An Appeal Signed by Tamils on the Eviction of Northern Muslims 21 Years Ago
The expulsion of Muslims from the north of Sri Lanka in 1990 by the LTTE still haunts the movement for Tamil self-determination on the island and in the diaspora. I know that much of the Islamophobia I’ve encountered amongst friends and members of my family from the North is rooted in the propaganda that was disseminated during the time, accusing Muslims of being Sri Lankan government agents and informers. This call is so important for its push to break the silence and the lies and for its demand for clear self-reflection.
