Thousands of Tamils converged in Mullaivaikkal, along Sri Lanka’s north-eastern coast, on May 17 and 18 to pay homage to their relatives killed in May 2009 during the final battle of the island’s protracted civil war. The event marked the 15th anniversary of the end of the conflict, which saw the defeat of the Tamil Tigers separatist group. Despite fears of intervention by authorities, the emotional ceremony proceeded. Calls for justice and accountability continue, with some advocating for Magnitsky-style sanctions on accused Sri Lankan war criminals, similar to those imposed by the US and Canada.
"Sri Lanka shows what happens when states that commit mass atrocities are allowed to go scot-free." — write Madura Rasaratnam and Ambikai Akilan for #AJOpinion ⤵️ https://t.co/x6qQnVVQ6k
Today marks 15 years since the end of #SriLanka’s armed conflict. The UK remains committed to truth, justice, and accountability for all. @UKinSriLanka @tariqahmadbt @David_Cameron. Foreign Sec’s statement👇 https://t.co/bc8KOk4hKW
Tamil students trying to commemorate 15 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka are harassed. So little has changed in all these decades. https://t.co/GpIwsOGtvx
For many of my Tamil residents, the events of 15 years ago are still raw. 15 years since Mullivaikkal & the end of armed ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, we must continue to push the Govt for Magnitsky style sanctions on accused Sri Lankan war criminals, as US & Canada already have. https://t.co/T9ScgNo2Ke
Thank you @georgegalloway for standing up for the Tamil community. On the 15th anniversary of the tragic events that unfolded in 2009 during the final stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War, we take a solemn moment to remember and honor the lives lost and the communities… https://t.co/P2FJ0h5C8F
Remembering with sadness and anger the 2009 genocidal massacre of the #Tamil people of #SriLanka Justice has still not been served.
Sri Lanka's minority Tamil Tigers separatist group marked 15 years since the end of the island nation's civil war on Saturday in an emotional ceremony that proceeded despite fears authorities would attempt to prevent its staging. Full story: https://t.co/pRtLDV7WSa https://t.co/ntzZNxW8EK
Thousands of Tamils on May 18 converged in Mullaivaikkal, along Sri Lanka’s north-eastern coast, to pay homage to their relatives killed in May 2009, in the final battle of the island’s protracted civil war. @Meerasrini reports. https://t.co/xOWBQgjG8j
Thousands of Tamils on May 17 converged in Mullaivaikkal, along Sri Lanka’s north-eastern coast, to pay homage to their relatives killed in May 2009, in the final battle of the island’s protracted civil war. @Meerasrini reports. https://t.co/xOWBQgjG8j