The death of Anton Balasingham, idealogue and spokesperson of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam is important news.
Anton Balasingham passes away, TamilNet, December 14, 2006.
LTTE leader salutes 'Voice of the Nation', TamilNet, December 14, 2006.
Tamil homeland, diaspora in 3-days mourning for Balasingham, TamilNet, December 14, 2006.
Obituaries and assessments of his life and the future of the conflict have started appearing in newspapers around the world.
Anton Balasingham, The Times, December 14, 2006.
FACTBOX-Sri Lanka rebel negotiator Balasingham, Reuters, December 14, 2006.
Priyath Liyanage, Brain behind the Tigers' brawn, BBC, December 14,2006. P.K. Balachandran, Balasingham - a moderating influence, Hindustan Times, December 15, 2006.
M.R. Narayan Swamy, Balasingham epitomised LTTE's love-hate ties with India, IANS/ India ENews, December 15, 2006.
Talking Tiger: Has the idea of non-violent engagement by LTTE died with Anton Balasingham? Editorial, Indian Express, December 16, 2006.
Shylashri Shankar, Moderator, or apologist for the LTTE? Indian Express, December 16, 2006.
Radically rethinking the ethnic conflict: Interview with Victor Ivan, editor of Ravaya, TamilWeek.com, December 16, 2006.
Reactions to this death will be watched surely, and in that 'stand up and be counted' spirit, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's condolences are significant.
Karunanidhi condoles death of Balasingham, The Hindu, December 15, 2006.
Balasingham's demise creates a great void - TNA, TamilNet, December 15, 2006.
Tamil Nadu leaders condole Anton Balasingham's death, AndhraCafe.com, December 16, 2006.
We've lost a friend, says Norway, TamilNet, December 16, 2006.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Recent South Asia Reports
Two recent reports on South Asia have been in the news.
The first is the SAARC Human Rights Report 2006, prepared by the Asian Centre for Human Rights and edited by Suhas Chakma.
The second is an older (August 2006) report commissioned by the Minority Rights Group International and prepared by Maya Chadda and titled, Minority Rights and Conflict Prevention: Case Study of Conflicts in Indian Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Nagaland. It is included in Subcontinent South because Professor Chadda compares the Indian state's response to these conflicts with its earlier response to secession in Tamil Nadu.
The first is the SAARC Human Rights Report 2006, prepared by the Asian Centre for Human Rights and edited by Suhas Chakma.
The second is an older (August 2006) report commissioned by the Minority Rights Group International and prepared by Maya Chadda and titled, Minority Rights and Conflict Prevention: Case Study of Conflicts in Indian Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Nagaland. It is included in Subcontinent South because Professor Chadda compares the Indian state's response to these conflicts with its earlier response to secession in Tamil Nadu.
Maldives Update, December 15, 2006
Fishing is central to the Maldivian economy and in the last week, inefficiencies and corruption in the fishing industry have been in the news.
Fishy Fury, Minivan News, December 5, 2006.
Fishy Fury: Part II, Minivan News, December 10, 2006.
Violence has been reported in Haa Alifu atoll by both the establishment and independent press.
Hoarafushi gang attack Police, Haveeru Daily, December 14, 2006.
Police arrest three in relation to Thakandhoo gang violence, Haveeru Daily, December 14, 2006.
Will Jordan, Violence In Hoarafushi, Minivan News, December 15, 2006.
Freedom of conscience and the relationship between the state and faith are emerging flashpoints in Maldivian political discourse.
MDP Politician Seconded Supreme Council Clause, Minivan News, December 13, 2006.
An official report has pointed to rampant domestic violence in the Maldives.
One In Three Women Abused, Minivan News, December 14, 2006.
See Ministry of Gender and Family, Maldives, webpage for other reports.
On Maldives politics, by a Sri Lankan, on the occasion of Human Rights Day:
Raj Gonsalkorale, Maldives: Tourist Dollars Feeding Human Rights Violations? Asian Tribune, December 10, 2006.
Fishy Fury, Minivan News, December 5, 2006.
Fishy Fury: Part II, Minivan News, December 10, 2006.
Violence has been reported in Haa Alifu atoll by both the establishment and independent press.
Hoarafushi gang attack Police, Haveeru Daily, December 14, 2006.
Police arrest three in relation to Thakandhoo gang violence, Haveeru Daily, December 14, 2006.
Will Jordan, Violence In Hoarafushi, Minivan News, December 15, 2006.
Freedom of conscience and the relationship between the state and faith are emerging flashpoints in Maldivian political discourse.
MDP Politician Seconded Supreme Council Clause, Minivan News, December 13, 2006.
An official report has pointed to rampant domestic violence in the Maldives.
One In Three Women Abused, Minivan News, December 14, 2006.
See Ministry of Gender and Family, Maldives, webpage for other reports.
On Maldives politics, by a Sri Lankan, on the occasion of Human Rights Day:
Raj Gonsalkorale, Maldives: Tourist Dollars Feeding Human Rights Violations? Asian Tribune, December 10, 2006.
Sri Lanka Update, December 15, 2006
The arms trail story has been picked up by yet another reporter.
Arun Ram, Is LTTE getting arms from India? Daily News and Analysis, December 13, 2006.
LTTE, with an ISI mark, Daily News and Analysis, December 13, 2006.
Karuna, who heads an armed group in Eastern Sri Lanka, has accused Norway of giving the LTTE money.
Norway Gave Money To The LTTE: Karuna, Sri Lanka Army, November 27, 2006.
Norway says Sri Lanka report on mediator is "lies", Reuters, November 29, 2006.
Ex-LTTE commander Karuna wants war on Prabhakaran to continue, DailyIndia.com, December 5, 2006.
More on the LTTE's activities:
Jonathan Bunn, Scaring Tamils out of pounds, This is London, December 14, 2006.
Radhika Coomaraswamy UN Special Representative chides LTTE for bombing a school, killing a child and wounding ten, National Movement Against Terrorism, December 14, 2006.
Of interest to Sri Lanka observers:
Roots of Conflict in Sri Lanka: Kasim Tirmizey interviews Jonathan Spencer, ZNet, December 12, 2006.
The Centre for Policy Alternatives, Colombo has issued this statement on the introduction of the Emergency (prevention and prohibition of terrorism) regulations 2006.
Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, New Emergency Regulations: Which Target and Threat ? Published in the Morning Leader, December 13, 2006.
Jehan Perera, Heading deeper into polarisation and confrontation, Daily Mirror, December 12, 2006. (If the Daily Mirror is not accessible, the same article will soon be available at the National Peace Council site.)
Majority and dissenting opinions of the experts appointed to advise the Sri Lankan government on constitutional change were leaked in the last week.
Dharisha Bastians, Dissension on devolution: Experts’ panel respectfully disagree; two reports tabled for discussion at APRC tomorrow, The Nation on Sunday, December 10, 2006.
P.K. Balachandran, SL Govt distances from 'devolution' report, Hindustan Times, December 11, 2006.
Arun Ram, Is LTTE getting arms from India? Daily News and Analysis, December 13, 2006.
LTTE, with an ISI mark, Daily News and Analysis, December 13, 2006.
Karuna, who heads an armed group in Eastern Sri Lanka, has accused Norway of giving the LTTE money.
Norway Gave Money To The LTTE: Karuna, Sri Lanka Army, November 27, 2006.
Norway says Sri Lanka report on mediator is "lies", Reuters, November 29, 2006.
Ex-LTTE commander Karuna wants war on Prabhakaran to continue, DailyIndia.com, December 5, 2006.
More on the LTTE's activities:
Jonathan Bunn, Scaring Tamils out of pounds, This is London, December 14, 2006.
Radhika Coomaraswamy UN Special Representative chides LTTE for bombing a school, killing a child and wounding ten, National Movement Against Terrorism, December 14, 2006.
Of interest to Sri Lanka observers:
Roots of Conflict in Sri Lanka: Kasim Tirmizey interviews Jonathan Spencer, ZNet, December 12, 2006.
The Centre for Policy Alternatives, Colombo has issued this statement on the introduction of the Emergency (prevention and prohibition of terrorism) regulations 2006.
Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, New Emergency Regulations: Which Target and Threat ? Published in the Morning Leader, December 13, 2006.
Jehan Perera, Heading deeper into polarisation and confrontation, Daily Mirror, December 12, 2006. (If the Daily Mirror is not accessible, the same article will soon be available at the National Peace Council site.)
Majority and dissenting opinions of the experts appointed to advise the Sri Lankan government on constitutional change were leaked in the last week.
Dharisha Bastians, Dissension on devolution: Experts’ panel respectfully disagree; two reports tabled for discussion at APRC tomorrow, The Nation on Sunday, December 10, 2006.
P.K. Balachandran, SL Govt distances from 'devolution' report, Hindustan Times, December 11, 2006.
South India Survey: December 15, 2006
From Andhra Pradesh, news about pollution control measures that may threaten livelihoods.
Andhra Pradesh's cashew units sealed to control pollution, Daily India, December 11, 2006.
Steam boil cashews & eat it too, New Indian Express, December 13 2006.
As Indians get used to the idea of laws against the use of child labour:
R. Krishnakumar, About child labour and education: The Kerala difference,Frontline, December 1, 2006.
On the Mullaperiyar issue:
Sam Rajappa, Mullaperiyar Imbroglio: Much Ado About Nothing, Statesman, December 8, 2006.
Andhra Pradesh's cashew units sealed to control pollution, Daily India, December 11, 2006.
Steam boil cashews & eat it too, New Indian Express, December 13 2006.
As Indians get used to the idea of laws against the use of child labour:
R. Krishnakumar, About child labour and education: The Kerala difference,Frontline, December 1, 2006.
On the Mullaperiyar issue:
Sam Rajappa, Mullaperiyar Imbroglio: Much Ado About Nothing, Statesman, December 8, 2006.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
AIDS and the Subcontinent
A four year old kid being thrown out from a play school for being HIV positive has made it clear that all the campaigns to create awareness have failed miserably. Similar was the case of Bensy and Benson from Kerala who struggled two full years to make their way back to school.
A study by British journal BMC Medicine has said that number of people affected by HIV may be much lower than what is reported.
A study by British journal BMC Medicine has said that number of people affected by HIV may be much lower than what is reported.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Refugees and Education
Recently arrived Sri Lankan student refugees will take up the Sri Lanka G. C. Ordinary Level Examination, thanks to the joint efforts of Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission in Chennai and the Organisation for the Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation.
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