tamil journalist Murugaiyah Thamilselvan. 

Remembering Major Sothiya
Today marks 35 years since the passing of Major Sothiya, the commander of the LTTE's first female unit. 
Ongoing illegal limestone mining in Jaffna worsens environmental concerns
Despite repeated warnings limestone mining continues unabated in the peninsula.
Massachusetts declares January 14th Tamil Heritage Day
Governor Maura T. Healey of Massachusetts proclaimed January 14th as Tamil Heritage Day to honor the contributions of the Tamil community.
Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi emphasised the pride of Tamil as the world’s oldest language and its growing global influence on his monthly radio show
Criminal Investigation Department complaints pile up for the NPP
Several NPP members have filed complaints with Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in recent weeks.
19th anniversary of Trinco 5 student massacre commemorated

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The 19th anniversary of the massacre of five Tamil students in Trincomalee in 2006 was commemorated at the site of the killings last week. 

Signature campaign for release of political prisoners gains momentum in North-East
A petition demanding the release of Tamil political prisoners has drawn widespread reach across the North-East.
Sri Lanka clamps downs on international meetings and statements in new circular
Media statements, conferences and all meetings must now go through the foreign ministry, in a circular issued by the government
Former Sri Lankan presidents honour architect of Sinhala Only Act

Former Presidents Chandrika Kumaratunga and Maithripala Sirisena were seen presiding over a ceremony to mark the 126th birth anniversary of S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike in Colombo this week, a former Sri Lankan prime minister and architect of legislation that spurred decades of anti-Tamil violence.

Conference at the French National Assembly discuss plight of Eelam Tamils
A conference focusing on the plight of Eelam Tamils was held at the French National Assembly last month.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests more Indian fishermen as numbers held break records
535 Indian fishermen were arrested by Sri Lanka in 2024, more than double the previous year.
Racist monk Gnanasara sentenced to nine months in prison
The sentence follows remarks made by Gnanasara in 2016, where he referred to Islam as a 'cancer that must be eradicated'. 
Eelam Tamil students win second place in international Tamil debate
Students from the Jaffna and Eastern Universities, secured second place in the International Public Speaking Debate competition organized by the Tirananu University of Malaysia.
Tamils protest against Sri Lanka's plan to deport Rohingya refugees

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Eelam Tamils have demanded that a group of Rohingya asylum seekers who were fleeing persecution in Myanmar are not deported back to persecution, as they demonstrated in Mullaitivu today.

Strengthening ties: Indian grants to Sri Lanka stand at more than US $780 million
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also set to visit the island this year.
Dead dolphins wash up in Wilpattu National Park
11 bottlenose dolphins were discovered dead within the marine boundary of the park on Tuesday.
A constitution that ensures Tamil autonomy - DTNA calls for action from Sri Lanka

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The Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DTNA) has called for swift action from the Sri Lankan government to address the long-standing issues of the Tamil nation and ensures its autonomy within a united North-East.

Persecuted in Sri Lanka, neglected in Tamil Nadu – Eelam Tamils trapped in limbo
Eelam Tamil refugees, who fled the island during the 2022 economic crisis in to seek safety in Tamil Nadu, have now called to be returned to the island.

World News

SAS accused of war crimes in Afghanistan

Jan 09

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A former senior UK Special Forces officer has told a public inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan that the SAS had a "golden pass allowing them to get away with murder"

US determines RSF committed Genocide in Sudan
The United States on Tuesday accused the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its proxies of committing genocide and imposed sanctions on its leader.
Israeli soldier flees Brazil amid investigation into Gaza war crimes

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An Israeli soldier accused of war crimes has fled Brazil amid an investigation into his actions in Gaza, local media reported Sunday.

Justin Trudeau to step down as Prime Minister of Canda
Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, citing "internal battles" within his party.
Leader of PKK ready to take 'necessary' steps to support peace drive

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Jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan, has been quoted indicating that he may be prepared to call for militants to lay down their arms. 

Pakistan-administered Kashmir rescinds protest restriction law after strike
A four day strike has led to the government of the Pakistan-administered Kashmir to withdraw a Presidential ordinance that restricted " unregistered organisations" from holding protests.
Ireland calls for broader interpretation of Genocide Convention at ICJ
Ireland announces intention to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
UK to reassess ‘terrorist’ designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria
The UK has indicated that it is reviewing the designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a proscribed terrorist organisation.
French court convicts author for denying Rwandan Genocide
A French court has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of denying the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Russia moves towards removing Taliban from 'Terrorist List' and growing ties in Afghanistan
Russia’s State Duma has given initial approval to a bill that could remove the Taliban from a list of terrorist organisations.
Bashar al-Assad flees Syria as opposition fighters overthrow regime

Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia after opposition forces entered the capital Damascus.

Amnesty International concludes that Israel is committing genocide
The human rights organisation has determined that Israel is committing genocide against the people of Palestine.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for 'war crimes' in Gaza
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
UN Special Committee finds Israel warfare methods in Gaza consistent with Genocide
The committee, composed of member states Malaysia, Senegal and Sri Lanka has deemed Isarel's war consistent with genocide.
Expected Trump appointees signal renewed focus on Indo-Pacific

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US President-elect Donald J Trump expected cabinet appointments will see a number of “China Hawks” in key roles such as the United Nations ambassador, National Security Adviser, and Secretary of State, signalling a shift in US foreign policy to refocus on the Indo-Pacific region.

Somaliland goes to the polls amidst push for international recognition
The self-declared republic held its fourth general election, with global recognition of the state an issue for both leading candidates.
UK calls for expansion of UN Security Council
peaking before the UN General Assembly, UK Ambassador for the UN General Assembly, Archie Young, called for the expansion of the UN Security Council
Saudi Crown Prince condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza as ‘genocide’ and denounces attack on Iran
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as “genocide,
Mozambique police fire on crowds killing 18 as protests continue following election

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The police in Mozambique have been accused of killing at least 18 unarmed bystanders following protests against the recent presidential election result.

Donald Trump declared winner of US presidential election

Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 US presidential election. The Republican candidate beat Kamala Harris of the Democratic party. World leaders have begun sending in their congratulations.

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