Sri Lanka is facing a deepening economic crisis and the economic situation continues to spiral out of control. Since Sri Lanka gained independence from British rule in 1948, the state had intensified the genocide of the Eelam Tamils, who have a defined historical and traditional homeland, Tamileelam. The traditional homeland, economy, distinct culture, history, heritage, …
This year marks the 12th year memorial of the Mullivaikkal Massacre, an act of genocide on the Eelam Tamils perpetrated by the Sri Lankan state. Despite the passing of twelve years the perpetrators and architects of the Tamil genocide remain free shielded from justice and being held accountable for their heinous acts of genocide, crimes against …
The Sri Lankan state implemented another horrendous act in its policy to eradicate monuments and memorials dedicated to preserving Tamil history in the Tamil homeland. On January 8th 2021, under the cover of darkness, the Mullivaikal Tamil Genocide Memorial housed inside the premises of the Jaffna University were bulldozed and destroyed by the Sri Lankan …
Tamil Youth Organisation UK (TYO-UK) is a youth organisation working in partnership with British Tamil grassroot organisations and students unions from over 27 universities in the UK and we write for and on behalf of the British Tamil community. As part of our campaign to help create awareness war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide …
On the morning of the Sunday 27th September 2020, TYO UK gathered in 3 different locations across London (Mitcham, Harrow and Ilford) for an organised food drive in the name of Lt. Col. Thileepan anna. To remember his role in the struggle and the sacrifice “Thiyaga Theepam”, sacrificial light, Thileepan committed to by holding a …
Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to speak on the topic of ‘Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean region’ at Oxford Union, on 8th October. Previously in 2010, Oxford Union gave a platform to Mahinda Rajapaksa to justify his genocidal killings that was later cancelled amidst protests. We note, with regret, that the Oxford Union has now invited …
23rd October 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRUTAL MURDER OF TWO STUDENTS OF JAFFNA UNIVERSITY – YET ANOTHER EMPHASIS ON THE DESPERATE NEED FOR REAL, INDEPENDENT SOLUTION FOR EELAM TAMILS Two Jaffna University students have been shot dead by Sinhala policemen on 20th October 2016, marking yet another act of oppression by the Sri Lankan state. …
The Tamil Youth Organisation United Kingdom strongly condemns the massacre of the twenty innocent workers by the Andhra Pradesh police in the Seshachalam forest. We are shocked by the Andhra Pradesh government’s response and the silence of the Central government on this mass murder. There can be no justifications for these cold blooded killings of …
TYO UK celebrated the tenth year of its first event Ilanthalir, this Saturday 28th March 2015. Ilanthalir was created to celebrate the Tamil history and culture through performing arts. It was a platform for Tamil youth in the UK to connect and collaborate with one another and showcase their talent to its community. Ilanthalir aims …
Press Release: jaffna uni protest_english As the new government of Srisena in Sri Lanka planned and expected, the ONHRC Investigation on Sri Lanka report, mandated by the UNHRC has been postponed to September 2015. As our brothers and sisters in our homeland show their frustration and anger on this decision and protest demanding the UNHRC …