They said their fathers, who are political prisoners, still remain in prison after their arrest during and after the war.
Resettled in their homes following the war, these children said the absence of their fathers had led to a total collapse of their education and the economic status.
Their protest came two days prior to the national ceremony due to be held at Weerasingham Hall in Jaffna to mark international children’s and elders’ day which falls today.
