Azzam Ameen
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Journalist - Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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“Please save us. We have moved to the roof of our three-storey house with our children. The water is rising very fast and we are terrified. We only just reached the roof as the flood rushed in. Please come and rescue us.” — Emotional appeal of a mother trapped in the Sri Lanka floods Many families are facing similar situations in several areas, with power and mobile networks down, leaving them cut off and unable to communicate as floodwaters continue to rise
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"So I ask them, why is it that the US applies this to us but not in Gaza?" Sri Lanka President has questioned why there appears to be double standards by sections of the international community in regard the application of the laws governing human rights. President pointed out that the West, including the USA, had passed resolutions against SL for its human rights record. He questioned why there was a difference in the approach taken by these nations towards Sri Lanka and Gaza, where similar issues were prevalent. He stressed that the same rules should apply to both regions.
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🎥 Check out the massive wind that swept through Colombo around 4.30 PM!
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A big salute to every volunteer and donor behind the massive community kitchens feeding thousands of flood-affected families. From the Wijerama community kitchen to countless unsung teams across the island, these efforts remind us that Sri Lanka’s greatest strength is its people — ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things. In the middle of destruction, you are bringing warmth, dignity, and hope. This is the Sri Lanka we believe in.
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Footage from Dolosbage Paragala Estate in Nawalapitiya — filmed yesterday — shows villagers desperately trying to recover the bodies of those who were trapped in a landslide that occurred a few days ago. With limited help reaching the area, residents were seen digging through the mud with their bare hands in a heartbreaking effort to find their own community members. A tragic reminder of the scale of this disaster. 🇱🇰💔
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Last night, police shot dead two suspects in custody in connection with a murder, claiming they fired back while attempting to retrieve a hidden weapon—a tactic seen before. President AKD, who repeatedly condemned such methods for obstructing justice during his time in opposition, now faces the question: What will he do as President?
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UAE Search & Rescue teams have begun operations in Kandy, supporting Sri Lanka after Cyclone and the devastating floods. Equipped with water-rescue units, K9 teams, rescue boats and advanced technology, they are now on the ground searching for missing persons, assessing damage and assisting local authorities.
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The UAE Search & Rescue team has deployed to one of the hardest-hit areas in Kandy — Rambuk-ela/Vilanagama in Akurana — where multiple homes were swept away by a landslide. Using specialized equipment and K9 units, the team has located 10 victims and continues search operations for the missing, working closely with Sri Lankan authorities.
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