Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who visited the United States on an official visit expressed regret over…
Category: Muslim Issues
Sri Lanka foreign minister claims entire cabinet opposed COVID-19 cremations, blames media
File photo of Minister Ali Sabry with former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:13…
Muslim markers in Sri Lanka: Changes and challenges
from our consideration the wars that owe their origin to religious hatred, or to difference in…
Growing Israeli-Indian involvement in Sri Lanka Cause for grave concern in view of past experience.
By Latheef Farook On 24 October 2022, Ceylon Daily Mirror published a report on Israeli and…
Reforming MMDA: Muslim Men Want Polygamy By Ameer Ali
Reforming the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) has become an endless saga of committees and…
Need to reform PTA ahead of UNHRC session
Given recent developments, non-compliance with promises to reform will be a major issue at the September…
Destruction of Minaret at Daftar Jailani High handed vandalism insulting Muslims
By Latheef Farooq Amidst the silence and secrecy of Thursday 24 February 2022 night the minaret, …
The Quazi Court System in Sri Lanka and its Impact on Muslim Women
The Quazi Court System There is evidence that from ancient times, the religious laws and customs…
Repealing PTA
People are seen placing their signatures during a campaign to abolish the proposed PTA I often…
Proposed abolishing of the Quazi Court System By faisz musthapha
Letter to Hon G L Peiris 21.02.22
UN Human Rights Chief’s report questions PTA; Easter bombing probe
The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner’s 17-page report which makes further indictments on Sri Lanka, will…
The farce called amending of PTA
Many are the cases where detainees have either perished under dubious circumstances without judicial supervision, which…
The Tragic Lives of Women Victims of the PTA
Nearly three years have passed since the deadly 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. While failing to prosecute…
Has Hindutva Racism Entered Trinco Hindu College?
By Latheef Farook The government owned TrincomaleeSri Shanmuga Hindu Ladies College principalLingaswari’s refusal to allow a…
Finally, justice for Hejaaz
The Court of Appeal yesterday ordered the granting of bail to prominent lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah, after…
Dafther Jailani – Kuragala
By Latheef Farook Qutub Muhiyuddin Abdul Qadir Jailani, also known as Ghouse-e Azam, is one of…
The Rise of Religious Extremism & Anti-Muslim Politics in Sri Lanka By Alan Keenan
Muslims at a mosque in Sri Lanka. Credit: Financial Times, Sri Lanka BRUSSELS, Jan 25 2022…