Where secrets of war sleep beneath sacred ground, and justice awakens through every spade of earth. Investigations at Thambiluvil Cemetery: Excavation Purpose, Findings, and Significance “They were never forgotten—now, the ground itself remembers.” 🛑  Reader’s Disclaimer This report contains content that may be emotionally distressing, including references to enforced disappearances, mass graves, and wartime atrocities. While every effort has been made to present factual and respectful information, readers are advised that descriptions of excavations and skeletal remains may be unsettling. The material within is based on publicly reported investigations and does not presume legal guilt. All individuals mentioned in connection with these cases are considered innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law. The purpose of this work is to inform, reflect, and foster responsible dialogue. Discretion is advised. Purpose of the Excavation Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Depar...

Defending Tamil Indigenous Rights: Lessons from Volker Türk’s EMRIP Address Introduction United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, in his 14 July 2025 address to the 18th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), highlighted vital principles and global trends in defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights. Tamil human rights defenders, professionals, political leaders, and the broader Tamil community can draw on these insights to bolster their international advocacy. Key themes from the High Commissioner’s speech – notably the right to self-determination and the principle of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) – resonate strongly with the Tamil people’s struggle in Sri Lanka for equality, security, and autonomy. This report distills those principles, examines good practices and ongoing challenges in Indigenous rights protection worldwide, and suggests actionable strategies to advance the Tamil people’s right to self-determinati...