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‘Our Reporter’ is a collective byline representing a team of Jaffna- and Sri Lanka-based journalists and editorial staff who contribute to Jaffna Monitor.

Ali Uthuman’s Memory Revived: Truth and Poetry Beyond Assassination
Ali Uthuman

Ali Uthuman’s Memory Revived: Truth and Poetry Beyond Assassination

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem sparked controversy this week when, during a condolence speech for former Deputy Minister Cegu Issadeen, he claimed that Ali Uthuman — a former member of the merged North–East Provincial Council — had been killed by the LTTE. The claim was swiftly challenged on social media by members of both the Muslim and Tamil communities. Users pointed out that the statement was factually incorrect: Ali Uthuman, a respected provincial politician and commu
Article September 2025
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‘Jews and Jaffna Tamils Share Intellectual and Cultural Bonds’ — Israeli Envoy Pledges Israel’s support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and sustainable growth
Ambassador Reuven Azar

‘Jews and Jaffna Tamils Share Intellectual and Cultural Bonds’ — Israeli Envoy Pledges Israel’s support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and sustainable growth

Ambassador Reuven Azar currently serves as Israel's Ambassador to India and Non-resident Ambassador to both Sri Lanka and Bhutan. A seasoned diplomat with over three decades of experience, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Israel's foreign policy across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Reuven Azar has previously served as Deputy National Security Advisor for Foreign Policy at Israel's National Security Council and Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel. His story
Interview August 2025
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