Diaspora

American Tamils rally for Eelam

Jul 31

Our struggle to establish self-rule in the Tamil homeland will continue until our goal is achieved'

WHILE the Sri Lankan government 'celebrates' the 'liberation' of the east, observers predict that the conflict, and the humanitarian crisis in Tamil areas, will only deteriorate.

In the east many of the displaced have been able to return home, although aid workers fear some may have been sent back against their will.

Not So Simple

Development-led pacification will not work in Sri Lanka's Northeast.

Violence round up – week ending 8 July

Summary of incidents – apart from major clashes – since 2 July

SLAF cadets to train in US

The close relationship between the militaries of Sri Lankan and the United States was once again demonstrated with two Sri Lankan air force cadets being selected to attend a leadership program in the US.

Sir Lanka is one of a few countries permitted to nominate candidates each year for the U.S. Service Academy Program.

I had hoped he would carry me, now I have to carry him

Displaced since 1990, a Tamil fisherman tells a tale of fleeing one tragedy only to find another catastrophe. Aloysius Premathas, having just seen his son loose his legs in a SLAF air-raid, recounts his familiy’s woes.

SLAF jet targets civilians