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Flashback to 12 March 2009: Rape of Tamil Women: Sri Lankan Army`s Weapon of War

Article by Tamiya; written during the peak of war crimes and ethnic cleansing of Sri Lanka Tamils.

(COLOMBO NowPublic) - The Sri Lankan Army has been using rape as a weapon of war in the Tamil regions over 30 years. Currently, most of North East Tamil regions are under Sri Lankan Army’s control.

Forced disappearance of Tamils for torture and rape is the norm in these regions. Most of these Tamils are killed eventually.

Study Links Kidney Disease in Sri Lanka`s Farm Belt to Agrochemicals

Researchers involved in each study acknowledged that the issues raised by the other were significant.

(COLOMBO IPS) - A new report links the high prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka’s main agricultural production regions with the presence of heavy metals in the water, caused by fertiliser and pesticide use.

Over the past two decades, dozens of studies have been conducted on the large number of kidney patients in Sri Lanka’s agro-rich north-central region.

Lies, Lies And More Lies As President Triumphs Over Lies

Will there be a Sri Lanka for the future generation?

(COLOMBO Telegraph) - As another election gundoo (trick) the President requested the Indian government to expose the sacred Kapilawastu relics in Sri Lanka at this crucial stage.

Of course, this too is once again a very thoughtful cunning way to rob the voters so that the attention of the voter is drawn from the burning issues they are faced with.

Will the Chinese Dragon and the U.S. Eagle Clash on Sri Lanka`s Turf?

“Let the Chinese sleep, when she wakes the world will be sorry” – Napoleon

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Sunday Island) - Ever since China woke up in 1949, with Mao Tse Tung declaring that the “new China with a big population and a great wealth of products could change everything,” the US is indeed sorry.

Editor Harassed by Political Party

“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.”-- Mahatma Gandhi

(MANCHESTER ) - In Sri Lanka there are few Tamil newspapers that have both local and international reputations. “Virakesari” is one of these and also one of the oldest newspapers in Sri Lanka.

Daughter of Eelam

10 years on: because you died, we continue to live.

(MELBOURNE) - The war in Sri Lanka and the suffering of the Tamils is a sadness that no longer defines me, but one deeply rooted in my identity.

Non-Aligned Movement Should Sanction War Criminals like Sri Lankan President

"We are urging NAM leaders not to protect him but to support UN Human Rights Council action on Sri Lankan President." - Mr.Thanikasalam Thayaparan.

(LONDON) - As Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) leaders gather in Iran for their 16th Summit, Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) urges leaders not to protect war criminals like Sri Lankan President.

TGTE's Minister for Political Affairs say NAM leaders should know Mahinda Rajapaksa is a war criminal posing as a Statesman.

From The Inside Out: Reconciliation Is More Than Possible

The military conflict is over, but does building relations between Sri Lanka’s ethnicities need to be made a priority?

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - What’s in a name?

We chose our name ‘Voices for Reconciliation’ after much deliberation, because we felt it went to the heart of our aims: the creation of a safe space for the sharing of different viewpoints, to encourage constructive and collaborative dialogue through which people could understand each other better.

Will UNHRC Initiatives End the Lankan Genocide Despite the Re-Invigorated South Block Captive India

(GRAPHIC PHOTOS) The end of Sinhala oppression is only feasible once its military occupation of the North is ended.

(COLOMBO, GroundReports) - Colombo boastfully hawks its National Action Plan (NAP) implementing all the inconsequentials in the LLRC’s proposals but omits the crucial political element.

The NAP is a diversion to tire out the international community away from efforts to hold Lanka accountable for its grave crimes against humanity.

Tamil Nadu Government Ordered to Release 7 Tamil Refugees from Chenkalpattu Detention Center

Many Sri Lankan Tamil refugees languish in Indian detention camps.

(CHENNAI, India LankaSriNews) - Government officials in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, have been ordered to release seven Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who are detained at the Chenkalpattu special detention center.

Family members of the refugees, along with political parties and supporters, expressed happiness and relief.