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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 11 No. 296               

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Credibility of the Sri Lankan government may be at stake if LLRC Recommendations are not implemented

Sun, 2012-02-12 14:06 — editor
By Raj Gonsalkorale

The establishment of the LLRC was a necessity for Sri Lankans, to come to terms with the war against the LTTE and recent events leading up to it and to learn lessons from mistakes made.

India urges amicable solution to Maldives crisis

Sun, 2012-02-12 05:16 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

India on Saturday asked ousted Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed and his successor Mohamed Waheed Hassan to resolve the "complex" situation in the country peacefully and democratically.

Ambassador Amza: A Savvy Diplomat and a Gentleman

Sun, 2012-02-12 04:11 — editor
Hemantha Abeywardena writes from London…

I was with a group of distinguished British parliamentarians, representing both Houses of Parliament – the House of Lords and the House of Commons – some UK-based diplomats and a significant number of Sri Lankan expatriates on Monday, who gathered at the Commonwealth Parliament Association Room at the British Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, to bid farewell to Mr P M Amza, the outgoing Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka.

Letter from America: Armenian Genocide – fact or fiction? – Part 2

Sun, 2012-02-12 03:42 — editor
By Dr. Habib Siddiqui

The history of the Armenian-Turkish conflict is a complicated and contentious one. Professor Justin McCarthy of Louisville University, an American historian who is an expert on late Ottoman era history, believes that orthodox

State visit of President Rajapaksa consolidated the friendship between Sri Lanka & Pakistan

Sun, 2012-02-12 03:21 — editor


Sri Lanka and Pakistan have entered into three Memorandum of Understandings during the state visit of Sri Lanka’s President Mahinda Rajapaksa to Pakistan.

Concern at rising hard line Islamism in Maldives

Sun, 2012-02-12 03:06 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The emergence of hard-line Islam in the Maldives, has sparked off concerns in India that it could be used as a potential base for Islamist militants.

Sri Lanka Celebrates 64th Independence Anniversary with the New York Diplomatic Community

Sun, 2012-02-12 02:02 — editor

Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona , the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, along with the Deputy Permanent Representative, Ambassador Major General Shavendra Silva, hosted a widely attended Reception at the Turkish Cultural Center for the New York based diplomatic community and senior UN personnel to mark the 64th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence.

Burma draws a new media law, but based on the old

Sun, 2012-02-12 01:43 — editor
By - Zin Linn

Burma Media Association (BMA) released a press statement on 9 February concerning the new media law put forward by the Burmese government last week. BMA says that government’s new media law may not guarantee freedom of press, as well as freedom of expression.

Indian student stabbed in London

Sun, 2012-02-12 01:28 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

A 26-year-old Indian MBA student was critically stabbed in the London borough of Newham on February 10. Eleven persons have been arrested, Scotland Yard said Saturday.

Burma:CSW Returns From Kachin State With Evidence Of Continuing Grave Human Rights Violations

Sun, 2012-02-12 01:23 — editor

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) returned this week from a three-week fact-finding visit to Rangoon and Kachin State on the China-Burma border, where the CSW team recorded evidence of grave human rights violations.

U.S. terror drones target rescuers and funerals in Pakistan killing civilians, investigative report reveals

Sat, 2012-02-11 14:18 — editor
Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune presentation

The CIA’s drone campaign in Pakistan has killed dozens of civilians who had gone to help rescue victims or were attending funerals, an investigation by the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed.

Sri Lanka starts $ 2 Mn drive to expand booming footwear and leather sector, thanks India for on-going support

Sat, 2012-02-11 14:06 — editor


Sri Lanka is injecting US $ 2 Mn to upgrade its booming footwear and leather sector. It has started work on an exclusive industrial zone designated for leather and footwear production and is also launching special human resource training initiatives while enlisting a national university to upgrade the Leather and Footwear sector which netted US $ 36 Mn in export revenues in 2011.

Canada calls upon Members of the Sri Lankan Tamil Community to develop creative ideas about how to contribute constructively

Sat, 2012-02-11 13:44 — editor


The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa celebrated the 64th Anniversary of Independence on 4th February at the High Commissioner’s Residence with the participation of the High Commission Staff and their families and the main Office Bearers of the Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa.

Army chief loses legal battle over age dispute

Sat, 2012-02-11 03:37 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Army Chief Gen VK Singh on Friday lost his legal battle on the age row in the Supreme Court which said the government decision on his date of birth will apply for his service matters, forcing him to withdraw his petition.

Sri Lanka’s Independent Day Celebrated in London

Sat, 2012-02-11 02:07 — editor

High Commissioner for Sri Lanka to the UK, Dr Chris Nonis called on Britain to replenish the tremendous reservoir of goodwill it has with Sri Lanka, stemming from the antecedent history between the two countries.

Zardari, Mahinda Meet: Agree to Fortify Pakistan, Sri Lanka Ties in Vital Fields

Sat, 2012-02-11 01:56 — editor


Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Sunday agreed on expanding their relationship from beyond political and defence paradigm to an 'overall comprehensive engagement’ including trade, joint investments and cooperation in new areas.

2003 Mumbai blasts: Death sentence for 3 Lashkar terrorists upheld

Sat, 2012-02-11 01:41 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The Bombay High Court on Friday upheld the death sentence of three LeT members, including a couple, in the 2003 twin Mumbai blasts that claimed 52 lives.

Organised crime group facilitating illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka into the EU uncovered

Sat, 2012-02-11 01:37 — editor

An active organised crime group that was facilitating illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka into the EU has been uncovered, following more than a year of joint international efforts at police and judicial level supported by Eurojust and Europol.



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