2009–2010 Tamil Eelam independence referendums

2009–2010 unofficial referendum on the independence of Tamil Eelam from Sri Lanka November 2024 November 2024 August 2020 2009–2010 Tamil Eelam independence referendums Tamil Eelam I aspire for the formation of the independent and sovereign state of Tamil Eelam in the north and east territory of the island of Sri Lanka on the basis that the Tamils in the island of Sri Lanka make a distinct nation, have a traditional homeland and have the right to self-determination. 2009 05 10 2010 04 18 207058 656 208435 Flag of Tamil Eelam.svg thumb|258x258px|Territory claimed by Tamil Eelam Between 10 May 2009 and 18 April 2010, a number of unofficial independence referendums were held amongst Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora communities on the independence of Tamil Eelam from Sri Lanka, as reported by Tamil nationalist online newspaper TamilNet.November 2024 Referendums were held in ten countries with significant Tamil diaspora populations: Norway, France, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy, and Australia.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=30548 Eezham Tamil mandate picks up global momentum 3 November 2009 TamilNet 18 December 2009November 2024 The Government of Sri Lanka and its supporters allegedly attempted to prevent referendums from being held, according to TamilNet.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=30775 France goes for referendum on Tamil Eelam this weekend 11 December 2009 TamilNet 20 December 2009November 2024 Although over 99% voted in favour of independence, the results of the referendums were not recognized by the Government of Sri Lanka. Background Tamil Eelam Procedure The referendums, although organised by Tamil groups, were conducted by independent organisations with independent observers. Voters were asked their opinion on the following statement:November 2024 "I aspire for the formation of the independent and sovereign state of Tamil Eelam in the north and east territory of the island of Sri Lanka on the basis that the Tamils in the island of Sri Lanka make a distinct nation, have a traditional homeland and have the right to self-determination." Norway Voting took place on 10 May 2009 at 14 locations throughout Norway. The referendum was organised by the Utrop newspaper but conducted by independent Norwegian professionals. 99.11% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=29326 99 percent Norway Tamils aspire for Tamil Eelam 11 May 2009 TamilNet 18 December 2009November 2024 France Voting took place on 12 and 15 December 2009 at 35 locations throughout France. The referendum was organised by The House of Tamil Eelam but conducted by French election officers coming from local government councils. 99.86% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=30793 99% assent Tamil Eelam in overwhelming turn out of 31,000 in France 14 December 2009 TamilNet 18 December 2009November 2024 Canada Voting took place on 19 December 2009 at 31 locations throughout Canada. The referendum was organised by the Coalition for Tamil Elections Canada but conducted by Election Systems & Software. 99.82% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=79&artid=30845 99.9 percent say yes to Tamil Eelam in Canada referendum 20 December 2009 TamilNet 20 December 2009November 2024 The low turnout was blamed on the need for all voters to register.November 2024 Switzerland Voting took place on 23 and 24 January 2010 at 50 locations throughout Switzerland. The referendum was organised by a Swiss Tamil diaspora organisation but conducted by independent journalists and politicians. 99.80% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=31056 Referendum conducted in exemplary way in Switzerland 25 January 2010 TamilNet 25 January 2010November 2024 Germany Voting took place on 24 January 2010 at 110 locations throughout Germany. The referendum was organised by the International Human Rights Association of Bremen but conducted by independent teachers, NGO workers and politicians. 99.41% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=31054 Overwhelming turnout of voters in Germany, 99% mandate Tamil Eelam 24 January 2010 TamilNet 25 January 2010November 2024 Netherlands Voting took place on 24 January 2010 at 15 locations throughout the Netherlands. The referendum was organised by a Dutch Tamil diaspora organisation but conducted by independent election officials. 99.67% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=31058 99.2 percent voters consent Tamil Eelam in Holland 25 January 2010 TamilNet 25 January 2010November 2024 United Kingdom Voting took place on 30 and 31 January 2010 at 65 locations throughout the UK. The referendum was organised by the Tamil National Council but officiated by independent observers, including councillors and Members of Parliament. 99.71% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=31116 Largest possible turnout, 99.33 percent British Tamils aspire Tamil Eelam 1 February 2010 TamilNet 1 February 2010November 2024 Denmark Voting took place on 28 February 2010 at 33 locations throughout Denmark. The referendum was organised by the Denmark Tamils Forum but conducted by TNS Gallup. 99.49% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=79&artid=31284 Denmark silences detractors of Tamil referendum 28 January 2010 TamilNet 2 March 2010November 2024 Italy Voting took place on 21 March 2010 at 16 locations throughout Italy. The referendum was organised by independent election commission of Eelham Tamils but conducted by the Co-ordination of Non-governmental Organisations for International Development Co-operation, an Italian federation of NGOs. 98.79% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=31412 Italian Eezham Tamils conduct referendum, form country council 23 March 2010 TamilNet 23 March 2010November 2024 Australia Voting took place on 17 and 18 April 2010 at 9 locations throughout Australia. The referendum was organised by the Tamil Referendum Council Australia but officiated by CPI Strategic, an independent body. 99.38% voted for an independent Tamil Eelam.http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=31590 99.4 percent vote for Tamil Eelam in Australia 22 April 2010 TamilNet 22 April 2010 Approximately 10,000 of the 15,000 eligible voters registered to vote.November 2024 Results Country Yes No Valid Votes RejectedVotes TotalPolled EligibleVoters Turnout(%)Votes %Votes %Votes %Norway5,57499.11%500.89%5,624100.00%95,633c8,500c66%France30,93699.86%430.14%30,979100.00%16931,148c35,000c89%Canada48,48199.82%850.18%48,566100.00%1748,583c100,000c49%Switzerlandhttp://www.tamilelection.ch/englisch/result.html Results Coalition for Tamil Election Switzerland 1 February 201016,35799.80%320.20%16,389100.00%5216,441c25,000c66%Germany22,90499.41%1360.59%23,040100.00%4923,089c25,000c92%Netherlands2,72899.67%90.33%2,737100.00%132,750c4,000c69%United Kingdomhttp://www.vkr1976.org.uk/index.html Final Result Tamil Eelam Referendum GB 1 February 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100201192101/http://www.vkr1976.org.uk/index.html 1 February 2010 deadhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/feb/01/british-tamil-state-sri-lanka British-based Tamils vote for independent state in Sri Lanka Jones Sam 1 February 2010 The Guardian 1 February 201064,25699.71%1850.29%64,441100.00%25164,692c100,000c65%Denmark4,07299.49%210.51%4,093100.00%544,147c6,500c64%Italy3,59698.79%441.21%3,640100.00%403,680c4,500c82%Australia8,15499.38%510.62%8,205100.00%678,272c15,000c55%Total207,05899.68%6560.32%207,714100.00%721208,435c323,500c64% See also 2010 Transnational Constituent Assembly of Tamil Eelam election Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam Vaddukoddai Resolution References Category:2009 in Sri Lanka Category:2009 referendums Category:2010 in Sri Lanka Category:2010 referendums Category:Independence referendums Category:Referendums in Sri Lanka Category:Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora Category:Tamil Eelam