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Author: Mytili Bala

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Colombo, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA)

PTA Must Be Repealed

Another year, another pre-Geneva scramble. At the brink of economic collapse and desperate to maintain GSP+ trade status with the EU, the Sri Lankan government finally feels the heat. Enough, that is,…

Mytili Bala Mytili Bala on 02/01/202209/28/2022
Colombo, Elections, International, International Relations, Politics and Governance

What Trump’s Win Teaches Sri Lanka

Photograph from NBC News Donald Trump’s surprising electoral victory last week gives us Americans a lot to think about.  One takeaway is particularly relevant for Sri Lanka.  Over the last eight years,…

Mytili Bala Mytili Bala on 11/15/201611/15/2016
Colombo, Human Rights, Jaffna, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War

6 Reasons Why Accountability in Sri Lanka Matters

Sri Lanka’s 26-year civil war ended six years ago amidst allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious abuses by both government and rebel forces. In 2011, a U.N. panel…

Mytili Bala Mytili Bala on 05/20/201505/20/2015

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