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Chemmani mass grave toll reaches 366 ahead of ministerial visit
The number of skeletal remains identified at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna has risen to 366, as excavators uncovered further remains of children on Tuesday, at one of the largest mass graves unearthed on the island and a site long tied to the enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killing of Tamils by the Sri Lankan military. Six sets of skeletal remains, including those of children,…

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.

Collateral damage: India-UK trade deal is bad news for Sri Lanka

Jun 1, 2025
Rahul Rajakumar

FTA

Sri Lankan military tasked with Parliament renovations

May 30, 2025
The Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee has approved urgent renovations to the Parliament building, enlisting military and police support amid a Rs. 5 billion roof repair effort and broader structural upgrades

‘History will judge us’: UN official invokes Sri Lanka in call to prevent genocide in Gaza

May 30, 2025
A top United Nations humanitarian official has warned that the world is failing to prevent genocide in Gaza, once again drawing a stark comparison with Sri Lanka’s 2009 genocide of Tamils.

Whitewashing a genocide - Sri Lanka's former army commander launches book

May 30, 2025

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A new book authored by two former Sri Lankan military officials accused of overseeing some of the most brutal offensives that culminated in the Mullivaikkal genocide was launched at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) this week.

Sri Lanka arrests elderly UN-certified Tamil refugee at Palaly Airport

May 30, 2025
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a 75-year-old Tamil refugee as he returned to the island at Palaly airport, despite being recognised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and obtaining all necessary clearance.

Tamil families of the disappeared demand justice before more survivors pass away

May 30, 2025
Tamil families of the disappeared staged a protest in front of the Vavuniya Old Bus Stand this week, renewing their longstanding call for justice as the number of elderly survivors continues to dwindle.
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
Collateral damage: India-UK trade deal is bad news for Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan military tasked with Parliament renovations
‘History will judge us’: UN official invokes Sri Lanka in call to prevent genocide in Gaza
Whitewashing a genocide - Sri Lanka's former army commander launches book
Sri Lanka arrests elderly UN-certified Tamil refugee at Palaly Airport
Tamil families of the disappeared demand justice before more survivors pass away
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
Collateral damage: India-UK trade deal is bad news for Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan military tasked with Parliament renovations
‘History will judge us’: UN official invokes Sri Lanka in call to prevent genocide in Gaza
Whitewashing a genocide - Sri Lanka's former army commander launches book
Sri Lanka arrests elderly UN-certified Tamil refugee at Palaly Airport
Tamil families of the disappeared demand justice before more survivors pass away