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
Justice Minister inspects alleged mass grave sites in Kalmunai
2025-09-04
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, engaged in an inspection tour of areas around Kalmunai, Kalavanchikudy, and Kurukkulamadam,Continue 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
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
Skeletal remains of 88 found in Colombo Port mass grave
2025-08-21
Excavations at a mass grave discovered within the Colombo Port premises have uncovered skeletal remains belonging to at leastContinue Reading
Mass grave discoveries in Sri Lanka : CPA urges 8-step Reform Plan
2025-08-08
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has urged urgent reforms for truth, justice, and forensic capacity in Sri Lanka, inContinue 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
Court issues new order on Kurukkalmadam mass grave
2025-07-22
The Kaluwanchikudy Magistrate’s Court on Monday (21) issued an order to the Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (CJMO) in Colombo toContinue 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 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
