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Published on September 23, 2015 - 21:52 GMT

Sri Lanka - UN Resolution: Allow the Tamil Diaspora to express their views: TGTE

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 23, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The second informal discussion on the draft resolution with country delegates, on Tuesday 22 Sept 2015, TGTE and other Tamil Diaspora groups together with representatives from the Tamil …

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Published on September 22, 2015 - 09:16 GMT

TGTE Urges Tamil Political Parties in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu to Urge UNHRC to Refer Sri Lanka to ICC

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 22, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam's (TGTE) Parliament have adopted a Resolution urging Tamil political parties in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu to urge UN Human Rights Council to Refer …

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Published on September 18, 2015 - 00:53 GMT

TGTE CONGRATULATES HIGH COMMISSIONER ZEID. URGES UNHRC TO CONSIDER INT'l ACTION TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY IN SRI LANKA

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 17, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) congratulates the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Honorable Zeid bin Ra'ad, for his thorough and comprehensive report. The High …

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Published on September 16, 2015 - 17:40 GMT

STATEMENT BY ICPPG ON UN HIGH COMMISSIONER ON HUMAN RIGHTS report on WAR CRIMES IN SRI LANKA

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 16, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Centre for the Prosecution and Prevention of Genocide welcomes the Report of the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner’s Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) . The Report contains …

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Published on September 15, 2015 - 09:32 GMT

Eminent International Citizens Call for International Judicial Process for War Crimes in Sri Lanka

Open letter to the members of the United Nations Human Rights Council GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 14, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an open letter to the members of the United Nations Human Rights Council, more than 60 eminent citizens from around …

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Published on September 14, 2015 - 20:30 GMT

"Trees for Justice" Campaign Launched by TGTE to demand justice for Tamils killed in Sri Lanka

For Each Tamil Life Lost - A Sapling Shall Grow! Let Us Plant A Lakh Of Saplings In Our Demand For Justice! COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, September 14, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 1) Campaign to plant one hundred thousand trees around the world in memory of over …

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Published on September 9, 2015 - 15:23 GMT

Send Sri Lanka to International Court for Tamil killings - urges main Tamil political Party TNA

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, September 8, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The main Tamil political party in Sri Lanka, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), wants Sri Lanka to be brought before the International Court for the killing of Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan …

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Published on September 3, 2015 - 19:47 GMT

True aspirations of Tamils could only be expressed when Referendum is held on all options including Tamil Eelam - TGTE

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, September 3, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • August 17th election results shouldn’t be construed as rejection of 1977 electoral mandate. • Sixth Amendment criminalization of peaceful advocacy is a violation of freedom of expression. …

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Published on September 2, 2015 - 18:52 GMT

True aspirations of Tamil people could only be expressed when Referendum is held on all options for political solution

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, September 2, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • August 17th election results shouldn’t be construed as rejection of 1977 electoral mandate. • Sixth Amendment criminalization of peaceful advocacy is a violation of freedom of expression. …

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Published on August 31, 2015 - 14:26 GMT

Disappearances in Sri Lanka: UN Urged to Authorize International Accountability Mechanism

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, August 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the world marks the day of the disappeared on August 30th, Tamils from the island of Sri Lanka hope that an international accountability mechanism for the mass killing and disappearances of …

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Published on July 30, 2015 - 10:44 GMT

Dr. Kalam’s Challenge to “Dream” Lives On - Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam

CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, July 29, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) offers its heartfelt condolences to the people of India on the passing of their 11th President, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. An inspiring leader, …

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Published on July 24, 2015 - 22:51 GMT

Sri Lanka Elections: Acknowledge candidates who express their positions in word and deed and elect them! TGTE

JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, July 24, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Sri Lankan Parliamentary elections are scheduled for August 17 of this year. Since the elections are to be held in the Tamil homeland as well, the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE …

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Published on July 24, 2015 - 21:56 GMT

Sri Lanka: STATEMENT ON BLACK JULY 1983 by Int'l Center for Prevention & Prosecution of Genocide

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This week marks the 32nd Anniversary of the incident referred to as Black July 1983. On 24th July 1983, riots by Sinhalese mobs began in Colombo. It led to the death of over 3000 Tamils. The …

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Published on July 22, 2015 - 19:10 GMT

Sri Lanka: Signature Campaign Surpasses a Million! Campaign marches forward to September session of UNHRC!

NEW YORK, USA, July 18, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It has been a heartening moment for World Tamils to see that the Million Signature Campaign launched by the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) calling for Sri Lanka to be referred to the …

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Published on July 16, 2015 - 03:57 GMT

Over a Million People Urge UN to Refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, July 15, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As of July 15th, over a million people from around the world have signed on to an appeal to urge the United Nations to Refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court. This Signature …

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Published on July 6, 2015 - 10:05 GMT

Campaign to "Refer Sri Lanka to International Criminal Court" Reached Over Half a Millon Signatures: TGTE

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, July 5, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein is preparing to release his report on Sri Lanka for the mass atrocities committed, a signature campaign to urge …

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Published on July 5, 2015 - 20:28 GMT

Refer Sri Lanka to Int’l Criminal Court: Over Half Millon Signatures by July 3rd : TGTE

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, July 4, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The signature campaign to urge the United Nations to Refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed against Tamils by the Sri …

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Published on July 2, 2015 - 10:44 GMT

Sri Lanka: Accountability for Mass Atrocities - Hybrid Mechanism will not work - says Experts at a UN event

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 2, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein is preparing to release his report on Sri Lanka for the mass atrocities committed against the Tamil people by the …

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Published on June 24, 2015 - 20:36 GMT

Campaign to Refer Sri Lanka to Int’l Criminal Court Reached Over 200,000 Signatures: TGTE

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, June 24, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The signature campaign to urge the United Nations to Refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed against Tamils by the Sri …

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Published on June 23, 2015 - 19:10 GMT

UN Event: Accountability for Sri Lanka: Will Hybrid Mechanism Work?

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 25, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UN Event: Accountability for Sri Lanka: Will Hybrid Mechanism Work? When: Thursday, June 25 Time: 15h00-16h30 Where: Room IX / UNOG, Palais des Nations Moderator: Dr. Narsinghen …

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