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Published on August 29, 2016 - 10:12 GMT

UN’s Ban Ki Moon urged to listen to Northern Provincial Council leaders & not to Colombo based MP’s: Tamils for Obama

NEW YORK, USA, August 29, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tamils for Obama today urged UN secretary General Ban Ki Moon to meet and listen to Northern Provincial Council leaders and not from Colombo based Tamil Members of Parliament. If you want to get …

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Published on August 29, 2016 - 10:12 GMT

UK Prime Minister Urged to act on disappearance in Sri Lanka. A petition handed over after a rally

LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM , August 29, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We, the British-Tamil citizens and residents of the United Kingdom who are originally from the island of Sri Lanka, petition the Right Honourable Theresa May, Prime Minister of the United …

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Published on August 24, 2016 - 21:03 GMT

Searching for the Unknown - Int’l Colloquium to Remember Tamil Victims of Disappearance: TGTE

Feeling the Piercing Scream of the Disappeared in Sri Lanka TORONTO, CANADA, August 24, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) is organizing an International Colloquium to Remember thousands of Tamil Victims of …

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Published on August 18, 2016 - 19:51 GMT

UN Rights Chief Urged to Investigate Suspicious Deaths in Sri Lanka of Recently Released Tamil Prisoners of War: TGTE

Over 100 of these former detainees have died within a short period after their release. Some report having been forcibly injected with unknown substances. NEW YORK, USA, August 11, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- An urgent letter by Transnational Government of …

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Published on July 28, 2016 - 16:44 GMT

Tamils for Clinton Congratulates Hillary Clinton and Urges Everyone to Support Her

Thanked her for her steps to protect Tamils in Sri Lanka PHILADELPHIA, USA, July 28, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the eve of Hilary Clinton accepting her nomination as the Democratic party's Presidential candidate, Tamils for Clinton …

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Published on July 23, 2016 - 09:57 GMT

Sri Lanka: Tamils held protest Rally outside Military Camps urging to remove the camps and return their lands

“Democracy for South & Militarization for North” shouted protesters JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, July 22, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tamils in the Northern Province held protest rallies outside Sri Lankan military camps urging the military to remove their …

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Published on July 22, 2016 - 20:04 GMT

Black July - We remember July 1983 which birthed Institutionalization of Sinhala Militarized Oppression of Tamils - TGTE

Sri Lanka's Anti - Tamil Pogrom of July 1983 COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, July 22, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The anti-Tamil pogrom of July 1983 killed up to 3000 Tamils, internally displaced 150,000 and destroyed 90% of Tamil industrial infrastructure, all in …

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Published on July 21, 2016 - 12:01 GMT

A Full-Fledged Commission to Determine the Frustrations of Jaffna University Students Must be Appointed: NPC

Northern Provincial Council - NPC (Sri Lanka) JAFFNA , NORTHERN PROVINCE , SRI LANKA, July 20, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The recent fisticuffs among Jaffna University Students was an unfortunate incident. We welcome the appointment of a Committee of …

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Published on July 8, 2016 - 14:32 GMT

TGTE Demands Sri Lankan Government to Come Clean on their Rationale for Transitional Justice

Rebuttal to Sri Lankan Foreign Minister’s Statement at UN Human Rights Council by Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 7, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Statement From Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) In …

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Published on July 7, 2016 - 05:03 GMT

As Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dismisses His President’s views as “Personal Opinion” - TGTE Urges President to clarify

Current Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samarawera also served as Foreign Minister under former President Mahinda Rajapakse SRI LANKA, COLOMBO, July 6, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mr. Mangala Samarawera today …

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Published on July 1, 2016 - 16:53 GMT

Local, National or Global Implications of Brexit. Tamils call for Referendum. TGTE event at FeTNA.

TRENTON , NEW JERSEY, USA, July 1, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Local, National or Global Implications of Brexit. Tamils call for Referendum. TGTE event at FeTNA. When: July 2nd (Saturday) Time: 2:00 pm Where: At FeTNA Conference in New Jersey …

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Published on July 1, 2016 - 03:31 GMT

How to bring Peace to Tamils in Sri Lanka? Is Referendum an option? TGTE event at FeTNA with South Sudan Expert & others

TRENTON , NEW JERSEY, USA, June 30, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- How to bring Peace to Tamils in Sri Lanka? Is Referendum an option? TGTE event at FeTNA with South Sudan Expert & others. When: July 2nd (Saturday) Time: 2:00 pm Where: At …

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Published on June 27, 2016 - 15:43 GMT

Monitoring Accountability Panel (MAP) Presentation at UN Human Rights Council

“Sri Lankan Government Efforts Have Fallen Short of Expectations” GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 27, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On 22 June 2016, during the 32nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council, legal experts from the Monitoring …

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Published on June 23, 2016 - 22:55 GMT

Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam Urges Aceh Governor Not to Return Sri Lankan Tamil refugees to Sri Lanka

NEW YORK, USA, June 23, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mr. Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran, Prime Minister of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE), today in a letter to the Aceh Governor whilst thanking him for the, "emergency assistance …

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Published on June 20, 2016 - 20:39 GMT

MOURNING THE LOSS OF FRANCIS XAVIER, A PIONEER HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND LAWYER

TORONTO, CANADA, June 18, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It is with much sadness we received the news of the passing away of Mr. Francis Xavier, a Human Rights activist, Tamil nationalist and above all a wonderful human being. I am fortunate to have …

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Published on June 20, 2016 - 16:48 GMT

Expert Panel: Is Sri Lanka Living up to its Commitment to UN Human Rights Council? Assessment by Int'l Legal Experts

Geneva Event on June 22 (Wednesday). Time: 13:00 to 14:00. Room: IV (UN Human Rights Council) GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 20, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Expert Panel: Is Sri Lanka Living up to its Commitment to UN Human Rights Council? Assessment by …

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Published on June 17, 2016 - 15:31 GMT

TGTE Condemns Orlando Massacre

ORLANDO, USA, June 14, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) strongly condemns the brutal massacre of innocent citizens in Orlando, Florida by a homophobic and racist gunman. We offer our heartfelt condolences to …

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Published on June 16, 2016 - 10:20 GMT

Is Sri Lanka living up to its commitment to UN Human Rights Council? An Assessment by renowned Int'l experts at UN

Event on June 22nd at UN Human Rights Council in Geneva GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 15, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Event details: When: June 22 (Wednesday) Time: 13:00 to 14:00 Where: Room IV (UN Human Rights Council) What: • UN Human Rights …

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Published on June 13, 2016 - 17:31 GMT

Sumanthiran is visiting US to support Sri Lankan Government : Tamils for Obama

WASHINGTON , DC, USA, June 12, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mr. M.A. Sumanthiran is visiting Washington DC to support Sri Lankan Government said two main Tamil groups in the United States Tamils for Obama and American Tamil Forum. He is going to …

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Published on June 6, 2016 - 15:26 GMT

UN Human Rights Council: Will Sri Lanka filibuster this time around too?

BY: SULOCHANA RAMIAH MOHAN (Ceylon Today) COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, June 5, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- http://www.ceylontoday.lk/print20160321CT20160630.php?id=2266#.V1SuJuskoN4.mailto%20 Despite one of the UN panel of experts who visited Sri Lanka …

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