The Sri Lankan government plans to allocate land to foreign companies to allow agriculture projects with tax concessions. 

The government is planning to hand over thousands of acres of forest land to several local and foreign companies under a new cabinet decision.

Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation on January 23, 2023 to resolve problems relating to forests coming under the purview of the Forest Conservation Department and Wildlife Conservation Department.

Lawyers from the Mullaitivu Bar Association are continuing their strike for the second consecutive day, demanding justice for Judge T. Saravanarajah, who resigned from all his positions due to death threats linked to his verdicts in the Kurunthurmalai archaeology case.

Sri Lanka’s President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, lashed out during an interview with Deutsche Welle when asked for a response to serious concerns raised by the Channel 4 documentary on the Easter Sunday bombings and the need for an international investigation.

In a demonstration of concern and solidarity, protestors in Kilinochchi gathered to demand independence for the judiciary and condemn political interference that led to the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate Court Judge T. Saravanaraja.

On 30th September 2023, members of the Tamil art scene in Toronto congregated at the Harbourfront Centre to celebrate and support Tamil literary talent. Event host Nedra Rodrigo opened the event with a sit down conversation featuring Priya Guns (author of 'Your Driver is Waiting') and Akil Kumarasamy (author of 'Meet Us by the Roaring Sea'). Rodrigo discussed topics ranging from the writers' writing processes to their motivations when writing. 

Twenty-two women from Tamil Eelam and Iran are embarking on a 600-kilometre journey from Melbourne to Canberra, raising their voices for the rights of asylum seekers and demanding permanent protection visas.

The women, who have spent over a decade living on bridging visas, are calling for a shift from the temporary limbo to permanent residency. The plight of these asylum seekers, including the challenges faced by families separated during the perilous journey to Australia, is vividly captured in their stories as told to ABC Shepparton.

On a work trip in Sri Lanka. The navy and Ministry of Defence at Mulangavil is restricting my movement as a photojournalist to visit the Island Iranaithivu. Obtained documentation to access island and legally work in Sri Lanka. The navy also advised me to not tweet.

Amidst ongoing struggles, Mariyasuresh Eswari highlights threats to Tamils' lives and the departure of Judge T. Saravanarajah.

In a statement following a protest in Mullaitivu, Mariyasuresh Eswari, the president of the Mullaitivu Association of Families of Disappeared, asserted that the departure of Judge T. Saravanarajah exemplifies the unsettling reality that Tamils are being buried in their own land.

MP M A Sumanthiran, speaking at a water project event in the Mulliyawalai area of Mullaitivu, declared that no one could deny the immense pressure faced by the former Mullaitivu district judge T Saravanarajah, who recently left the country, citing threats to his life and undue pressure.

Sumanthiran, addressing the gathering during the water project handover, stated, "No one can say that there was no pressure on the Mullaitivu district judge, and at this moment, we have an obligation to speak out loud."

Tamil families of the disappeared continue their struggle for justice.

On International Children's Day, Tamils across the North-East intensified their call for justice as families of the disappeared joined protests in both Mullaitivu and Vavuniya. The coordinated demonstrations sought answers regarding the fate of disappeared children, raising concerns about threats against Tamil officials in the island.