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Sri Lanka update

From DJ Mitchell, who has spent considerable time in Sri Lanka, and knows the politics well, comes this report of the ominous situation there. The BBC report “Sri Lanka: Talks or War?” conveys the underlying confusion in the current situation…

Report from Sri Lanka – Part 4

DJ Mitchell concludes his trip to Sri Lanka, working with Sarvodaya, an organization working to end the civil war there. “Note: Peace events cost money. At the million-person Spiritual Gathering, Sarvodaya will provide transportation, food, lodging (in tents), and sanitation…

Report from Sri Lanka, Part 3

DJ Mitchell continues his reports from Sri Lanka (Here’s Parts 1 and 2) Photo: A member of the Tamil pro-government paramilitary group EPDP and one of the Sinhalese soldiers providing security for the EPDP compound. A second soldier stands guard…

Report from Sri Lanka, Part 2

More from DJ Mitchell in Sri Lanka. He’s volunteering with Sarvodaya, an organization working to end the civil there. You can make tax-deductible donations to support their new peace initiative. (Pt 1. of his report is here) Photo: View across…

Why am I here?

More from DJ Mitchell in Sri Lanka “If you’re wondering what I’m doing in Sri Lanka, you’re not alone. I wonder myself sometimes. I’m in the midst of an 18-day visit in support the latest Peace Initiative of the Sarvodaya…