War Stopped - #Torture didn't! #SriLanka #HeartBreakingNews via @FreefromTorture nitter.net/FreefromTorture/status… How can I 'Be The Change' now? RT

🚨 Families of the disappeared renew call for international justice as more than 400 die waiting Tamil families of the forcibly disappeared in the North-East have announced that they will convene an international conference on 30 August, marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, to renew their rejection of Sri Lanka's domestic accountability mechanisms and their demand for international justice. The announcement was made by representatives of the Association of Relatives of the Enforced Disappeared at a media briefing at the Jaffna Press Club. Across the Tamil homeland in the North-East, and in other parts of the island where Tamils had lived, they said, Tamil youths and young women had been abducted by the state security forces and allied paramilitary groups, many forcibly disappeared after being arrested, others after being handed over to the Sri Lankan military.

🚨 Three thousand years deep - Evidence uncovers Velanai's ancient seafarers A newly published study has identified the earliest scientifically confirmed evidence of prehistoric human settlement on Velanai Island in the Jaffna Peninsula, dating back around 3,460 years and overturning an erroneous long-held Sri Lankan assumption that the region was largely uninhabited until much later. The study, published in the Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology and led by Thilanka Siriwardana of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and the University of Groningen, examined an extensive shell midden, designated CB/Ex1, around a kilometre south of Velanai beach. Its earliest marine deposits date to between roughly 6,300 and 5,970 years ago, while the earliest confirmed human occupation is placed at about 3,460 years ago, the oldest yet established anywhere in northern Sri Lanka.

Joint Letter Published: Urgent Concerns Over Sri Lankan Deployment to Haiti   The ITJP, together with 13 international human rights, victims’ and Tamil diaspora groups, has issued a joint letter calling on the United Nations, the Government of Haiti, and the Gang Suppression Force Standing Committee to immediately suspend the planned deployment of Sri Lankan military and police personnel to Haiti pending the establishment of an independent, credible and transparent human rights vetting and screening mechanism with meaningful OHCHR participation. Read letter here: itjpsl.com/assets/Joint-Stat…

Tamil mothers representing over fifty families in war torn Vanni ‘resettled’ in a jungle clearing 15 years ago, have launched a continuous protest opposite Mullaitivu Security Forces Head Quarters demanding the return of over 150 acres of their land seized by Sri Lanka military.

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🪧 Keppapulavu residents continue protest demanding return of military-occupied lands for 12th consecutive day Residents of Keppapulavu in Mullaitivu continued their protest for the 12th consecutive day on Sunday, calling for the release of their ancestral lands that have remained under military occupation since 2009. The demonstrators said 55 families remain unable to access a total of 159.5 acres of residential and agricultural land, arguing that the continued military occupation has prevented them from resettling and rebuilding their livelihoods. tamilguardian.com/content/ke…

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31 years ago today, the Navaly Church bombing killed over 100 Tamil civilians who had sought refuge inside a place of worship for safety. It remains one of the deadliest attacks on civilians sheltering in a church during a modern conflict; A tragic reminder that even places of worship were not spared. May the victims be remembered, and may justice and accountability prevail. #NavalyChurchBombing #NeverForget #TamilGenocide #SriLanka

Happy Thai Pongal to the Tamil community in North Carolina & beyond! Wishing everyone who celebrates good health & joyous festivities spent with loved ones in the season ahead. ☀️

#TamilAmericans mourn the loss of the President of the United States, a leader whose legacy transcends borders. His unparalleled dedication to humanity, compassion for the underserved, and commitment to justice have made an indelible mark on the world. Today, we join millions in honoring not only a President but a beacon of hope and humanity whose work inspired generations and whose values will continue to guide us. May his vision for a better world remain a source of strength and inspiration for all. @CarterCenter

Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings On this day 19 years ago, 5 Tamil students were executed by Sri Lanka's Special Task Force, whilst they spent an afternoon on the beach in Trincomalee. No one has been held accountable. Read more ⬇️ tamilguardian.com/content/st…

Tamil Americans extend their heartfelt gratitude to Rep. Nickel @RepWileyNickel and his colleagues for introducing the historic "DREM" House resolution for Tamil people. We call for an #independencereferendum to guarantee our right to self-determination. #FreeTamils @RepDonDavis @RepSummerLee @RepJeffJackson @RepMalliotakis @RepMikeCarey @RepSusanWild @RepDannyDavis @State_SCA @USAmbSL

புறநானூற்று வீரத்தை இந்த நூற்றாண்டில் காட்டிய எங்கள் தேசத்தில், இன்று துவண்டு போயுள்ள எங்கள் மக்களையும், ஆக்கிரமிப்புக்குள்ளாகியுள்ள தாயக மண்ணையும் மீள எழுச்சியுறச் செய்யவும் தலைநிமிர வைக்கவும், மலரும் இந்த 2025 ஆண்டில் மனவுறுதியுடன் அறிவாயுதம் ஏந்தி ஏற்றம் காண்போம்! ❤️💛

🚨 Australian MP calls for January to be declared Tamil Heritage Month Andrew Charlton (@Charlton_AB), MP for Parramatta in New South Wales, called on parliament to declare January as the Tamil Heritage Month, stating it was an opportunity to "honour Tamil contributions and ensure the ongoing vibrancy of the Tamil community" in the country. Read more ⬇️ tamilguardian.com/content/au…

Twenty years later, we remember the devastating Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that took more than 240,000 lives. We honor the victims and stand in solidarity and friendship with all nations and people impacted by the disaster.

The world is coming together on the 21st Dec 2024 at 9:30 am EST on World Meditation Day to meditate! Be a part of this historic movement! Click here to make history 👉 aolf.me/world-meditation-day.

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Thank you Ambassador.