Society

After Easter Sunday A Journey into Reconciliation

Admin August 21, 2019

K.BAANU This is a brief interview with Ms. Juwairiya, Director at Muslim Women Development Trust and Counsellor, Empowerment of Women and Families on the much needed reconciliation efforts that should take place after the recent Easter Sunday Attacks. ‘We have been able to exist in Sri Lanka

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DRESSED FOR ARREST Unjust Police Detentions After Easter Sunday

Admin August 21, 2019

M.B. MHOMED Thousands were arrested across Sri Lanka following Easter Sunday’s bombings. One detainee, Ms. Mazahima, a 47 year old from Hasalaka, Mahiyanganaya was not arrested on suspicion of being a terrorist, but simply on the basis on her clothes. She was charged with wearing a garment which a purported a Dharma Chakra, a Buddhist […]

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In Conversation with Dr. Packiyasothy Savaranamuthu Why should we co-exist?

Admin August 16, 2019

PRIYADHARSHINI SIVARAJAH In the present Sri Lankan context, bringing about reconciliation and coexistence among the races requires discussion on proposals submitted by us in 2015 regarding transitional justice, amendments to the constitution and reconciliation activities said Dr. Packiyasothy Saravanamuthu, Director of the Centre for Policy Alternatives and Secretary,

Society

Returning to Church after Easter Sunday Kochchikade Devotees Defeat the Devil:

Admin August 13, 2019

SAMAN MANKKAARACHCHI The aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks were devastating. Moreover, the attacks intended to cause fear and disharmony, similar to the work of the devil in the Christian faith. However, the devotees coming to the reconstructed cathedral of Kochchikade raise their hands to pray for their long journey of brotherhood and unshaken faith. […]

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In Conversation with Veddah Chief Wannila Aththo Towards a meritocracy in Sri Lanka

Admin August 12, 2019

GAYAN YADDEHIGE Wanaspathi Uruwarige Wannila Aththo is the present leader of Sri Lanka’s tribe of indigenous people called Veddahs. Wannila Aththo expressed his concern about the present sociopolitical and cultural aspects of the country. Having remained unbiased on national issues, he expressed his opinions relating to the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri

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Human Rights Violations: “This has threatened our reconciliation efforts.”

Admin August 8, 2019

Z.A. RAHUMAN “If the Executive President, the Defense Sector and Judiciary of the country function properly, racial harmony is likely to be seen,” says Izzadeen Lathief, Coordinator of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, Kalmunai Region. After Sri Lanka’s 30-year war ended, citizens enjoyed 10 years of relative peace before this latest round of […]

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In Conversation with Rishad Bathiudeen Uniting a divided people is a difficult task

Admin August 2, 2019

KURINCHPPAARTHTHAN There has been an increase in anti-Muslim sentiment since the Easter Sunday attacks around Sri Lanka on 21st April this year. The situation was further exacerbated by allegations that Muslim politicians were supporting the terror groups. The tension from both situations resulted in many Muslim ministers vacating their posts, including the Deputy Minister

Society

In Conversation with Chandraguptha Thenuwara “We destroyed their memorials and earned hatred.”

Admin July 16, 2019

LASANTHA DE SILVA Prof. Chandraguptha Thenuwara is one of the main protagonists in Sri Lanka’s field of visual arts.His art and social activism create strong political narrations and can be considered as representing a cross section of Sri Lankan polity.He invites Lankan society to re-read the tragedy of 1983 Black July, 35 years after the […]

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The Hijab Uncovering Female Agency in Sri Lanka

Admin October 14, 2010

SHIFANI REFFAI Shifani Reffai explores a feminist narrative surrounding the Hijab, in conversation with women in Colombo Muslim clothing and the Islamic lifestyle have been under fire since the 2000s, what with media coverage of the US-Middle East occupations and consequent terrorist attacks in different countries. Despite there having been terrorist attacks by different