2009–2010 Tamil Eelam independence referendums
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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.
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.[1] The Government of Sri Lanka and its supporters allegedly attempted to prevent referendums from being held, according to TamilNet.[2]
Although over 99% voted in favour of independence, the results of the referendums were not recognized by the Government of Sri Lanka.[3]