91-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil politician R. Sampanthan, TNA leader and opposition leader (2015-2019), passed away after a prolonged illness.

Veteran Sri Lankan Tamil politician and moderate leader, R Sampanthan, passed away at 91 after a prolonged illness. He was a prominent figure in Sri Lankan politics, leading the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) since 2004 and serving as the opposition leader from 2015 to 2019. Throughout his career, Sampanthan advocated for a negotiated political settlement to address the Tamil demand for autonomy, a cause he pursued since Sri Lanka gained independence from Britain in 1948.

June 30, 2024
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