“Reconciliation, Rights & Freedom: Four years after the end of war in Sri Lanka” by Ruki

18 mai 2013
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“If the government wants to be serious about reconciliation, perhaps the best way to start is to provide credible answers about their family members to Sri Lankans who went to Geneva two months ago – to Dr. Manoharan, Sandya Ekneligoda, Sithi, and brother and sisters of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra. So they don’t have to...
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“Sally has been released! But now the lying game starts” by Sri Lanka Campaign for Peace and Justice

17 mai 2013
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Sally has been released. But now the Government is spinning against him. Sri Lanka Campaign for Peace and Justice published in its website  the photos that back it up: http://blog.srilankacampaign.org/2013/05/sally-has-been-released-but-now-lying.html — Asath Sally’s release source: Sri Lanka Campaign for Peace and Justice DMMore Posts
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“Freedom of assembly in post-war Sri Lanka” by Ruki

16 mai 2013
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In the last twelve months, across Sri Lanka, students have been protesting, academics have been protesting, religious clergy have been protesting, women have been protesting, journalists have been protesting, lawyers have been protesting, health workers have been protesting, workers have been protesting. Even political prisoners have been protesting from inside the prisons. In the...
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“The consequences of political representation or the lack of it” by Devanesan Nesiah

16 mai 2013
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Hopefully the NPC elections will not only bring about changes in the administration of the Northern Province, but also compel Colombo to take into account the NPC leadership, which may be why these elections have been long delayed. The elections and their likely outcome will surely have a positive impact on the politics of...
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“Placing the Past in the Present: Tamil Oral History in London” by R. Mahan (ROTA)

16 mai 2013
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Placing the Past in the Present: Tamil Oral History in London chronicles the stories, memories and experiences of Sri Lankan Tamils in London. It is one piece of the larger, one-year Through the generations: Tamil oral history project conducted in 2012. To download the book for free click the link: http://www.rota.org.uk/webfm_send/194 Référence: Mahan R., 2013, Placing the Past in the Present: Tamil...
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new initiative in Buddhist studies from Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation

15 mai 2013
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The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announces a new initiative supporting research and teaching in Buddhist studies funded by a $1.9 million grant from the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation <http://www.rhfamilyfoundation.org/> . Working with the Foundation, ACLS will offer an articulated set of fellowship and grant competitions that will expand the understanding...
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“Samaadana Nokku: April 2013 (Peace Monitor in Tamil)” by CENTRE FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES

14 mai 2013
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The April 2013 edition of ‘Samaadana Nokku’ (Peace Monitor in Tamil) of can be downloaded from here. Via http://www.cpalanka.org/samaadana-nokku-april-2013-peace-monitor-in-tamil/ source: CPA DMMore Posts
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“‘Women’s Issues’: Shooting the messenger” by Janani Bala

13 mai 2013
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Sri Lanka reminds one of one’s gender. To be female in a public bus is to be visually harassed (or more) and to be reminded of the persistent failures of the establishment to address those issues which are truly important. Organisations such as Sri Lanka Unites have attempted to shine a light on this...
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“Le Trésor” (Nidhanaya) retrouvé

12 mai 2013
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Le chef d’oeuvre cinématographique de Lester James Peries, Nidhanaya (Le Trésor), présenté en 1972 et dont il n’existait que des copies usagées, va pouvoir être restauré, grâce à un double du négatif retrouvé au service des archives cinématographiques nationales indiennes de Pune, alors que l’exemplaire conservé à Sri Lanka était gravement détérioré. Ce film...
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Dissenting Dialogues- issue 3

11 mai 2013
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dissenting dialogues, Issue No 3, May 2011 is now on the Sri Lanka Democracy Forum Website: http://www.srilankademocracy.org/?page=dissenting The entire issue can be downloaded as a pdf file through the following link: http://www.srilankademocracy.org/files/dissenting_dialogues_May_2011.pdf There is also a link to just the Editorial as a Word file on the Website.   Two years after the war: justice,...
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“People, Politics and the Constitution: Reading ‘The Sri Lankan Republic at 40′ (edited by Asanga Welikala)” by Kalana Senaratne

11 mai 2013
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Reflections on Sri Lanka’s constitutional history, theory, and practice can be like that. They teach us strange lessons, tickle us in numerous different ways, and we end up with mixed emotions. We are, in a sense, back to square one. It’s the kind of feeling you might get when thinking about the great hope...
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“Miss France à Sri Lanka ou comment piétiner les Droits de l’Homme” par Delon Madavan

10 mai 2013
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Rue89 vient de mettre en ligne un article “Miss France au Sri Lanka : bronzette et crimes de guerre” qui révèle et dénonce la décision du comité Miss France d’organiser la préparation du concours de beauté Miss France 2014 avec les 33 candidates à Sri Lanka. Cette décision de mettre en valeur l’île sud-asiatique n’est...
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CFP: Feminist Pre-Conference, South Asia Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, 17 October 2013

9 mai 2013
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Call for Presentations:  Feminist Scholarship: Genealogies and New Directions- Having completed the 10th Year of the Annual Feminist Preconference, this is an excellent time to evaluate the field and reflect on its histories.  Therefore, this year–17 October 2013–we ask that participants present their current research to reflect the latest scholarship in “Feminist Studies” (broadly conceived) and, at the same time, examine...
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“The need to Repeal and replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA)” by CPA

9 mai 2013
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9th May 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka: With the recent arrest and detention of opposition politician Azath Salley, Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) has once again come under critical scrutiny. The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and other civil society groups have condemned the use of the PTA to stifle dissent and reiterate...
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“Dalai Lama condemns Buddhist attacks on Muslims in Myanmar, Sri Lanka” by Associated Press

9 mai 2013
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The Dalai Lama has implored Buddhist monks in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to put an end to a series of recent attacks on Muslims in their countries. Link to read the article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/dalai-lama-condemns-buddhist-attacks-on-muslims-in-myanmar-sri-lanka/2013/05/08/df3525fa-b7bb-11e2-b568-6917f6ac6d9d_story.html source: www.washingtonpost.com DMMore Posts
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