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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 12h

Prominent human rights activist in Sri Lanka Snadya Ekneligoda has come under threat following a court order enforcing the prison sentence against Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena organization. lankafiles.medium.com/a-viral-wave...

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A Viral Wave of Hostility Against Sandhya Ekneligoda Following Gnanasara Thero's Imprisonment

A prominent human rights activist in Sri Lanka has come under threat following a court order enforcing the prison sentence against…

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 20h

Sri Lanka's top anti graft body CIABOC arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa over allegations of misusing millions through her NGO meant for a CT scanner for the country's top children's hospital. Her lawyers maintain the funds are available in her account. youtu.be/dwPKqwiN4kg?...

CIABOC Sri Lanka arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa over allegation of misusing millions

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) of Sri Lanka this morning.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Allegations over new constructions at the Tissa Vihara in Thaiyiddy, Jaffna, which was built with military backing on private land belonging to Tamil people, despite opposition from Tamil residents for over three years. lankafiles.medium.com/unauthorized...

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‘Unauthorized Construction’ at Temple Land the Sri Lankan Government Promised to Release

Allegations have arisen that new construction work is continuing at the Tissa Vihara in Thaiyiddy, Jaffna, which was built with military…

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero on his way to prison blares out unsubstantiated claims of 'Muslim plans to attack 100 places' in Sri Lanka, while warding off prison guards trying to gently escort the hardline Buddhist monk sentenced for contempt of court.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Thileepan's bronze statue forcibly removed by Sri Lanka police a week ago was taken into custody by the Jaffna Magistrate court while war victims & grassroots activists continue to demand the restoration of the statue of the Tamil militant who fasted unto his death 39 years ago.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Raising alarm that provisions of Sri Lanka's new NGO Bill are not compatible with the right to freedom of association, with broader chilling effects on the exercise of human rights in a democratic society, United Nations experts call upon the government for clarifications.

Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"Commemoration should not be viewed merely as a privilege at the mercy of the State" Catholic & Hindu priests join mass organisations in Jaffna peninsular requesting United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Turk to urge Sri Lanka government to restore removed statue of #Thileepan to memorial site.

Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Even after Sri Lanka police forcibly removed the statue of Lt Col Thileepan in the morning of 27 September, a day after he died in a hunger strike 39 years ago, public visited the site to pay their respects to a leader who gave his life for Tamil rights.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

On the morning of September 27, without providing a reason, SL police removed new bronze statue of Rasaiyah Parthipan (known as Thileepan) in Nallur, Jaffna where he launched a fast-unto-death 39 years ago, initiating a non violent struggle against the Indian Army and in defense of Tamil heritage.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The 22nd amendment to Sri Lanka’s constitution to raise the retirement age of judges and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Parliament of Sri Lanka with a special majority where all the lawmakers of the ruling NPP cast their votes in favour.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

UN Human Rights Council 63rd Session. Speeches over Human Rights conditions in Sri Lanka 👇👇👇 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

63rd session of the Human Rights Council - 2026 - YouTube

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The third day of a weeklong archival exhibition opposite the Thileepan memorial in Jaffna. The exhibition, to mark the 39th death anniversary the Tamil militant, aims to preserve and present his history and sacrifices for the next generation, according to the organisers. youtu.be/LCeSTblV068?...

The third day of a weeklong archival exhibition opposite the Thileepan memorial in Jaffna

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

President of Commonwealth Lawyers Association Steven Thiru in Colombo observing the supreme court hearing of petitions challenging the proposed 22nd amendment youtu.be/YLE7t4nMCUo?...

President of Commonwealth Lawyers Association Steven Thiru in observing petitions challenging 22

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A court in eastern Sri Lanka has issued an interim injunction preventing the Department of Archaeology from carrying out new construction work on an ancient ruined pagoda located on private land in the Eastern Province. Read full story 👇👇👇 lankafiles.medium.com/sri-lankan-c...

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Memorabilia of forcibly disappeared Tamils displayed in ‘Long Road to Justice’ exhibition in Jaffna organised by family members witnessed by UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances representative Ana Lorena Delgadillo visiting Sri Lanka in advance of her annual report. youtu.be/wyEuj_zpzC4?...

Memorabilia of forcibly disappeared Tamils displayed in ‘Long Road to Justice’ exhibition in Jaffna

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Political leaders across parties have been clear that they will not allow any “war hero” from the conflict with the LTTE to be punished despite allegations of countless war crimes, especially during the final months of fighting: Latest HRW report on Sri Lanka. 👇👇👇 www.hrw.org/report/2026/...

“Not Genuine with Justice”

The 49-page report, “‘Not Genuine with Justice’: Sri Lanka’s Lack of Will to Prosecute Past Abuses,” provides an overview of domestic justice efforts in seven prominent cases of grave abuses in which ...

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Member of UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances Ana Lorena as chief guest at “Long Journey for Justice" Conference in Jaffna joins representatives of international rights bodies including Amnesty International South Asia Director Smriti Singh. youtu.be/M84lg88ejpg?...

“Long Journey for Justice" International Conference in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

The “Long Journey for Justice,” organized by the Association of Relatives of the Enforcedly Disappeared in the North and East Sri Lanka, commenced in Jaffna today to mark the International Day of the Disappeared. youtu.be/lmEpVO0uGvc?...

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Religious leaders joined relatives residing in Jaffna peninsular islets searching for their loved ones forcibly disappeared 36 years ago. Victims were allegedly dumped in five mass graves in Kayts, Araly Junction, near Mankumban Pillaiyar Temple, Allaipiddy and Mandaitivu youtu.be/GDqElLplU9Y?...

Religious leaders join relatives in the Jaffna peninsular islets searching for forcibly disappeared

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Tamils who have displaced from their traditional land by a Buddhist temple in Thayiyiddy, Kankesanthuri, Jaffna built on occupied property continued with their monthly protest that commenced three years ago in absence of a long lasting solution from Sri Lankan authorities. youtu.be/RNROiqwsH2s?...

Monthly protest commenced three years ago in absence of a solution from Sri Lankan authorities

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Weekly protests demanding the Sri Lanka military vacate occupied private land in the north, gathers momentum. Residents of Vasavilan take to the streets in the weekend following weekly protests launched four months ago from Valikamam North and Palali in Jaffna. 👇👇👇 youtu.be/ulLzjGr-WRg?...

Weekly protests demanding the Sri Lanka military vacate occupied private land in the north

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Multiple civil society organisations hand over letter to Sri Lanka PM Dr Harini Amarasuriya visiting Jaffna urging the release of thousands of acres of private land in the north and east under the occupation of military for decades. 👇👇👇 youtu.be/qWNXZdELvB0?...

Letter handed over to Sri Lanka PM Dr Harini Amarasuriya urging the release of land in North & East

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Subramaniam Thavapalan, the Vavuniya District Organizer of the TNPF faces difficulties when went to file a complaint against a group of people who identified themselves as government intelligence officers & allegedly visited his home & threatened. 👇👇👇 lankafiles.medium.com/sri-lanka-po...

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Sri Lanka Police reluctant to accept a complaint against ‘Intelligence Officers’ visiting home and…

A Sri Lankan Tamil political activist in Vanni faced difficulties when he went to file a complaint against a group of people who…

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

"No Reconciliation Without Truth & Justice" Jaffna Commission for Justice & Peace led a memorial in Allaipiddy to mark 20 years since the disappearance of Fr Thiruchelvam Nihal Jim Brown and Wenceslaus Vinces Vimalathas last seen at a navy checkpoint in Sri Lanka’s north. youtu.be/tg1iJn_kzjI?...

A memorial for Fr Thiruchelvam Nihal Jim Brown & Wenceslaus Vinces Vimalathas

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

An unknown group identifying themselves as ‘Intelligence officers’ have visited the home of TNPF Vavuniya district organiser Subramaniam Thavapalan in his absence claiming Sri Lanka president’s office wanted a report on his 'anti-government activities' & intimidated his wife.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Sri Lanka has dealt a heavy blow to press freedom in a former war zone by refusing to release a press club seized by the military more than 17 years ago, by citing unspecified ‘security reasons’ to continue with the occupation. lankafiles.medium.com/sri-lanka-pr...

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Sri Lanka President’s office says ‘no’ to release of Kilinochchi press club premises

Sri Lanka President’s office says ‘no’ to release of Kilinochchi press club premises Sri Lanka has dealt a heavy blow to press freedom in a former war zone by refusing to release a press club …

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

All 583 human skeletons found so far at Sri Lanka's largest mass grave in Chemmani recovered by today (19) after 110 days of excavations & work had been halted. Professor Raj Somadeva & Judicial Medical Officer Selliah Piranvan is due to submit reports to court on Sep 30. youtu.be/r7BCY_3alAg?...

Sri Lanka's largest mass grave in Chemmani excavations halted

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Authorities of Kalmunai North Base Hospital in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka have been challenged for preventing a group of newly appointed Muslim officers from reporting for duty on the grounds of their attire. 👇👇👇 lankafiles.medium.com/complaints-t...

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Complaints to HRC by Muslim lady officers newly appointed to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health

Complaints to HRC by Muslim lady officers newly appointed to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health Authorities of a hospital in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka have been challenged for preventing a …

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

On the 106th day of excavations at Sri Lanka's Chemmani mass grave, two more skeletons have been found raising the body count to 554. Seven bodies have been recovered by investigating teams making the total number of bodies handed over to court custody to 547. 👇👇👇 youtu.be/o9oD7jsbsJw?...

On the 106th day of excavations at Sri Lanka's Chemmani mass grave, 2 more skeletons have been found

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Leafletting in Keeremalai, Jaffna protesting the dumping of garbage at one of the top Hindu pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka. Both Valikamam north & south councils are using the land besides centuries old Naguleswaram temple & freshwater baths next to the ocean as landfills. youtu.be/qHgPZsST8uU?...

Leafletting in Keeremalai, Jaffna protesting dumping of garbage at centuries old Naguleswaram temple

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

42nd accumulation of human remains has been recovered from Chemmani mass grave on Wednesday (12). Five skeletons were unearthed bringing the total number of bodies found in Sri Lanka’s largest mass grave to 544. 37 artifacts handed over to the court had been photographed. youtu.be/r_WN021cxwk?...

42nd accumulation of human remains has been recovered from the Chemmani mass grave on Wednesday (12)

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"Situation may change for the better" BASL Chair Rajeev Amarasuriya following talks with Sri Lanka president Anura Disanayake over government plans to extend the tenure of judges amidst protests and cautioning that the change will affect the independence of the judiciary. youtu.be/8xcNLad4DmQ?...

"Situation may change for the better" BASL Chair following talks with Sri Lanka president

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A 2nd skeleton without skull was detected among 15 human remains discovered at Sri Lanka's Chemmani mass grave on Tuesday (11). 5 more bodies of babies among them. Digging 10 meters away from the existing pit edge has revealed two more skeletons raising total to 539. youtu.be/E50tR-oFa_8?...

A 2nd skeleton without skull detected on Tuesday among 15 remains at Sri Lanka's Chemmani mass grave

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Investigators at Sri Lanka's largest mass grave have unearthed a human skeleton with a missing skull among nine newly identified bodies. The hands appear to be crossed at the wrists. 513 bodies have been recovered so far from the 524 bodies found at the Chemmani grave site.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Eight more skeletons were found on the 100th day of excavations at Sri Lanka's largest mass grave in Chemmani, Jaffna bringing the total number of unearthed bodies to 507. The total number of bodies recovered is 507.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Today marks the 100th day of excavations at Sri Lanka's largest mass grave in Chemmani, Jaffna. Across three phases over more than a year, excavations led by Professor Raj Somadeva and Dr. Sellaiya Pranavan have uncovered the remains of 499 individuals so far. #Chemmani

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Eight more human skeletons found at Sri Lanka’s Chemmani mass grave on day 44 of the third phase of excavations raising the number of bodies found to 491. Investigators have recovered all but two of them and entrusted those skeletal remains to judicial custody.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Excavation work resume at Sri Lanka's largest documented mass grave after a ten day break to unearth four more human skeletons bringing up the total number of bodies including those of children found in over a year's work to 483. Out of them, 481 have been meticulously recovered.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Sri Lanka’s Office on Missing Persons (OMP) requests the Court to provide police protection for sites in the Jaffna island region where complaints have been made regarding the existence of alleged mass graves. 👇👇👇 lankafiles.medium.com/omp-requests...

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Military deployed inside Sri Lanka's high-security Mahara Prison around 10.45pm following violence that killed at least one inmate. Hospital sources say the dead inmate had gunshot wounds. Six have been taken to hospital. youtu.be/Ny1TS3FmCt8?...

Military being deployed inside Sri Lanka's high-security Mahara Prison around 10.45 at night

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Relatives rush to Sri Lanka's Mahara prison premises after a fire broke out and sound of multiple gunshots were heard. At least 1 prisoner had died & 5 admitted to Colombo north hospital, says Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners. youtu.be/y6mlCEcnUKE?...

Relatives rush to Sri Lanka's Mahara prison after a fire broke out & sound of gunshots were heard

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Fishermen protest in northern seas, accusing authorities of failing to prevent Tamil Nadu trawlers from entering Sri Lanka’s territorial waters and plundering marine resources, thereby endangering the livelihoods of the northern fishing community. 👇👇👇 lankafiles.medium.com/black-flag-p...

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Black Flag Protest in Northern Sri Lankan Waters on Esala Full Moon Poya Day

Black Flag Protest in Northern Sri Lankan Waters on Esala Full Moon Poya Day Fishermen have launched a protest in the northern seas, accusing the authorities of failing to take effective measures to …

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

1983 Black July | Massacre of Tamils What happened inside Welikada Prison? A Testimony of a Survivor... #BlackJuly1983 #BlackJuly #WelikadaPrison #TamilMassacre #SriLanka #Justice #HumanRights #SurvivorTestimony youtu.be/ot1q4mYZSt0?...

1983 Black July | Massacre of Tamils | What happened inside Welikada Prison? Testimony of a Survivor

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Sri Lanka court delivers first death sentence over 2019 Easter bombings, to Police chief at the time Pujith Jayasundara, after finding him guilty of aiding and abetting deaths through the dereliction of official duties. This is the first time an ex IGP was given the death penalty.

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Black flag protest in the sea off the Kurikattuvan jetty in Jaffna urging authorities across the Palk Strait to take steps to halt Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and severely impacting the livelihoods of northern fishers by depleting marine resources. youtu.be/oWT3zjdmt7w?...

Black flag protest at sea urging authorities to halt Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Marking 43 years since Sri Lanka's Black July pogrom that killed thousands of Tamils, a group of religious leaders, activists and leftists held a vigil a few meters from where over 50 Tamil political prisoners were massacred and buried at Colombo's Borella cemetery. youtu.be/Ae1k5n1NZ6s?...

Vigil @ Colombo marking 43 years since Sri Lanka's Black July pogrom that killed thousands of Tamils

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

"An arbitrary coercion that is anti-democratic, anti-right to information & freedom of expression" Leading trade unions in Sri Lanka condemn Parliament ethics and privileges committees summoning of BBC journalists over coverage of a child abuse case involving a top Buddhist monk

Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A skeleton partly shrouded in what appears to be a pinkish raincoat was found with six other bodies on Thursday (23) at Sri Lanka's Chemmani mass grave. The total number of bodies unearthed so far is 478, while 464 human skeletons have now been fully exhumed. youtu.be/boM8wBEZxps?...

Skeleton partly shrouded in what appears to be a pinkish raincoat found at Chemmani mass grave

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Lanka Files @lankafiles.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Association for Relatives of Enforced Disappearances submits a list of mass grave sites identified in north and east to European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives team to assess scale of the phenomenon and the almost total absence of transparency surrounding the disposition of recovered remains.