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KANDY, Sri Lanka -- The island of Sri Lanka wears many crowns. Celebrated as one of the world's most beautiful places, it also bears the scars of civil war, economic collapse and political upheaval. [1]

Half a million pilgrims travelling to Our Lady of Madhu, calling for peace and reconciliation The government in Colombo has asked the faithful to pay tribute to the soldiers who gave them the freedom to celebrate without fear an event that has histor... [2]

The Facebook post during the height of recent anti-Muslim violence in Kandy, one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka, was stark and disturbing. "Kill them all, these Muslims," it said in Sinhalese. "Don't even spare an infant. [3]

NEW DELHI -- It has been more than a decade since Sri Lanka's armed conflict ended, and observers say the country's rule of law and human rights situations remain a matter of grave concern. [5]

COLOMBO -- On a Saturday evening, as rain lashed a grimy, working-class neighborhood in Sri Lanka's capital, a stream of women braved the storm to head into a Buddhist temple. [6]

Human Rights Watch has urged the Sri Lanka government to investigate allegations that security forces harassed people who met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay last week. [7]

COLOMBO -- Sri Lankans are struggling to secure enough food to eat amid the worst economic crisis since the country gained independence in 1948. [8]

PoliticsSri Lanka stokes Muslim and Christian ire with COVID burial rules Rajapaksa's forced cremations of minority victims worsen human rights record A demonstrator at a cemetery in Colombo on Dec. [9]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-14 · 49% match

Road-tripping Sri Lanka: Two weeks of delightful detours

KANDY, Sri Lanka -- The island of Sri Lanka wears many crowns. Celebrated as one of the world's most beautiful places, it also bears the scars of civil war, economic collapse and political upheaval.

[2] MM asianews.it · 74% match

Half a million pilgrims travelling to Our Lady of Madhu, calling for peace and reconciliation

Half a million pilgrims travelling to Our Lady of Madhu, calling for peace and reconciliation The government in Colombo has asked the faithful to pay tribute to the soldiers who gave them the freedom to celebrate without fear an event that has histor

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-04-20 · 61% match

Sri Lanka -- Facebook must meet its own standards

The Facebook post during the height of recent anti-Muslim violence in Kandy, one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka, was stark and disturbing. "Kill them all, these Muslims," it said in Sinhalese. "Don't even spare an infant.

[4] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 61% match

Is Than Shwe Seeking Military Advice in Sri Lanka?

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-04-22 · 56% match

Sri Lanka remains in 'state of denial' over alleged war crimes

NEW DELHI -- It has been more than a decade since Sri Lanka's armed conflict ended, and observers say the country's rule of law and human rights situations remain a matter of grave concern.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-08-23 · 56% match

Sri Lanka enters a new era of post-pandemic austerity

COLOMBO -- On a Saturday evening, as rain lashed a grimy, working-class neighborhood in Sri Lanka's capital, a stream of women braved the storm to head into a Buddhist temple.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-09-05 · 55% match

Sri Lanka Urged Not to Harass Victims, Activists

Human Rights Watch has urged the Sri Lanka government to investigate allegations that security forces harassed people who met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay last week.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-10 · 54% match

Sri Lanka crisis threatens food security for millions

COLOMBO -- Sri Lankans are struggling to secure enough food to eat amid the worst economic crisis since the country gained independence in 1948.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-12-25 · 54% match

Sri Lanka stokes Muslim and Christian ire with COVID burial rules

PoliticsSri Lanka stokes Muslim and Christian ire with COVID burial rules Rajapaksa's forced cremations of minority victims worsen human rights record A demonstrator at a cemetery in Colombo on Dec.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-08-23 · 54% match

Sri Lanka Groups Want UN to Inquire About Killings

COLOMBO — Sri Lankan human rights activists said on Wednesday they have asked a United Nations official to inquire about the recent killing of unarmed protesters, anti-Muslim violence and alleged army land grabs from victims of the country’s civil wa

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