The Sri Lanka Collective for Consensus (SLCC) shared a memorandum on reconciliation and peacebuilding with President GotabhayaRajapakse when they met with him and other senior government officials at the presidential secretariat on August 3. The 11 point memorandum outlines measures that can be taken to revive the national reconciliation process and to …
Read More »SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS APPALLED AT SUPERMARKET TERRORIST ATTACK – PRESS RELEASE
Members of the World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims, are appalled at the terrorist attack in the West Auckland Supermarket on Friday the 3rd of this month. The stabbings were reported to have been committed by a Sri Lankan Muslim, Adil Samsudeen domiciled in New Zealand, purportedly sympathiser of the …
Read More »SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS APPALLED AT SUPERMARKET TERRORIST ATTACK | Letter to PM NEWZEALAND
Right Honourable Jacinda Arden, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Level 8, Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand Madam Prime Minister, SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS APPALLED AT SUPERMARKET TERRORIST ATTACK, Members of the World Forum of Sri Lankan Muslims, are appalled at the terrorist attack in the West Auckland Supermarket on Friday the 3rd of this …
Read More »A leading Lankan philanthropist passes away – Al Haj. Z.A.M. Refai.
We are sad to announce the demise of Al Haj. Z.A.M. Refai. (Chairman. Zam Gems Group, Sri Lanka). A renowned philanthropist, who will be remembered for his compassion, humility, and generosity towards all communities. In recognition of his services, he was bestowed with the highest National honour of ‘Deshamaniya’ by …
Read More »UNDERSTANDING RULE OF LAW, HUMAN SECURITY AND PREVENTION OF TERRORISM IN SRI LANKA by Ermiza Tegal
The Law and Society Trust (LST) initiated this report to understand the ongoing implementation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act of 1979 (PTA), with special focus on its use after the Easter Sunday bombings on 2019. Understanding_Rule_of_Law_Human_Security_and_Prevention_of_Terrorism_in_Sri_Lanka_English
Read More »Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Muslim marriages, divorces under common law
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to permit Muslims to marry under the Marriage Registration Ordinance, as provisions in the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) were found to discriminate against women. The Department Government Information announcing Monday’s (19) Cabinet decisions said the ministers had approved …
Read More »Eid-ul-Adha 2021: Eid Mubarak
May Allah grant you and your family peaceful and prosperous life. May the blessings of Allah never leave your side. Wishing you a heartiest Eid ul Adha Mubarak from the WFSLM Family.
Read More »Hazardous Chemicals, Burial Of Muslim Covid Victims, Water Contamination & Divine Decree By Nishthar Idroos
Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hit the world quite unexpected during the latter part of 2019 and soon consumed the world. The world community still reeling. It’s a new disease; the world still collecting data as to how it spreads. It is believed to spread person-to-person between people who are in …
Read More »Federation of Sri Lankan Muslim Associations Qatar (FSMA-Q) Donates Medical Oxygen Cylinders to Sri Lanka
The Federation of Sri Lankan Muslim Associations Qatar (FSMA-Q), under the guidance of the Sri Lankan embassy in Qatar, has provided 60 medical oxygen cylinders to help in the fight against Covid-19 back in Sri Lanka. The support from FSMA-Q came in response to the call of the Sri Lankan …
Read More »EU Parliament Calls For Suspension Of GSP+ As Noose Tightens Internationally On Gota Regime
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday (10) that puts Sri Lanka’s trade concessions for imports to the European Union – the country’s second biggest export market – in grave peril. In its resolution adopted by 628 votes in favour in the 705-member legislative assembly of the regional grouping, the EU …
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