Letter from Albina Jesuthasan to Elie Wiesel regarding the plight of Tamils in Sri Lanka

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Letter from Albina Jesuthasan to Elie Wiesel regarding the plight of Tamils in Sri Lanka

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July 1, 2009

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Jesuthasan, Albina
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Wiesel, Elie

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This letter, dated July 1, 2009, from Albina Jesuthasan to Professor Elie Wiesel, details the severe persecution of Tamils in Sri Lanka. The author expresses gratitude for Wiesel's understanding of the Tamil plight and draws parallels to the Jewish nation's history of discrimination. Jesuthasan highlights the Sri Lankan government's violence, including the slaughter of 20,000 Tamil civilians and the indefinite detention of 300,000 Tamils in concentration camps. She reveals that four of her brothers and their families are among those detained, suffering from denied human rights, inadequate food, and harsh living conditions. She also mentions a brother whose teenage daughter is missing and details the historical grievances, such as the 1981 burning of the Jaffna Library, which fueled the Tamil struggle for a separate homeland. The letter concludes with an appeal to Professor Wiesel and his organization to advocate for justice for the oppressed Tamils.

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