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Chemmani mass grave toll rises to 262 as excavations resume
Court-supervised excavations at the Chemmani-Siththupathy mass grave site in Jaffna resumed on Monday, with investigators uncovering another human skeleton and bringing the total number of skeletal remains identified at the site to 262.
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Transfer of Jaffna judge raises fresh fears over pressure on the judiciary
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Nearly 300 Sinhala Buddhist monks accused of child abuse over last three years
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TNPF halts survey aimed at acquiring land for military camp in Kilinochchi
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Another Sinhala Buddhist monk jailed for child sexual abuse

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Transfer of Jaffna judge raises fresh fears over pressure on the judiciary
The Jaffna Bar Association has written to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing "complete disbelief and shock" over the transfer of Jaffna High Court Judge A. G. Alexraja, while the Northern Province Governor's Office has denied any connection to the move.
Nearly 300 Sinhala Buddhist monks accused of child abuse over last three years
Nearly 300 Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka have been accused of abusing children over the past three years, with charges filed against 27 of them, according to a report published by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
TNPF halts survey aimed at acquiring land for military camp in Kilinochchi
Tamil landowners and activists from the Tamil National People's Front (TNPF) have successfully blocked an attempt by Sri Lankan authorities to survey lands in Iyakkachchi, Kilinochchi, which residents say are being targeted for permanent acquisition by the Sri Lankan military.
Another Sinhala Buddhist monk jailed for child sexual abuse
A Sri Lankan court has sentenced a Sinhala Buddhist monk to 30 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy at a temple. The Anuradhapura Special High Court for Child Crimes convicted 65-year-old Mulleriyawa Wimalatissa, the chief incumbent of Sri Sambuddha Walukarama Temple in Thalakolawawa, on three charges relating to the abuse of a minor who had been brought to the temple for ordination in May 2022.
Buddhist majoritarianism remains at root of ethnic conflict, says Valikamam East chairman
Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Thiyagarajah Nirosh has criticised the Sri Lankan government’s response to allegations of child abuse involving the Sinhala Buddhist clergy, warning that the state remains constrained by Buddhist majoritarianism and is failing to uphold the principle that all citizens are equal before the law.
Tamil and Muslim women in the North seek justice for abused child victims
Tamil Women’s groups joined by representatives of Muslim women’s organisations, local government representatives and civil society activists from the North staged a protest in Mannar on Friday calling for justice for survivors of sexual abuse and protection for children and women. The demonstration was organised in response to the growing number of cases of sexual violence and abuse committed against children and women by individuals in positions of authority, including religious leaders.
Families accuse Sri Lankan state of abandoning search for four missing Tamil fishermen
Fishermen in Point Pedro, Jaffna have accused Sri Lanka's government of neglecting search efforts for four Tamil fishermen who went missing at sea, while alleging that claims made by Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar regarding naval and aerial search operations are false. The four fishermen disappeared after setting out to sea from the coastal areas of Munai and Karkovalam in the Vadamarachchi region on Wednesday(27) night. Despite two days of intensive searches carried out by fellow fishermen, no trace of the missing men has been found. The case has sparked anger among local fishing communities, who say authorities failed to act promptly despite repeated appeals for assistance.
Batticaloa honours Nadesan as impunity over Tamil journalist killings persists
The 22nd remembrance of slain senior Tamil journalist Aiyathurai Nadesan was held on Sunday at the memorial for murdered journalists in Gandhi Park, Batticaloa, with journalists, politicians and civil society representatives paying tribute and renewing calls for justice. The commemoration, held on 31 May, was jointly organised by the Batticaloa Media house (Maddu Oodaha Maiyam), the Batticaloa District Tamil Journalists Association and the Eastern Lanka Journalists Association.
Keeping the flame alive - Tamil Eelam's musical legacy honoured at Eluchikuyil 2026
A commemorative event honouring artists whose works contributed to the Tamil liberation struggle was held in Switzerland with the 11th edition of the Ezhuchikkuyil 2026 Tamil Eelam patriotic song competition. The event, held in the Canton of Bern on May 8, 9, 23 and 24, paid tribute to 72 artists whose songs and artistic contributions were associated with the Tamil liberation movement. Floral tributes and respects were offered before portraits of the late artists during the programme. Organisers stated that the event was conducted in remembrance of all artists who strengthened the Tamil liberation struggle through their creative work and music over the years.
Sri Lanka arrests Tamil youths for photographing Thaiyiddy Vihara
The occupying Sri Lankan police force has arrested two Tamil youths from Jaffna after reportedly taking photographs in the vicinity of the controversial Thaiyiddy Vihara, a Buddhist shrine at the centre of a long-running dispute over the colonisation of Tamil land in the Valikamam North region. The arrests were carried out by officers attached to the occupying Palaly Police Station during special Vesak observances held at the vihara on Friday. According to reports, special religious activities were taking place at the site as part of Vesak celebrations. At the same time, Tamil landowners were conducting a protest nearby, continuing their campaign for the return of lands on which the vihara has been constructed, as well as surrounding privately-owned properties.

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Transfer of Jaffna judge raises fresh fears over pressure on the judiciary

Jun 02
The Jaffna Bar Association has written to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing "complete disbelief and shock" over the transfer of Jaffna High Court Judge A. G. Alexraja, while the Northern Province Governor's Office has denied any connection to the move.
Nearly 300 Sinhala Buddhist monks accused of child abuse over last three years
Nearly 300 Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka have been accused of abusing children over the past three years, with charges filed against 27 of them, according to a report published by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
TNPF halts survey aimed at acquiring land for military camp in Kilinochchi
Tamil landowners and activists from the Tamil National People's Front (TNPF) have successfully blocked an attempt by Sri Lankan authorities to survey lands in Iyakkachchi, Kilinochchi, which residents say are being targeted for permanent acquisition by the Sri Lankan military.
Protesters in Vavuniya condemn release of Sinhala Buddhist monk accused of child sexual abuse
Residents and activists in Vavuniya staged a protest condemning the granting of bail to a monk accused of sexually abusing a minor girl
Another Sinhala Buddhist monk jailed for child sexual abuse

A Sri Lankan court has sentenced a Sinhala Buddhist monk to 30 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy at a temple.

Buddhist majoritarianism remains at root of ethnic conflict, says Valikamam East chairman
Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Thiyagarajah Nirosh has criticised the Sri Lankan government’s response to allegations of child abuse involving the Sinhala Buddhist clergy, warning that the state remains constrained by Buddhist majoritarianism and is failing to uphold the principle that all citizens are equal before the law.
Tamil and Muslim women in the North seek justice for abused child victims

Tamil Women’s groups joined by representatives of Muslim women’s organisations, local government representatives and civil society activists from the North staged a protest in Mannar on Friday calling for justice for survivors of sexual abuse and protection for children and women.

Families accuse Sri Lankan state of abandoning search for four missing Tamil fishermen

Fishermen in Point Pedro, Jaffna have accused Sri Lanka's government of neglecting search efforts for four Tamil fishermen who went missing at sea, while alleging that claims made by Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar regarding naval and aerial search operations are false.

Batticaloa honours Nadesan as impunity over Tamil journalist killings persists

The 22nd remembrance of slain senior Tamil journalist Aiyathurai Nadesan was held on Sunday at the memorial for murdered journalists in Gandhi Park, Batticaloa, with journalists, politicians and civil society representatives paying tribute and renewing calls for justice.

Keeping the flame alive - Tamil Eelam's musical legacy honoured at Eluchikuyil 2026

A commemorative event honouring artists whose works contributed to the Tamil liberation struggle was held in Switzerland with the 11th edition of the Ezhuchikkuyil 2026 Tamil Eelam patriotic song competition.

Sri Lanka arrests Tamil youths for photographing Thaiyiddy Vihara

The occupying Sri Lankan police force has arrested two Tamil youths from Jaffna after reportedly taking photographs in the vicinity of the controversial Thaiyiddy Vihara, a Buddhist shrine at the centre of a long-running dispute over the colonisation of Tamil land in the Valikamam North region.

45th anniversary of Jaffna Library burning commemorated

A commemoration marking the 45th anniversary of the burning of the Jaffna Public Library was held there today, to remember its destruction by Sri Lanka's security forces and state-backed mobs.

Velupillay makes history as first Tamil at a FIFA World Cup
Nishan Velupillay has been selected in Australia's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making him the first footballer of Tamil heritage to compete at the tournament.
Sri Lankan court orders arrest of Basil Rajapaksa over misuse of public funds

Colombo Fort Magistrate Court has ordered the arrest of former minister and founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Basil Rajapaksa, in connection with a case involving the alleged misuse of public funds amounting to more than Rs. 7.8 million.

History in flames: Remembering the burning of Jaffna Library

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'We don’t need compensation, we need justice' - Tamil families of the disappeared in Vavuniya

 

Tamil families of the disappeared staged a protest in Vavuniya on Saturday (30), insisting that they do not need financial compensation but justice and an international investigation to uncover the fate of their forcibly disappeared loved ones.

Monks above the law
The explosive revelation that one of the island’s most senior Sinhala Buddhist monks stands accused of repeatedly raping a child has laid bare a culture of impunity that has protected powerful members of the clergy for decades. It is shameful and symptomatic of a powerful political class that for too long has lived by its own rules. It cannot be allowed to continue.
Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal quashes conviction of Buddhist monk in child sexual abuse case

Remembering the 1958 pogrom
A detailed account outlines the 1958 anti-Tamil violence in Sri Lanka, tracing its escalation, key incidents, and widespread displacement amid nationwide unrest
Racist Sinhala Buddhist monk breaks away from Rajapaksa to join Sri Lankan president

Notorious racist Sinhala Buddhist monk Ampitiye Sumanarathana has pledged his support to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following a meeting in Batticaloa earlier this month, announcing that he would distance himself from what he termed the "Rajapaksa Nikaya".

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FIFA fines Israel for racism and discrimination but clears settlement clubs
On Thursday, FIFA sanctioned the Israel Football Association over breaches of racism and discrimination, but cleared Israeli clubs playing in settlements.
UK jury acquits woman of terrorism charge over Hamas comments
A woman who told a protest crowd that Hamas is “fighting for freedom” has been found not guilty of expressing support for a proscribed organisation, following a closely watched case in a British court.
Two Indian journalists detained for filming docked Iranian warship
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Spain withdraws ambassador from Israel amid Gaza genocide and Iran war tensions
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Former Syrian colonel charged with crimes against humanity in landmark UK case
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UN peacekeepers refuse order to leave South Sudan opposition stronghold

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'India stands with Israel,' Modi says during state visit
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'Journalists being killed in record numbers' - 129 press members killed in 2025
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Scotland’s ‘independence within reach’ says first minister
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UN investigators warn RSF assault on El Fasher bears ‘hallmarks of genocide’
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UK moves toward new law to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
As international criticism mounts over the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) involvement in Tehran's fatal suppression of anti-government protests, the UK government reportedly set to introduce legislation that would enable it to officially outlaw the organisation. The action comes after the European Union made the decision last month to put the IRGC to its official list of terrorist organisations, adding groups like Islamic State, Hamas, and al-Qaeda. 
Tibetan diaspora votes worldwide for government-in-exile
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'Mother of all deals’ - India and EU forge landmark trade and security pact
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'Old world order is not coming back' - Carney calls for middle power unity at Davos
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Syrian government and SDF forces agree on four-day ceasefire
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US bombs Venezuela and 'captures' President Maduro

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United States President Donald Trump has said the US has carried out a “large scale strike” against Venezuela and “captured” the country’s leader, President Nicolas Maduro.

ICJ to hear Rohingya genocide case in January

 

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on last week that it will hold hearings in a case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its Rohingya minority.

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