Tamils demand military releases land in Vavuniya and Kangesanthurai 23 July 2016 Protests took place in Kankesanthurai and Vavuniya on Friday against the Sri Lankan military's ongoing occupation of homes in the North-East.  Tamils in Vavuniya protested in front of the military camp, holding a banner reading, "stop political posturing on land issues, immediately release our land occupied by military". Protestors in Kangesanthurai held placards reading, "We need HOME! Not CAMP!"