The Tamil homeland’s falling population – Sri Lanka’s 2024 census

Tamil Affairs Apr 08

Sri Lanka’s newly released preliminary census figures from 2024 illustrated how the Tamil North-East, particularly the Vanni region, remains the worst-affected part of the island in terms of population loss and stagnation.

Sri Lankan military expands presence in Tamil schools under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme
Tamil Affairs Apr 08
sri lankan military uses school programs and cultural events to reinforce control and normalize presence in tamil-majority regions under the guise of civic initiatives
Sri Lanka's military strengthens occupation of Tamil homeland through humanitarian projects
Tamil Affairs Apr 08

Throughout the past few weeks the Sri Lankan military's activities in civilian spheres in the Tamil homeland continued unabated.

Son of Naranthanai massacre victim calls for rejection of EPDP
Tamil Affairs Apr 08
A. Kavikaran, a youth contesting in the local government elections and the son of a victim of the Naranthanai massacre, has called on the public to reject candidates from the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), accusing them of involvement in the 2001 killings.
Mannar civil society calls for urgent action on public transport crisis in Madu region
Tamil Affairs Apr 08
Civil society representatives in Mannar have renewed calls for urgent action to address the dire public transport crisis affecting thousands of residents in the Madu region and surrounding border villages.
Tamil youth commemorate heritage at TYO Sports Event 2025 in the Netherlands
Tamil Affairs Apr 08
The International Tamil Youth Organization (TYO) held its annual TYO Sports Event 2025 in the Netherlands last weekend, bringing together youth from across Europe in a vibrant display of sporting talent and national pride.
Ten British nationals accused of committing war crimes in Gaza
International Affairs Apr 07

Israeli forces tank with israeli flag

A complaint against 10 British nationals accusing them of committing war crimes while serving with the Israeli military in Gaza will be submitted to the Metropolitan Police on Monday. 

Tamil Genocide denialists distort Supreme Court ruling, warns NCCT
Tamil Affairs Apr 07
The National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT) has issued a rebuke of reported efforts to distort the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada on Bill 104 – Tamil Genocide Education Week Act, warning that Tamil genocide denialists are “spreading dangerous lies and twisting the facts” in an attempt to undermine the legislation.
Vaiko condemns India-Sri Lanka defence agreement, cites Tamil genocide
Tamil Affairs Apr 07

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko has strongly condemned the recent defence cooperation agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Colombo.

Tamil leaders push federalism and power sharing in meeting with Modi
Tamil Affairs Apr 07


Tamil politicians from across the North-East said they had discussed the devolution of powers and federalism with Narendra Modi, as the Indian Prime Minister visited Colombo this weekend and said he “reiterated unwavering commitment to a life of equality, dignity and justice for the Tamil community”.

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