GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

Military spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya said the Global Tamil Forum had already found the Sri Lankan government guilty of war crimes even before the conclusion of the investigation conducted by Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Rajapaksa will be tried for genocidal war crimes if he loses elections - GTF24 November 2014

Mahinda Rajapaksa will be tried at international courts for war crimes if he loses his position as head of state, said the Global Tamil Forum spokesman in an interview with Aljazeera news last week.

Clinging to power in Sri Lanka?20 November 2014

President Mahinda Rajapaksa seeks an unprecedented third term in office as his popularity dwindles.

'Take up GoSL ban on Diaspora with UN Security Council – GTF tells UK'16 October 2014

Article in The Island newspaper regarding GTF's lobbying and engagement efforts with UK Government on proscription of Tamil diaspora organisations by the Government of Sri Lanka.

'GTF says UK meet sent very clear message'12 October 2014

Colombo Gazette article on recent GTF meeting with the UK FCO MInister, Rt. Hon Hugo Swire MP.

'The Horrendous Lie'08 October 2014

In the Sri Lanka Guardian, Rev. Dr. S.J. Emmanuel, GTF President, responds to an editorial on him in the 30th September 2014 edition of Sri Lanka's Daily News.

'UK affirms its backing to OHCHR probe'07 October 2014

Colombo Gazette report on meeting between GTF, other Tamil groups, and the UK Minister with responsibility for Sri Lanka, Rt. Hon Hugo Swire MP.

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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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