Somapala Gunadheera at Groundviews writes about the ethnic conflicts in Sri Lanka: “It is being prolonged by misconceptions born (out) of prejudice, parochialism and rivalry.” Global Voices stands out ...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — During the bad years, when rebels mostly from the ethnic minority Tamils and majority Sinhalese government forces were slaughtering each other in a horrific civil war, ...
Although Sri Lanka suffered decades of violent ethnic conflict, Sri Lankans seem to have positive attitudes toward people of other religions – despite the fact that most see religion as key to their ...
Located in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a recorded history of over two millennia. A multi-ethnic, multi-religious country with a rich cultural heritage influenced by Buddhism, Sri Lanka is a place where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt.
Fox News: Sri Lankan presidential candidate says no to federal model of devolution to ethnic Tamils
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The opposition candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election has pledged to reject demands from ethnic Tamil leaders for a federal model to solve the country's decades-long ...
Sri Lankan presidential candidate says no to federal model of devolution to ethnic Tamils
Sri Lankan soldiers dressed in traditional costumes carry national flags during the Independence Day celebration in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Credit: AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena Sri ...
PBS: Sri Lanka's new president with Marxist-leanings wins two-thirds majority in parliament
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake won a two-thirds majority in parliament, according to official election results Friday, ...