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USTPAC Condemns Sri Lanka for Attack on Mosque and Calls for Protection of Religious Freedom

Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 29, 2012

United States Tamil Political Action Council (USTPAC) condemns attack on Muslim mosque in Sri Lanka by Buddhist extremists, denounces government complicity, and calls for tolerance and protection of religious freedom for minority communities.  [READ MORE]


USTPAC Welcomes First Step towards Accountability for Sri Lanka’s War by UN Human Rights Council, Calls for Full Implementation
Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 22, 2012 “The Resolution passed yesterday by the UN Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka is an important first step towards accountability for the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by both sides at the end of the civil war,” Dr. Elias Jeyarajah, the President of the United States Tamil Political Action Council (USTPAC) said today. “Tamil Americans are grateful to the US Government for spearheading the passage of this resolution,” the USTPAC president added. [READ MORE]

Tamil Americans pay homage to Journalist Marie Colvin

March 12, 2012

Oh Marie Colvin, noble daughter of this Nation, So many stayed out of conflict zones- less newsworthy, Yet, you trekked the no-go zones in Sri Lanka; “Journalist!” you shouted, the government grenade their response Blinding your left eye, for speaking the truth of Tamil misery;  [READ MORE]

Tamil Americans pay homage to Journalist Marie Colvin

March 12, 2012

Oh Marie Colvin, noble daughter of this Nation, So many stayed out of conflict zones- less newsworthy, Yet, you trekked the no-go zones in Sri Lanka; “Journalist!” you shouted, the government grenade their response Blinding your left eye, for speaking the truth of Tamil misery;  [READ MORE]

USTPAC and 10 Country organizations write to UN Secretary General calling for action based on PoE Report

February 16, 2012

We strongly urge you to use your good offices to ensure that the PoE Report is tabled by the President of the Human Rights Council at the upcoming session in Geneva so that it receives the full and formal consideration it deserves. We further urge you to continue your leadership on this issue and ensure that the important recommendations of your Panel of Experts are implemented. [READ MORE]
 

 
 
 
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