Sri Lanka Army (SLA) unilaterally announced a "secure zone" for civilians Wednesday, but turned its Multi Barrel Rocket Launchers and Artillery guns towards the so-called secure zones in the early hours of Thursday, continuing the carnage, killing and maiming innocent civilians. The inhumane attack on Thursday has targeted an institution for disabled children, the ‘Sweet… Continue reading SLA attacks civilians in ‘secure zone’, several killed, dozens wounded
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IC urged to act on humanitarian grounds to safeguard civilians
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has cornered civilians in overcrowded areas in the suburbs of Puthukkudiyiruppu (PTK) town, according to sources in Vanni. While artillery shells exploding in densely populated makeshift settlements have caused several civilian casualties, civilians are fleeing from indiscriminate bombardment from air and ground are forced to seek shelters throughout the day, civil… Continue reading IC urged to act on humanitarian grounds to safeguard civilians
LTTE trying to stage a comeback in eastern Sri Lanka: experts
Even as the Sri Lankan Government claims that the 30-year-old war between its Army and the LTTE is coming to an end, experts here warn that the Tamil Tigers are slowly trying to stage a comeback in the east of the island and could activate their "sleeper cells". They also say the capabilities of… Continue reading LTTE trying to stage a comeback in eastern Sri Lanka: experts
MDMK announces demonstration on Sri Lankan Tamils issue
The MDMK on Tuesday said it would hold State-wide demonstrations on January 28 to protest against the Centre and Tamil Nadu Governments for not bringing about a ceasefire in the north of Sri Lanka where the island military and the LTTE are engaged in a war. In a statement here today, MDMK chief Vaiko… Continue reading MDMK announces demonstration on Sri Lankan Tamils issue
Sea Tigers sink SLN Super Dvora attack craft in Mullaiththeevu seas
Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam (LTTE) Sea Tigers attacked a convoy of Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) off the coast of Mullaiththeevu, sinking a Super Dvora Fast Attack Craft Monday around 11:30 p.m., LTTE officials told media. A flotilla of Sea Tigers intercepted a convoy of SLN Dvora FACs. Fierce sea battle ensued. One Super Dvora FAC… Continue reading Sea Tigers sink SLN Super Dvora attack craft in Mullaiththeevu seas
Vanni civilians under deadly siege
"There are no words to describe the plight of the civilians who say that they prefer to face death on the spot rather than succumbing to serious injuries or ending up in the hands of the invading Sri Lankan forces, which many of them regard as genocidal military and fear that their young men and… Continue reading Vanni civilians under deadly siege
Heavy fighting erupts in Tharmapuram, Tigers say 51 SLA killed
Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam (LTTE) media reported Friday that the advance by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) from Tharmapuram on three fronts were repulsed at 14:00 p.m. 51 SLA soldiers were killed and 150 troops sustained injuries in the confrontation that lasted for 14 hours from the early hours of Friday. The Tigers have claimed… Continue reading Heavy fighting erupts in Tharmapuram, Tigers say 51 SLA killed
Humanitarian tragedy in Vanni enters deadlier phase
Indiscriminate artillery, multi-barrel and mortar fire by the Sri Lanka Army from all the corners of shrinking territory centering Puthukkudiyiruppu town, its suburbs and adjoining jungles in the Mullaiththeevu district, which is overcrowded with civilians, has worsened the humanitarian tragedy that has been unfolding in Vanni during the last 4 days. There are deaths and… Continue reading Humanitarian tragedy in Vanni enters deadlier phase
“Which norms of liberal democracy preclude IC attending to exodus, genocide?” asks IDP activist
The LTTE doesn’t obstruct or instruct the civilians of Vanni of what direction they have to take in fleeing the current phase of war. But, a large section of the civilians have considered that their security, even now, lies in the LTTE held areas in the eye of war, and are spontaneously moving towards that… Continue reading “Which norms of liberal democracy preclude IC attending to exodus, genocide?” asks IDP activist
Thirumavalavan launches fast-unto-death, demands India to stop war
"Mahatma Gandhi, who fought against British colonialists didn’t think of taking the side of genocidal Hitler during World War II. He was not seeking personal vengeance against the British. Likewise, the present leaders in New Delhi should also take a bold decision that they will not support the genocidal war being waged by the Sri… Continue reading Thirumavalavan launches fast-unto-death, demands India to stop war