Monthly Archives: March 2019

The growing threat from white supremacist terrorism

Posted on March 22, 2019 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameeen Izzadeen As New Zealand’s Muslims offer their first Friday prayers today after last Friday’s massacre in Christchurch, the sad reality is that racism is very much alive today. It was only yesterday that the world observed International Day … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan’s peace challenge

Posted on March 8, 2019 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen After 18 years of military occupation, the United States appears to be serious about withdrawing from Afghanistan, a country which is known as the graveyard of invaders. In the past, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Great Britain, … Continue reading →

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Kashmir crisis explosive: Peace talks urgent

Posted on March 1, 2019 by ameenizzadeen

This article first appeared in the Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka on February 22, 2019By Ameen Izzadeen The February 14 attack on an Indian military convoy in the disputed Kashmir region once again underlines the importance of a concerted international effort … Continue reading →

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UNHRC: The right road ahead for Sri Lanka

Posted on March 1, 2019 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen It is the time of the year when nations convene in Geneva to assess the world’s human rights situation. Can a nation escape scrutiny by saying “the rules of fair play do not apply in love and … Continue reading →

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