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World Tamil Movement (WTM)

Terrorism

World Tamil Movement (WTM) is an entity of interest. It has not been found on international sanctions lists.

Type	Organization				[sources]
Name	World Tamil Movement (WTM)				[sources]
Legal form	not available				[sources]
Country	not available				[sources]
Status	not available				[sources]
Source link	www.publicsafety.gc.ca				[sources]
Created at	2008-06-13				[sources]
Modified on	2018-11-21				[sources]
Last changed	2023-04-20	Last checked	2024-04-23	First seen	2023-04-20

Descriptions

The World Tamil Movement was created in 1986 and became a known and leading front organization for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Canada. The leadership of the WTM acts at the direction of the LTTE and has been instrumental in fundraising in Canada on behalf of the LTTE. WTM representatives canvas for donations amongst the Canadian Tamil population, and have been involved in acts of intimidation and extortion to secure funds.

— Canadian Listed Terrorist Entities, 2023-04-20

Relationships

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Data sources

Canadian Listed Terrorist Entities77

The Canadian governments own list of people and organizations associated with terrorism.

Canada · Public Safety Canada

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