The Systematic Alteration of the Tamil Homeland: Land Appropriation, Cultural Erasure, and Structural Genocide in Sri Lanka (1950–2026)
The Systematic Alteration of the Tamil Homeland: An Advocacy Dossier on Land Appropriation, Cultural Erasure, and Structural Genocide in Sri Lanka (1950–2026) Disclaimer for Readers This dossier is compiled as an advocacy instrument for the use of international legal bodies, human rights organizations, and diplomatic missions. The information contained herein is based on documented evidence, government gazettes, and legal proceedings. It seeks to provide a comprehensive record of state-sponsored efforts to alter the demographic and cultural landscape of the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka. While the research is exhaustive, the dynamic nature of ongoing judicial cases and the restrictive environment for field monitoring in militarized zones mean that new developments may occur following the publication of this report. This document is intended to serve as a baseline for accountability and not as an exhaustive legal brief for specific litigation. Editor Note The focus of t...