statement of Jaffna District Interreligious Council regarding Chemmani mass graves
“We, who are called to live in love and goodwill, are deeply pained that we must seek to exhume the remains of our loved ones from mass graves like Chemmani,”…
Calls on UN to Establish Global Mechanism for Sri Lanka War Crimes
The Movement for the Protection of Civil and Political Rights has presented an urgent appeal to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk, during his recent…
A large public demonstration against ilmenite mining and wind power generation projects in Mannar
A large public demonstration was held in Mannar on June 11 to strongly oppose ongoing ilmenite mining and wind power generation projects in the district. The event was organized by…
The 44th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Singarayar David
The 44th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Singarayar David, who died of a heart attack after witnessing the burning of the Jaffna Public Library by Sinhalese mobs, was commemorated on…
The 37th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Chandra Fernando
The 37th death anniversary of human rights activist Rev. Fr. Chandra Fernando, who was shot and killed at St. Mary’s Church in Batticaloa, was observed on June 6. The event…