Tamil Affairs

Tamil News

Latest news from and about the homeland

""
Activists protest mineral sand mining threatening East coast
Environmentalists and civil society activists protested at Galle Face in Colombo on 17 June against proposed heavy mineral sand mining along the eastern coastline from Oluvil to Pothuvil, warning that the project threatens the land, fisheries and livelihoods of Tamil and Muslim communities across the Eastern Province. According to the People's Alliance for Right to Land (PARL), exploration…

SLPP cries foul over removal of Rajapaksa security, says LTTE ideology poses threat

Dec 13, 2024
At least 116 security personnel from Rajapaksa’s security detail have reportedly been withdrawn.

More delays as Kokkuthoduvai mass grave case adjourned to February 2025

Dec 13, 2024
It has been more than a year after a set of skeletons presumed to be those of LTTE fighters were unearthed.

Tamil prisoner dies while being transported to Jaffna court

Dec 13, 2024
40-year-old Ratnasingam Chandrakumar died whilst being transported to the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court.

ECDO calls for immediate suspension of PTA on Human Rights Day

Dec 13, 2024
ECDO urged the President of Sri Lanka to immediately suspend the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Tamil Refugee Council holds awareness event on Tamil genocide on Human Rights Day

Dec 13, 2024
Advocates, allies, and community members committed themselves to securing justice for Eelam Tamils.

'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam

Dec 13, 2024
Tamil political parties must adopt a unified approach to press for a new constititution, said Dr P Sathiyalingam.

US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties

Dec 12, 2024
19 volunteers were sworn in, the second cohort of volunteers to return to Sri Lanka since the program’s relaunch in 2023.

As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace

Dec 12, 2024
The US Embassy marked the reopening of the restored palace, as Sinhalisation of sites across the Tamil North-East continues.

Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die

Dec 12, 2024
Leptospirosis, commonly referred to as "rat fever," has reportedly broken out.

Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka

Dec 12, 2024
Tharanika Ahillan
In an interview with the Tamil Guardian, Yasmin Sooka, Executive Director of ITJP and human rights lawyer, outlined her hopes for sanction on Sri Lanka, discussed how the requests came about, and how she supports a referral to the International Criminal Court.
SLPP cries foul over removal of Rajapaksa security, says LTTE ideology poses threat
More delays as Kokkuthoduvai mass grave case adjourned to February 2025
Tamil prisoner dies while being transported to Jaffna court
ECDO calls for immediate suspension of PTA on Human Rights Day
Tamil Refugee Council holds awareness event on Tamil genocide on Human Rights Day
'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam
US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties
As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace
Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die
Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka
SLPP cries foul over removal of Rajapaksa security, says LTTE ideology poses threat
More delays as Kokkuthoduvai mass grave case adjourned to February 2025
Tamil prisoner dies while being transported to Jaffna court
ECDO calls for immediate suspension of PTA on Human Rights Day
Tamil Refugee Council holds awareness event on Tamil genocide on Human Rights Day
'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam
US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties
As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace
Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die
Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka