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increasing oppression do not justify a compromise   Leena Manimekalai asks an important question about the character of the ‘International Community’ in her recent article in Tehelka. This is, however, not a new question....

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 –...

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. Recently a referendum was held among the Tamil Diaspora in a number of western countries....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...