UK High Commissioner visits Jaffna, meets Chemmani families and civil society groups

Tamil Affairs Jan 26
British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick visited Jaffna last week, meeting families of the disappeared, civil society organisations, and district officials, as longstanding demands for truth and accountability over enforced disappearances remain unresolved.
Jaffna discussion scrutinises draft ‘Protection of the State from Terrorism’ bill
Tamil Affairs Jan 26
An open public discussion examining the draft “Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA)” was held last week, at the Thanthai Chelva Auditorium in Jaffna, amid growing concern over the Sri Lankan government’s proposed replacement for the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
Northern Province Governor urges Japan support for healthcare and waste management
Tamil Affairs Jan 26
The Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vedanayagam, has called on the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to extend its support towards strengthening healthcare services and improving waste management across the province.
Local council rejects Sri Lanka Cricket bid for Mandaitivu land amid stadium expansion plans
Tamil Affairs Jan 26
The Chairman of the Velanai Pradeshiya Sabha, Sivalingam Ashokkumar, has stated that no permission can be granted to acquire land belonging to the Pradeshiya Sabha for the construction of luxury hotels or other ancillary facilities linked to the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium.
Vaa Vaathiyaar - A lesson unlearnt
Tamil Affairs Jan 24

Jaffna exhibition commemorates LTTE commander Colonel Kittu
Tamil Affairs Jan 22

An exhibition commemorating Colonel Kittu, one of the most prominent senior leaders of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, was held in Jaffna this week.

The exhibition took place at Kittu Park, a site named in remembrance of the LTTE commander, and drew members of the public who gathered to view displays documenting his life and political trajectory.

US lawmakers urge Washington to back Tamil self-determination and genocide investigation
Tamil Affairs Jan 22
A group of United States lawmakers have written to the US State Department urging renewed action on accountability for atrocities committed against the Tamil people, including international investigations into genocide, and support for the right of Eelam Tamils to self-determination through a democratic referendum.
UK government questioned in Parliament on justice for Tamils
Tamil Affairs Jan 22
The British government was questioned in Parliament this week on what action it is taking to support Tamils seeking justice for past and ongoing abuses in Sri Lanka.
Human Rights Watch says international community ‘need to do more’ for accountability in Sri Lanka
Tamil Affairs Jan 21

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on foreign governments to promote accountability in Sri Lanka through targeted sanctions, criminal investigations, and prosecutions, in the wake of a new report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). which documents the widespread and systematic use of conflict-related sexual violence by Sri Lankan state forces. 

'Old world order is not coming back' - Carney calls for middle power unity at Davos
International Affairs Jan 21
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that the global order that shaped international politics for decades “is not coming back”, urging “middle powers” to act collectively as great power rivalry intensifies.
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