Germany's decision to deport Tamils to Sri Lanka draws wide condemnation

Tamils in Germany have taken to streets protesting an appalling move of German authorities to deport nearly a hundred political refugees to Sri Lanka. The decision has shocked refugee rights groups in the country since it comes after Germany.....

Teenage eco-warrior hounded for whistleblowing on TV Game Show

A Sri Lankan teenage girl has come under relentless harassment from politicians and state officials following her exposure of ongoing ecological damage to a UNESCO world heritage site caused by.....

Imran Khan urged not to bat for Sri Lanka government in Geneva

Days after the Muslims made an appeal to the leader of Pakistan, uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as it has put on hold the reversal of a controversial mandatory order to................

Sri Lankan Government in the soup over Indian fishermen deaths

As condemnations rise across both sides of the Palk Straits over the alleged killing of three Indian fishermen and one Sri Lankan Tamil refugee by the Sri Lankan Navy in mid seas, India has strongly.............

Archaeology: latest ploy for grabbing Tamil lands in north Sri Lanka

War affected Tamils in Mullaitivu are facing an existential threat as fertile lands and rich fishing resources are allegedly being grabbed under the pretext of archaeological excavations by right...............

Tamil and Muslim protest march reach north braving legal and illegal obstacles

Protesters on a peaceful march from the east reached the northern parts of Sri Lanka despite legal and illegal measures to hamper its progress. The four-day P2P march from Pottuvil.......

Indian fishermen furious over “massacre at mid sea” by Sri Lankan Navy

All four bodies of Tamil Nadu fishermen have been recovered from the ocean after their trawler was allegedly rammed and sunk by the Sri Lankan Navy on Monday night. Four including a Tamil......

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