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What's behind Sri Lanka's plan to heal its divisions?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Oct 27, 2021 • 20m

The Sri Lankan President has appointed a task force to establish a "one country, one law" concept which aims to end discrimination in a country with a history of religious and ethnic tensions. But the panel is headed by a controversial Buddhist monk known for his anti-Muslim stance. How will this new plan effectively represent everyone and help heal divisions within society?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.

With guests:

Bhavani Fonseka - Senior Researcher, Centre for Policy Alternatives. 

Shreen Abdul Saroor - Co-Founder, Women's Action Network.

Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan - Lecturer in International Human Rights Law, University of Nottingham.