M. Samarakoon

M. Samarakoon is an independent commentator interested in democracy and politics in South Asia, especially Sri Lanka.

Weliweriya: crushing protest, polluting democracy, Sri Lankan style

They demanded clean water and got bullets instead. The blood- bath in Weliweriya last week is a clear signal of what lies in store for those who may dare to publicly assert themselves. Militarisation has left one more indelible and bloody stain on the rapidly discolouring fabric that is Sri Lankan

By M. Samarakoon

/ 6 Aug 2013