Great Nation - Tamil Nadu, 

Grateful People – Tamil Eelam 

[19 November 2008, BTF]

Thousands of people, largely Tamils and some British NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisation) participated in a demonstration outside the UK Parliament at the Parliament Square between 3.30pm and 6.30pm, today, Wednesday, 19 November 2008. The day was chosen as it is the Prime Minister’s Question (PMQ) day, Wednesday to have the attention of the maximum number of Members of Parliament. [More.......] in Tamil and To view Fotos

Cross Party MPs Support for Tamils at the UK Parliament [14 October 2008, BTF]

Without exception all Members of Parliament from all three main political parties in a show of solidarity and concern spoke in support of Tamils and the general suffering of the Tamils, particularly in Vanni, North of Sri Lanka. They also showed no remorse in condemning the Government of Sri Lanka for its military action against the Tamil Nation to fundamentally a political problem and its persistent human rights violations. [More........] and Publication and Records of House of Commons on 14 Oct 2008  videos on YOU TUBE Part-1, Part-2, Part-3

Engaging the British Public to Free Tamil Eelam [11.October.2008 BTF]

As another step forward in the awareness campaign, this afternoon (11 October 2008) the British Tamils Forum hit the London Streets in many hundreds wearing ‘aprons’ printed with Tamil Eelam map and writing that stated Free Tamil Eelam on one side and Stop Genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka on the other.
With blue skies and temperatures reaching over 25 degrees, Tamils were seen near most landmarks of London. British public and Tourists alike were curious to see so many wearing the same and walking peacefully handing out leaflets which clearly articulated the gruesome reality for Tamils in Sri Lanka. [More........]

 
Over six thousand Tamils gather outside UK Parliament to Demand Action against Indiscriminate Bombing of Tamils by Government of Sri Lanka [07,October, 2008 BTF]

Over six thousand people, largely Tamils turned up with a relatively short notice outside the British Parliament yesterday evening (06 October 2008) between 4 pm and 7 pm to demand action against indiscriminate aerial bombardment of Tamils by Government of Sri Lanka (G0SL). They also demanded that the UK Government should act now rather than wait for diplomacy to work in helping the over 230,000 Tamils internally displaced by these bombings and military action taken by GoSL. [More......]

                                   “Recent escalation of violence in Sri Lanka is deeply concerning” – Shadow Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon William Hague MP            [01, October, 2008 BTF]

"My colleagues and I are very conscious of the strong feelings and concerns of Britain’s Tamil community with regard to the conflict in Sri Lanka and the unfolding humanitarian crises in the northern part of the country. The recent escalation of violence in Sri Lanka is deeply concerning. The only way forward in the conflict is a negotiated settlement that satisfies the concerns and legitimate aspirations of all Sri Lankans and preserves democracy in Sri Lanka. I wish the Tamil community in Britain every success." [More......] 

Emergency Meeting with International Development Minister Rt. Hon Shahid Malik MP

Following a joint press release issued last Friday (26 September 2008), by Minister responsible for the Department for International Development (DFID) Rt. Hon Shahid Malik and Foreign Minister responsible for Africa, Asia and the UN Rt. Hon Lord Malloch Brown and the press statement issued by the British Tamils Forum (BTF) as response on Saturday (27 September 2008), an emergency meeting was held with members of the Forum this afternoon (30 September 2008) at the DFID Minister’s Office [More......]

 Member of British Tamils Forum and the Leader of Tamils for Labour Delivers a Damning Speech at the Labour Party Conference 2008 [23, September,2008  BTF]

In front of over 10,000 delegates, millions of viewers watching live on BBC television, at least three cabinet ministers namely, Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon David Miliband, Secretary of State for International Development Rt. Hon Douglas Alexander and the Defence Secretary Rt. Hon Des Browne behind him at the stage and with the Prime Minister listening to his speech behind the stage, Sen Kandiah, a senior member of the British Tamils Forum and the Leader of Tamils for Labour, delivered a damning speech condemning the current Government of Sri Lanka and the State for the oppression of Tamils for over 60 years. [More......]

“We want Tamil Eelam” – British Tamils Chant at the Candlelight Vigil [24.July.2008,  BTF]  

Over two thousand people, largely Tamils turned up with a relatively short notice outside the British Parliament last night (23 July 2008) between 8 pm and 10 pm holding candles to mark respect and as remembrance of over 3,000 Tamils who were slaughtered during  Sri Lanka  State sponsored riots, 25 years ago. [More...]  Also watch the videos from You tube ,  Friction TV  and  Photos
 

                                                                               "The Exhibition makes a clear case for Self Determination for Tamils & We Build a Nation" – British Government Members of Parliament [17.July.2008,  BTF]

Yesterday, 16 July 2008 a photo exhibition depicting ‘Sixty Years of Oppression of Tamils in Sri Lanka ’ was held in the British Houses of Parliament premises.  The exhibition was sponsored by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Tamils. Hon Virendra Sharma MP who is also the Chairperson of the APPG for Tamils said that he fully supports the Tamil struggle both within the Parliament and outside. Hon Ms Joan Ryan MP who officially opened the exhibition said that not enough has been done by the international community to resolve this horrendous situation in Sri Lanka for the Tamil community. In her final comment she said that" this is a humanitarian crisis that needs a political solution and the world must be alerted".     [More...]

 
  UN rights group deplores recent wave of disappearances in Sri Lanka
   [UN, 11 June 2008]
 11 June 2008 – The Government of Sri Lanka needs to stamp out a recent wave of disappearances in which women and humanitarian aid workers are among those who have gone missing, a group of United Nations human rights experts said today.... [More....]  

 
  President Rajapakshe will think twice before visiting London next time – British Tamils Forum    [BTF, 10 June 2008]
 

British Tamils Forum joined forces with NSSP (Nava Sama Samaja Party) UK, TYO (Tamil Youth Organisation), S4P (Solidarity for Peace), Socialist Party, International Socialist Group and South Asia Solidarity Group and very effectively mobilised the masses in London to protest against the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakshe. Mr. Rajapakshe is here in London for a Commonwealth Conference, where twelve other Heads of State are also present.. [More....] Also see the Video and Photos  (password-tamilprotest)

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