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Sailors Become Biggest Cluster of Infections in Sri Lanka
By Associated Press
Out of 30 cases discovered in the last 24 hours, 22 are navy sailors.
The Battles That Can Cost South Asia the War Against COVID-19
By Said Sabir Ibrahimi and Syed Mafiz Kamal
Communal tensions, misinformation, and poverty: across South Asia, governments are facing similar issues in their COVID-19 responses.
Silent Victims of Sexual Abuse in Sri Lanka’s Trade Zones
By Vishal Arora
The majority of the workforce in the zones comprises of women, who continually face sexual harassment in their workplaces.
China to the Rescue in Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Beijing first stepped forward to assist Colombo, a move with geopolitical ramifications.
Strengthening Myanmar-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations: A Primer
By Nathasha Fernando
From shared security concerns to their struggles with great power rivalries, Myanmar and Sri Lanka have a lot in common.
Sri Lanka Asks US to Review Travel Ban on Its Army Chief
By Associated Press
Sri Lanka’s army chief was banned amid accusations of human rights abuse during the country’s civil war.
The Shrinking Space for Minorities and Dissent in Sri Lanka
By StoriesAsia
An interview with activist Ruki Fernando on Gotabaya’s presidency.
Sri Lanka’s Landmine Legacy
By Nicholas Muller
Significant progress has been made, but deep scars remain.
Sri Lanka President Urges Limit on Minority Political Power
By Associated Press
Sinhala nationalists say minority politicians hold the governments ransom to promote their racial agendas, undermining the status of the Sinhalese.
The Hambantota Port Deal: Myths and Realities
By Umesh Moramudali
Untangling the truth about Chinese debt and Sri Lanka means cutting through some misleading media narratives.
Sri Lanka’s Election Results Reveal a Divided Country
By Bahauddin Foizee
Religious nationalism influenced Sri Lanka's election results -- and that influence is not going away anytime soon.
Sri Lanka’s New Government Seems Serious About Revisiting the Hambantota Deal With China
By Ankit Panda
The infamous 99-year-lease on the port to a Chinese state firm may see an update if the new government in Colombo has its way.