Béla Belissima from the podcast "Queering the perspective" has three new episodes about Sri Lanka. I knew almost nothing about Sri Lanka and listened very interested to the episodes.

https://queeringperspectives.wixsite.com/belabelissima/the-pop-blog

*Call for System Change in Sri Lanka*
"In our first Sri Lanka episode, we talk about the “Aragalaya” (the Sri Lankan national uprising at the face of the economic collapse in 2022)..."

*Transitioning and Expectation of Transness*
"In this conversation, we address the complicated process of transitioning in Sri Lanka which quickly also turns into a discussion about the economic crisis and the lack of access to hormones..."

*Gender Non-Conformity in the Fashion World*
"What was it like being the first gender non-conforming model walking Colombo Fashion Week?
Our guest for this last Sri Lanka episode was that person and gives insights into the fashion world and queer community in its beauty, power and challenges...."

There is also a translated version available (Tamil and Sinhala) https://queeringperspectives.wixsite.com/belabelissima/translated-episodes

#Podcast #Podcasts #Queer #Queerness #Queering #SriLanka #Aragalaya #QueeringPerspectives #Transness #Transition

#News #Aragalaya Assistance sought to locate valuable artifacts stolen during Aragalaya: The Government has sought assistance to locate valuable artifacts stolen during the Aragalaya in July last year.

President’s Secretary, Saman Ekanayake, has sought the return of any coats of arms with archaeological or artistic value that belonged to former Governors and presidents of Sri Lanka.

According to the President’s Media Division, the items can be handed over to the… https://colombogazette.com/2023/07/09/assistance-sought-to-locate-valuable-artifacts-stolen-during-aragalaya/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

#News #Aragalaya Aragalaya activist Piyath Nikeshala granted bail: Aragalaya activist Piyath Nikeshala, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department yesterday, was granted bail today.

However, the court imposed an overseas travel ban on Nikeshala.

He was arrested yesterday for reportedly live streaming the incident where President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence was set on fire by protesters in July last year.

Piyath Nikeshala was arrested… https://colombogazette.com/2023/06/27/aragalaya-activist-piyath-nikeshala-granted-bail/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

#News #Aragalaya Aragalaya activist Piyath Nikeshala arrested: Aragalaya activist Piyath Nikeshala was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department today.

He was arrested for reportedly live streaming the incident where President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence was set on fire by protesters in July last year.

Piyath Nikeshala was arrested after he was summoned by the CID to record a statement over the incident. (Colombo Gazette) https://colombogazette.com/2023/06/26/aragalaya-activist-piyath-nikeshala-arrested/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Cartoon by @ChickeraGihan #lka #SriLanka #IUSF #Aragalaya https://t.co/w6gHXSD189: Cartoon by @ChickeraGihan #lka #SriLanka #IUSF #Aragalaya https://t.co/w6gHXSD189

#News #Aragalaya Wimal to expose secrets behind Galle Face protest: Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa is preparing to expose what he claims are secrets behind the Galle Face protest.

Weerawansa said that a book has been written after carefully studying and gathering information over the Galle Face protest.

He said that the book will be released to the public this week.

The MP recalled that the Galle Face protest forced Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down as President.… https://colombogazette.com/2023/04/23/wimal-to-expose-secrets-behind-galle-face-protest/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

#News #Aragalaya Namal says Aragalaya used for political gain: Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa says the “Aragalaya” was used for political gain.

He said that he has no issue with the Aragalaya but has an issue with some of those who took part in the Aragalaya.

Speaking at a public meeting held in Bandaragama, Namal Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) supporters had gathered on 9th May to meet then Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and not attack… https://colombogazette.com/2023/03/26/namal-says-aragalaya-used-for-political-gain/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

RT @ag_fidh
#SriLanka: Today, @fidh_en releases “Anatomy of a crackdown,” a 60-page report that documents the authorities’ relentless repression of the peaceful #aragalaya protests in 2022 https://bit.ly/3Hj2rbO

A massive protest march against the #StateOppression, Prevention Of Terrorism Act & #CostOfLivingCrises. This was organized by the students, trade unions, & #Aragalaya activists. #Aragalaya sure is not dead.

#lka #SriLanka #RightToProtest #RepealPTA #PowerToThePeople