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Sri Lanka ethnic tensions

40 Years Since Black July, No Change, No Justice in Sri Lanka 

40 Years Since Black July, No Change, No Justice in Sri Lanka 

By Archana Ravichandradeva and Ambihai Akilan
To date, no government official, politician, or civilian has been held accountable for the violence against Tamils seen during Black July.

Has the Sri Lankan Crisis Triggered a Change in Ethnic Relations?

Has the Sri Lankan Crisis Triggered a Change in Ethnic Relations?

By Eranga Jayawardena
For the first time ever, an event held by mostly Sinhalese also memorialized Tamil victims of the decades-long civil war.
The Rajapaksa Dynasty in Sri Lanka: Democracy in Decline

The Rajapaksa Dynasty in Sri Lanka: Democracy in Decline

By Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu
COVID-19, an economic crisis, and a majoritarian dynasty at the helm: Sri Lanka’s future hangs in the balance.

The Burning of Jaffna Public Library: Sri Lanka’s First Step Toward Civil War

The Burning of Jaffna Public Library: Sri Lanka’s First Step Toward Civil War

By Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan
The events of 39 years ago set the stage for Sri Lanka’s civil war – and still echo today.

Sri Lanka President Urges Limit on Minority Political Power

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 Fate of Sri Lanka’s Tamil National Anthem

The Fate of Sri Lanka’s Tamil National Anthem

By Dishani Senaratne
What the past (and future) of the Tamil version of the national anthem tells us about minority rights in Sri Lanka.

Lion's Blood: Behind Sri Lanka's Sinha Le Movement

Lion's Blood: Behind Sri Lanka's Sinha Le Movement

By Zachary Walko
The rise of Sinhala-Buddhist ultra-nationalism (allegedly with political backing) could threaten reconciliation.
Interview: Dilanthe Withanage on Sinhala-Buddhist Nationalism

Interview: Dilanthe Withanage on Sinhala-Buddhist Nationalism

By Zachary Walko
An interview with Dilanthe Withanage, the chief executive officer of Sri Lanka's Bodu Bala Sena (BBS).

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