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And still we will go on, as yet more youth come forward – Nov 27

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:55 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

On this day, we, the Eelam Tamil nation, remember our heroes – our brave young men and women, who gave their lives to the struggle for Tamil Eelam. From the flowers and tributes made by us here in the diaspora,... (Continue reading)

TYO-UK remembers 5th anniversary of Sencholai bombings

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:46 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

TYO-UK remembers the 5th anniversary of the attack on Sencholai orphanage and the children who lost their lives in the air raid. On the 14th of August 2006, sixteen bombs were dropped by Sri Lankan Air Force jets killing 53... (Continue reading)

A force for good or ill? Cricket and Sri Lanka today

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:42 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

TYO UK 07/07/11 In a welcome rejection of the often-made claim that sport and politics are, and should be, separate, Sri Lanka’s star cricketer, Kumar Sangakkara, argued in his 2011 MCC Cowdrey Lecture that “the spirit of cricket can and... (Continue reading)

Cricket and Sri Lanka’s killing fields: why a boycott is essential for justice

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:41 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Despite the mounting evidence of mass killings of over 40,000 Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan armed forces in 2009, the Sri Lankan government is defiantly refusing to allow an impartial and independent investigation into the atrocities. Instead, like repressive... (Continue reading)

At least now Britain must act on Sri Lanka’s war crimes

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:40 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

TYO-UK (Tamil Youth Organisation – UK) welcomes the broadcast of the documentary ‘Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields’ by Channel 4 as a harrowing but vital insight into the truth of the final stages of the war in Sri Lanka during 2009.... (Continue reading)

Time has only strengthened our resolve

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:40 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Today, we the nation of Tamil Eelam, have come together to remember the blackest day of our nation’s recent past. On May 18th, 2009, years of ruthless, systematic killing of our children, our women and our men came to its... (Continue reading)

TYO-UK calls for a boycott of Sri Lankan tourism, goods and cricket

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:38 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

26th of April, 2011 Tamil Youth Organisation (TYO-UK) calls for a boycott of Sri Lankan tourism, goods and cricket Sri Lanka stands accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity against the Tamil population in the north-east of the... (Continue reading)

Census 2011: A chance for Britain’s Eelam Tamils to show ourselves.

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:38 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

09 March 2011 The 2011 census in Britain is a unique opportunity for Tamils to be recognised as one of this country‟s distinct and vibrant communities. This survey gives vital statistical information to the world on the ethnic make up... (Continue reading)

18th May 2010 – War crimes day

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:35 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Our dear Tamil Eelam brothers and sisters, the 18th of May marks a significant day for our people and our country. It has been year since the racist Sinhala government destroyed everything we had. With their bombs of terror, and... (Continue reading)

Vaddukoddai Refrendum – VOTE YES

Written on 22 Jan, 2012 at 13:31 in Press Release English | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

We have all written our past; through our successes and our mistakes, through the glory of our efforts and the darkness brought on by our lack of patience, the past of our people has been scrawled in our own handwriting.... (Continue reading)