United Nations report – People for Equality and Relief in Lanka

The Fog of an Uncivil War in Sri Lanka

By pearlaction | February 1, 2012 |

[New York Times] It has been nearly three years since Sri Lankan government troops crushed the separatist Tamil Tigers in a gory, scorched-earth campaign that brought an end to three decades of civil war. The final battles — with some 300,000 civilians caught in the crossfire — were fought on the northern beaches and in…

Sri Lankan president receives response to scathing U.N. report

By pearlaction | November 21, 2011 |

[CNN] Sri Lanka’s response to a scathing United Nations report alleging war crimes and human rights violations has reached the president’s desk. [Full Story]

Toronto Tamils try to rally international support

By pearlaction | October 29, 2011 |

[Toronto Sun] Tamils still suffer human rights violations two years after the civil war in Sri Lanka ended, protesters at Queen’s Park said Saturday. [Full Story]