Residents of Valikamam North, marking 37 years since their displacement, are planning a protest on 15 June (tomorrow) demanding the release of their lands, which remain under a High Security Zone.
It has been 36 years and five months since they were forcibly evicted from their villages on 15 June 1990, and they will enter the 37th year of displacement on 15 June 2026. Although the war ended in 2009—17 years ago their situation remains unresolved.
Large portions of their lands, including J/248 and J/255 in full, and parts of J/251 and J/246 (3/2), have still not been released. Despite numerous protests and meetings, the community says no meaningful progress has been achieved, and they continue to live as displaced persons.
Since 24 April 2026, they have been conducting continuous peaceful protests every Friday. A major non-violent demonstration is now planned for 15 June 2026 in front of the Jaffna District Secretariat, led by the Myliddy Resettlement Development Committee.
The committee has called on supporters to extend assistance and solidarity to strengthen the protest.