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Dr. Nesiah joined CPA as a Consultant in 2004 playing a key role during the last stages of the war in documenting human rights violations and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the North and East of the country, raising critical questions on the need for a permanent solution to the war, for peace, reconciliation and justice. Dr. Nesiah was deeply committed to pluralism, the rule of law, and human rights; values which CPA has long advocated for and his vast experience enriched much of CPA’s research and advocacy during the war and immediate post war period.
His unflinching belief towards constitutional democracy was evident when he returned his Deshamanya award, marking his principled opposition to then President Maithripala Sirisena’s constitutional coup in 2018. Through this symbolic move, Dr. Nesiah showed the government and his fellow citizens of the importance of challenging injustices and authoritarian practices that erode our democracy.
We remember a man who was an optimist at heart and believed in a Sri Lanka that could aspire to be just and fair to all its citizens. His wry sense of humour, the twinkle in his eye and boundless energy constantly reminded us of the work that needs to be done and the many miles we need to walk. Rest in peace, Dr Nesiah.
ALSO NOTE …. https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/1464544.Devanesan_Nesiah
https://www.sundaytimes.lk/260614/obituary/
Books by Devanesan Nesiah: Showing 4 distinct works.
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Discrimination with Reason?: The Policy of Reservations in the United States, India and Malaysia by — published 1997 — 4 editions
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Tamil Language Rights in Sri Lanka by — published 2012
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