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The 'Bleak' State of Rule of Law in Sri Lanka
Asia Society Young Leader Bhavani Fonseka says recent events, including the impeachment of the country's first female chief justice, could "have a chilling effect on hopes for a functioning democracy and sustainable peace in Sri Lanka."
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Photos of the Day: Asia Celebrates the Arrival of 2013
Amidst face paint, fireworks and festivities, countries around Asia rejoice at the beginning of a new year.
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Photo of the Day: Greetings from Sri Lanka
A man waves to the camera at the market in Kandy, Sri Lanka on September 1, 2012. (Carbajo.Sergio/Flickr)
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To Ensure Peace and Justice, International Community Must Lead by Example
A critical question is confronting Thailand and several other Asian nations: Is lasting peace possible in the absence of justice?
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Post-Conflict Reconciliation in Asia (Complete)
Stephen J. Rapp, Philip G. Alston and Warren Hoge explore the lessons learned in the aftermath of civil strife in Asian countries.
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Photo of the Day: Diehard Fanfare in Sri Lanka
A dedicated fan cheers on the Sri Lankan cricket team in full hair and body paint in Colombo on September 18, 2012. (Photosightfaces/Flickr)
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Photo of the Day: Chased by the Sun in Sri Lanka
A young man takes off running as the sun sets over Galle Forte in Southern Sri Lanka on January 9, 2012. (Photosightfaces/Flickr)
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Photo of the Day: Twilight at Kosgoda Beach, Sri Lanka
Twilight at Kosgoda Beach, Sri Lanka on December 24, 2010. (Himash De Silva/Flickr)
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Sport, Society, and Sri Lanka
Novelist Shehan Karunatilaka shares insights into his prizewinning novel of Sri Lankan cricket, "Chinaman," with Rahul Bose.
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L-R: Rahul Bose, actor, and author Shehan Karunatilaka
Shehan Karunatilaka Explores Sri Lanka Through Cricket
Shehan Karunatilaka tells Rahul Bose how his debut novel acts an allegory for his country's 60-year history.
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