Thousands of Tamils defied the Sri Lanka security forces and gathered across the Tamil homeland, and around the world today, to mark Maaveerar Naal - Great Heroes Day - and remember those who sacrificed their lives in the Tamil struggle for liberation. Commemorations took place despite a Sri Lankan crackdown this week, which intensified this morning. Riot police armed with
Sri Lankan police were seen tearing down red and yellow flags in Alampil, Mullaitivu, just hours before Maaveerar Naal commemorations are set to begin. BREAKING - Sri Lankan police tear down flags and remove lamps at Alampil Thuyilum Illam on Maaveerar Naal hours before commemorations are due to start pic.twitter.com/DjnAs38phh
Sri Lankan police were seen tearing down red and yellow flags in Alampil, Mullaitivu, just hours before Maaveerar Naal commemorations are set to begin.
Thousands of Tamils are gathering across the Tamil homeland, and around the world today, to mark Maaveerar Naal - Great Heroes Day - and remember those who sacrificed their lives in the Tamil struggle for liberation. Commemorations are taking place despite a Sri Lankan crackdown this week, which has intensified this morning. We bring you updates from across the Tamil homeland
Thousands of Tamils defied the Sri Lanka security forces and gathered across the Tamil homeland, and around the world today, to mark Maaveerar Naal - Great Heroes Day - and remember those who sacrificed their lives in the Tamil struggle for liberation. Commemorations took place despite a Sri Lankan crackdown this week, which intensified this morning. Riot police armed with