Stories about Sri Lanka from January, 2009
Sri Lanka: A Ceasefire, But For How Long?
Kettikili at pass the roti on the left hand side writes on the latest state of the war in Northern Sri Lanka: “The announcement of a ceasefire, however brief, is welcome news. But how long will it last?”
Sri Lanka: After The War
Darini Rajasingham Senanayake at Groundviews opines that the long ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka cannot be solved by military means alone. “It would require a political solution that ensures power-sharing with the minorities in the north and east. Otherwise the LTTE would very likely regroup and return to fight another...
India: What does the fall of LTTE mean?
Sandeep R. comments: “the tough stand of Indian government against LTTE could worsen the terror situation that India is already facing.”
Sri Lanka: Journalists Are Fleeing
In Mutiny reports that some of Sri Lanka’s top columnists and media personalities are fleeing from the country fearing for their lives.
Sri Lanka: Where Are The Top Leaders Of LTTE?
The Sri Lankan troops have captured airfields and landing strips used by the LTTE but failed to find their aircraft or air force. The Acorn suggests that either the planes have been dismantled and stowed away or they have been used for the LTTE top leadership's escape.
Sri Lanka: Lack of Tamil Political Voices
Valkyrie writes at Groundviews: “The fundamental crisis of Tamil politics (in Sri Lanka) today is that there is no Tamil political group (except Tamil politico-armed groups) that advocates for the rights of the Tamil people.”
Sri Lanka: A Ceasefire?
Chandi Sinnathurai at Countercurrents.org writes about a possible ceasefire to be declared by Sri Lankan Government mediated by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Sri Lanka: Alcoholism Is A Curse
Serendipity opines that alcoholism is a daily curse in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka: Death Threat To A Blogger
Dare to be different reports that a Sri Lankan blogger got threatened for his life for posting dissenting views. Read the post for details.
Sri Lanka: Challenges After The War
A Voice In Colombo predicts that the ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka will end in two months time and draws up possible scenarios after the war.
Sri Lanka: Questions Surrounding Slain Journalist's Death Persist
Lasantha Wickrematunge, investigative journalist and editor of the Sunday Leader, was buried in a Colombo cemetery on Monday afternoon after being shot in broad daylight on his way to work last week. Wickrematunge and his paper were outspoken critics of the government's war against the LTTE and ran stories about...
Sri Lanka: Debunking Propaganda
Dare to be Different lists ten myth busters regarding the Sirasa TV attack controversy.
Sri Lanka: YouTube for activism
ICT for Peacebuilding (ICT4Peace) reports that Vikalpa’s YouTube Channel has become popular after publishing two short videos capturing reactions to the assassination of the Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickremetunge.
Sri Lanka: Endangered Media
Indi.ca asserts that the Sri Lankan Media needs security and “at some point journalists may have to just learn how to defend themselves“.
Sri Lanka: Suppression of Dissent
Lanka Dissent, a Sri Lankan Internet news site in Sinhala , Tamil and English languages has decided to close down. An excerpt from its farewell message: “In this compassionate, democratic Buddhist land enfolded with love, in wisdom and fullest freedom, media is forbidden to raise a dissenting voice. Media is...
Sri Lanka: Assassination Of A Journalist
Sri Lanka remains as one of the world’s most dangerous countries for independent journalists. Indi.ca reports that Lasantha Wickremetunge, one of Sri Lanka’s best known journalists was shot in the head this morning by unknown gunmen. He later succumbed to his injuries. Ground Views has details.
Sri Lanka: Attack on Sirasa TV
Dare To Be Different terms the attack on the Sirasa TV premises at Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka as “the nastiest ever attack on the media freedom in Sri Lanka”. The blog says: “The motives were apparent. Somebody badly wants to silence Sirasa TV.” Lakbima blog, like some other Sri Lankan blogs,...
Sri Lanka: Mission Accomplished?
The president of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapakshe officially announced that the government troops have captured LTTE rebel's de facto headquarters Kilinochchi after suffering heavy loss in the battle. The government has so far been able to be on top the situation but heavy battles are likely still to lie ahead...
Sri Lanka: Citizen Journalism in 2008
ICT for Peacebuilding (ICT4Peace) highlights the feats of Groundviews, the award winning citizen journalism platform in Sri Lanka. The blog also posts a review of the best contents published in Groundviews site in 2008.
