Nirmanusan B

Independent Journalist & #HumanRights Defender. Also, working as an Independent Researcher on Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution. #GeoPolitics #Democracy

[Nirmanusan B @Nirmanusan]

On the night of 1st June 1981, the splendid Jaffna public library, housing 97,000 rare books and manuscripts, was burned to the ground. The shock experienced by the men, women and children of Jaffna that morning is indescribable. That day all Tamils lost a piece of themselves.

[Jenan Moussa @jenanmoussa]

Drone footage from Derna, Libya. So much destruction, so many deaths, and so many tears.

This place needs massive help. Not tomorrow, but now.

@akhbar

[The Genocide Report @Genocide_Report]

#globaldisplacement stands at 110M - more than half come from 3 countries #Afghanistan #Syria and #Ukraine
https://t.co/MrOHi8E6Dt

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

📌 This is what is happening at the Renk transit Centre in South Sudan—where over 240,000 people have arrived, fleeing conflict in Sudan.

[Lara Kajs @LaraKajs]

The war in #Sudan has created a vast humanitarian need and it is not being met. Half the population of Sudan – 25 million people – need some form of relief.

[Nirmanusan B @Nirmanusan]

“We must continue to learn about our past, no matter how horrific it may be, so we do not repeat history.” - @Malala

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Today in Scarborough, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Tamil-Canadians to hear their memories of Black July, honour those who lost their lives, and thank them for the many important contributions they have made – and continue to make – to Canada.

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

This #WorldRefugeeDay, we're joining forces with @YouTube on the "We Were Here" short film series, to highlight the shared passions that bring us together.

Follow inventors Mohammad & @SimoneGiertz, musicians Fo Sho & @JaxJones, & growers Bemeriki and @gazoakleychef.

[CIVICUS Monitor @CIVICUSMonitor]

#WorldRefugeeDay: Millions of #refugees continue to flee war and terrible human rights conditions. A look at the #civicspace conditions for the top 10 origin countries: https://t.co/3RirmWmCq7

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

The perseverance of refugees in the face of adversity inspires me every day.

They need & deserve support & solidarity — not closed borders & pushbacks.

This #WorldRefugeeDay, I call on the world to match their courage with opportunity.

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Including refugees in our schools, workplaces, health systems and communities opens the door to opportunities – and gives them hope away from home.

#WorldRefugeeDay

[CPJ Asia @CPJAsia]

CPJ’s support to exiled journalists jumped 227% in 3 years, reflecting global #pressfreedom crisis

This year to date, CPJ has provided help 71 times - journalists from Afghanistan, Iran, and Nicaragua make up the largest shares

#WorldRefugeeDay
https://t.co/owRmLG6OJV

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

It’s #WorldRefugeeDay!

Today and every day, we recognize the contributions refugees make and the benefits they bring to their host communities.

Join us in celebrating the refugees who have shaped our lives through their inspiring stories, their strength and their talents.

[Nirmanusan B @Nirmanusan]

World #RefugeeDay 2023
Support refugees and help raise awareness & advocate for their rights. Together, we can champion their right to seek safety, build support for their economic and social inclusion, and advocate for solutions to their plight. #UNHCR
https://t.co/CYVzlVOk2E

[Sri Lanka Campaign @SLcampaign]

The building of a vihara at Kurunthoormalai in Mullaitivu by the military and Archaeology Department violated successive court orders prohibiting construction.

Now, President @RW_UNP has acknowledged and legitimised the vihara.

The govt and military are above the law in SL.

[LankaFiles @lankafiles]

Wartime commander & current opposition lawmaker Sarath Fonseka vehemently opposes withdrawing military from #SriLanka's north and east.

“We see a tendency to weaken, to withdraw the army out of sheer greed for votes in the north and east. We view it as a lowly, cowardly act”

[Tamil National People's Front @TnpfOrg]

MP & former Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara 'warns' Tamil MPs : "They must learn to behave. They have gotten bold enough to stand up to the Police now. If this continues they need to be arrested and held in detention without bail."

[LankaFiles @lankafiles]

Harassment of #Tamil nationalist political activists continue unabated following the arrest by police & release by judge of @GGPonnambalam after he was threatened by a #SriLanka policeman

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Everybody has the right to seek asylum & find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution or war at home.

Wherever they may come from, I stand #WithRefugees.

[Ranga Sirilal @rangaba]

Same DIG in charge of Rambukkana when a bystander was killed in police shooting last year. Internal investigation shows 2 special branch cops were responsible for sparking the Murthankerny incident. SC can give ruling even without hearing FR petition.