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Microplastic pollution in Sri Lanka: A silent killer in the making

Microplastics are not only invisible but also undetectable and unstoppable

Written by GroundViews

7 September 2023

Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ community holds Pride events demanding an end to discrimination

From Pride parades to food festivals, celebrating Pride month

Written by Rezwan

26 June 2023

Comedian and YouTube content creator arrested in Sri Lanka over satire on Buddhism

The application of hate-speech laws have been selective in Sri Lanka

Written by Rezwan

6 June 2023

Sri Lanka's proposed anti-terrorism law aims to curb civil protests

The proposed law is a "serious threat to democracy"

Written by Rezwan

17 April 2023

Rescued at sea, why do Rohingya refugees end up in Sri Lankan detention centers?

It is not clear under what legal provisions they were detained

Written by GroundViews

17 January 2023

Climate change, digital authoritarianism and disinformation campaigns ruled in South Asia in 2022

2022 was a tumultuous one for many South Asian nations

Written by Rezwan

26 December 2022

Research flags Sri Lanka where over 9.5 million people may descend into poverty

The government is currently renegotiating its debts with bilateral creditors

Written by GroundViews

13 November 2022

Looking at the GotaGoGama protests as a learning curve for Sri Lanka

GotaGoGama did not just provide a springboard to oust a president

Written by GroundViews

22 September 2022

Sri Lanka: The evolution of the Gotagogama protest site and its periphery, in photos

One photographer's perspective on the mass protests in Sri Lanka's capital

Written by GroundViews

27 July 2022

A new era of politics begins in Sri Lanka

Constant vigilance of the people is the only way forward

Written by GroundViews

12 July 2022

Sri Lankan president agrees to resign after protesters storm his official residence

Thousands of protesters reached Colombo in various modes of transport

Written by Rezwan

11 July 2022

In Sri Lanka, state-sponsored disinformation and suppression of dissent taint COVID-19 response

The government's pandemic response has been criticised for problematic measures

Written by EngageMedia

22 June 2022

Sri Lanka: ‘We want the power of equality, justice and love — not love for power’

The economic crisis is weighing heavily on Sri Lankan women

Written by GroundViews

3 June 2022

Covering the economic crisis in Sri Lanka: The cost of pursuing journalism

Yet Sri Lankan journalists continue to file reports

Written by Raisa Wickrematunge

17 May 2022

In Sri Lanka, a people’s uprising for system change

The real issue now is what is next?

Written by GroundViews

12 May 2022

Thugs attacked peaceful protesters, Sri Lanka in turmoil

"How can this happen? Police and others (were) just watching this"

Written by GroundViews

10 May 2022

Sri Lankan state of emergency condemned locally and internationally

Another state of emergency with no credible justification provided

Written by GroundViews

9 May 2022

Are ongoing peaceful, creative and spontaneous protests Sri Lanka's ‘Arab Spring moment'?

"This Sri Lankan uprising is following its own unique, local model"

Written by Rezwan

18 April 2022

Social media platforms in Sri Lanka briefly restricted amidst curfew and protests

Major social media platforms were blocked for around 16 hours

Written by Rezwan

4 April 2022

Podcast: A crisis, a royal tour, and the pandemic's impact on disabled Latinas

Editor and contributors tell us stories from their regions

Written by Ameya Nagarajan

26 March 2022

Shortages hit hard in Sri Lanka as citizens protest and the government seeks IMF bailout

"The people want better from their leaders"

Written by Rezwan

23 March 2022

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