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Tamil Solidarity demands the release of all students and activists unlawfully held by the Sri Lankan regime.

September 9, 2021 admin

release of all students and activists unlawfully heldThe abduction, imprisonment, and intimidation of student activists in Sri Lanka demanding free education against the “Kotelawala Parliamentary Bill”, have brought outcry amongst the student and Teacher activists; […]

Solidarity with Bakers union

August 28, 2021 admin

The President of the Bakers and food allied workers union, Ian Hodson threatened to be expelled from Labour party. Ian is a long-standing supporter of Tamil solidarity and has raised his voice on various issues […]

The Sri Lankan regime systematically increases their power and militarisation with the Parliament Act.

August 11, 2021 admin

Tamil people are well aware how the increase in military involvement affects their lives. Now, with direct approval from Parliament, it will be authorised that the military can run civilian participation on a university administration. […]

Mullivaikal Remembrance 2021

May 18, 2021 kethes

100’s of Tamils gathered outside Westminster and 10 Downing Street, the prime minister’s residence to commemorate the 12th annual Mullivaikal remembrance. There was a fast observed by Tamils to tell the world of the massacre […]

Stop the Israeli military’s missile strikes on Gaza!

May 13, 2021 kethes

No more brutal force against Palestinians defending their homes and religious sites! Stop the home evictions of Palestinian families. For democratically-organised action and defence committees in Palestinian communities. For the […]

What does the UNHRC resolution mean for Sri Lanka?

April 24, 2021 Ragavan

Written by Varssha So far, 2021 has seen a flurry of activity that has united the Tamil diaspora in the past few months. Our struggle is slowly gaining ground due to the opposition developed around […]

Drop all charges on Jaffna Mayor and others

April 12, 2021 admin

The Jaffna Mayor was arrested under Prevention of terrorism act (PTA), on Friday 9 April. His crime? – issuing an uniform for the Municipal workforce that apparently resembled that of the police force given by the LTTE. But in fact […]

Hunger strike till death in the UK by Tamil Activist Ambihai SelvaKumar

March 6, 2021 kethes

Mrs Ambihai Selvakumar has begun her hunger strike unto death in the UK. , She requests the UNHRC 47-member state including the Core Group on Sri Lanka to pass a strong resolution in the 46th […]

The Home Office and the Home Secretary of Bungling Errors.

February 25, 2021 kethes

The home Secretary gave evidence at the Home affairs select committee today (24.02.20201). The very first question put to her was about her commitment to a fairer and more compassionate home office. The HS ensures […]

Destruction of Mullivaikal memorial

January 13, 2021 kethes

Following a brief appeal to the Jaffna university students the university administration backed down and said they will allow building of the memorial for the fallen inside the campus. However we publish this appeal here for […]

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What we Demand

1. An independent war crimes investigation
For a people’s tribunal consisting of representatives accountable to working class and poor people from all communities, chosen by them and observed by international trade union and human rights organisations. Only such a body could be truly free of the influence of the Sri Lankan government and their international collaborators.

2. Withdraw the troops!
For an immediate end to military operations in Sri Lanka. Withdraw the army from all Tamil areas. Stop the disappearances.

3. No to detention camps!
For the immediate shutdown of militarised detention camps. For the provision of food, shelter and health facilities to Tamil people, administered under the control of their own elected and accountable representatives.

4. Stop Arming Sri Lankan regime!
For an immediate end to military support for Sri Lanka by western imperialism and by India, China, Pakistan, Israel, Iran, Japan and other countries. No to loans from the pro privitisation IMF and the World Bank. Support action such as workers’ boycotts of arms shipments.

5. Democratic rights for all!
For the freedom of speech and the media, freedom of association and the right to free and fair elections, the right of all to vote without interference, freedom to stand in elections for parties which accept equal rights for all, regardless of nationality, religion, caste and sex. Support the work of bodies like the Civil Monitoring Committee investigating kidnappings, disappearances and extra-judicial murders.

6. Support independent trade unions!
For full trade union rights, free from intimidation and state interference. Support campaigns by independent trade unions on workers’ rights, pay and conditions to organise all working-class people, regardless of ethnic, religious or other differences. Unity is strength.

7. Defend the right to self-determination!
Support a mass movement of Tamil workers and poor for the right to determine their own future. Full and equal rights of any minorities to be guaranteed in all areas.

Additional demands put forward by TS in Tamil Nadu /India

1. Support the struggle of all oppressed nationalities
We support the struggle of Kashmir, and other national minorities in the region. For the right to self-determination of all oppressed nationalities. We demand the repeal of the draconian special power act Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) and the withdrawal of armed forces from Kashmir and the North East states. We also demand an immediate halt to Operation Green Hunt through which countless farmers and tribal people have been killed.

2. Better condition for Tamil refugees
Tamil refugees who fled the horrendous war are still forced to live in unbearable conditions. We demand that special measures are taken to improve their living standard and education, and other rights must be made available for them. We also demand a speed up of naturalisation for those refugees who had been suffering in India for many years.

3. Remove private interests and corruption
We demand an immediate end to corruption. This would provide huge amounts of money for the improvement of the lives of millions.
All those business and politicians involved in corruption to be tried by a jury of elected representatives of the workers and poor masses. Money returned should be invested in public services.
All privatisation of public services should be stopped immediately and key industries, such as the telecom industry etc, to be nationalised.

4. End the caste grip
We demand an immediate end to all discrimination based on caste. Immediate investment and improving of towns and villages where working and poor people are pushed to live and segregated based on caste. No to segregation along caste lines. For decent housing and decent jobs for all. End to the state-aggravated caste riots and for a wider education programme to involve the masses to fight back for their rights.

5. End the onslaught against the environment. Land to the landless
For an immediate end to the multinationals such as Vedanta, Posco which are wrecking the live of the most vulnerable people. We demand an immediate halt to the mining and other projects that are poisoning and destroying the land and water and other resources.
Fight for the rights of the landless peasants. End the control of the land in the hands of big business.

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