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More skeletal remains discovered at Chemmani mass grave, bringing total to 40

Jul 4, 2025

Excavation teams at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna uncovered four additional sets of skeletal remains on Thursday, including two believed to be children, bringing the total number of remains identified to 40.

Tensions rise over Sinhala settler encroachment on Thirukoneswarar Temple land

Jul 3, 2025

Tensions have escalated in Trincomalee as approximately three acres of land near the historic Kanniya Hot Springs, which were originally donated to the sacred Thirukoneswarar Temple, are reportedly being encroached upon by Sinhala settlers constructing buildings illegally.

British MP urges UK government to lead international investigation into Chemmani mass grave

Jul 3, 2025

Dame Siobhain McDonagh, MP for Mitcham and Morden, has called on the UK government to lead on an international investigation into the Chemmani mass grave, where skeletal remains continue to be exhumed.

British Tamils protest demanding international justice over Chemmani mass grave

Jul 3, 2025

British Tamils staged a protest outside the Sri Lankan High Commission in London last week, calling for international justice for the victims buried in the Chemmani mass grave and demanding that the ongoing excavations be conducted under international supervision.

Tamil Eelam win by 4-0 in first CONIFA football match

Jul 3, 2025

Tharanika Ahillan

Hosts Tamil Eelam dominated the first match with a decisive 4-0 victory over Tibet on the opening day of the Conifa tournament 2025.

UK government ‘deeply concerned’ over Chemmani mass grave

Jul 3, 2025

The UK government said it is “deeply concerned” over the ongoing exhumations at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna, as calls mount for an international investigation into one of the most emblematic atrocity sites linked to Sri Lanka’s campaign of enforced disappearances.