Category: Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka

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The Cost of “People’s Riots” – Role of social media in Sri Lanka & France & double standards in commentary

In France, a teenager is accused of being killed by French police. Yet, can  riots, burning vehicles, stealing goods, burning libraries, damaging public property bring justice?  In 2022, Sri Lanka experienced shortages in essential...

Canada flirting with Sikhs & Pro-LTTE  – is it just for votes? 0

Canada flirting with Sikhs & Pro-LTTE – is it just for votes?

  The fact that Canada is flirting with “terrorists” should be cause for concern to India as well as Sri Lanka. Even if India weighs issue down to “vote bank” politics, India must factor...

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Is US envoy venturing into India’s “Kashmir” in Central Sri Lanka to woo Hill Country Indian Tamils?

Geneva diplomatic protocols appear not to apply to US envoys and Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister/Ministry is little bothered to remind diplomats that there are protocols to their movements. Having said that, it is interesting...

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Satanic Verses – Jihad Cartoons & Freedom of Expression for Comedian Nathasha in Sri Lanka

  Those currently wailing over freedom of expression and attempting to portray an image that people were over-reacting, have conveniently forgotten the Dutch newspaper cartoons that resulted in a religious jihad for disrespecting Prophet...

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Some questions for Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau from Sri Lanka

  LTTE elimination Did you know LTTE was defeated in May 2009 after LTTE refused 3 opportunities given to lay down arms & surrender & chose to face its fate. Consultative Committees Did you...