GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

In comments made to Ceylon Today, GTF Spokesperson, Suren Surendiran, discusses the latest UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka and the issues of militarisation in the North of the country.

'Int’l community must exert real pressure on SL'21 January 2013

Issues relating to accountability, reconciliation and the 'Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission' discussed by GTF Spokesperson, Suren Surendiran in Ceylon Today.

'I remain a friend of the Sinhala people and of Buddhism' - Rev. Dr S.J. Emmanuel23 November 2012

Exclusive interview in Sri Lanka Guardian with GTF President, Rev. Dr S.J. Emmanuel, regarding his views on the situation in Sri Lanka, the historical context and other matters.

'Never Again Says The UN, Yet Again'17 November 2012

Article by GTF Spokesperson, Suren Surendiran, in the Sri Lanka Guardian on the publication of the UN Secretary-General's Internal Review into UN actions in Sri Lanka, during the final months of the armed conflict.

'GTF vows to take on govt. in multiple fronts'12 October 2012

Interview with GTF Spokesperson, Suren Surendiran, in the Sunday Island.

‘Sri Lanka Masks Tyranny With Selective Democracy’ – GTF25 August 2012

Colombo Telegraph article on GTF's condemnation of Sri Lankan Government’s indefinite closure of 13 of the 15 state-run universities on the island.

'GTF Says Mistrust Among Communities Growing'29 July 2012

Interview in The Sunday Leader with GTF Spokesperson, Suren Surendiran, on fractured community relations and lack of reconciliation in Sri Lanka.

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Press Releases

GTF commemorates the sixteenth anniversary of the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka18 May 2025

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) joins Tamils worldwide in commemorating the 16th anniversary of the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka. The final phase of the war is one of the most brutal in recent history, with the estimated deaths of over 40,000 Tamil civilians in the final months alone. This constitutes only a fraction of the total deaths, destruction and displacement suffered by the Tamil community during its 70-year political struggle for equality and justice in Sri Lanka.

Many tens of thousands of Tamil civilians were killed or made to disappear by the State of Sri Lanka

GTF Urges Meaningful Extension for Completion of Sri Lanka Accountability Project and transmittal of report to all relevant UN bodies for further action09 October 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) welcomes the recent report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on the “Situation of Human Rights in Sri Lanka” and the subsequent dialogue at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva. The report highlights ongoing human rights abuses and calls for national and international actions to advance accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.

GTF congratulates President Anura Kumara Dissanayake25 September 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) extends its congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as the 9th President of Sri Lanka. Starting from a humble origin and remaining as a peoples’ person all through his political journey, President Dissanayake’s achievements will inspire a new generation of youth from all backgrounds to dream big.

GTF’s statement on Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne Passing29 July 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) is saddened by the passing of Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne and would like to extend its condolences to his family and all those who were fortunate to have crossed path with him.

GTF pays tribute to Tamil Elder Statesman Mr R Sampanthan on his passing04 July 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) is deeply saddened by the passing of the Tamil elder statesman R. Sampanthan on June 30, 2024. We express our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the departed leader and all those mourning the loss of Mr. Sampanthan.

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