Sri Lankan Tamil-Sinhala Ethnic Conflict and Eelam War
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Sri Lanka, America and India: Two Suitors for a Lady (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2002 (12 KB)
Sri Lanka's geopolitical dance with the global superpower United States of America and the regional power India. Though the cold war is over, Indian and American interests are not necessarily the same in the Indian Ocean and South Asia. If, during an "emergency", Indian and American goals diverge, will Sri Lanka go against the will of its giant neighbor to the north? Can the United States of America rely on Sri Lanka?
Sri Lankan Peace Talks on an American Ship? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, March 2002
American Ambassador Speaks about the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, April 2001
A Plea to the International Community on Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 2006 (20 KB) (t)
International Community Should Balance the Military Equation in Sri Lanka (2006) (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2006 (20 KB) (t)
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19970902 Eyes Of Kuttimani (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, September 1997 (9 KB) (te)
The tragic story of one Tamil Eelam patriot during the July 1983 anti-Tamil riots (anti-Tamil program or anti-Tamil massacres) in Sri Lanka.
19971001 Stop the Food Wars in Tamil Eelam (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, October 1997 (7KB) (te)
How blocking shipment of food to Tamil civilians is used as a weapon in the long-running war between government troops and Tamil minority fighters in SriLanka.
19971003 President Chandrika Kumaratunga: Words and Deeds (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, October 1997 (20 KB) (te)
The article exposes the two faces of SriLankan President Ms. Chandrika Kumaratunga Bandaranaike. Human rights violations against the Tamil minority, including rape, murder, torture and massacres by army and police, during her rule are discussed.
19971103 Tamils Fought to Protect American Interests in Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1997 (15 KB) (i, te)
An interesting analysis of the triangular relationship between Sri Lanka, India and the United States of America, and how it is interwoven with the ethnic conflict between the majority Sinhalese and minority Tamils of the Sri Lankan island. Foreign policy perspectives, geo-politics and strategic interests in South Asia and the Indian Ocean.
19971202 Save the Tamil Children of Sri Lanka (by Joyce Muthuraj), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 1997 (17 KB) (te)
A discussion of human rights violations against Tamil children of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar's crocodile tears for them.
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19980101 Human Rights Classes for the Sri Lankan Army (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, January 1998 (18 KB) (te)
Will Sri Lankan President Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga's decision to offer human rights classes for army officers end or at least reduce human rights violations by army, security forces and police? Three example human rights violations of rape-murder and masscre of Tamil civilians are discussed. Author proposes an effective way that may reduce such incidences.
19980501 Declare the Sri Lankan Army and Police as Terrorist Organizations (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 1998 (34 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
19980801 Satin Curtain over Sri Lanka (Press Censorship in Sri Lanka) (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, August 1998 (23 KB) (te)
Sri Lankan government exercises tight control on the flow of information out of Tamil areas, in order to hide atrocities. Details and what foreign governments can do.
19981101 US President Clinton's Statement on Terrorism and its Application to the Sri Lankan Situation (by Muthu Wilson), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1998 (20 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
19981102 Sri Lankan Terrorism in the Sea (by A. Sivapatham), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1998 (10 KB) (te)
Is the Sri Lankan Air Force bombing the merchant ship tantamount to an act of terrorism?
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19990501 The Myth of Greater Tamil Eelam (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 1999 (13 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
19990502 Lessons for USA from Kosovo and their Applications to the Sri Lankan War (by S. Sivalingam), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 1999 (13 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
19991102 Boycott the TamilNet-2000 Conference in Sri Lanka (by Inia Pandian), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1999 (18 KB) (t, te)
Title is self-explanatory.
19991103 Colorado Murder and Sri Lankan Murders (by Vimala Balamurugan), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1999 (11 KB) (te)
About the Chemmani mass-graves investigation in Sri Lanka.
19991104 World Reaction to Pakistan and Sri Lanka: A Comparison (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 1999 (8 KB) (te)
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20000201 Sri Lanka: Cover-up of Chemmani Mass Graves (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, February 2000 (12 KB) (te)
Sri Lankan Government's human rights violations and cover up of Chemmani mass graves in Jaffna.
20000202 Is this One Way to End the Ethnic War in Sri Lanka? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, February 2000 (18 KB) (te)
A solution short of independent Tamil Eelam. Author proposed this solution in the year 2000 but with the defeat of LTTE in 2009, Sri Lankan Government would not even consider it. Yet those interested in a fair solution to the ethnic conflict, especially the international community, may want to read it. Things may change in Sri Lanka sooner or later.
20000601 India is not an Acceptable Mediator for the Sri Lankan Conflict (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2000 (9 KB) (te)
Why India is not an acceptable mediator for the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict between the Sinhala majority government and the Tamil minority?
20000602 India's Promise of "Humanitarian Aid" to Sri Lankan Military has already Helped the Sri Lankan Military and Harmed Tamil Civilians (Year 2000) (by Yashoda Reddy & Siva Reddy), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2000 (8 KB) (te)
Humanitarian evacuation of an army encircled by its enemy is an absurd notion. What would have been Indian reaction if China offered humanitarian evacuation to the Pakistani military that was cornered by Indian military during the Bangladesh war?
20000603 Is there a "Dirty Secret" Behind India's Irrational Policy towards the Sri Lankan Crisis? Part I: An Independent Tamil Eelam is in the National Interest of India (by Yashoda Reddy, Siva Reddy and Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2000 (33 KB) (te)
Title is self explanatory.
20000604 Is there a "Dirty Secret" Behind India's Irrational Policy towards the Sri Lankan Crisis? Part II: Debunking anti-Tamil-Eelam Propaganda in India (by Yashoda Reddy, Siva Reddy and Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2000 (21 KB) (te)
Title is self explanatory.
20000902 Sri Lankan Devolution Package Speaks Loud and Clear that Sinhalese are the Masters of the Island (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, September 2000 (15 KB) (te)
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga's devolution package of August 2000.
20001102 Can Anyone Trust the Sri Lankan Government? (by A. Sivapatham), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 2000 (8 KB) (te)
An example of Sinhala politicians changing their positions on the Sinhala-Tamil ethnic problem to suit their political ambitions.
20001204 July 25 and October 25: Drenched in Tamil Blood (by V. V. Selvam), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2000 (4 KB) (te)
Murder of Tamil prisoners in Sri Lankan jails.
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20010102 Dichotomy of Sri Lankan Foreign Policy (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, January 2001 (15 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20010303 Where is Praying for Prabaharan a Crime? (by Jaganathan Muralidharan), TAMIL TRIBUNE, March 2001 (6 KB) (te)
A surprising answer.
20010402 American Ambassador Speaks about the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, April 2001 (7 KB) (te)
Comments on American Ambassador's March 2001 statement in Jaffna.
20010501 Is there a "Dirty Secret" Behind India's Irrational Policy towards the Sri Lankan Crisis? Appendix I: Did India Help Sri Lankan Tamils until 1987? (by Yashoda Reddy, Siva Reddy and Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2001 (25 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
200107f1 Feedback on "Is there a "Dirty Secret" Behind India's Irrational Policy towards the Sri Lankan Crisis?" (by (1) M. Ramkumar: I wish all Indians would read this article, (2) Bala: Indian betrayal of Sri Lankan Tamils, (3) Soma Jeyendran: India was never genuine in solving the issue, (4) Subra Jayahanthan: An eye opener to millions of people, (5) Rajan Venugopal: India's selfish intervention prolonged the agony ), TAMIL TRIBUNE, July 2001 (12 KB) (te)
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20020301 Sri Lankan Peace Talks on an American Ship? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, March 2002 (8 KB) (te)
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20020401 Sri Lanka: False Propaganda about LTTE and the Peace Process (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, April 2002 (12 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20020502 Prabaharan's Eyeglasses (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2002 (6 KB) (te)
A real-life story from Sri Lanka and another far off land.
20020703 A Question about the Sri Lankan Ceasefire (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, July 2002 (5 KB) (te)
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20021201 Sri Lanka, America and India: Two Suitors for a Lady (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2002 (12 KB) (te)
Sri Lanka's geopolitical dance with the global superpower United States of America and the regional power India. Though the cold war is over, Indian and American interests are not necessarily the same in the Indian Ocean and South Asia. If, during an "emergency", Indian and American goals diverge, will Sri Lanka go against the will of its giant neighbor to the north? Can the United States of America rely on Sri Lanka?
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20030501 Who Made Indian Prime Minister the Lord Emperor of Sri Lanka? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2003 (11 KB) (te)
Indian foreign policy: Application of India's infamous "Indira doctrine" (Indra doctrine) to Sri Lanka.
20030901 Indian Government Double-Dealings in the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict: 1983-1987 (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, September 2003 (11 KB) (te)
An analysis of history.
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20040203 Indian Rulers and the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, February 2004 (12 KB) (te)
A comprehensive article on India's anti-Tamil policies and actions in the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict. First the article summarizes India's anti-Tamil policies and activities from 1983-2003. Then the article systematically demolishes the reasons given for India's Sri Lankan policy. Finally the author discusses the real reason for India's anti-Tamil policies in Sri Lanka.
20040701 Keep Indian Spies (RAW Agents) out of the Tamil Homeland in Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, July 2004 (16 KB) (te)
Indian government attempts to infiltrate RAW agents (spies) into LTTE-controlled Tamil areas of Sri Lanka.
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20060602 India, Pakistan and the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2006 (13 KB) (te)
Is India cooperating with Pakistan in arming the Sri Lankan military against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)? If so, why?
20060901 India's "Federal Constitution" is not a Suitable Model for Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, September 2006 (14 KB) (te)
Given the dominant unitary character of the Indian constitution and the dissatisfaction of many state governments about the concentration of power at the central government, the Indian constitution is not even a suitable starting point for Sri Lanka.
20061101 A Plea to the International Community on Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 2006 (17 KB) (te)
As war raged in Sri Lanka in 2006, author urges the international community to prevent the Sri Lankan government from seeking a military solution to the ethnic conflict. Author suggests three options.
20061202 International Community Should Balance the Military Equation in Sri Lanka (2006) (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2006 (19 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
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20070301 Indian Duplicity in Military Aid to Sri Lanka as Impotent Tamil Nadu Watches: Part I (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, March 2007 (16 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20070501 India, Sri Lankan Navy, LTTE and Tamil Nadu Fishermen: The Maria Episode and Investigation (by Usha Ramanathan), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2007 (16 KB) (i, te, tn)
Did India frame LTTE for Tamil Nadu fishermen killings? Why?
20070601 Indian Duplicity in Military Aid to Sri Lanka as Impotent Tamil Nadu Watches: Part II (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2007 (19 KB) (te)
Part II: How the Indian Government tries to fool Tamil Nadu that it is not strengthening Sri Lankan military against minority Tamil fighters.
20071201 Senator Biden Solution for Sri Lanka (by V. Subramanian), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2007 (6 KB) (te)
Can an autonomous region, federal system solution work in Sri Lanka?
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20080101 Why India, Pakistan, China and America are all Arming the Sri Lankan Military Against Minority Tamils? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, January 2008 (13 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20080102 When Sri Lanka is Pricked, Indian Navy Jumps (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, January 2008 (7 KB) (te)
Whenever Sri Lankan armed forces are pricked in the Sinhala-Tamil civil war, Indian Navy jumps to attention. Why?
20080401 Rajiv Gandhi Assassination and India's Anti-Tamil Actions in the Sri Lankan Civil War (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, April 2008 (13 KB) (te)
Is India using Rajiv Gandhi assassination merely as an excuse to justify its anti-Tamil actions in the Sri Lankan Civil War? A critical assessment.
20080502 Place an Arms Embargo on Sri Lanka (Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict) (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2008 (12 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20080602 Sri Lanka: Minority Tamils Should Seek American Help (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2008 (9 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20080702 India Sheds Crocodile Tears for Palestinians but Shows No Concern for Sri Lankan Tamils (by Thanjai Nalankilli),TAMILTRIBUNE, July 2008 (6 KB) (te)
India refuses to give permission to Red Cross to take food and medicine to Tamil civilians in war-torn Sri Lanka from India.
20081101 Sri Lankan Ethnic War: India Could Enforce a No-Fly Zone Over Sri Lanka (by TN Tamilan), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 2008 (7 KB) (te)
Sri Lanka Air Force is bombing LTTE-held Tamil areas with no concern for civilian casualties (2008). India could enforce a no-fly zone over Tamil areas.
20081102 Tamil Nadu and Sri Lankan Tamils: Should Members of Parliament Resign? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 2008 (11 KB) (te)
The All-Party Meet chaired by Tamilnadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi (DMK) agreed that all members of parliament from Tamilnadu would resign if India did not protect Tamil civilians in Sri Lanka. Is it genuine or mere drama to douse the growing public protest in Tamil Nadu?
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20090101 Did Indian Government "Threaten" Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi to Tow its Line on the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict? (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, January 2009 (32 KB) (te, tn)
Title is self-explanatory.
20090201 Fate of Sri Lankan Tamil Minority: Choice of Boiling Pot and Burning Stove (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, February 2009 (7 KB) (te)
As the Sri Lankan army had captured almost all of LTTE held territories, Tamil civilians are faced with war zone bombardments in LTTE territory or long-term detention in army run camps.
20090301 Sri Lanka: Tamil Civilians between the Jaws of Death (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, March 2009 (9 KB) (te)
War is raging in Sri Lanka. As LTTE held area is getting smaller and smaller, Tamil civilians there are suffering immeasurably.
20090501 International Community Should Protect Tamil Civilians in War-Torn Sri Lanka (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2009 (15 KB) (te)
The international community gave a "safety net" to the Sri Lankan government at the beginning of the 2002 ceasefire, now it should at least provide a "protective cover" for the Tamils in IDP camps. Author proposes a two-phased, two-pronged approach.
20090503 Where were the Indian Coast Guard and Navy when Terrorists Came to Mumbai? (November 26, 2008) (by V. Ramakrishnan), TAMIL TRIBUNE, May 2009 (7 KB) (i, te)
Author questions India's security priorities. Why is India chasing shadows in the south while real enemies enter northern India?
20090602 India Sends Medical Aid to Sri Lankan Soldiers at War (even as Tamil civilians go without medicine) (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, June 2009 (12 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20090701 Agony and Impotence of a Tamil Nadu Chief Minister within the Indian Union (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, July 2009 (14 KB) (te, tn)
A discussion if the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has any power or leverage over Indian government's policy towards Sri Lanka even as thousands of Tamils are killed by Sri Lankan military.
20090801 Try the Sri Lankan Trio for War Crimes in Western Courts (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, August 2009 (7 KB) (te)
Try Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Army Chief General Sarath Fonseka for war crimes in 2009.
20090803 Professor Boyle: India is Guilty of "Complicity" in Sri Lankan Tamil Genocide (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, August 2009 (11 KB) (te)
Title is self-explanatory.
20090903 International Community, Terrorism, War Crimes and Human Rights in Sri Lanka: The Story of Guard Dogs and Mad Dogs (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, September 2009 (7 KB) (te)
A short story reflecting the situation in Sri Lanka immediately after the defeat of LTTE in Eelam War IV (2009).
20091102 To Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa's Head is through Sinhala Voters (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, November 2009 (10 KB) (te)
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20091201 Transnational Government for Eelam Tamils (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, December 2009 (9 KB) (te)
Is naming the international organization of Eelam Tamil Diaspora the "Transnational Government for Eelam Tamils" a good idea or a bad idea?
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20100102 Is India Sending Tamil Fighters to Sri Lanka Again? (December 2009) (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, January 2010 (13 KB) (te)
Is India replaying the 1980s for its own selfish strategic interests in Sri Lanka?
20100202 Sri Lankan Government "Steals" Tamil Lands in the Northeast (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, February 2010 (11 KB) (te)
Sri Lankan ethnic conflict and attempts to colonize the Tamil homeland indirectly.
20100301 Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa Jokes about LTTE Leader Prabhakaran's Death (by T. Arumugam), TAMIL TRIBUNE, March 2010 (9 KB) (te)
A retort to Sri Lankan President Rajapakse’s distasteful joke about LTTE leader Pirabhaharan's death.
20100702 Sinhala Sri Lankan President Rajapakse and the Tamil LTTE Commmander Pirabhakaran (by Murugan Ramani), TAMIL TRIBUNE, July 2010 (9 KB) (te)
A comparison of how the antagonists treated families of their enemies.
20100802 Sri Lanka, Interpol and the United Nations (by Thanjai Nalankilli), TAMIL TRIBUNE, August 2010 (6 KB) (te)
A brief article on how the Sri Lankan government refuses to cooperate with the United Nations panel on war crimes but expects help from Interpol to destroy alleged LTTE network abroad.
Freedom of the press is another casualty of the Tamil-Sinhala ethnic conflict. Sites like this try to bring the viewpoints of the Tamil minority to all. Even Internet sites are occasionally blocked.
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