COLOMBO : The Forcibly Evicted Association – 1990 organized a peaceful “Black October 2025” remembrance gathering today in Puttalam, marking 35 years since the forced expulsion of Muslims from the Northern Province by the LTTE in October 1990.
The event brought together displaced families, community leaders, youth representatives, and social activists to remember the suffering endured by Northern Muslims and to reaffirm their continued demand for justice, resettlement, and restoration of land rights.
Participants held placards and banners calling attention to the ongoing plight of those who were expelled in 1990 and are still living in displacement. They urged the government to recognize their historical injustice and take meaningful steps to ensure permanent housing, land ownership, and livelihood opportunities for the affected families.
Speakers emphasized that while decades have passed, the struggle for equality and dignity continues. The gathering served as a reminder that reconciliation is incomplete without addressing the grievances of those who lost everything during the 1990 expulsion.
The Forcibly Evicted Association reaffirmed its commitment to continue advocating for truth, justice, and restoration, ensuring that future generations will remember this dark chapter of history and work together for lasting peace and coexistence.
