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Independence Day thread

Sri Lanka is a racist country - institutionally & societally. Sinhala supremacy has been the leading ideology for 72 years - killing over 100k Tamils. For Tamils, independence from GB only meant subservience to the Sinhalese Sinhala soldiers at the Sri...Soldier preparing heavy arm...
Sinhala chauvinism manifests itself in the constitution: Sri Lanka “shall give to Buddhism the foremost place and accordingly it shall be the duty of the State to protect and foster the Buddha Sasana” #LKA72 ImageSinhala soldiers conducting...ImageBuddhist temple adjacent to...
Sinhala chauvinism manifests itself in the flag - the four bo leaves in the corner represent Buddhism. The lion, representing the Sinhalese, has been a symbol of their kingdoms for centuries. It has been used as a banner while fighting Tamils throughout its history - incl 2009 ImageImage
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