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A Friend`s Appeal to Burma

First, I appeal to human conscience on the grounds of humanity and human rights.

(RANGOON, Burma Mizzima News) - The violence in Arakan State over the past two weeks has caused disillusion for some, division among many, and shock and anguish for everyone.

Racial and religious tensions that have simmered just beneath the surface for years have exploded into an ugly cycle of destruction and revenge which threatens to derail Burma’s journey towards democracy and peace.

Statement Condemns Arrest and Unlawful Detention of Four Students from the University of Jaffna

Supporters of the students are calling for their immediate release.

(JAFFNA, Sri Lanka) - We the undersigned, strongly condemn the arrest of four students of the University of Jaffna.

Sampanthan`s Speech in Parliament

Rajavarothiam Sampanthan is a leading Sri Lankan Tamil politician, Member of Parliament and leader of the Tamil National Alliance.

(COLOMBO) - This is the Hon. R. Sambanthan's speech in Parliament, though long, covers the whole range of discussions of the Tamil issues in the Parliament.

Please read this document to understand the problems the Tamils face in Sri Lanka.

Diplomatic Impunity?
Why Suspected War Criminals should not be Diplomats

South Africa reportedly declined to receive Sri Lanka war crime suspect General Silva.

(JOHANNESBURG) - It was recently reported that Sri Lanka intended to deploy suspected war criminal, General Shavendra Silva, to South Africa to take up the post of deputy ambassador.

Southern Africa Litigation Centre and other groups submitted a briefing paper to South African President Jacob Zuma, outlining the legal implications of recognising General Silva.

Silenced Voices and The Petrie Report discussed on TVI`s Crossroads Program

Beate Amestad & UN Report (EP35) - CrossRoads "TVI"

(TORONTO) - Manjula Selvarajah of TVI, interviews Beate Arnestad, who produced the film "Silenced Voices", story of 3 exiled journalists from Sri Lanka.

In Putin`s Oversized Shoes Would or Could Ranil Walk Straight ?

Sri Lanka needs an alternate political leadership with a democratic, secular programme.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Samakaalam) - This was the crowning joke. Sajith Premadasa staked claim for the presidency of Sri Lanka at the annual conference of the UNP on 01st December.

Though completely routed, he said he would contest the next presidential elections as the UNP candidate, IF Ranil Wickramasinghe would not.

Worldwide Rallies to Protest Attack on Jaffna University Students: TGTE Urges Everyone to Join

Four student leaders arrested. Fear of torture... rallies will convey a strong message to the Sri Lankan Government that Jaffna University students and Tamils are not alone in that island.

(JAFFNA, Sri Lanka) - Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) today urged everyone to join rallies around the world against the attack on Jaffna University students in the island of Sri Lanka.

These rallies around the world are organized by Tamil youth Organizations.

Jaffna Under UPFA: A Grim Reminder Of LTTE Days

Travel to Jaffna: Then and Now...

(JAFFNA, Sri Lanka Sunday Leader) - When I returned home in 1995 with our pet Dalmatian with its spots, hostile crowds gathered around us at Katunayake with shouts of Koti-Balla (Tiger-Dog).

On other trips I had been taken straight to the Katunayake Police Station, and held up at Vanuniya and released after my friend travelling with me was arrested.

Can the UN Learn From Its Own Grave Failures?

The Sri Lankan Civil War is one of several notable failings of the UN and in order to maintain any form of legitimacy the incidence of such shortcomings must decrease.

(COLOMBO) - In early November a damning internal United Nations report into the organisation’s actions at the end of the Sri Lankan Civil War was leaked.

The document, in uncharacteristically unequivocal terms, stated that the UN had shown “a grave failure” in its mandate to protect the lives of civilians as the conflict trudged towards its appalling climax.

Genocide of Tamil Nation in Sri Lanka

Sign this petition... add your voice to the call for justice for the Tamil people of Sri Lanka, victims of Genocide by their own government!

(LONDON) - The most recent Charles Petrie UN report acknowledges the UN role of inaction and actual complicity with the SL government and military in the slaughter.

The number of dead: 146,000, has always been maintained by Bishop Rayappu on the ground based on actual government figures that were suppressed.