All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. Article 1, the United Nations international covenant on civil and political rights
About BTF: British Tamils Forum (“BTF�) is an umbrella organisation bringing together individuals and Tamil community organisations to highlight the humanitarian crises and human rights violations perpetrated by the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL), and to advance the Tamil national cause through democratic means. www.tamilsforum.com