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Published on February 4, 2016 - 21:40 GMT

UN Rights Chief urged to raise Sri Lankan Leader’s statement that Thousands of Tamils who Surrendered are Now Dead: TGTE

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, February 4, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein begins his three day visit to Sri Lanka, the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) wrote a letter, …

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Published on January 20, 2016 - 19:16 GMT

Sri Lankan Leader Says Thousands of Tamils who Surrendered are Now Dead: TGTE Wants Clarification

"CALLS FOR THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE MISSING TO THEIR FAMILIES" COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, January 20, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) urges Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil …

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Published on January 15, 2016 - 15:32 GMT

Sri Lanka: On the 40th Anniversary of a Landmark Resolution - Tamil Groups Unite to Campaign for Self-Determination

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, January 15, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We extend out heartiest thai thirunaal greetings to all! We have entered the 40th year since the people of Tamil Eelam proclaimed to the world their deeply held political aspirations …

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Published on January 15, 2016 - 15:31 GMT

Amid Protests – Sri Lankan Leader cancels his visit to Tamil Areas to celebrate a Hindu Festival

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, January 15, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amid widespread protests by Tamils, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena cancelled his scheduled visit to Tamil areas to celebrate an annual Hindu festival of Thai Pongal on January 15th. …

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Published on January 13, 2016 - 17:04 GMT

As Sri Lankan leader celebrate Hindu Festival - Calls to give Hinduism equal status as Buddhism in the New Constitution

"Sri Lankan President visits North to celebrate annual Hindu festival of Thai Pongal" COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, January 12, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena visit North to celebrate annual Hindu festival of …

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Published on January 11, 2016 - 15:06 GMT

Tamils Protest Against Sri Lankan President’s visit to Northern Province

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, January 11, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tamils from the Northern Province of Sri Lanka are organizing a protest against the visit of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and the Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe. These two …

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Published on December 16, 2015 - 21:45 GMT

TGTE Joint Session of Parliament proposes several new initiatives for Tamil Eelam

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, December 16, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • Pursue charges of Genocide against the Sri Lankan Government • Campaign for the release of Prisoners of War • Mobilise Tamils globally for drafting a new Constitution for Tamil Eelam • …

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Published on December 16, 2015 - 13:59 GMT

Sri Lanka: Release Tamil Prisoners of War – Worldwide Postcard Campaign Launched by TGTE

Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, December 16, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) have launched an international Postcard campaign to secure the release of Tamil Prisoners of War …

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Published on December 7, 2015 - 13:51 GMT

Don't Undermine the Goal of our National Liberation Built up on Bravery & Sacrifice of our Great Heros: TGTE

Our Moral Duty towards our Great Heroes is to work for their Great Ideal COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, November 27, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • Tamils cannot be enslaved while the memories of our heroes are alive. • Heroes’ expectation is politics based on …

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Published on November 30, 2015 - 14:57 GMT

Sri Lanka: We Will Push For Self-determination - Rudrakumaran

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, November 30, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) and its leader V. Rudrakumaran accused the government of ‘selective de-listing’ and said that it will not contribute to reaching a political …

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Published on November 19, 2015 - 10:00 GMT

Sri Lanka - Expert Panel Nominated to Monitor Transitional Justice Mechanisms from Victims’ Perspective : TGTE

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, November 17, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (“TGTE”) has nominated a panel of five legal experts to monitor the design and implementation of the transitional justice mechanisms in Sri Lanka, …

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Published on November 12, 2015 - 10:03 GMT

Sri Lanka: Continued Detention of Tamil Prisoners of War (POW) is Contrary to Geneva Conventions: TGTE

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, November 11, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the 12th of October, nearly 200 Tamil prisoners held in Sri Lanka began a hunger strike calling for their immediate release. It was reported that three of them had been hospitalized …

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Published on November 6, 2015 - 03:11 GMT

TAMILS HOPE CANADA WILL LEAD THE WAY IN PROSECUTIONS FOR GENOCIDE AND WAR CRIMES IN SRI LANKA: TGTE

OTTAWA, CANADA, November 4, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) today congratulated the new Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on his assuming office following his party's landslide victory at the …

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Published on October 30, 2015 - 19:06 GMT

We are deeply grieved by the demise of a multi-faceted personality in Thamizhini! TGTE

Let her memory give strength to the political dream of Eelam Tamils! COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, October 20, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The world Tamil Diaspora is in deep grief following the news of the death of Thamizhini, who had served as the Head of …

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Published on October 5, 2015 - 09:38 GMT

Sri Lanka UN Resolution: The World Witnessed Two Visions of Justice

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, October 4, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sri Lanka UN Resolution: The World Witnessed Two Visions of Justice By: Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran, Esq. Prime Minister Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam The Transnational …

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Published on October 2, 2015 - 09:11 GMT

TGTE to form an International Team to Monitor Implementation of the UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka

Details of this team will be announced on November 2, 2015 COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, October 1, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • Vision of justice dispensed at Human Rights Council is in contradiction to the findings of the High Commissioner's Report. • …

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Published on September 29, 2015 - 14:13 GMT

A Potential Sri Lankan War Crime Suspect Speaking at UN General Assembly? Tamils For Obama

NEW YORK, USA, September 29, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tamils For Obama wishes to bring to the attention to the world body about a potential Sri Lankan war crimes suspect, who has publicly admitted to his involvement in mass killings of Tamils, is …

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Published on September 28, 2015 - 16:16 GMT

ICPPG STATEMENT ON THE DRAFT CONSENSUS RESOLUTION ON SRI LANKA BEFORE THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 26, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION OF GENOCIDE: STATEMENT ON THE DRAFT CONSENSUS RESOLUTION ON SRI LANKA BEFORE THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL. The draft Resolution …

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Published on September 25, 2015 - 21:24 GMT

Recommendations from Expert Opinion for the UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka : TGTE

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 25, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE)* is pleased to bring to your attention Recommendations from an Expert Opinion for the Sri Lanka Resolution submitted at the UN Human Rights …

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Published on September 25, 2015 - 13:47 GMT

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka - Expert Opinion / Resource Paper : TGTE

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 25, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) is pleased to bring to your attention an Expert Opinion / Resource paper on the Sri Lanka Resolution submitted at the UN Human Rights Council ( …

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