On 22 June 2026, Tamils and supporters from across Europe will gather in Brussels to demand: ✊ Recognition of the Tamil genocide ✊ An independent international investigation ✊ International protection for the Tamil people Silence enables injustice. Action creates change. 📍 Place Jean Rey, Brussels 📅 22 June 2026 Stand with us. Raise your voice. Demand accountability

ஆயுதம் ஏந்தத் தேவையில்லை, உயிரையும் கொடுக்கத் தேவையில்லை. ஒரு நாள் சம்பளத்தை இழந்து, எமக்கு நடந்த தமிழின அழிப்பை உலக நாடுகளுக்கு மீண்டும் மீண்டும் எடுத்துக் கூற வாருங்கள். இது ஒவ்வொரு தமிழரின் வரலாற்றுக் கடமை என்பதை மறந்திடாதீர்கள். வரலாற்றுக் கடமையை ஆற்றுங்கள்; காலம் எமக்கு நீதியைப் பெற்றுத்தரும். 22.06.2026 அன்று ஐரோப்பிய ஒன்றியம் முன்பு வீட்டிலிருந்து ஒருவராவது ஒன்றிணைந்து தமிழின விடுதலைக்காய் குரல் கொடுப்போம்.

On May 18, reports described the final overrunning of the No Fire Zone, large-scale civilian casualties, alleged executions of surrendering individuals, and widespread allegations of post-conflict abuses. The Sri Lankan military reportedly overran the last remaining No Fire Zone in Mullivaikkal, effectively bringing the final operational area of the conflict under government control. Communication from the area was severed, with TamilNet receiving a final phone call from corr

On May 17, reports indicated extremely high civilian casualties, continued collapse of conditions inside the conflict zone, and failed efforts to facilitate surrender and evacuation under international supervision. According to multiple sources, more than 3,000 civilians were reportedly killed within a 24-hour period, with an additional 25,000 critically injured and lacking access to medical treatment. The Commander of the LTTE Sea Tigers, Colonel Soosai, issued an audio mess

On May 16, reports described escalating violence during attempted civilian surrenders, severe collapse of medical services, high-level political declarations, and ongoing surrender-related communications. According to United States State Department reporting, local sources described incidents in which Tamil civilians attempting to surrender under white flags were reportedly fired upon by Sri Lankan Army (SLA) forces. Witness accounts stated that groups including children were

On May 15, reports described the No Fire Zone as being engulfed in heavy bombardment, with escalating humanitarian warnings and continued international concern over access and protection of civilians. TamilNet correspondents reported that the entire safety zone area was “in smoke” due to sustained artillery fire by the Sri Lankan military. A medical source stated that at least 800 bodies had been observed within the No Fire Zone, indicating extremely high civilian casualties

On May 14, the humanitarian situation continued to deteriorate as international calls for access increased, evacuation attempts stalled, and large-scale civilian displacement and military activity persisted. International actors pressed the Government of Sri Lanka to grant United Nations access to the conflict zone as soon as possible and to facilitate a visit by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon later that month. Military sources reported that at least 1,200 civilians escaped

On May 13, international attention intensified as major world leaders, the United Nations, and diplomatic actors issued urgent statements regarding the escalating humanitarian crisis in northern Sri Lanka. United States President Barack Obama made a public statement from the White House calling for urgent international action. He urged the Sri Lankan government to halt what he described as “indiscriminate shelling,” which he stated had already resulted in hundreds of civilian

On May 12, reports indicated continued military advances, repeated attacks on medical facilities, worsening conditions in detention camps, and increasing international diplomatic concern over civilian protection. Elements of the Sri Lankan Army’s 58 Division were reported to have entered the newly designated civilian safe zone, while the area continued to come under sustained attack. The movement into the No Fire Zone marked a further escalation of military operations in area

On May 11, international concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis intensified, with multiple organisations and officials describing mass civilian casualties, increasing diplomatic pressure, and calls for urgent intervention. The United Nations spokesperson at the time, Gordon Weiss, described the situation as a “bloodbath,” stating that large-scale civilian deaths over the weekend—including more than 100 children—confirmed that previously warned worst-case scenarios ha

On May 10, reports described one of the most intense periods of violence in the final phase of the conflict, alongside increasing international reporting, political statements, and satellite evidence documenting widespread destruction. Multiple sources reported large-scale civilian casualties due to sustained shelling of the No Fire Zone. TamilNet stated that as many as 2,000 civilians may have been killed during a single day of artillery bombardment by the Sri Lankan militar

On May 9, reports highlighted intensified military operations, worsening humanitarian conditions, and increased international scrutiny. Sri Lankan authorities arrested three British journalists from Channel 4 News. The journalists had reportedly been investigating conditions faced by war-affected civilians and allegations of sexual abuse in camps housing displaced persons from the northern conflict zone. Their arrest reflected heightened restrictions on media access and repor

On May 8, the situation in the conflict zone further deteriorated as military operations intensified, humanitarian conditions worsened, and international calls for investigation increased. The Government of Sri Lanka declared a third and final “No Fire Zone,” an area into which tens of thousands of civilians had been pushed. According to the OHCHR Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL), this area became severely overcrowded, with civilians effectively confined in a small geographi

On May 7, developments reflected increasing international political attention, continued military escalation, reports of targeted attacks, and limited humanitarian evacuation efforts. A leaked United States embassy cable indicated heightened political sensitivity in the United Kingdom regarding the situation in Sri Lanka. It noted that, ahead of UK elections, the presence of Tamil communities in closely contested constituencies had drawn increased governmental attention to th

On May 6, reports continued to document worsening humanitarian conditions, including ongoing attacks on medical facilities and increasing deaths due to starvation and lack of medical care. A United States State Department report stated that remaining hospital facilities were repeatedly struck by Sri Lankan Army (SLA) shelling, despite their locations having been clearly communicated to the authorities. The report cited local sources indicating that medical infrastructure with

On May 5, reports highlighted worsening humanitarian conditions inside the No Fire Zone amid continued military operations and limited international engagement. As shelling of the No Fire Zone continued, the LTTE called on the international community to urgently facilitate humanitarian assistance for civilians trapped in the conflict area. The Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) reported severe shortages of essential supplies, stating that while approximately 2,500 metric

On May 4, multiple reports highlighted continued military operations, worsening humanitarian conditions, and increasing international attention on alleged violations. A United States State Department report cited an internal source within the No Fire Zone stating that the Sri Lankan military was “engaged in daily shelling and bombing of the NFZ, killing an estimated minimum of 100 people per day.” The report further noted repeated attacks on Mullivaikkal Hospital, which sever

On May 3, statements from political and humanitarian sources highlighted worsening conditions and ongoing allegations of severe violations in the final conflict zone. The LTTE Political Head, B. Nadesan, accused the Sri Lankan government of deliberately carrying out what he described as a “horrendous act of genocide.” He alleged that restrictions on food, medicine, and humanitarian access were being used against Tamil civilians trapped in the conflict area. In his statement t

On May 2, reports indicated continued and intensified military operations in the No Fire Zone areas during the final stages of the conflict in northern Sri Lanka. The last remaining hospital in Mullivaikkal was struck twice by artillery fire in the morning, resulting in significant civilian casualties. According to humanitarian and monitoring sources, at least 64 civilians were killed and 87 others injured in the attacks on the makeshift medical facility located within the go

On May 1, significant developments and intensified violence marked the situation in the final stages of the conflict. The Sri Lankan government acknowledged that its military had shelled areas designated as “No Fire Zones,” which had previously been declared safe for Tamil civilians. This admission followed the emergence of satellite imagery showing extensive crater damage consistent with heavy artillery strikes. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Foreign Secretary Palitha Koho