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Waduge Mitrhasiri Sunanda Deshapriya (in Sinhala language, වඩුගේ මිත්රසිරි සුනන්ද දේශප්රිය, popularly known as Sunanda Deshapriya, born 1953) is a Sri Lankan journalist, social activist, and human rights advocate, known for his work on racial justice, democracy, and media freedom in Sri Lanka.[1] [2]His activism began early, having participated in the 1971 JVP Insurrection in Sri Lanka [3].
In 1979, Deshapriya co-founded the Movement for Inter Racial Justice and Equality (MIRJE)[4] and later the Movement for the Defence of Democratic Rights (MDDR)[4] in 1981.
Deshapriya contributed to establishing the Free Media Movement (FMM) in 1991, an organization aimed at safeguarding press freedom and promoting ethical journalism. He has served as the convener of FMM since 2000.[5][6]
Deshapriya’s editorial career includes founding and editing Yukthiya,[7] a weekly newspaper that focused on issues of inter-racial justice, playing a key role in mainstreaming discourse on these issues until its closure in 2000. He was the editor of Balaya,[8] a monthly magazine addressing socio-political and economic issues, and bi-monthly Saama Vimarshi,[8] which focused on the peace process and related matters. He contributed columns to a Sinhala weekly, and Ravaya,[9] [10] an alternative weekly, covering topics related to governance, peace, and democracy.
He has co-edited number of journalism training hand books such as Words to Action - Investigative Reporting on corruption; Reporting for All: Developing a Public Service Journalism Culture in Sri Lanka; On the Road to peace: Reporting Conflict and Ethnic Diversity. Mr.Deshapriya has conducted journalist safety training in all South Asian countries except Maldives.
Deshapriya’s most recent work, Easter Sunday Attacks in Sri Lanka: Shadow of the Deep State and Unanswered Questions,[11][12][13] delves into the events of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Bombings, which targeted churches and hotels, resulting in over 260 deaths.[14] [15] This book examines political intrigue and intelligence failures surrounding the attacks. Deshapriya investigates broaderd questions regarding the involvement of Sri Lanka's shadowy "deep state."[16] and the failure of authorities to prevent such a catastrophic event.[17] [18]
Since 2009 he has lived and works in Geneva[19][20] with a focus on human rights, reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.[21] Over the years he has produce fact sheets and articles[22] and Briefing Notes related to those subjects. Deshapriya is a founding member of Sri Lanka Brief[23], a publication that focus on human rights, reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.
References
[edit]- ^ "Smear campaign and death threats against Mr. Sunanda Deshapriya - LKA 001 / 1011 / OBS 115". International Federation for Human Rights.
- ^ "SRI LANKA". May 10, 2005.
- ^ 1971 JVP Youth Insurrection in Sri Lanka
- ^ a b "Sunanda Deshapriya". The Real News Network. April 23, 2019.
- ^ "IFJ Demands Full Investigation into Death Threats Against Journalists / IFJ". www.ifj.org. January 18, 2007.
- ^ "Sri Lanka arrests six in connection with news Web site". January 29, 2008.
- ^ https://polity.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Media-under-attack.pdf
- ^ a b "Sunanda Deshapriya – PeaceTalks".
- ^ "Smear campaign and death threats against Mr. Sunanda Deshapriya". OMCT.
- ^ "Sri Lanka: attacks on free media put displaced civilians at risk". Amnesty International. August 14, 2009.
- ^ "පාස්කු ඉරුදින ප්රහාරය". Goodreads.
- ^ "පාස්කු ඉරිදා ප්රහාරය". grantha.lk.
- ^ "පාස්කු ඉරිදා ප්රහාරය".
- ^ "Terror in Sri Lanka".
- ^ "Sri Lanka".
- ^ https://island.lk/deep-state-sow-a-wind-and-reap-a-whirlwind/
- ^ Muhandiram, Sachith (November 22, 2024). "Book review : Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka".
- ^ "President's security vital in face of threats – Senior journalist Sunanda Deshapriya". Sunday Observer. October 5, 2024.
- ^ "Govt. Faces heavy fire from Geneva | the Sundaytimes Sri Lanka".
- ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunanda-deshapriya-69569037/
- ^ "HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ADOPTS RESOLUTION ON ASSISTANCE TO SRI LANKA IN THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS | the United Nations Office at Geneva". 27 May 2009.
- ^ "You searched for sunanda • Sri Lanka Brief". October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Home • Sri Lanka Brief". Sri Lanka Brief. January 19, 2025.