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Human Rights Situation Of Tamils In Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 9:14 am
Press Release: COTANZ

News Summary 25/03/08 - Human Rights situation of Tamils in Sri Lanka

Attached is a bi-monthly news summary of the human rights situation faced by Tamils in Sri Lanka. This summary has been prepared by COTANZ, which represents Tamil associations throughout New Zealand. There is a feeling within the New Zealand Tamil community that the Tamils in Sri Lanka have been abandoned by the international community.

SOURCE: Consortium of Tamil Associations in New Zealand

ATTACHED: News Summary 25/03/08

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