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Transfer of Jaffna judge raises fresh fears over pressure on the judiciary
A.G. Alexraja The Jaffna Bar Association has written to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing "complete disbelief and shock" over the transfer of Jaffna High Court Judge A. G. Alexraja, while the Northern Province Governor's Office has denied any connection to the move. In a letter dated 30 May, the Jaffna Bar Association said Judge Alexraja, who was appointed to the High…

British Tamils rally against PTA outside Sri Lanka High Commission

Jan 31, 2026
British Tamils staged a demonstration outside the Sri Lankan High Commission in London this month, condemning ongoing repression in Sri Lanka and demanding the immediate repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Sri Lankan military returns Pandatharippu land to Manipay Pradeshiya Sabha

Jan 30, 2026
Sri Lankan military personnel who had been stationed on land in Pandatharippu belonging to the Manipay Pradeshiya Sabha have fully vacated the premises, with the land formally handed back to civilian authorities last week.

Sri Lanka blocks UNHCR from Rohingya refugees held by military for over a year

Jan 29, 2026
The Sri Lankan government has continued to deny access to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to more than 100 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, who have been held under military custody for over a year at an occupying air force base in Mullaitivu.

Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill - The facade of ‘System Change’

Jan 29, 2026
Ambika Satkunanathan
The National People’s Power (NPP) Government that was elected to effect ‘system change’ is recycling drafts of former governments that the NPP themselves, when in opposition, said they would scrap if they were to be elected. 

India–EU mega trade deal threatens to sideline Sri Lanka

Jan 29, 2026
While New Delhi and Brussels have framed the agreement as a historic partnership covering nearly a quarter of global GDP, the implications for Sri Lanka are far more troubling, with risks of Colombo being further marginalised within an already fragile economic landscape.

Batticaloa honours T Kumar, pioneer of Eelam struggle and human rights advocate

Jan 29, 2026
A memorial tribute for the late Thambithurai Muthukumarasamy, also known as T Kumar, a pioneering figure of the Eelam liberation struggle and a long-standing international human rights activist, was held in Batticaloa last week.

Kokkadichcholai massacre commemorated held, perpetrators walk free 39 years on

Jan 29, 2026
The 39th anniversary of the Kokkadichcholai massacre, one of the most brutal mass killings to scar the Eastern Province, was commemorated yesterday, 28 January 2026, in Batticaloa, as families and representatives once again demanded justice for the victims.

NPP MP pledges swift Provincial Council polls, but refuses to give dates

Jan 29, 2026
National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament K. Ilankumaran claimed that Provincial Council elections will be held “without delay” but refused to give a timeline or potential date for the polls.

New anti-terror law mirrors PTA and must be scrapped, say Mannar activists

Jan 29, 2026
Proposed new anti-terror law must be withdrawn entirely, just like the PTA, say Mannar civil society and fisheries representatives

Mannar residents launch signature campaign demanding reopening of blocked Puttalam road

Jan 29, 2026
A signature campaign was held at the Mannar Government Bus Stand urging President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to immediately reopen the Mannar–Ilavankulam–Puttalam main road for public use
British Tamils rally against PTA outside Sri Lanka High Commission
Sri Lankan military returns Pandatharippu land to Manipay Pradeshiya Sabha
Sri Lanka blocks UNHCR from Rohingya refugees held by military for over a year
Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill - The facade of ‘System Change’
India–EU mega trade deal threatens to sideline Sri Lanka
Batticaloa honours T Kumar, pioneer of Eelam struggle and human rights advocate
Kokkadichcholai massacre commemorated held, perpetrators walk free 39 years on
NPP MP pledges swift Provincial Council polls, but refuses to give dates
New anti-terror law mirrors PTA and must be scrapped, say Mannar activists
Mannar residents launch signature campaign demanding reopening of blocked Puttalam road
British Tamils rally against PTA outside Sri Lanka High Commission
Sri Lankan military returns Pandatharippu land to Manipay Pradeshiya Sabha
Sri Lanka blocks UNHCR from Rohingya refugees held by military for over a year
Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill - The facade of ‘System Change’
India–EU mega trade deal threatens to sideline Sri Lanka
Batticaloa honours T Kumar, pioneer of Eelam struggle and human rights advocate
Kokkadichcholai massacre commemorated held, perpetrators walk free 39 years on
NPP MP pledges swift Provincial Council polls, but refuses to give dates
New anti-terror law mirrors PTA and must be scrapped, say Mannar activists
Mannar residents launch signature campaign demanding reopening of blocked Puttalam road