This working paper explores Muslim identity in Ceylon in the late nineteenth century. It introduces the various Muslim populations in Ceylon during this period, and explores the role of transnational actors in driving an Islamic revival in Ceylon. The paper also...
By Shamara Wettimuny Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic, multi-faith island. Yet despite centuries of physical coexistence, ethnic, religious and linguistic differences continue to bring communities into conflict. Muslims in Sri Lanka (comprising around 9.7% of the...
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I recently stumbled upon some fascinating facts about ‘federalism’ in Sri Lanka in the course of reading about our twentieth century history. The idea has a negative connotation today, and is often associated with ‘separatism’. However, it has an interesting history...
By Shamara Wettimuny The recent Easter Attacks targeting a number of churches and hotels devastated Sri Lanka. Over 250 people were killed, and many more were injured. Within days of the attack, it emerged that the perpetrators of the attack were affiliated to radical...