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On the Presidential Pardon: Reactions to Gnanasara’s Release

The photos, depicting a saffron-robed Gnanasara Thero, received thousands of reactions on Facebook. “He has been freed” they read. commenters posted on the Facebook Pages of mainstream media like Neth FM and…

Groundviews Groundviews on 05/24/201905/24/2019
Issues, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Reconciliation, Religion and faith

A Pardon, and a Penalty: A Prelude to a Populist?

As we reflect on Sri Lanka’s 71st Independence Day, many things that have political currency come to mind. Free education and healthcare, a reduced cost of living, and anti-corruption are usually among…

Gehan Gunatilleke Gehan Gunatilleke on 02/04/201902/13/2019

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