Ashkar Thasleem

For many Sri Lankans, the fuel shortage triggered by the war carries echoes of the 2022 economic crisis – with a twist.

Rights group and activists accuse gov’t of forcing cremation of Muslim COVID-19 victims in disregard to WHO guidelines.

Nearly 3,500 people, including 31 foreigners from 14 countries, quarantined in 45 centres across the island nation.