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Thulasi Muttulingam is a journalist based in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Her main passion is post-war reporting. Sri Lanka ended its 30 year civil war in 2009 with the decimation of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a guerrilla army fighting for an independent homeland for the country's ethnic minority Tamils. There are many issues that remain unresolved (or are being slowly resolved) in this post war context in Sri Lanka, and her main interest is in covering all these issues - ranging from unresolved cases of peoples' disappearances and deaths, to challenges of refugee resettlement, to challenges in ethnic conflicts and reconciliation continuing to affect the small island nation. She believes in highlighting the positive as well as negative stories in this region - as she believes highlighting only the negatives would give a skewed picture. It would also serve only to further divide the already divided communities living in Sri Lanka, which she does not want to see. She believes in the process of reconciliation in the post war context - and as a personal project, also runs the Humans of Northern Sri Lanka facebook page to help achieve this.
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A Ramayana told through Ravana’s eyes captures the pain of Sri Lanka’s war-affected women
The article explores the reinterpretation of the Ramayana through the eyes of Ravana, focusing on the work of Professor S Maunaguru, a Sri Lankan Tamil theatre artist. Maunaguru's play 'Ravanesan' has evolved over decades, incorporating feminist perspectives influenced by his wife, Chitralega Maunaguru. The play highlights the often-overlooked experiences of women during Sri Lanka's civil war, offering a narrative that challenges traditional male-centric stories. The article underscores the cultural and political challenges faced by artists in Sri Lanka, particularly during the civil war, and the evolving role of women in these narratives.
A message to India from a Lankan housing project: 'Please tell them we said, thank you'
The article discusses the Indian government's housing project in Sri Lanka, aimed at providing permanent homes for war-affected people. Despite challenges like cost overruns and the need for beneficiaries to contribute labor and funds, the project has been largely successful, offering much-needed housing security. However, issues such as debt, exploitation of women, and the inadequacy of the grant amount have also been highlighted. The project is compared favorably to other housing initiatives, despite its shortcomings, and beneficiaries express gratitude towards the Indian government.
A page I run (inspired by the Humans of New York) to raise awareness on the issues faced by war-afflicted people in post war Sri Lanka
Thulasi Muttulingam
The article recounts the tragic story of Vidhya Sivaloganathan, a sensitive and animal-loving girl from Pungudutivu, Sri Lanka, who was brutally raped and murdered. The family recalls Vidhya's gentle nature and their painful memories. The local Tamil press and online websites have reported various details about the case, some of which the family denies. The family's search for Vidhya led to the discovery of her body by their dogs, and the animals' behavior suggested they recognized the perpetrators. The police have arrested suspects, but there are concerns about the mishandling of evidence and the strength of the case. Women's rights activist Udeni Thewarapperuma and police spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunasekara provide insights into the investigation. The family seeks justice, and President Maithripala Sirisena has promised a fast-track court. The article highlights the community's skepticism about the effectiveness of the justice system in such cases.
What the Guardian's Maajid Nawaz sting says about their team's journalistic ethics
The article criticizes The Guardian's journalistic ethics, particularly in their treatment of Maajid Nawaz, a British Muslim reformer. It highlights the negative portrayal of Nawaz by Guardian journalists Nosheen Iqbal and David Shariatmadari, accusing them of unprofessional conduct and biased reporting. The piece also discusses the broader issue of the 'illiberal left' and their approach to cultural and religious minorities, contrasting it with the counter-extremism work of Nawaz and the Quilliam Foundation. The article underscores the loss of respect for The Guardian among readers due to these practices.
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