Is reconciliation possible in Sri Lanka?

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Published on: 4 October 2012

Written by: Frances Harrison All articles by Frances Harrison

Dr Niron knows the Sri Lankan army targeted hospitals in 2009. Every time he passed their location on to the...

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Published on: 21 May 2012

Written by: Voices for Reconciliation All articles by Voices for Reconciliation

Amidst the deep hurt of civil war, many think it impossible to speak with, let alone work with, people from across...

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Published on: 14 May 2012

Written by: Sanka Chandima Abayawardena All articles by Sanka Chandima Abayawardena

Is Sanka Abayawardena a government stooge, Sinhala nationalist, or peace activist? He warns his critics against...

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Published on: 14 May 2012

Written by: Salma Yusuf All articles by Salma Yusuf

This week is the third anniversary of the end the Sri Lankan civil war. Yet there is hope: it lies within Sri...

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Published on: 12 March 2012

Written by: Sivakami Rajamanoharan All articles by Sivakami Rajamanoharan

The Tamil call for independent statehood stemmed from a very basic need for security against genocide. For many,...

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Published on: 9 March 2012

Written by: Ambika Satkunanathan All articles by Ambika Satkunanathan

The term 'local reconciliation' may seem benign, but recent research amongst Tamils in the north of the country...

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Published on: 5 March 2012

Written by: Asanga Welikala All articles by Asanga Welikala

There is nothing objectionable in arguing for greater and more meaningful participation of youth in the political...

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Published on: 5 March 2012

Written by: Sanka Chandima Abayawardena All articles by Sanka Chandima Abayawardena

International calls for justice in Sri Lanka which are insensitive to domestic public opinion further alienate a...

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