Topic: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

Journalist's 20-year sentence casts chill in Sri Lanka

Tamil columnist J.S. Tissainayagam, whom US President Barack Obama had recognized as an example of a persecuted journalist, was charged with fomenting communal disharmony and sentenced to hard labor.

In Sri Lankan polls, Tamils affirm desire for self-rule

In the first election in 11 years Saturday, a pro-rebel party won the most local-council seats in Vavuniya and came in second in Jaffna.

Sri Lanka: Tamil Tiger leader arrest could be key blow

Selvarasa Pathmanathan led the remnants of the rebel organization that was militarily defeated by Sri Lanka three months ago.

Sri Lankan doctors recant reports of civilian deaths

Speaking at a defense ministry facility, they said they were coerced by the rebel Tamil Tigers to exaggerate the impact of Sri Lanka’s final offensive. Are they telling the truth now?

Briefing: Indian Ocean as new strategic playing field

Emerging economic superpowers China and India may compete here. What should be the US role?

Difference Maker People making a difference: Visaka Dharmadasa

After her son went missing in action, this Sri Lankan woman launched a nonprofit that helps trace soldiers like him.

Sri Lanka's postwar resettlement stalls

Some 280,000 refugees remain detained, a month after fighting stopped. A national probe into war abuses was shut down this week.

Tamil Tiger leader announces 'new government' to pursue autonomy

One of the few leaders remaining after the rebel group's defeat in Sri Lanka last month says the diaspora should continue the struggle peacefully with a 'transnational government.'

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The fate of Sri Lanka's Tamils after the Tigers

The LTTE rebels may be gone, but what about their fight for a homeland for the ethnic Tamil minority?

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New fight brews in Sri Lanka after the Tigers

Tamil politicians are jockeying to fill a power vacuum left by the rebels. Separately, the government says it will keep the state of emergency.

UN rights council to take up competing resolutions on Sri Lanka war crimes, aid

Sri Lanka will fight a resolution backed by Western nations calling for an inquiry into possible war crimes during the conflict against the Tamil Tigers.

Tamils in Britain and Canada vow to sustain Sri Lanka struggle

In both countries, home to large Tamil communities, a new focus on using democratic means to address grievances.

Sri Lanka: War-zone access becomes flash point

Despite the government's declaration of victory, the area remains off limits, raising concerns about human rights violations and getting aid to civilians.

Some Tamils wary of Sri Lankan leader's outreach

The president promised the ethnic minority 'equal rights' during a victory speech Tuesday.

Sri Lanka reveals evidence of rebel leader's death

President declares formal end to 26-year civil war and calls for unity.

Sri Lanka: Can Tamil Tigers go on without their leader?

The military said it shot dead Vellipulai Prabhakaran Monday, a day after the rebels admitted defeat in their 26-year war.

Briefing: Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger conflict

Questions and answers on the 26-year insurgency that appears to be over.

Sri Lanka says Tamil Tiger leader is dead

The military says it killed Velupillai Prabhakaran, top deputies, and his son, a day after the rebel movement admitted defeat.

Opinion: Without foreign coverage, we miss more than news

A lack of reporters posted abroad hampers our ability to grasp crises.

Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers admit defeat

The militant group's chief of international relations announced Sunday that the war had reached its "bitter end."

The last stand of Sri Lanka's Tamils – in Canada?

Amid reports of a mounting civilian tragedy on the tropical island, Canada's massive Tamil diaspora takes to the streets.

The Monitor's View: Obama's call for peace in Sri Lanka

Peace for this island nation needs more foreign leaders speaking out.

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