Muslims In Sri Lanka Fail To Return To Their Homes In War-Torn Provinces

(ANALYSIS) Nearly two decades have passed since the 26-year civil war ended in Sri Lanka. Yet, Muslims displaced from the island nation still face significant challenges in returning to their homes and reclaiming their land. The civil war between the Sri Lankan armed forces and the Tamil guerrilla separatists, displaced around 300,000 Tamils and 70,000 Muslims.

Analysis, Asia, Conflict, History, Human Rights, Islam, News, Politics, Religion, Religious FreedomSonia SarkarFebruary 11, 2025Sonia Sarkar, Muslims, Islam, Tamil, Sri Lanka, religion, news, analysis, Religious Freedom, Asia, politics, Primary feature, recharge, Secondary featureComment

In Photos: Battling COVID-19, Malaysia holds main Hindu festivals without devotees

For the first time in 120 years, a Hindu festival known to draw 1.5 million pilgrims and tourists every year will take place without worshippers. But Malaysia’s 1.9 million Hindus will celebrate at home.

Asia, NewsAlexandra RaduJanuary 28, 2021Alexandra Radu, Malaysia, COVID-19, Hindu festival, Thaipusam, Hinduism, Tamil, Thaipusam festival, Secondary FeatureComment

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