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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…

Jaffna exhibition commemorates LTTE commander Colonel Kittu

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

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

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

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. 

British Tamils celebrated inside Number 10 at Thai Pongal reception

British Tamils were honoured at a Thai Pongal reception held at Number 10 Downing Street on Friday, marking a growing recognition of the community’s contribution to life in the United Kingdom.

Protest in Jaffna demands release of long-overdue housing scheme payments

A demonstration was held in Jaffna, in front of the Northern Provincial Governor’s Office, with residents demanding the immediate release of housing scheme payments that have remained unpaid for years.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe states leaders must protect Buddhism

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that rulers of Sri Lanka are obligated to safeguard Buddhism and that neglecting the priority status granted to Buddhism in the constitution represents a "violation of the country's supreme law".

Sinhala Buddhist monk urges deeper colonisation of Tamil homeland

A Sinhala Buddhist monk has issued a call for increased intervention in the North-East, urging religious leaders to act against what he described as a loss of Buddhist symbols in the region, in remarks that openly promote further colonisation of the Tamil homeland.

Court orders removal of floodwater at Chemmani mass grave excavation site

The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has ordered the supervised removal of stagnant floodwater from the Chemmani mass grave excavation site, following concerns that inundation has stalled ongoing investigations.

Sri Lankan Police question local chairman after removal of ‘Kandarodai Vihara’ sign in Jaffna

Sri Lankan Police record statement from Valikamam South Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman over removal of ‘Kandarodai Vihara’ signboard in Jaffna