As Tamils around the world gather to remember those who died in the last phase of the armed conflict, repudiations of accountability hinder prospects for enduring peace and stability. (Washington, DC; May 18, 2016) Today, PEARL joins Tamils in the homeland and across the diaspora in mourning those who died seven years ago during […]
Sri Lanka must immediately release Sivakaran and other Tamils held under the PTA
Recent spate of arrests and abductions raise further doubt about Sri Lanka’s reform efforts (Washington, DC; April 27, 2016) PEARL is deeply concerned by Sri Lanka’s latest arrest and detention under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) of Subramaniyam Sivakaran, a Tamil activist and journalist from the North-East. Sivakaran was arrested in […]
Press Release: “Withering Hopes” – New Report Raises Concerns Sri Lanka’s Window for Sustainable Peace is Closing
(Washington, DC; April 20, 2016) A new report by People for Equality and Relief in Lanka (PEARL) provides details of ongoing militarization and harassment amongst the Tamil population of the North-East of Sri Lanka, over one year after the change in presidency and seven months after the election of the United National Party-led national government. […]
PEARL’s News Update 19 April 2016
7 years ago this month: Around 200,000 Tamils marched through London, calling for a ceasefire as Sri Lanka intensified attacks against the Tamil population in the remaining areas held by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (Photo: Tamil Guardian) PEARL’s News Update 19 April 2016 NEWS White van abduction by […]
PEARL’s News Update 13 April 2016
Tamil protestors voice their discontent about environmental issues, including the planned power plant in Sampur ; Jaffna 09 April 2016 (Photo: Tamil Guardian) PEARL’s News Update 13 April 2016 NEWS Tamils denied access to land “released” by the government Although one month has passed since Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena […]