Sri Lanka: The Land of Serendipity

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.

25 years after the civil war and four years after the devastating tsunami that killed tens of thousands, Sri Lanka appears to be recovering from disasters both man made and natural. And many beam with pride that their country is finally able to enjoy a semblance of peace and, with it, prospects for development. This happy scenario--bolstered by Sri Lanka's recent cricket victories--does not mask the depth of civilian suffering during the Army's ruthless incursions into Tamil Tiger-controlled territory, however. Nor does it eradicate the ethnic schisms that continue to breed distrust and frustration. Yet, for the time being, an air of optimism has returned and is here to stay for good-- for a people long denied it.