Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi

A signature protest organised to demand the release of Tamil political prisoners was obstructed by Sri Lankan police.
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Amid ongoing calls for accountability over war crimes, the appointment of Major General Lasantha Rodrigo and Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as commanders of the Sri Lanka Army and Navy raises concerns within the Tamil community
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings

Trinco 5

On this day 19 years ago, five Tamil students were summarily executed by Sri Lanka's Special Task Force, whilst they spent an afternoon on the beach in Trincomalee.

To date, no one has been held accountable for the murder.

Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity
Shavendra Silva, accused of war crimes during Sri Lanka’s civil war, receives a controversial farewell from the Gajaba Regiment despite international sanctions and calls for accountability.
Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation
The Kilinochchi District Development Committee meeting on December 26th addressed key issues including military land control, illegal sand mining, and local development.
Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has urgently appealed for access to 115 asylum seekers held at a military camp in Mullaitivu.
ITAK’s leadership overhaul
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) meeting on December 28 resolved leadership issues, with C.V.K. Sivagnanam appointed as Acting Leader while Mavai Senathirajah remains Chairman of the Political Committee.
Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces
Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha highlights efforts to modernize Sri Lanka's military while concerns over ongoing militarization and justice for Tamils persist.
Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away
N. Yogenthiranathan, a courageous freedom fighter and renowned Tamil writer, has left an indelible mark on Tamil nationalism through his powerful literary works and unwavering commitment to justice.
Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones
Tamil families renew calls for international investigation into disappearances of relatives.
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