Writing in the Tamil Guardian on November 27th, the leaders of the Labour Party and Liberal Democrats both expressed their support for British Tamils and pledged to work with the community in their struggle for justice.

In his piece, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks on his work with British Tamils and his party's commitment to human rights and justice.

Writing in the Tamil Guardian on November 27th, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks on his work with British Tamils and his party's commitment to human rights and justice.

Writing in the Tamil Guardian on November 27th, Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson speaks on genocide recognition, justice for mass atrocities and her party’s commitment towards supporting British Tamils.

The Swiss government has summoned Sri Lanka's ambassador to Bern, after the abduction of an embassy employee on Monday, just days after Sri Lanka's new president Gotabaya Rajapaksa came to power.

Tamils in Australia and New Zealand gathered to commemorate Maaveerar Naal, alongside Tamils around the world. 

See photos from various events below. 

Sydney

More than 2,000 Tamils gathered in Sydney this morning to commemorate Maaveerar Naal.

Uniformed Sri Lankan army soldiers denied the entry of Tamils into the Kodikaamam Thuyilum Illam, as they attempted to mark Maaveerar Naal this morning.

A massive army camp has been built over the new destroyed LTTE cemetery, with the Sri Lankan military actively monitoring the area. 

A ship from the Indian Navy arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a training visit. 

Tamil school students at Jaffna Hindu College marked Maaveerar Naal this morning by lighting candles and planting trees in remembrance of those who gave their lives in the Tamil liberation struggle.

See photos from the events below. 

Memorial decorations for Maaveerar Naal at the Vavuniya Eechchankulam Thuyilum Illam set up last evening have been completely destroyed by military personnel overnight, with last-minute preparations currently underway to repair the damage.

Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader Gajen Ponnambalam tweeted that the military was suspected to be behind the vandalism that “completely destroyed” preparations that had taken place.