The second phase of the Chemmani mass grave excavation in Jaffna has been temporarily halted, following the recovery of 65 human skeletal remains, officials confirmed.

A protest has been launched in Thirunelveli, Jaffna, calling for the release of Tamil political prisoner Vigneshwaranathan Parthipan, who has spent more than three decades behind bars after being arrested under Sri Lanka’s draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) at the age of just 17.

Residents of Vavuniya gathered in the Illupaiyadi area to take part in a signature campaign organised by the Movement for Equal Rights, calling for the repeal of the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), justice for the forcibly disappeared, and the establishment of a new political framework that guarantees equal rights for all.

As the CONIFA Asia Cup London concluded last week with Tamil Eelam retaining the title, each individual brought something unique, and together they created moments of pride for Eelam Tamils across the world.

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Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has this week approved a proposal to resume providing maritime security services in the Red Sea, according to Minister and Cabinet Spokesperson, Nalinda Jayatissa.

Protestors gathered once again today in Thaiyiddy, Jaffna, to demand the removal of an illegal Buddhist vihara and the return of occupied lands to their rightful Tamil owners, as demonstrations around the site intensify.

Tamil politicians and local residents intervened earlier this week to stop an unlawful attempt by Sri Lankan police officers to seize state land near the occupying Omanthai Police Station for the construction of a Buddhist vihara.

Sri Lanka’s Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake alleged that the extremist climate that culminated in the Easter Sunday attacks was “deliberately cultivated” to facilitate the political return of the Rajapaksa regime, which had lost power in 2015.

The United States has announced a 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports, a move that could severely impact the island’s crucial apparel industry, as officials in Colombo scramble to negotiate a reduction ahead of the 1 August deadline.

Jaffna court designates second forensic excavation site in Chemmani following discovery of more human remains

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed “very grave concerns” regarding the recently uncovered mass grave at Chemmani, during a parliamentary exchange with MP Uma Kumaran this week, stating that he had “raised this with the Sri Lankan government directly”.

A key petitioner in the Chemmani mass grave case has raised serious concerns over his safety, citing ongoing intimidation as excavations at the site continue to uncover further evidence of atrocities committed by Sri Lankan state forces.

Hundreds of Tamil Canadians gathered at Sankofa Square (formerly Dundas Square) in downtown Toronto on 6 July 2025 to demand international accountability

A new group of 29 Sri Lankan workers are set to depart for Israel this week to take up employment in the home-based caregiving sector, as part of a growing labour migration programme supported by the Israeli government.