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AUGUST 2010 Vol - 27 TYO - Canada

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August 14th, 2010 marks the fourth year since the Sencholai Massacre, where the lives of 53 little girls were taken by the Sri Lankan Air Force through a premeditated act. The 53 souls that resided in Sencholai, an institution which housed female children who have fallen victim and lost parents to the genocide. The Sencholai childrens home along with five other childrens homes in Mullaithivu was part of the “Peace Village” and was registered with the Sri Lankan government. The unarmed children were participating in first aid training at the Sencholai childrens home then hurried to evacuate once alert of the Kfir jet bombers of the Sri Lankan Air force. The aerial bombardment left 53 innocent children dead, over 130 severely injured, and numerous traumatized. Children who attended different schools in the same region were also heavily injured. The repeated bombardment on the premises of the region indicates that the attack was deliberate. The attack indicates the force’s intention to cause maximum casualties and such acts merely adds to the list of atrocities that display evidence of genocide committed by the Sri Lankan government. The aerial bombardment is clearly non-accidental; however, the Sri Lankan government as custom, denied the fact and claimed that the force bombed a LTTE training camp. UNICEF/SLMM after visiting the premises made a press release confirming that the the ‘LTTE trainees’ were in fact students; in addition, SLMM stated they could not find ‘any evidence of military installation or weapons’.

Although massacres such as this have become part of history it does not provide as an excuse for the world to forget to recognize the casualties today. We must continue to present the evidence of genocide and demand justice as evidence will not expire until it serves to provide the capable justice. Sencholai Massacre is may seem to be merely one of the numerous atrocities and massacres that the Thamil community faced; however, the impact of the massacre is of no difference. The international community must continue to question such savage behaviour that is continued today by the Sri Lankan government and not rest without demanding a response and appropriate actions.

– Saru. N

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National Symbols &Tamil Identity

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Nationality is primarily sustained by the continued patriotism and dedication of its people. It refers to a group of people and the land they live. Nationality an abstract idea, is given form through national symbols that carry throughout time, and it is these symbols that bear a strong importance in regards to nationality.

A national symbol is a symbol of any entity considering itself and manifesting itself to the world as a national community. Wherever people of a nationality meet together, National symbols such as the nation flag, bird, tree, animal, and flower are put forth for the purpose to unite people under that nationality by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, and more importantly history.

These symbols are often rallied around as part of celebrations of patriotism or aspiring nationalism by the founding fore-fathers of a national community. These symbols are designed to be inclusive and representative of all the peoples of that national community.

National symbols should be granted a permanent place in nationality as these symbols carry the rich history of a nation, by doing this it bestows great importance to a

nation. These national symbols serve as a direct nationality link between the youth of a nationality to its past. Therefore national symbols should never be altered.

The flag of Tamils, which bears the tiger, is the flag that represents a nationality; it is a fact that is not disputable. On national days, events, meetings, etc, the flag is raised and flown. This is accepted by many and is a recognized procedure around the world.

The national bird, Crow Pheasant (Chenpagam), national tree, Sirisa (Vaahai), national flower, Gloriosa Lilly (Kaarthigai Poo), and the national animal, Leopard

(Siruththai) are all national symbols for Tamils and should not be forgotten by the Tamil Diaspora.

These symbols serve as the link between the Eelam Nation and

its increasing Diaspora. National symbols including our National flag bear the aspirations of Eelam Tamils and the continued struggle for a sovereign state of Tamil Eelam.

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National Leader’s Historic Suthumalai DeclarationOn August 4th 1987, the National Leader of Tamileelam, Honorable Vellupillai Pirapaharan, made a historic declaration that became famously known as the “Suthumalai Declaration”. The National Leader outlined the liberation organization’s policy towards Indian intervention in the name of peace. This historic declaration becomes ever so important considering the political situation prevalent in the Tamil homeland today. In current circumstances much of the National Leader’s outlook and policy outlined in the Suthumalai Declaration on the Tamil National question is still applicable today. Here we provide the full text of the historic declaration:

Beloved and Esteemed People of Tamil Eelam,

Today, a turning point of immense significance has taken place in the history of our struggle. This turn of events occurred so suddenly that it stunned us as if it has happened beyond our powers. We have to wait and see whether the consequences of this turn of events will be favorable to us or not.

You are aware that this Agreement, concluded suddenly in haste between India and Sri Lanka, without consulting us as the representatives of our people, is being implemented with expedition and urgency. I was not aware of’ this Agreement until I reached Delhi. Having convinced me that the Indian Prime Minister desired to meet me, I was taken to Delhi in a hurry. The Agreement was shown to us when we reached Delhi. There are a lot of flaws and defects in the Agreement. We doubt whether the Agreement will bring a permanent settlement to the problems of our people. Therefore, we explained to the Government of India in clear terms, that we cannot accept this Agreement. But the Indian government was firmly determined to implement the Agreement whether we opposed or not.

We are not surprised over the position of the Indian government. The Agreement is not primarily concerned about the Tamil question. It is essentially a bi-lateral Agreement concerned with Indo-Sri Lanka relations. There are obligations in the Agreement that binds Sri Lanka to India’s geostrategic sphere of influence. It prevents the penetration into Sri Lanka external subversive forces inimical to Indian interests. It is for

this reason India showed extraordinary interest in the Agreement. At the same time, this Agreement contains elements that determine the political destiny of the Eelam Tamils. That is why we are strongly opposed to the Agreement since it was concluded without taking into consideration our views and the opinion of our people. But our protests are meaningless. When a mighty super-power has determined to decide the political destiny of our people it is beyond our ability to do anything.

The Agreement directly affects the political projects of our liberation organization; it affects the mode of our struggle; it attempts to put an end to our armed struggle. The mode of our heroic struggle, fought for the last 15 years and built on the blood and sacrifice of our fighters, is to be dismantled in a few days’ time. This, we cannot digest. This Agreement suddenly disarms us, without providing adequate time, without getting the consent of our fighters, without offering guarantees for the safety and security of our people. Therefore, we refused to lay down arms.

It was in these circumstances the Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, invited me for a discussion. I spoke to him frankly about our problems. I confided to the Indian Prime Minster that I do not repose the slightest trust in the Sinhala racist state nor do I believe that the Sinhalese will implement the Agreement. I spoke to him about the issue of security of our people and the guarantees for their safety. The Indian Prime Minister has given me certain pledges. He has offered to guarantee the security of our people. I trust his sincerity. I have faith in his assurances. We trust that the Government


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of India will not allow the Sinhala racist state to resume genocidal violence against our people. It is because of this trust we have decided to lay down our weapons to the Indian Peace Keeping force.

I need not elaborate here the immense sacrifices we have made for the protection of our people. Our people are fully aware of the nature and character of our deep devotion and commitment to the cause. The weapons that we took up and deployed for your safety and protection, for your liberation, for your emancipation, we now entrust to the Indian government. From the very moment we handover our weapons we hand over the responsibility of protecting our people to India.

In receiving our weapons from us - the only means of protection for the Eelam Tamils - the Indian government takes over from us the tremendous responsibility of protecting our people. The handing over of arms signifies the handing over, or rather the transfer of this responsibility. If we do not hand over our weapons we would be placed in a perilous situation of clashing with the Indian army. We do not want that. We love India. We love the people of India. We are not prepared to deploy our arms against Indian soldiers. The soldiers of the Indian army are taking the responsibility of safeguarding and protecting us against our enemy. I wish to emphasize that by the virtue of

our handing over our weapons, the Indian government should assume full responsibility for the life and security of every one of the Eelam Tamils.

My beloved people, we have no alternative other than to co-operate with this Indian endeavor. Let us offer them this opportunity. However, I do not think that this Agreement will bring a permanent solution to the Tamil question. The time is not far off when the monster of Sinhala racism will devour this Agreement.

I have an unshakable faith that only an independent state of Tamil Eelam will provide a permanent solution to the problem of the Tamil Eelam people. Let me make it absolutely clear to you that I will continue to struggle for the cause of Tamil Eelam. The forms and modes of struggle may change but the goal of our struggle will never

change. If our cause is to triumph we should have the whole - hearted support of our people. Circumstances might arise for our liberation organization to participate in the interim government, or in the election for the sake of promoting the interests of our people. But I wish to declare, firmly, that under no circumstances and at any point in time will I ever contest the elections or accept the office of Chief Minister.

“I have an unshakable faith that only an independent state of Tamileelam will provide a permanent solution to the problem of the Tamileelam people. Let me make it absolutely clear to you that I will continue to struggle for the cause of Tamileelam”


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2nd Lt PoobaliniGopalapillai Ananthakumari

2 nd Lt Poobalini, whose birth name was Ananthakumari, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gopalapillai in a village called Velanai. She was the fourth child of the family. The war had forced her family, just like many other families, to leave her native place and displace. Though she was born in Velanai, she had been continuously displacing to places like Kanesapuram, Paravipanchaan, Vattakachi, Krishnapuram, and Anandapuram. These displacements prompted her to cultivate a deep, burning desire within herself to fight for a country for her people. The continuous displacement created a huge barrier on her education. Therefore, she had her basic education in five different schools. Despite this, she finished GCE O/L (Grade 11) with excellent grades. Subsequently, she learned shorthand, typewriting, and sewing. She also worked as typist in some private companies.

On 10.06.1995, her dream of joining herself in freedom struggle became reality. She joined LTTE with the realization that nothing could be achieved by Tamils without a separate state for them. She completed her training as a LTTE member in a shorter period of time than others. She gained her first battlefield experience during Sri Lankan Army’s “Sooriyakathir” or “Operation Sunshine” military operation. During this time, her sense of responsibility and diligence was spotted by her superior officers in the LTTE. These innate qualities combined with her typewriting skills earned her an administrative position within the LTTE.

As she was working in the office, she exhibited elegance and excellence in everything she did. She finished every task that was given to her on time. She refused to sleep till she finished all the tasks at hand. Above all, her diligence was admired by everyone. For example, once she was asked to participate in a race. She had never participated in any races prior to that. She was aware that winning a medal in the race would be a long shot as several other competitive athletes were participating. However, she decided to participate. During the race, many participants disqualified themselves by not finishing the entire race. However, Poobalini, though didn’t win any medal, ran all the laps. At the end of the race, one spectator asked as to why she was adamant on finishing all the laps even though she wouldn’t get a medal. She

responded, “If you start something, you have to finish it no matter what the outcome is.”

In addition to the aforementioned characteristics, she also possessed some unique characteristics. For example, if there were excess amount of food, she would store them in a hiding place and provide that food when there was insufficient food. For this behaviour, she was called “storage” by other cadres. Also, she was a caring and loving person who took care of other cadres when they were injured or fell sick.

In 1998, when the Sri Lanka army had started a military operation called “Jaisikuru” or “Victory Assured”, the LTTE was planning for a counter operation to that. Poobalini’s patience and courage got herself into a spying team. This team was responsible for spying on the advancing Sri Lanka Army. Soon, Poobalini was promoted as the 2nd leader of that team. Her team worked in several areas including Pandaarikulam, Puliyankulam, Puthoor, and Maankulam. The information she gathered was helpful in LTTE’s preparation of the counter operation “Unceasing Waves 2”. In August 1998, the LTTE launched “Unceasing Waves 2”. The operation was a huge success as Kilinochi fell in the hands of LTTE with severe casualties to Sri Lankan Army. On 29.08.1998, before the victorious news reaches her, 2nd Lt Poobalini had become martyr.


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On August 6th 1945, at 8:16 a.m. Japanese time, an American B-29 bomber, the Enola Gay, drops the world’s first atom bomb, over the city of Hiroshima. Approximately 80,000 people are killed as a direct result of the blast, and another 35,000 are injured. At least another 60,000 would be dead by the end of the year from the effects of the fallout.

U.S. President Harry S. Truman, angered by the Japanese response to the Potsdam Conference’s demand for unconditional surrender, made the decision to use the atom bomb to end the war. On August 5, while a “conventional” bombing of Japan was underway, “Little Boy,” (the nickname for one of two atom bombs available for use against Japan), was loaded onto Lt. Col. Paul W. Tibbets’ plane on Tinian Island in the Marianas. Tibbets’ B-29, named the Enola Gay after his mother, left the island at 2:45 a.m. on August 6. Five and a half hours later, “Little Boy” was dropped, exploding 1,900 feet over a hospital and unleashing the equivalent of 12,500 tons of trinitrotoluene or better known as TNT. The bomb had several inscriptions scribbled on its shell, one of which read “Greetings to the Emperor from the men of the Indianapolis” (the ship that transported the bomb to the Marianas).

There were 90,000 buildings in Hiroshima before the

bomb was dropped; only 28,000 remained after the bombing. Of the city’s 200 doctors before the explosion; only 20 were left alive or capable of working. There were 1,780 nurses before-only 150 remained who were able to tend to the sick and dying. The Hiroshima prefectural health department estimates that, of the people who died on the day of the explosion, 60% died from flash or flame burns, 30% from falling debris and 10% from other causes. During the following months, large numbers died from the effect of burns, radiation sickness, and other injuries, compounded by illness. In a more plausible estimate of the total immediate and short term cause of death, 15–20% died from radiation sickness, 20–30% from flash burns, and 50–60% from other injuries, compounded by illness. In both cities, most of the dead were civilians.

According to John Hersey’s classic work Hiroshima, the Hiroshima city government had put hundreds of schoolgirls to work clearing fire lanes in the event of incendiary bomb attacks. They were out in the open when the Enola Gay dropped its load. There were so many spontaneous fires set as a result of the bomb that a crewman of the Enola Gay stopped trying to count them.

The world has just witnessed the destruction and devastation caused by the atomic bomb. It is arguably one of the most devastating and horrific act of collective punishment.


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TAMILEELAM Challenge Cup - Cricket 2010

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The Athletic Council of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) Presents 2nd Annual TAMIL EELAM Challenge Cup – Cricket Tournament in partnership with the Markham Toronto Cricket League.

CTYA’s Athletics Council is tasked with providing Canadian Tamil youth with an avenue to develop their leadership skills through athletics and recreational programs. The aim of this council is to educate through athletics and promote outstanding sportsmanship and build team spirit.

We invite our community members and fans to attend this event and support our athletes.

– CTYA Athletics Council


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Canadian Tamil Sports Association (CTSA) successfully organized its 22nd annual Track and Field Meet on Saturday August 7th 2010 at York University Stadium. Hundreds of youth participated in various track and field events. The event was a great opportunity for youth to showcase their athletic talents and abilities. CTSA presented awards and trophies for participants who excelled in the track and field events.

– CTSA

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UTSG Orientation

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On Monday, August 23, 2010, UTSG TSA held its first ever Orientation Day for students entering their first year at the University of Toronto St. George Campus. Despite the less than perfect weather, the Orientation was a great success. Executives met up with first year students and a few ice breakers were carried out to help the attendees become familiar with each other and the execs. After plenty of jokes and laughs were exchanged, the first years were led on a walking tour of the campus. During the tour, important buildings were pointed out, shortcuts were revealed, and even UTSG TSA’s favourite place to take-out was shared! Execs also answered questions or concerns posed by the attendees along the way. After the tour ended, the attendees were invited to come to UTSG TSA’s annual summer BBQ. Here, they were given the opportunity to meet with the rest of the exec team, general members, coordinators of the mentorship program and Phoenix dance team. UTSG TSA is very pleased with the success of this event. The goal was to help make the transition from highschool to university or another university to UTSG a smoother process. We firmly believe that the attendees gained useful insights and left with the assurance that they had UTSG TSA’s support. Orientation Day is definitely an event we are looking forward to expanding in the years to come.

– UTSG TSA


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TYO GatheringHosted by Peel Chapter

The 2nd annual outdoor gathering held on August 29th at Erindale Park in Mississauga had a tremendous turnout. All the Chapters had equal opportunity to attend and to bring and introduce new members to TYO. The entire day was filled with fun and games. Its focus was to increase communication and networking pattern among our Youth. Overall, its focus was to give the members a chance to get to know one another in another aspect or form. Peel Chapter had invited other Tamil Youth from the region to better understand about TYO and its frame work. It was a great way to begin another new year for TYO. We encourage more and more Youth to come forth and take part in TYO related activities. There’s always room for someone new.

– TYO Canada

On, Friday August 27th 2010, protest in-front of the Indian Consulate was organized by members of the Tamil community in Toronto urging for the immediate release of popular film director Seeman. The protest was centered around the conduct of the Indian Government during the height of the war in the Tamil homeland. The protesters raised three demands:

1. Demanding the immediate release of popular film director Seeman

2. Supporting an independent UN war crimes investigation in Sri Lanka

3. Demanding the Indian government to immediately prevent the death of Tamil fisherman by the Sri Lankan Navy.

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New Zealand JudgementSupreme Court decides LTTE a political organization

The Supreme Court of New Zealand Friday dismissed the appeal of the government seeking rejection of the refugee status of an Eezham Tamil who was captaining a ship carrying arms to the LTTE. The court in its judgment said: “At all relevant times the Tamil Tigers was an organization having the goals of self-determination for Tamils and securing an independent Tamil state in northeast Sri Lanka. The principal objective was to induce the government of Sri Lanka to concede such political change. These characteristics made the Tamil Tigers a political organization notwithstanding its use, at times, of proscribed methods of advancing its cause. That much is not in dispute”.

“The appeal is dismissed. The respondent’s application for recognition of refugee status is remitted to the Refugee Status Appeals Authority for consideration in accordance with the Court of Appeal’s order. Costs are reserved and counsel may submit memoranda if necessary,” said the judgment of the court Friday.

The New Zealand government earlier rejected the refugee status applications of three persons from the ship and two of them were already sent out of the country. Only the captain decided to challenge. The Appeal Court’s decision was in his favor, but the

government appealed against it in the Supreme Court.

The government side in its arguments cited Indian court decisions on similar cases. They were not acceptable to the New Zealand Supreme Court.

New Zealand has not banned the LTTE.

Eezham Tamils in New Zealand made a strong appeal in 2000 against a ban proposal of the LTTE, on the grounds of the Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that says: “Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law”.

A Parliamentary Select Committee of New Zealand appointed for the purpose decided to drop the ban proposal.

The benefit of the struggle of New Zealand Tamils in 2000 is now reaped in the Supreme Court Judgment, says A Theva Rajan, a veteran Tamil activist in New Zealand, who is also a member of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam.

– Courtesy of Tamilnet.com


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Traffic LightsIn Use Before Motorcars

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Traffic lights were used before the advent of the motorcar. In 1868, British railroad signal engineer J P Knight invented the first traffic light, a lantern with red and green signals. It was installed at the intersection of George and Bridge Streets in front of the British House of Commons to control the flow of horse buggies and pedestrians.

Motorcars were introduced to the US in the late 1890s and the need for traffic control soon became obvious. A number of people came up with ideas for traffic control. In 1910, Earnest Sirrine of Chicago, Illinois filed for a patent (no 976,939) for what is considered the first automatic street traffic system, using non illuminated words STOP and PROCEED.

In 1912, Lester Wire of Salt Lake City, Utah invented an electric traffic light that used red and green lights. However, he did not apply for a patent. The next year, James Hoge received patent no 1,251,666 for a manually controlled traffic light system using electric lights. It was installed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1914, displaying the words STOP and MOVE.

The first traffic light system to use red and green lights was patented by William Ghiglieri of San Francisco, California in 1917 (patented no 1,224,632). His design could be operated manually or in automatic.

The amber light was added in 1920 by William Potts, a Detroit policeman. He actually invented several traffic light systems, including the overhang four-way system, but did not apply for patents. The first person to apply for a patent to produce inexpensive traffic lights was Garrett Morgan, who received his patent in 1923.

Parking Meter

The credit for taking all your parking credits goes to Carlton Cole Magee who invented the first parking meter in 1932, receiving a patent (no 2,118,318) for it in 1935. His Magee-Hale Park-O-Meter Company installed the first meter in Oklahoma City in 1935 and still produces most of the parking meters in the United States.

Don’t Walk

The first Don’t Walk signs were installed in New York City on 5 February 1952. The red color remained the preferred color for warning signs because red elevates the blood pressure, heightening nervous tension, therefore the most likely color to attract attention. Yellow is used in signs aimed at vehicle traffic because it is the most visible color in the spectrum and can be seen from the farthest distance.


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Youth Reflection

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Many days have passed by; numerous years have flown by, yet the haunting cries of our tender children echoes in our souls till this very second. They were the gems of our future. They glistened like bright stars in the sky. Each and every child filled with hopes, beliefs, and dreams. Each child yearned for a peaceful and prosperous future. However, it wasn’t too late till those beautiful children, brutishly, entered a world beyond our sight, a place which is more desirous than the blood soaked land of Sri Lanka, a place of ever-lasting serenity, a place called heaven. The lives of the remaining children were shattered into pieces and those innocent angels were left stranded and hurt with no meaning to life, yet they strived to live in pain and silence in an island which is hell on earth in realistic terms.

Every living soul hopes to wake up to a bright new day filled with happiness and joy, however, according to the lives of the Tamils, our days have only been filled with despair, sorrow, and constant agony. The birth of every new month constitutes an atrocity conducted by the totalitarian government of Sri Lanka against the innocuous Tamil populace. Following the monthly sequence, the month of August has been declared as a period of time to remember and commemorate the victims of the Sencholai Orphanage massacre. This particular time of year marks the fourth year anniversary of all 53 precious female Sencholai children who were brutally killed by aerial bombardments

conducted by the Sri Lankan Air Force. The day of August 14th, 2006, rose to the cries and wailings of our Sencholai children. It was a day comprised of pain, cries, wounds and thick dripping blood of the little ones. Not only did this deplorable incident take away the lives of 53 children, but many were heavily injured and severely traumatized for the rest of their lifetimes. The aerial attacks on the orphanage made it undoubtedly clear that the event was deliberate, predetermined, and vicious. Our children, with glistening smiles and sparkling eyes were swept away mercilessly from our sight forever.

The international community has shown concern about human rights violations in Sri Lanka to some extent, but its failure to condemn the government strongly during the required time periods has allowed them to justify and continue their ruthless acts against the Tamils. The Tamils have experienced many brutish moments all through their lives and continue to languish immensely in the lands of the vultures. Till this very minute, our children are in pain, dying in hunger, suffering from incurable wounds and diseases, affected mentally and physically, have been deprived the right to education and the right to live, are being abducted and worst of all being atrociously killed. Our children are being targeted with the intent to annihilate the Tamils completely from the land of Sri Lanka. Let us take some time to think about the past and the future:


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It feels like a dream,Place yourself in their picture of pain and misery,Once upon a time, They were like birds sweeping through the skies with no limits to their happiness, Playing on the shores of the pretty beaches, Laughing as the water droplets tickled their feet, Rolling in the sand as the rays of the sun beamed upon them with joy, Running home to their mothers obeying the grumblings of their bellies, As they serve their stomaches with delicious food, The mothers stroke their children’s hair, Being mesmerized in the beauty of their little ones, Hoping someday they will reach heightsNow, It’s the total opposite, Those small hearts are only filled with sadness, suffering and bitterness, The pain will never fade, Those tender feet which skipped to school are now languishing on the land stained with blood, The eyes of our future, the little ones, Live in hope, tears, and silence.

The future of the Tamils is to be paved by our own power, will and determination. Those suffering in Sri Lanka are stifled from speaking. We will voice for the freedom of our people and nation. We will work in unity to bring out the truth. Let us work hand in hand to eliminate the despairs of our children and sense the power of freedom!

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