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‘Where is the LTTE?’ Lawyer challenges terror charges against jailed Tamil rapper
  The lawyer representing detained Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar challenged allegations that his client sought to revive the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during proceedings before the Jaffna Magistrate's Court this week, arguing that the material cited by police contains no reference to the organisation or its leadership. Sangeethsan, better known by his stage name…

‘Unextinguished Flame’ vigil for Chemmani mass grave continues into second day

Jun 24, 2025
The “Unextinguished Flame” vigil demanding justice for the Chemmani mass graves entered its second consecutive day on Tuesday, as Tamils gathered near the Jaffna junction in Chemmani to press for international accountability.

Valikamam North land protest enters fourth day as Tamil owners display deeds

Jun 24, 2025
Tamil landowners in Valikamam North, Jaffna, continued their protest for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the return of over 2,400 acres of land still occupied by the Sri Lankan military within the so-called ‘High Security Zone’ (HSZ).

Sri Lankan Airline A320 suffers multiple in-flight system failures at 34,000 feet

Jun 24, 2025
A Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus A320 has suffered multiple system failures of key instruments during a flight from Colombo to Singapore, forcing an emergency landing in Medan, Indonesia, after declaring a mayday to air traffic controllers. 

In pictures - Tamils rally in Brussels demanding justice and freedom for Tamil Eelam

Jun 24, 2025


A demonstration under the banner “Rise for Freedom, Tamils” took place on Monday outside the European Union headquarters in Brussels, as Tamils gathered to demand international justice for the Tamil genocide and reaffirm their call for the liberation of Tamil Eelam.

The protest, which drew large crowds from across Europe, marked what organisers described as a “popular uprising” for Tamil self-determination.

Sri Lanka touts ‘domestic reconciliation’ to UN rights chief 

Jun 24, 2025


Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry has claimed that a “constructive discussion on domestic reconciliation processes” took place during a meeting with visiting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, despite years of inaction and sustained rejection of such mechanisms by Tamil victim-survivor communities.

‘Normalcy has not returned to Sri Lanka’ - Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research

Jun 24, 2025
The Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research (ACPR), a Jaffna-based think tank organisation, has issued a strongly worded letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urging him to avoid enabling Sri Lanka’s continued “denial, repression, and impunity” during his official visit to the island this week.

‘Speak to the affected Tamil people and see the truth’ - Tamil lawyer tells UN High Commissioner

Jun 24, 2025

 

Dominic Premananth, a Tamil lawyer and human rights activist, has called on the UN High Commissioner Volker Türk to “speak to the affected Tamil people and see the truth” during his visit to the island this week.

Roads leading to paddy fields cut off in Mullaitivu

Jun 24, 2025
A major road connecting Buthanwayal to Madavalasingan Kulam in the Karaithuraipattu division of Mullaitivu district has been abruptly severed due to ongoing bridge construction, leaving Tamil farmers in distress and accusing government officials of negligence.

Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission calls for urgent repeal of PTA

Jun 24, 2025
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has written to the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, urging the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), following its findings in the case of Mohamad Liyaudeen Mohamed Rusdi.

Anywhere but home – Sri Lankans in Israel refuse to come back

Jun 23, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has said that only a handful of the nearly 20,000 Sri Lankans currently in Israel have requested to return home, despite escalating tensions in the region due to Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran and its assault on Gaza.
‘Unextinguished Flame’ vigil for Chemmani mass grave continues into second day
Valikamam North land protest enters fourth day as Tamil owners display deeds
Sri Lankan Airline A320 suffers multiple in-flight system failures at 34,000 feet
In pictures - Tamils rally in Brussels demanding justice and freedom for Tamil Eelam
Sri Lanka touts ‘domestic reconciliation’ to UN rights chief 
‘Normalcy has not returned to Sri Lanka’ - Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research
‘Speak to the affected Tamil people and see the truth’ - Tamil lawyer tells UN High Commissioner
Roads leading to paddy fields cut off in Mullaitivu
Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission calls for urgent repeal of PTA
Anywhere but home – Sri Lankans in Israel refuse to come back
‘Unextinguished Flame’ vigil for Chemmani mass grave continues into second day
Valikamam North land protest enters fourth day as Tamil owners display deeds
Sri Lankan Airline A320 suffers multiple in-flight system failures at 34,000 feet
In pictures - Tamils rally in Brussels demanding justice and freedom for Tamil Eelam
Sri Lanka touts ‘domestic reconciliation’ to UN rights chief 
‘Normalcy has not returned to Sri Lanka’ - Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research
‘Speak to the affected Tamil people and see the truth’ - Tamil lawyer tells UN High Commissioner
Roads leading to paddy fields cut off in Mullaitivu
Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission calls for urgent repeal of PTA
Anywhere but home – Sri Lankans in Israel refuse to come back