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Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils

Jan 02

Amid ongoing calls for accountability over war crimes, the appointment of Major General Lasantha Rodrigo and Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as commanders of the Sri Lanka Army and Navy raises concerns within the Tamil community

Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings

Trinco 5

On this day 19 years ago, five Tamil students were summarily executed by Sri Lanka's Special Task Force, whilst they spent an afternoon on the beach in Trincomalee.

To date, no one has been held accountable for the murder.

Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity

Shavendra Silva, accused of war crimes during Sri Lanka’s civil war, receives a controversial farewell from the Gajaba Regiment despite international sanctions and calls for accountability.

Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation

The Kilinochchi District Development Committee meeting on December 26th addressed key issues including military land control, illegal sand mining, and local development.

Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has urgently appealed for access to 115 asylum seekers held at a military camp in Mullaitivu.

ITAK’s leadership overhaul

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) meeting on December 28 resolved leadership issues, with C.V.K. Sivagnanam appointed as Acting Leader while Mavai Senathirajah remains Chairman of the Political Committee.

Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces

Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha highlights efforts to modernize Sri Lanka's military while concerns over ongoing militarization and justice for Tamils persist.

Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away

N. Yogenthiranathan, a courageous freedom fighter and renowned Tamil writer, has left an indelible mark on Tamil nationalism through his powerful literary works and unwavering commitment to justice.

Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones

Tamil families renew calls for international investigation into disappearances of relatives.

Leader of PKK ready to take 'necessary' steps to support peace drive

Ocalan

Jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan, has been quoted indicating that he may be prepared to call for militants to lay down their arms.

Tamil journalist attacked but escapes kidnap

Independent journalist Murugaiyah Thamil Selvan was attacked on Boxing Day and narrowly escaped an abduction attempt by unknown assailants on the A9 road in Kilinochchi.

Sri Lanka’s premier expresses condolences over passing of Manmohan Singh

''Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has very recently reaffirmed his commitment to a devolution package, which, he said, will fully satisfy the Tamils,'' and added ''We may wait and see what steps are actually taken,''

Tamil MP says lands grabbed by Sri Lanka's Forest Department must be released immediately

Petition demanding release of Tamil political prisoners launched in Vavuniya

A petition campaign in Vavuniya demands the release of political prisoners detained under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Remembering the waves - 20 years on from the tsunami

On December 26th, 2004, over 35,000 people perished during the catastrophic tsunami that hit the coasts of the North-East and South of the island of Sri Lanka.

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