Welsh Tamils mark Tamils Genocide Remembrance day

by Rukshana
May 22, 2024

Tamils in South Wales commemorated Tamil Genocide Day in Swansea. Mullivaikal survivors made speeches and shared their experiences of 2009.

Tamils in Wales have taken the noble task of planting trees every year on May 18th on the same field, and each tree bears a message regarding the Tamil Genocide. This event was organized by "Thamilar Sangamam - Wales" - An organization set up to bring together the Tamil community in Wales. Tamils all over the UK and the world have been marking Tamil Genocide Day through demonstrations and marches. This day presents an opportunity for Tamils to shed light on the need to hold the Sri Lankan government accountable for the war crimes and atrocities committed by the Sri Lankan Security Forces. 

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