Excavations at Chemmani mass grave halted over lack of funds
2025-09-08
Excavation work on the mass grave at Chemmani in Sri Lanka’s northern province has been halted pending fresh allocation ofContinue Reading
HRCSL issues 16 recommendations on Chemmani mass grave probe
2025-09-03
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has urged stronger measures to ensure accountability and transparency in the ongoingContinue Reading
President vows transparent probe into Chemmani mass grave
2025-09-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking in Jaffna, said the government is committed to conducting a transparent investigation into the ChemmaniContinue Reading
Chemmani becomes Sri Lanka’s second largest mass grave
2025-08-27
The Chemmani mass grave — designated a crime scene by the court — has been identified as the second largestContinue Reading
Chemmani excavations reopen wounds — and questions
2025-08-24
On an August morning in Mullaitivu, journalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan received a summons. It was from the Terrorism Investigation Division’s sub-stationContinue Reading
Chemmani : “Convicted Soldier willing to Testify in Int’l Inquiry”
2025-08-04
The wife of Lance Corporal Somaratne Rajapaksa has reportedly stated that her husband is willing to testify if an internationalContinue Reading
ICJ makes 07-point proposal to Govt on Chemmani mass grave
2025-07-28
In light of the ongoing excavation at the Chemmani-Siththupaththi mass grave site in Jaffna, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)Continue Reading
Protest held over atrocities in the North and South of Sri Lanka
2025-07-17
A protest was staged today calling for justice over alleged atrocities in the North and South of Sri Lanka. ProtestersContinue Reading
Chemmani mass grave probe : ITAK sends 05-point letter to President AKD
2025-07-11
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urging immediate action to ensure truth, justice,Continue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave : UK Foreign Secretary flags ‘grave concerns’
2025-07-10
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has voiced concerns over the recently discovered mass grave in Chemmani, stating that he hadContinue Reading
Under the Beauty, the Buried Truth: What Chemmani Means for Sri Lanka’s Soul
2025-07-08
By Arun Arokianathan If you’ve ever been to Sri Lanka, you’ve likely heard someone talk about how beautiful it is.Continue Reading
Chemmani mass graves : Child’s remains, toys, and bag unearthed in Jaffna
2025-07-02
The Chemmani mass graves, recently unearthed in Jaffna, have yielded human remains believed to be that of a child, alongsideContinue Reading
Chemmani mass graves : MP Shanakiyan raises concerns
2025-06-30
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised serious concerns regarding the Chemmani mass graves in Jaffna, including the preservation ofContinue Reading
Chemmani mass grave : Unearthed skeletal remains increase to 33
2025-06-30
The excavation conducted at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna on Sunday has unearthed several more skeletal remains. In aContinue Reading
Protest calling for justice for Jaffna’s Chemmani mass grave enters third day
2025-06-25
A peaceful protest calling for justice for the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna entered its third day today. The peacefulContinue Reading
Chemmani mass grave : UK MP calls for full investigation
2025-06-19
British MP Uma Kumaran has called on the United Kingdom Government to support a full investigation into the mass graveContinue Reading
