Dropping preferential voting in favor of Sri Lanka proportional representation to build peace
Sri Lanka articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, there are "strong executive powers for the president, who is directly elected have only been somewhat curtailed by recent reforms". Also see our articles on the Tamil people.
Transparency International Sri Lanka Issue Vote Warning
Anti-corruption charity Transparency International Sri Lanka warns elections vulnerable to fraud
India and Sri Lanka Frozen Ties Remain Regional Danger
Relations between India and Sri Lanka sour amid slip in freedoms on post-civil war island
Activists Warn of Coming Sri Lanka Press Crackdown
Violent police confrontation with journalists warning of more repressive Sri Lanka press crackdown
Future of Sri Lanka Tamil Women in Post-War Nation
Post-war country remain difficult place for Sri Lanka Tamil women, in violent politics especially
Sri Lanka’s Tamils Hold Hope for Benefits From Elections
Sri Lanka’s Tamils hold hope that peaceful and honest elections can heal some scars of war
Life and Work of Sri Lanka Human Rights Activist
Recent passing of famed Sri Lanka human rights activist Sunila Abeysekera brings reminder of her gallant work and of challenges ahead in post-war country
Protests Reveal Ugly Side of Sri Lanka Peace
Victors in ethnically based civil war accused of abuse of defeated Tamils showing very ugly side of Sri Lanka peace
Protest and Civil Disobedience Erupting Worldwide
Civil disobedience and citizen protest are becoming the norm in major cities across the world
Sri Lanka’s Tamils Face State Discrimination
After losing civil war, Sri Lanka’s Tamil culture and political organizations has been regulated by government