Tamil Narratives

A blog trying to depict narratives of (Eelam) Tamil resistance and resilience.

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„32 years since the death of 2nd Lt. Maalathy, the first female fighter of the LTTE to lose her life in the Tamil armed struggle.
Across the world, the day is being commemorated as Tamil Women’s Day, to honour women’s involvement in the fight for Tamil rights.“ - @TamilGuardian

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13 years ago, the „Voice of the Nation“ Anton Balasingham passed away. As chief negotiator and political strategist of the #LTTE he was a cherished voice of the #Tamil people and the liberation struggle. His political expertise shaped the ideological framework of the LTTE.

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🪔 Remembering Bala Anna 19 years on

Today marks 19 years since the passing of the chief negotiator and political strategist of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Anton Balasingham.

Balasingham, or as he was fondly known among Tamils - Bala Anna, was widely respected and adored by the nation. His charismatic addresses in venues around the world drew tens of thousands, as he provided political analysis with sharp wit.

He remains an extraordinary theoretician and a formidable figure within the Tamil struggle.

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20 years later: Remembering groundbreaking Eelam Tamil journalist and thinker Taraki Sivaram.

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15 years ago, Taraki Sivaram was abducted and killed in Colombo. Sivaram was a widely read journalist and political analyst, and a senior editor at TamilNet. His perceptive understanding of the conflict and his fearless voice are an irreparable loss for the #Tamil resistance.

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15 years since the battle of Anathapuram. We remember the sacrifices of Brigadier Vidusha, Brigadier Thurga, Brigadier Theepan and other senior LTTE leaders and cadres for the liberation of the Eelam Tamil nation.

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On this day in 2009, Brigadier Vidusha, Brigadier Thurga and Brigadier Theepan along other senior LTTE leaders and cadres lost their life in the battle of Ananthapuram.
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#OnThisDay 40 years ago, Lt. Shankar became the first LTTE cadre to die for the liberation of Tamil Eelam. November 27 marks Maaveerar Naal which is commemorated annually by Eelam Tamils all over the world and is the most important day of the Eelam Tamil liberation struggle.

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Remembering Pon Sivakumaran today, the first #Tamil to die in the liberation struggle. He was a student leader from Urumpirai and later joined the armed struggle. Escaping police torture, he committed suicide on 5 June 1974. His death is still remembered as #StudentUprising Day.

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On this day in 2004, Aiyathurai Nadesan, senior journalist and Batticaloa correspondent for Virakesari, was gunned down by the state supported Karuna group on his way to work. He was often threatened for his #Tamil nationalist stance and critical articles of the Sri Lankan state.

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15 years - Remembering Brigadier Balraj

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Remembering Brigadier Balraj, a senior commander of the Liberation Tigers of #Tamil Eelam. Well-liked by both the people and the cadres, he was admired for his courage, military skills and his simple and accessible personality. He passed away in 2008 after a heart attack.

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Remembering senior Tamil journalist Taraki Sivaram, who was abducted and killed #OnThisDay in 2005 in a high security zone in Colombo.

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15 years ago, Taraki Sivaram was abducted and killed in Colombo. Sivaram was a widely read journalist and political analyst, and a senior editor at TamilNet. His perceptive understanding of the conflict and his fearless voice are an irreparable loss for the #Tamil resistance.

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35 years since Annai Poopathy went on a hunger strike and fast unto death to protest the atrocities of the Indian Peace Keeping Force that occupied the Tamil homeland. Tamils all around the globe remember her sacrifice and her activism for the oppressed Eelam Tamil people.

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Today we remember Annai Poopathy. A #Tamil mother of ten, who's family was torn apart by the brutality of the Sri Lankan state. During the Indian occupation of the Tamil homeland, she started a fast unto death to protest the atrocities of the IPFK, ultimately sacrificing her life

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Remembering the sacrifices of these senior LTTE leaders today. All of them heavily contributed to the growth and strength of our liberation movement.

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Today we remember the 30th death anniversary of Col. Kittu, senior commander of the LTTE and head of the international secretariat. Refusing to surrender to the Indian navy on their way to #Tamil Eelam in 1993, Kittu and nine other LTTE cadres died committing suicide on a vessel.

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Today we remember Major Sothiya, commander of the first LTTE women‘s brigade.

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Today we remember Major Sothiya, the first female commander of the LTTE. Born as Maria Vasanthi Michael in Karaveddy, she studied medicine at the University of Jaffna. She led the first all women's military unit of the LTTE until she died of Meningitis on 11 January 1990. #Tamil

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Remembering the 20th death anniversary of 'Maamanithar' Kumar Ponnambalam, a renowned human rights lawyer and supporter of the #Eelam #Tamil liberation struggle. He was assassinated a few days after criticizing then-president #Chandrika Kumaratunga for her Anti-Tamil policies.

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#OnThisDay 5 years ago, A. Sivanandan passed away, but his thoughts and ideas are still highly relevant. You can find his writings here: https://t.co/0ox2JTXFIU

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Today we remember A. Sivanandan, one of the leading writers on race, class and imperialism. As the director of @IRR_News he worked tirelessly for the most excluded and those affected by the brutality of racism and shaped the development of the British anti-racist movement. #Tamil

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Remembering „Thesathin Kural“ Anton Balasingham today. 15 years ago the chief negotiatior and political adviser of the LTTE passed away. He represented the Eelam Tamil struggle for self-determination in the global political arena. #VoiceoftheNation

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#OnThisDay 40 years ago, Lt. Shankar became the first LTTE cadre to die for the liberation of Tamil Eelam. November 27 marks Maaveerar Naal which is commemorated annually by Eelam Tamils all over the world and is the most important day of the Eelam Tamil liberation struggle.

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Today on #MaaveerarNaal we remember the 25‘000 #Maaveerar (Great Heroes), who sacrificed themselves for the #Tamil Liberation Struggle. Remembrance is resistance.

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Maaveerar Naal reaffirms the committment of the Eelam Tamil Nation to fight for their right to self-determination and the liberation of their homeland.

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„But #MaaveerarNaal encapsulates more than just remembrance. It is a reaffirmation of #Tamil nationhood and the struggle for the Tamil peoples right to #selfdetermination. It is not a coincidence that this is the most-widely observed day in the remembrance calendar“ @PEARL_Action

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Remembering S.P. Thamilselvan, head of LTTE‘s political wing, who was assassinated by the Sri Lankan Air Force #OnThisDay in 2007. He was immensely popular and respected amongst the #Tamil people and others for his warm and open personality.

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#OnThisDay 20 years ago, well-respected #Tamil journalist Mylvaganam Nimalarajan was killed inside a high security zone in Jaffna during curfew hours. It is believed that the SL government linked EPDP carried out the assassination. #PressFreedom