Govt. delists some Tamil groups

The government has delisted some Tamil diaspora groups and individuals. Among those de-listed are the Global Tamil Forum (GTF), an influential diaspora group based in the UK. GTF Spokesman Suren Surendiran has also been delisted.

The British Tamil Forum and the Canadian Tamil Congress are also among those de-listed.The de-listing was carried out through an Extraordinary Gazette issued by the Ministry of Defence signed by Secretary to the Ministry Gen Kamal Gunaratne.