1983 pogrom and the beginning of civil war
An organised attack by the elite – not a spontaneous ethnic riot The 1983 pogroms stand as a stark moment in the history of Sri Lankan politics. Much myth-making has surrounded the events –...
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Sri Lanka resolution at UNHRC – Blow to the regime – but not enough.
At last, many will think, the so-called international community of governments has recognised the horror of the 2009 genocide in Sri Lanka. But unfortunately the passing of the United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC)...
Referendum on Vaddukoddai resolution (VKR):The case for a ‘Socialist Tamil Eelam’ and conflicting interests among the Tamil elite.
Referendum on Vaddukoddai resolution (VKR): The case for a ‘Socialist Tamil Eelam’ and conflicting interests among the Tamil elite. Recently a referendum was held among the Tamil Diaspora in a number of western countries....
Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields: War Crimes Unpunished -Review
In the aftermath of the screening of the Killing Fields on Wednesday 14 March millions across the world will be stunned and horrified by the images of the bloody massacre of Tamil people in...
Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields: War Crimes Unpunished -Review
Published: March 15, 2012 In the aftermath of the screening of the Killing Fields on Wednesday 14 March millions across the world will be stunned and horrified by the images of the bloody massacre of...
Review of the EU position on Sri Lanka
Tamil solidairty The European Parliament voted on positions regarding the 19th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 16 February. The Parliament now calls on the UNHCR to establish a war crimes investigation...
அரச ஆதரவு இலக்கியவாதிகளின் அடாவடித்தனம்.
புலி இருக்கேக்க விட்டுப்போட்டு இப்ப புலிய தூக்கிக்கொண்டு திரிகிறான் என எனது முன்னாள் இலக்கிய நன்பர் ஒருவர் குற்றச்சாட்டு வைத்துள்ளதாக தெரியவந்தது. நாம் இவர்களின் அரச ஆதரவை கடுமையாக எதிர்ப்பதால் இவர்கள் எமக்கு புலிப்பட்டம் கட்டி –தீவிரவாத சட்டத்தின் கீழ் உள்ளே தள்ளுவார்கள் போலுள்ளது. அவருக்கு நான்...
What does the election in Sri Lanka mean for the Tamil-speaking masses?
Given the recent discussion on TNA’s political positions, it may be worth remembering what options that Tamil speaking people had in 2009 election. Below is the article from TamilSolidarity.org The Tamil Solidarity (TS) steering...
Right wing media and Diane Abbott ‘racist’ comment
Sitter Diane Julie Abbott (1953-), Politician. Sitter in 4 portraits. Artist Geoff Wilson (1957-). Artist of 9 portraits. By : Senan/Sezla Shadow health minister Diane Abbott was wrong on all counts when...
Way Ahead for Tamil speaking people struggle
-Tamil Solidarity Introduction A recent Tamilnet article raised important issues regarding working out a perspective for the struggle of the Tamil-speaking people in Sri Lanka. It is absolutely correct not to look at Sri...
