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The LGBTQIA+ community in Jaffna held their fifth annual Pride Walk, under the theme  “We Exist For Each Other".  The walk, organised by the Jaffna Transgender Network, began outside the iconic Jaffna Public Library and proceeded along Hospital Road and Pannai Road before ending at Jaffna Fort.  Members of the LGBTQIA+ community, human rights activists, civil society…

Danish Tamils commemorate Tamil genocide Remembrance day

Tamils in Denmark held a march at the Copenhagen City Hall and public square of Kongens Nytorv in memory of Mullivaikkal genocide on May 18, commemorating the tens of thousands massacred by the Sri Lankan state.

Tamils in Washington D.C. commemorate Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

Tamils in Washington D.C. organised an event in memory of the Mullivaikkal genocide at the Murugan Temple of North America on May 18, as events around the world marked Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. 

The event was an interfaith spiritual commemorative event dedicated to honouring all the lives that were lost and disappeared during the Mullivaikkal massacres 15 years ago.

In Pictures - Tamils in London march to Downing Street calling for justice for Mullivaikkal

Thousands of Tamils gathered in London on Saturday to mark the 15th anniversary of the Mullivaikkal genocide, a somber occasion remembering the tragic events that transpired in May 2009. The events called for justice and the recognition of Eelam Tamil self-determination, with a significant turnout demonstrating the ongoing demand for accountability and recognition of the atrocities faced by the Tamil community.

UK and Switzerland reiterate support for ‘truth and justice’ but do not mention Tamils

As Tamils around the world marked Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, the British High Commission and Swiss Ambassador in Colombo released statements reiterating support for “truth and justice”.

United States ‘stands in solidarity with all Sri Lankans’ on Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka sent out a tweet stating her government “stands in solidarity with all Sri Lankans” as Tamils around the world marked Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, commemorating the tens of thousands massacred by the Sri Lankan state 15 years ago.

Julie Chung said the US government is “reflecting on the resilience and hope for a united future”.

Tamils in Switzerland commemorate Mullivaikkal genocide

Tamils held a remembrance event in Zurich and Bern to mark 15 years since the Tamil genocide at the shores of Mullivaikkal. 

500 people attended the remembrance event at the Helvetiaplatz, where Tamil activists and Mullivaikkal survivors spoke about their experiences and the future of the Tamil struggle. 

Swiss MPs call for international accountability on Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

Swiss MPs have called for Sri Lanka to be held internationally accountable for the crimes it committed during the Tamil genocide in Mullivaikkal 15 years go. 

Fabian Molina MP, of the Social Democratic Party said that "Switzerland must do more to ensure that these serious crimes are dealt with internationally."  Speaking at a remembrance event in Zurich, Molina said that the Tamil people have the right to self-determination.  

 

US Congress members stand with Tamils in remembering genocide victims

To mark the 15 years since the Tamil genocide, US Congress members said they stand with Tamils as they remember the tens of thousands that were killed by Sri Lanka in 2009. 

US Congresswoman Summer Lee said she stands with "Tamils all over the world as they remember the victims and survivors of the state-sponsored Tamil genocide during the final stages of the armed conflict in 2009." 

 

Canadian parliament marks Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

The Canadian parliament which was the first in the world to formally recognise May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, held a sombre commemoration at the parliament last week attended by several ministers, members of parliament, and the Tamil community. 

US Senator calls on Sri Lankan authorities to allow commemorations 'without fear of arrests'

US Senator for Maryland, Ben Cardin, called on Sri Lanka to allow Tamils to commemorate 15 years since genocide "without fear of arrest". 

The senator, who also chairs the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on X: