Author: Sampath Samarakoon

Colombo, Elections, Media and Communications, Politics and Governance

No Presidential Candidate Has Pledged to Repeal the Online Safety Act

The presidential election is just six days away. It is said that three candidates are leading among the contenders – Anura Dissanayake, Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa. All three claim that they…

Sampath Samarakoon on 09/16/202409/16/2024

Colombo, Human Rights, Human Security, Pandemic, Politics and Governance, Politics and Governance, Science and Technology

Military Drones Flying Over Privacy and Freedom

Many are familiar with drone technology as a highly advanced aerial technology. Drones have become increasingly useful for organizations such as the United Nations to provide relief and essential items including food…

Sampath Samarakoon on 11/23/202011/23/2020