On Anthems and the State of the Union
I have been stirred and moved even to tears by both the Tamil and Sinhala versions of the Ceylon, now Sri Lanka,anthem. I think I owe this emotional tie to birth on…
Reconciliation
THE LLRC AND COMPLAINTS OF DISAPPEARANCES OF PERSONS
It was reported in the newspapers a few days ago that nearly a thousand individuals had come forward to make representations to the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission during its sessions in …
Response to S. L. Gunasekara’s article titled ‘Cardinal Errors’
‘Our lives begin to end the day we remain silent about things that matter’ -Â Dr Martin Luther King I feel compelled to defend the blasphemy committed through the article titled ‘Cardinal Errors’…
The Jaffna priest and the policeman who turned IGP
“I am speaking from the sacred Keeramalai Naguleswaram temple, home of Lord Naguleswarar and goddess Nagulumpika. I thank you for asking me to talk about the temple. Earlier, Mahinda Balasuriya, he was…
LLRC: Interim report to Government
Though there have been a few reports anchored to this report, we do not know of any place it was published in full. Unsurprisingly, this document looks more at long-term systemic change…
Jaffna and the North of Sri Lanka today: Post war realities, challenges and opportunities
[Editors note: Also  see interview with Dr. Muttukrishna Sarvananthan here, along with one other from a leading rights activist in Jaffna. From the psycho-social trauma and destruction of the social fabric in…
Prospects For Post Conflict Reconciliation And Development In Sri Lanka: Can Singapore Be Used As A Model?
Introductory Remarks and Acknowledgements Before turning to the question the title of this “conversation” poses, I want to express my appreciation for the privilege it is to be living in Singapore, and…
Reconciliation through ‘Rehabilitation’ & ‘Reintegration’ of Ex-LTTE members in Sri Lanka: Separating Fact from Fiction
Photo courtesy Northern Provincial Council Once in a while you may have seen local media reports about persons referred to as former combatants or members of the LTTE. These reports were probably…
LLRC: Submission by Manik de Silva, President of the Editors Guild
Manik de Silva is the most senior and longest-serving Editor of an English newspaper in Sri Lanka. Presently the Editor of the and is currently the President of the Editors Guild. Manik’s…
Amber Light Signals Requiring Pro-active Action by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission
5th October 2010 S. B. Atugoda Esq. Secretary, Presidential Commission on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation, 24, Horton Place, Colombo 7. Dear Mr. Atugoda, Amber Light Signals Requiring Pro-active Action by the Lessons…
LLRC: Testimony by Ferial Ashraff
was able to obtain the audio recording of the testimony by Ferial Ashraff to the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) on 24 September 2010. The recording is around 40 minutes long.…
LLRC: Submission by the Friday Forum
Dear Groundviews, The following was submitted by the Friday Forum to the LLRC today by Mahen Dayanada, former Chairman, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. Friday Forum Members who associated with the submisson are;…
LLRC: Evidence given by Mr. Austin Fernando, Former Secretary of Defense on 18th August 2010
September 30th 2010 Editor, Dear Sir, Evidence given before LLRC on August 18th 2010 I gave evidence before the LLRC which became very problematic. My evidence was inaccurately or partially reported, which…
Recommendations for ICT and Research Supported Enhancement of the Effectiveness of the LLRC
S. M. Samarakoon Esq. Secretary, Presidential Commission on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation, 24, Horton Place, Colombo 7. Dear Mr. Samarakoon, Recommendations for ICT and Research Supported Enhancement of the Effectiveness of the…
Reconciliation for peace
Call for peace and hope The search for human security away from conflict and indignity is global and ceaseless. The demands of human security include a balanced view of tragedies that are the…
