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Episode 1: Sri Lanka: A Rough History

Episode 1: Sri Lanka: A Rough History

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Sri Lanka’s complex crisis did not happen overnight. Episode one provides insight into Sri Lanka’s ancient history and its patterns of conflict fueled by elite figures to maintain power and control. We unravel claims of corruption against the Rajapaksas and the island’s inability to maintain peace for its people.

Speakers:

Asif Fuard (journalist, former war correspondent)

Dr. Harsha De Silva (economist, parliamentarian)

Sarala Emmanuel (researcher)

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya (parliamentarian, activist)

Milinda Rajapaksha (former member of Colombo Municipal Council, former spokesperson for Gotabaya Rajapaksa)

Sandun Thudugala (researcher, activist)

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