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Statements
Op-Eds and Commentary
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- Canadian Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree discusses crisis in Sri Lanka: Archana Ravichandradeva
- TRT World - Election of Ranil Wickramasinghe as President of Sri Lanka: Ernest Rajakone
- TRT World - Sri Lanka's Political Crisis: Satyam Sukumaran
- TRT World - Sri Lanka Imposes Nationwide Curfew to Try and Quell Unrest: Ahrabi Rajkumar
- National Post - 'Long overdue': Sri Lankan Canadians welcome president, PM resignations: Archana Ravichandradeva
- VICE News- Why These Women Aren't Joining Sri Lanka's Massive Anti-Government Protests: Mario Arulthas
- Canadian Parliament's Recognition of May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day: Abarna Selvarajah
- United Kingdom Parliament - Mullivaikkal Remembrance: Ahrabi Rajkumar
- Al Jazeera - The 'new' PM will not be a panacea to Sri Lanka's problems: Mario Arulthas
- TiPS - Tamil Heritage Month Celebration: Archana Ravichandradeva
Reports and Factsheets
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- No Trials, Only Tribulations for Tamil Victims of Sri Lanka's Conflict-related Sexual Violence
- Sinhalization of the North-East
- Delayed or Denied? Sri Lanka’s Failing Transitional Justice Process
- Impunity Reigns in Sri Lanka: The Kumarapuram Massacre and Acquittals
- Normalising the Abnormal: The Militarisation of Mullaitivu
- Erasing the Past: Repression of Memorialization in North-East Sri Lanka [தமிழ்]
- Withering Hopes: Historic Window of Opportunity for Reconciliation Will Close If Sri Lanka Fails to Act on Accountability and Militarization
Reports on the Sinhalization of the North-East
These reports outline the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL)'s historical and contemporary Sinhalization process in the North-East of Sri Lanka, through the use of state-sponsored land appropriation, settlement and irrigation schemes; "Buddhisization;" and the repression of memorialization of important Tamil events. Coupled with the systematic oppression of the Tamil people and minority groups, such as the Muslim community, and the complete lack of accountability for past and ongoing crimes, the reports show that the root causes of conflict remain unaddressed well after the end of the armed conflict in 2009.
Sinhalization of the North-East
This report outlines the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL)'s historical and contemporary Sinhalization process in the North-East of Sri Lanka, through the use of state-sponsored land appropriation, settlement and irrigation schemes; "Buddhisization;" and the repression of memorialization of important Tamil events. Coupled with the systematic oppression of the Tamil people and minority groups, such as the Muslim community, and the complete lack of accountability for past and ongoing crimes, the report shows that the root causes of conflict remain unaddressed well after the end of the armed conflict in 2009.
SINHALIZATION OF THE NORTH-EAST
Pulmoaddai
The Muslim population in Pulmoaddai has complained of Sinhala colonisation in surrounding areas, particularly since the end of the armed conflict in 2009. The expansion of Sinhala settlements, including along the B60 road and on land owned by Muslims, has alarmed the local population and increased tensions. The proliferation of military camps and Buddhist temples, on top of the settlements, are perceived by locals to be part of a wider effort to Sinhalise the region - dividing the previously contiguous Tamil-speaking populations on the Mullai-Trinco border.
SINHALIZATION OF THE NORTH-EAST
Kokkilai
The south-east of the Mullaithivu District has been a target for state-sponsored Sinhala settlements for decades. As with Pulmoaddai, the Kokkilai region of Mullaithivu lies on the strategically important border between the traditional Tamil homeland's northern and eastern regions, and as such has been targeted for state-sponsored Sinhala settlements.
SINHALIZATION OF THE NORTH-EAST
Seruwila-Verugal
The Kottiyarpattu area is divided into three divisional secretariats (DS), the Muttur DS, Seruwila DS and Verugal DS. This report will focus on the latter two, which were both administered together as the Seruwila DS until 1988, when the Tamil area was separated as the Verugal DS. This created a majority Sinhala Seruwila DS and a majority Tamil Verugal DS.
SINHALIZATION OF THE NORTH-EAST
Kankesanthurai (KKS)
In the early 70s, the KKS harbour was rejected as a suitable port by the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) following pressure from Buddhist monks and Sinhala extremists. This crucial port was capable of promoting free trade globally to and from the Tamil homeland, but was left undeveloped by the state. During its time as an electoral district, KKS witnessed a major turning point among Tamils.
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