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Supreme Court challenge filed as Tamil artist remains jailed under PTA
A fundamental rights petition will be filed before Sri Lanka's Supreme Court seeking the release of Tamil artist Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, better known as HipHop Sangee, after his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), President's Counsel M. A. Sumanthiran announced on Thursday. The move comes amid growing criticism of the rapper's detention and mounting calls from…

Tamil families of the disappeared mark 3,007 days of protest in Mankulam

Jun 2, 2025
Tamil families of the disappeared held a protest in Mankulam this week, marking the 3007th consecutive day of their campaign to demand justice for their forcibly disappeared loved ones.

Why the Tamil genocide monument matters - and why we need more

Jun 2, 2025
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Last month in Brampton, Canada, hundreds gathered as a new Tamil genocide monument was officially unveiled. It was an act of remembrance that resonated not only with the Tamil diaspora but with justice seekers across the world.

Sri Lanka’s genocide blueprint

Jun 2, 2025
There was a marked shift in global politics last week as states around the world, including staunch allies of Israel, began to criticise its ongoing military offensive in Gaza. It comes as a senior United Nations humanitarian official repeatedly issued a stark reminder of the international community’s failure to prevent genocide previously, pointing specifically to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan police assault Tamil journalist after he filmed suspected bribery

Jun 2, 2025
A Tamil journalist was assaulted by Sri Lankan police officers in Mannar’s Periyamadu area on 31 May 2024, after he allegedly witnessed and recorded a suspicious transaction involving Sri Lankan police officers and an individual known for producing illicit liquor.

44th anniversary of Jaffna Library's burning commemorated

Jun 2, 2025
The 44th anniversary of the burning of the Jaffna Public Library was held at the institute on Sunday, with staff and members of the public gathering to remember its destruction by a racist Sri Lankan mob.

History in flames: Remembering the burning of Jaffna Library

Jun 2, 2025
At midnight on May 31, 1981, the Jaffna Public Library, the crucible of Tamil literature and heritage, was set ablaze by Sri Lankan security forces and state-sponsored mobs. The burning has since been marked by Eelam Tamils as an act of genocide.

UN Human Rights chief to visit Sri Lanka amid ongoing concerns over repressive laws

Jun 2, 2025
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is set to visit Sri Lanka later this month or in early July, amid ongoing international concern over the Colombo's use of repressive legislation and lack of accountability for mass atrocities.

Sri Lankan Defence Ministry considers pension aid for ex-soldiers fighting in Russia-Ukraine

Jun 2, 2025
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence held a meeting this week to discuss ongoing concerns around retired Sri Lankan soldiers who are going to fight in Russia and Ukraine, as they continue to struggle economically in the wake of the island’s financial crisis.

Murdered Tamil journalist Aiyathurai Nadesan remembered in Batticaloa

Jun 2, 2025
The 21st memorial for journalist Aiyathurai Nadesan was held in Batticaloa with a protest demanding justice for slain journalists

Nearly 3,000 Sri Lankan military deserters arrested, says Defence Ministry

Jun 2, 2025
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence has reported the arrest of 2,983 deserters from the country’s Tri-Forces during operations carried out between February 22 and May 30, 2025.
Tamil families of the disappeared mark 3,007 days of protest in Mankulam
Why the Tamil genocide monument matters - and why we need more
Sri Lanka’s genocide blueprint
Sri Lankan police assault Tamil journalist after he filmed suspected bribery
44th anniversary of Jaffna Library's burning commemorated
History in flames: Remembering the burning of Jaffna Library
UN Human Rights chief to visit Sri Lanka amid ongoing concerns over repressive laws
Sri Lankan Defence Ministry considers pension aid for ex-soldiers fighting in Russia-Ukraine
Murdered Tamil journalist Aiyathurai Nadesan remembered in Batticaloa
Nearly 3,000 Sri Lankan military deserters arrested, says Defence Ministry
Tamil families of the disappeared mark 3,007 days of protest in Mankulam
Why the Tamil genocide monument matters - and why we need more
Sri Lanka’s genocide blueprint
Sri Lankan police assault Tamil journalist after he filmed suspected bribery
44th anniversary of Jaffna Library's burning commemorated
History in flames: Remembering the burning of Jaffna Library
UN Human Rights chief to visit Sri Lanka amid ongoing concerns over repressive laws
Sri Lankan Defence Ministry considers pension aid for ex-soldiers fighting in Russia-Ukraine
Murdered Tamil journalist Aiyathurai Nadesan remembered in Batticaloa
Nearly 3,000 Sri Lankan military deserters arrested, says Defence Ministry