A video has surfaced on YouTube of what appears to be former LTTE arms procurer, LTTE head, government captive, and now government supporter KP speaking to people in Vavuniya. This video was also shown by the website tamilcnn.com. In a recent interview with the Sunday Leader, KP confirmed that he had visited the Wanni and [...]
A situation of unrest was reported in Mattakuliya on Saturday, with residents from the area attacking and damaging the police station, when it was discovered that a youth who was taken into police custody was injured. The following day, residents from the area (behind the Mattakuliya police station) claimed that their houses and belongings were [...]
Protests have continued outside the UN compound for a second day, preventing UN officials from entering their office. According to UN sources “they are still limiting entry, but more quietly than yesterday.” The protesters are gathered, spurred by a call from Wimal Weerawansa, to protest the panel set up to advise Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon [...]
The Colombo Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Bisexual community held a colorful fashion show at the Galadari Hotel on June 20th. This event brought awareness and visibility to Sri Lanka’s diversity of sexual of orientation. Homosexuality may be technically illegal in Sri Lanka under ‘gross indecency’ laws. Certainly, no legislation exists to protect the rights of [...]
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is shown here dancing with former LTTE cadres (and their teachers). These former fighters and members of the LTTE have been receiving dance, drama and vocational training at a rehabilitation center near Vavuniya. Vivek Oberoi visited Sri Lanka during the Indian International Film Awards in early June and has taken an [...]
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