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Sri Lanka accused of ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Tamil areas

By pearlaction | May 26, 2009 |

[ Telegraph ] Aid officials, human rights campaigners and politicians claim Tamils have been driven out of areas in the north-east of the country by killings and kidnappings carried out by pro-government militias. They say the government has simultaneously encouraged members of the Sinhalese majority in the south to relocate to the vacated villages. One…

Astrology holds sway over Sri Lanka

By pearlaction | December 22, 2008 |

[BBC] People in many countries believe in astrology, but horoscopes have a particularly enthusiastic following in Sri Lanka. Many consult astrologers when choosing marriage partners, on when to start new jobs, or even to find out the auspicious time to leave their house in the morning. And politicians are said to be heavily influenced by…