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"There are legitimate issues raised by the Tamil community and they have a legitimate desire to control their own lives, to rule their own destinies, and to govern themselves in their homeland.''

U.S. Assistant Secretary of
State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher

Have No Fear !

Those who would deny the Tamils their rights use the language of terrorism to demonise and discredit our legitimate grievances

Sri Lanka
"Indeed, it is an enduring scandal that there have been virtually no convictions of government officials for killing Tamils, and many Tamils doubt that the rule of law will protect their lives."

United Nations

Sri Lanka
Sinhala nationalism, long an obstacle to the resolution of Sri LankaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s ethnic conflict, is again driving political developments on the island.

Crisis Group

Tamil Declaration for Self Determination
Vaddukoddai Resolution-1976

Tamil Eelam
Demand in International Law
The UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (G.A Resolution 2200 of 1966) in Article 1 states: "All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development."

Declaration of Independence

Tamil Eelam
And the U.S. Declaration

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1918 - 2005

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Tamils await their peace dividend
[ The Globe and Mail ] [ 04 Feb 2012 00:25 GMT ]

For Tamils, the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war has brought no peace. [Full Story]

Letter on Sri Lanka to Permanent Representatives of Human Rights Council Member and Observer States
[ Human Rights Watch ] [ 03 Feb 2012 01:47 GMT ]

Given the failure of the government to pursue justice and accountability, the HRC should take the lead on behalf of victims of Sri Lanka’s brutal conflict. [Full Story]

Homage to last Tamil King of Sri Lanka
[ IBN ] [ 02 Feb 2012 00:52 GMT ]

A group of relatives of the last Sri Lankan Tamil King Vikrama Singe paid homage at his grave at the Muthu Mantapam. [Full Story]

The Fog of an Uncivil War in Sri Lanka
[ The New York Times ] [ 01 Feb 2012 01:27 GMT ]

Sri Lanka said Tuesday that it would not be sending a review of alleged war crimes to the United Nations for discussion. [Full Story]

Cameron's capitalism
[ The Spectator ] [ 31 Jan 2012 00:03 GMT ]

The phenomenon being described is, basically, human freedom: [Full Story]

Exclusive Interview with Karen Parker, JD
[ Tamil Canadian ] [ 30 Jan 2012 00:15 GMT ]

They want to see Tamils united, all with the same message. So, until they see that, there will be no meaningful or forward movement. [Full Story]

Davos founder Klaus Schwab: Focus on jobs, morals
[ USA Today ] [ 29 Jan 2012 00:02 GMT ]

"We have sinned," he said, adding that this year's forum would put particular emphasis on ethics and resetting the moral compass of the world's business and political community. [Full Story]

No arms for atrocities or abuses: Commit to an effective Arms Trade Treaty
[ Amnesty International ] [ 28 Jan 2012 00:24 GMT ]

This briefing documents five personal stories in the context of human rights violations committed or facilitated using conventional arms in law enforcement or military operations. [Full Report PDF]

Neuroscientists explore how longstanding conflict influences empathy for others
[ MedicalXpress ] [ 27 Jan 2012 01:04 GMT ]

Rebecca Saxe to figure out why empathy — the ability to feel compassion for another person’s suffering — often fails between members of opposing conflict groups. [Full Story]

Waiting for justice, indefinitely
[ Tamil Guardian ] [ 26 Jan 2012 00:35 GMT ]

The persecution of Tamil journalists is an act to silence an entire nation. [Full Story]

Sri Lanka: No Progress on Justice
[ Human Rights Watch ] [ 25 Jan 2012 01:22 GMT ]

“The government has barely made an effort to address the grievances of the Tamil population,” Adams said. [Full Story]

Canada deports genocide suspect
[ BBC ] [ 24 Jan 2012 02:41 GMT ]

He faces charges in Rwanda of inciting genocide and crimes against humanity. [Full Story]

How one Egyptian sold a revolution on the Web
[ LNW ] [ 23 Jan 2012 01:07 GMT ]

The Power of the People is Greater than the People in Power. [Full Story]

Mullivaikkal 2009 and Tamils' future in Sri Lanka is no more secure or just!
[ TWG Editorial ] [ 22 Jan 2012 00:22 GMT ]

Tamils must unite as one body to fight for justice. [Full Story]

Economically empowering the Tamils in Sri Lanka - G Parthasarathy, the ex-Indian Diplomat
[ TWG ] [ 21 Jan 2012 00:51 GMT ]

An experienced diplomat with years of experience in Sri Lanka should know by now the only good the Sinhalese would accept is the colonization of Tamil Homeland and subjugation of Tamils for eternity. [Full Story]

Tamil sovereignty alone can check protracted genocide: Jose Maria Sison
[ TamilNet ] [ 20 Jan 2012 01:27 GMT ]

“The Eelam people have a very direct obligation of fighting for their own sovereignty against a state that presumes to have a unitary power over them,” [Full Story]

Bleak future for Sri Lankan Tamils: Gordon Weiss
[ First Post ] [ 19 Jan 2012 02:22 GMT ]

I doubt that the anger that exists in the Tamil community would disappear for many years to come. [Full Story]

Sri Lanka’s Game of Diplomacy
[ Journal of Foreign Relations ] [ 18 Jan 2012 00:51 GMT ]

Go ahead, do whatever you want; you will face no consequences for your actions. [Full Story]

Move towards expeditious political settlement, India urges Sri Lanka
[ The Hindu ] [ 17 Jan 2012 02:02 GMT ]

The Sri Lankan government had suspended a crucial round of talks with the TNA, angered over the TNA’s criticism of the LLRC report in a detailed 70-page study. [Full Story]

TNA Response to the LLRC Report
[ TNA ] [ 16 Jan 2012 01:24 GMT ]

The TNA therefore calls on the international community to acknowledge the consistent failure of domestic accountability mechanisms in Sri Lanka and take steps to establish an international mechanism for accountability. [Full Story]

SRI LANKA - Peacetime Can Mean Hard Times
[ IPS ] [ 15 Jan 2012 00:54 GMT ]

For many of the survivors of the worst fighting, a tough but true reality is dawning. [Full Story]

Foreign Office Minister responds to report on the conflict in Sri Lanka
[ The Foreign & Commonwealth Office ] [ 14 Jan 2012 01:08 GMT ]

We continue to believe it is important that an independent, credible and thorough mechanism is put in place to investigate all allegations of grave abuses. [Full Story]

Disappearances in Sri Lanka - Murky business
[ The Economist ] [ 13 Jan 2012 02:12 GMT ]

Now people from all walks of life are disappearing. [Full Story]

Washington can be a frontline for international combatants
[ The Washington Post ] [ 12 Jan 2012 07:52 GMT ]

Tamil American groups in the area quickly voiced objections. [Full Story]

Gap Inc. is closely monitoring the peace and reconciliation process in Sri Lanka
[ Gap Inc ] [ 11 Jan 2012 02:11 GMT ]

Gap Inc. takes the human rights concerns related to the Sri Lankan conflict and its aftermath seriously. [Full Story]

LLRC Report - The Western and Indian Views
[ TWG ] [ 10 Jan 2012 00:15 GMT ]

S.M.Krishna's visit on 16 January will be basically to baby sit Sri Lanka. [Full Story]

China syndrome dictates Barack Obama's Asia-Pacific strategy
[ The Guardian ] [ 09 Jan 2012 00:44 GMT ]

A 21st century US-China cold war is not an inevitability. [Full Story]

ANC invites TNA & GTF to centenury celebrations, Sri Lanka boycotts
[ Tamil Guardian ] [ 08 Jan 2012 01:07 GMT ]

While the ruling party has been engaged in a show of solidarity with struggling forces across the world, the South African State has joined hands with anti-people regimes as it did during the 2009 voting at the UNHRC. [Full Story]

Accountability for the Alleged Violations of International Humanitarian and Human Rights in Sri Lanka
[ White House ] [ 07 Jan 2012 00:04 GMT ]

International accountability mechanisms can become appropriate in circumstances in which a government is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations. [Full Story]

Boycott looming if Colombo's not on track
[ Calgary Herald ] [ 06 Jan 2012 01:09 GMT ]

Harper has demanded better human rights accountability and a stringent reconciliation program with the island-nation's Tamil population. [Full Story]

India cannot dictate terms says Govt
[ BBC ] [ 05 Jan 2012 00:22 GMT ]

The Sri Lanka government has denied it is under pressure from India to devolve more powers to provinces. [Full Story]

Report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission of Sri Lanka
[ Ministry of External Affairs - India ] [ 04 Jan 2012 00:01 GMT ]

It is important to ensure that an independent and credible mechanism is put in place to investigate allegations of human rights violations. [Full Story]

Suffering of Tamils Continues Unabated
[ The Platform ] [ 03 Jan 2012 00:58 GMT ]

Civilians have described the Tamil homeland as an open prison. [Full Story]

Let us move forward on strengthening the struggles of our People
[ TGTE ] [ 02 Jan 2012 00:14 GMT ]

What is being perpetrated against the Nation of Tamil Eelam today is an act of genocide. [Full Story PDF]

Sri Lanka: Paradise lost, post Eelam war
[ Deccan Chronicle ] [ 01 Jan 2012 01:52 GMT ]

There is much bitterness about what India did to us Tamils. [Full Story]

Sri Lanka’s Ghosts of War
[ The New York Times ] [ 31 Dec 2011 00:42 GMT ]

The government says there are too many land mines to allow resettlement; critics say there are too many bodies in mass graves. [Full Story]

No holds barred
[ The Hindu ] [ 30 Dec 2011 00:31 GMT ]

She has constantly taken the side of the oppressed, fought the system, gone against the tide. [Full Story]

Statement on the Report of Sri Lanka's Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission
[ International Crisis Group ] [ 29 Dec 2011 00:12 GMT ]

Crisis Group will be pursuing this in a series of further commentaries in the coming weeks. [Full Story]

Initial Response to the LLRC Report
[ TNA ] [ 28 Dec 2011 00:11 GMT ]

Truth is the conerstone of justice and is the only foundation on which reconciliation can be achieved. [Full Story PDF]

No more excuses, it is time to act
[ Tamil Guardian ] [ 27 Dec 2011 00:05 GMT ]

With the release of the LLRC report, the world can no longer hide behind the pretence of protecting state sovereignty. [Full Story]

ICG wants independent international investigation into Sri Lanka's civil war
[ The Hindu ] [ 26 Dec 2011 00:17 GMT ]

The ICG said that the “responsibility now falls on the international community to take up the task of ensuring post-war accountability.” [Full Story]

Hope Lanka acts decisively on devolution of powers: India
[ PTI ] [ 25 Dec 2011 14:59 GMT ]

Prakash said India "takes note of the assurance given by the Government of Sri Lanka in Parliament about implementation of many of its recommendations." [Full Story]

Searching for the boy with the violin
[ BBC ] [ 24 Dec 2011 02:51 GMT ]

More than two years since the end of war, the wounds in Sri Lanka are still fresh. [Full Story]

Grimm: Sri Lankan Government Risks Squandering Hard-Won Opportunity
[ Roll Call ] [ 23 Dec 2011 00:12 GMT ]

Failure by the United States and international community to act sends the message that leading democratic bodies are unwilling to consistently protect and promote fundamental human rights and the core tenets of democracy. [Full Story]

Sri Lanka: Women’s Insecurity in the North and East
[ International Crisis Group ] [ 22 Dec 2011 00:07 GMT ]

The international community has failed to appreciate and respond effectively to the challenges faced by women and girls in the former war zone. [Full Story]

TNA demands international mechanism for accountability in Sri Lanka
[ The Hindu ] [ 21 Dec 2011 00:14 GMT ]

TNA leader R.Sampanthan said “the findings of the LLRC offend the dignity of these victims”. [Full Story]

Sri Lankan army commanders 'assassinated surrendering Tamils'
[ The Telegraph ] [ 20 Dec 2011 00:09 GMT ]

The US Department of Justice has a live file on the issue but has yet to prosecute. [Full Story]

Sri Lankan civilians 'weren't targeted' says report?
[ Channel4 ] [ 19 Dec 2011 00:14 GMT ]

But international rights groups refused to testify before it, saying it was pro-government, did not have a mandate to investigate abuses, and did not meet international standards. [Full Story]

Sri Lanka: Report Fails to Advance Accountability
[ Human Rights Watch ] [ 18 Dec 2011 00:07 GMT ]

“It is clear that justice for conflict-related abuses is not going to happen within Sri Lanka’s domestic institutions,” Adams said. [Full Story]

Report of the COMMISSION OF INQUIRY ON LESSONS LEARNT AND RECONCILIATION
[ LLRC ] [ 17 Dec 2011 00:02 GMT ]

The conflict could have been avoided had the southern political leaders of the two main political parties acted in the national interest and forged a consensus between them to offer an acceptable solution to the Tamil people. [Full Story PDF]

Bangladesh war: The article that changed history
[ BBC ] [ 16 Dec 2011 00:33 GMT ]

"This was one of the most significant articles written on the war. It came out when our country was cut off, and helped inform the world of what was going on here," [Full Story]

Deported Tamils 'face torture' on return to Sri Lanka
[ The Guardian UK ] [ 15 Dec 2011 00:58 GMT ]

UK Border Agency to continue with forced-removals flight despite human rights organisation warnings of mistreatment. [Full Story]

Sri Lankan civil war: Use of the image for corrupt ends
[ The Independent UK ] [ 14 Dec 2011 00:03 GMT ]

This objectification and absolute disrespect for the dead is emphasised once again by the presence of the lens. [Full Story]

Land in the Northern Province: Post-War Politics, Policy and Practices
[ The Centre for Policy Alternatives ] [ 13 Dec 2011 00:42 GMT ]

Land in the North is a complex issue that is closely tied to the war and ethno-political conflict. [Full Story PDF]

Dead bodies in exclusion zone - British MEP
[ BBC ] [ 12 Dec 2011 00:09 GMT ]

Member of European Parliament Richard Howitt said there should be full access to the areas. [Full Story]

Rajapaksa fears the expat Tamils more than anybody else
[ The Weekend Leader ] [ 11 Dec 2011 00:25 GMT ]

No Totalitarian regime in history has lasted for ever. [Full Story]

Hu Jintao tells China navy: Prepare for warfare
[ BBC ] [ 10 Dec 2011 00:11 GMT ]

China is locked in territorial disputes with several other nations. [Full Story]

The Peace Dividend
[ The Pioneer ] [ 09 Dec 2011 00:41 GMT ]

It would be unforgivable if New Delhi abandoned its quest for devolution of power to the Sri Lankan Tamils. [Full Story]

Losing clout in Colombo
[ Economic Times ] [ 08 Dec 2011 00:02 GMT ]

India has steadily lost its clout in Sri Lanka by default and as elsewhere getting lost in a tunnel. [Full Story]

'We are Eelam Tamil'
[ Tamil Guardian ] [ 07 Dec 2011 00:41 GMT ]

We will never forget who we are and where we came from. [Full Story]

Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo appears at ICC in Hague
[ BBC ] [ 06 Dec 2011 00:14 GMT ]

The ICC was set up in 2002 to prosecute and bring to justice those responsible for the worst crimes - genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes - committed anywhere in the world. [Full Story]

'And still we will go on, as yet more youth come forward'
[ Tamil Guardian ] [ 05 Dec 2011 00:05 GMT ]

Free from oppression, free from persecution and free from genocide. [Full Story]

Sri Lanka’s former child soldiers Not reunited
[ The Economist ] [ 04 Dec 2011 00:12 GMT ]

Many families call in regularly, just to check for news. Sometimes they cry. [Full Story]

Tamil Sovereignty Cognition Declaration a conceptual reference point
[ TamilNet ] [ 03 Dec 2011 00:02 GMT ]

The Tamil Sovereignty Cognition declaration released this year on Heroes Day would serve as a ‘conceptual reference point’ in ensuring that Tamil sovereignty is never compromised. [Full Story]

Baird talks tough on Sri Lanka
[ Frontline ] [ 02 Dec 2011 01:34 GMT ]

Sri Lanka's government has denied its forces committed war crimes and refused any investigation. [Full Story]

The report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission of Sri Lanka may lack credibility in international fora
[ Frontline ] [ 01 Dec 2011 00:24 GMT ]

If Sri Lanka does not show the resolve to move in a path that leads to an amicable settlement to the Tamil question, it will have to brace itself for tougher challenges. [Full Story]

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