May 2013 will mark the fourth year remembrance of the Tamil genocide. During May of 2009, the genocidal acts of a systematic genocide that was being implemented by successive Sri-Lankan Governments escalated.
Since 2009, there have been increasing evidence such as video footage, photos, satellite images, war witnesses, findings of unexploded bombs which prove the credible allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity that have been made by several human rights organizations. These reports and findings find that there was indeed an increased use of heavy weapons, shelling of Tamil civilians in Government declared “safe zones”, sexual abuse, and deliberate denial of food and medicine to Tamil civilians.
This month, we as a community remember our relatives, friends, and brethren that were killed. We must continue to urge the Canadian government along with other countries that uphold human rights as a priority, to bring forth the perpetrators and individuals responsible for the genocide of the Tamils.
May marks a month that we as a community take the time to remember the victims massacred and heal together as a community. By continuing to voice our stories, opinions, and facts, we are moving on a path that will enable us to get justice for the lost lives.
Tags: News, Tamil History/Culture
