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This week, the number of skeletal remains uncovered at Chemmani reached a stark record of 387. With that figure, a patch of earth on the edge of Jaffna town became the largest mass grave ever uncovered on the island, surpassing the 376 remains recovered at Mannar. Recent days alone have seen the bodies of several children exhumed, alongside beads and bangles. These are the contents of the…

Lawyers in Mullaitivu continue strike in support of resigned Judge

Lawyers from the Mullaitivu Bar Association are continuing their strike for the second consecutive day, demanding justice for Judge T. Saravanarajah, who resigned from all his positions due to death threats linked to his verdicts in the Kurunthurmalai archaeology case.

Sri Lanka’s President lashes out when questioned on Channel 4 report

 

Sri Lanka’s President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, lashed out during an interview with Deutsche Welle when asked for a response to serious concerns raised by the Channel 4 documentary on the Easter Sunday bombings and the need for an international investigation.

Protest in Kilinochchi demanding Judicial independence

In a demonstration of concern and solidarity, protestors in Kilinochchi gathered to demand independence for the judiciary and condemn political interference that led to the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate Court Judge T. Saravanaraja.

Tam Fam Lit Jam 2023

On 30th September 2023, members of the Tamil art scene in Toronto congregated at the Harbourfront Centre to celebrate and support Tamil literary talent. Event host Nedra Rodrigo opened the event with a sit down conversation featuring Priya Guns (author of 'Your Driver is Waiting') and Akil Kumarasamy (author of 'Meet Us by the Roaring Sea'). Rodrigo discussed topics ranging from the writers' writing processes to their motivations when writing. 

Tamil asylum-seeking women trek 600 km to Canberra calling for permanent protection visas

Twenty-two women from Tamil Eelam and Iran are embarking on a 600-kilometre journey from Melbourne to Canberra, raising their voices for the rights of asylum seekers and demanding permanent protection visas.

The women, who have spent over a decade living on bridging visas, are calling for a shift from the temporary limbo to permanent residency. The plight of these asylum seekers, including the challenges faced by families separated during the perilous journey to Australia, is vividly captured in their stories as told to ABC Shepparton.

Sri Lankan military restricts journalist access to Iranaithivu

 

Tamils are being buried in Tamil land - Families of Disappeared

Amidst ongoing struggles, Mariyasuresh Eswari highlights threats to Tamils' lives and the departure of Judge T. Saravanarajah.

In a statement following a protest in Mullaitivu, Mariyasuresh Eswari, the president of the Mullaitivu Association of Families of Disappeared, asserted that the departure of Judge T. Saravanarajah exemplifies the unsettling reality that Tamils are being buried in their own land.

Pressure on Mullaitivu judge undeniable says Sumanthiran

MP M A Sumanthiran, speaking at a water project event in the Mulliyawalai area of Mullaitivu, declared that no one could deny the immense pressure faced by the former Mullaitivu district judge T Saravanarajah, who recently left the country, citing threats to his life and undue pressure.

Sumanthiran, addressing the gathering during the water project handover, stated, "No one can say that there was no pressure on the Mullaitivu district judge, and at this moment, we have an obligation to speak out loud."

Tamil families across North-East unite on International Children's Day to demand justice for disappeared children

Tamil families of the disappeared continue their struggle for justice.

On International Children's Day, Tamils across the North-East intensified their call for justice as families of the disappeared joined protests in both Mullaitivu and Vavuniya. The coordinated demonstrations sought answers regarding the fate of disappeared children, raising concerns about threats against Tamil officials in the island.

Tamil judge flees Sri Lanka amidst threats, highlighting grave human rights concerns - TGTE

Judge T. Saravanarajah, a respected Tamil judge in Sri Lanka, has resigned from multiple judicial positions, citing threats to his life and immense stress. The decision follows his recent ruling on the Kurunthurmalai Vihara matter, where he held officials of the archaeological department in contempt of court for failing to comply with a previous order.