Tamil Eelam journalist reporting on post-war injustices from exile. 25th February 2026
Sixteen years after the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka remains a deeply troubled country. The rule of law, justice, and basic human rights continue to be denied especially to Tamils in the North and East.
Mass graves, including those uncovered in 2025 in Chemmani and 2018 in Mannar, stand as painful reminders of unresolved atrocities. Yet accountability remains absent. Families continue to search for truth and answers, while those responsible have not been properly held to account.
Military occupation in Tamil-majority areas continues. Land seizures and demographic changes often described by affected communities as “Sinhalisation” are ongoing. The Prevention of Terrorism Act is still used to justify arbitrary arrests and prolonged detention. Enforced disappearances remain unresolved, and impunity for both wartime and post-war abuses has become entrenched.
Sri Lanka is not a safe environment for Tamil students or young people who aspire to become journalists. Those who attempt to report honestly on these issues face surveillance, intimidation, threats, and arrest. Independent Tamil journalism has been deliberately restricted, forcing many to either self-censor or leave the country.
Until there is genuine accountability, demilitarisation of the North-East, and real protection for freedom of expression, Sri Lanka cannot credibly claim to uphold justice or human rights particularly for its Tamil citizens.
