Amantha Perera
@amanthap.bsky.social
Ph.D, candidate University of South Australia researching journalism & digital trauma | Director/Consultant, Dart Centre Asia Pacific| Adelaide/Melbourne, Australia | m.perera@cqu.edu.au
Getting disturbing footage of journalist colleagues and activists protesting against the proposed media control bill in Maldives being arrested and detained.
September 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Getting disturbing footage of journalist colleagues and activists protesting against the proposed media control bill in Maldives being arrested and detained.
📌Nepali Journalists' Valor Amidst Civil Unrest
This isn't just a story; it's their community, their home, where their families live. - www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
This isn't just a story; it's their community, their home, where their families live. - www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
September 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
📌Nepali Journalists' Valor Amidst Civil Unrest
This isn't just a story; it's their community, their home, where their families live. - www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
This isn't just a story; it's their community, their home, where their families live. - www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
On same day as the tsunami warnings hit nationwide, Japan recorded its highest ever temperature
July 30, 2025 at 7:39 AM
On same day as the tsunami warnings hit nationwide, Japan recorded its highest ever temperature
Sri Lanka civil war was brutal, there were a number of atrocities, too many to count, where the innocent suffered. High on the known list is #Chemmani, a mass grave where so far 80 skeletal remains have been recovered, including those of minors www.facebook.com/kumana93/pos...
July 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Sri Lanka civil war was brutal, there were a number of atrocities, too many to count, where the innocent suffered. High on the known list is #Chemmani, a mass grave where so far 80 skeletal remains have been recovered, including those of minors www.facebook.com/kumana93/pos...
The 2024 public protests in #Bangladesh took a heavy toll on the media community, at least 5 media professionals were killed. A story that should not be forgotten and ignored. www.facebook.com/amantha.pere...
April 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The 2024 public protests in #Bangladesh took a heavy toll on the media community, at least 5 media professionals were killed. A story that should not be forgotten and ignored. www.facebook.com/amantha.pere...
An old image of me was used in a fake post by a #CryptoCurrency scam, it took me 10hrs to get the post removed. And I am not the only target in the sophisticated racket - www.linkedin.com/posts/amanth...
February 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
An old image of me was used in a fake post by a #CryptoCurrency scam, it took me 10hrs to get the post removed. And I am not the only target in the sophisticated racket - www.linkedin.com/posts/amanth...
February 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🇱🇰Bar Association 'did not utter a single word about him or the need to do him justice even 16yrs after he was bludgeoned to death - Daughter of slian #lka journo #LasanthaWickrematunge - Details - www.linkedin.com/posts/amanth...
February 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
🇱🇰Bar Association 'did not utter a single word about him or the need to do him justice even 16yrs after he was bludgeoned to death - Daughter of slian #lka journo #LasanthaWickrematunge - Details - www.linkedin.com/posts/amanth...
A New Path Forward - Dart Centre Asia Pacific is entering a new phase in its operation and governance.
February 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
A New Path Forward - Dart Centre Asia Pacific is entering a new phase in its operation and governance.
#USAID offline as the Trump administration moves to put the free-standing agency, and its current $42.8bn budget for global humanitarian operations, under state department control - www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
February 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#USAID offline as the Trump administration moves to put the free-standing agency, and its current $42.8bn budget for global humanitarian operations, under state department control - www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
And so it begins, again…
January 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
And so it begins, again…
Lasantha Wickrematunge 16th Death Anniversary Commemorations - Graveside Borella General Cemetery, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
January 8, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Lasantha Wickrematunge 16th Death Anniversary Commemorations - Graveside Borella General Cemetery, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Boat with 102 Rohingya refugees stranded off beach where Sri Lanka 30yr war came to a bloody end in 2009, Latest reports say boat towed to naval base for assessment/assistance for those on board including women & children - Video @tamilguardian.bsky.social
www.tamilguardian.com/content/over...
www.tamilguardian.com/content/over...
December 19, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Boat with 102 Rohingya refugees stranded off beach where Sri Lanka 30yr war came to a bloody end in 2009, Latest reports say boat towed to naval base for assessment/assistance for those on board including women & children - Video @tamilguardian.bsky.social
www.tamilguardian.com/content/over...
www.tamilguardian.com/content/over...
The silence of the Sri Lankan journalism community on the recent WhatsApp scam which left 100s of numbers, trove of comms vulnerable not only shows ignorance of the threat but also an abdication of duty of care, an abuse of trust, integrity & professionalism
www.linkedin.com/posts/amanth...
www.linkedin.com/posts/amanth...
December 16, 2024 at 1:08 AM
The silence of the Sri Lankan journalism community on the recent WhatsApp scam which left 100s of numbers, trove of comms vulnerable not only shows ignorance of the threat but also an abdication of duty of care, an abuse of trust, integrity & professionalism
www.linkedin.com/posts/amanth...
www.linkedin.com/posts/amanth...
When the elves walk with you on the walkways, no denying it’s that time of the year 🎄
December 13, 2024 at 2:20 AM
When the elves walk with you on the walkways, no denying it’s that time of the year 🎄
Have been following the fall of the Assad dictatorship in Syria shifting between X & Bluesky. Former is still the place for continuous feeds & full of mis/disinfo, the latter is more for in-depth analysis. @nytimes.com now includes a Bluesky share option.
December 8, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Have been following the fall of the Assad dictatorship in Syria shifting between X & Bluesky. Former is still the place for continuous feeds & full of mis/disinfo, the latter is more for in-depth analysis. @nytimes.com now includes a Bluesky share option.
#SriLanka 2022 🇱🇰 #SouthKorea 2024 🇰🇷
December 5, 2024 at 10:04 PM
#SriLanka 2022 🇱🇰 #SouthKorea 2024 🇰🇷
Privilege & honour to be part of JERAA panel on future-proofing journalism practice, spoke on providing foundational skills on Technology Facilitated Threats for entry-level journos & students, essential skills in a digitally enhanced workspace @markdeuze.bsky.social jeraa.org.au/about/
November 27, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Privilege & honour to be part of JERAA panel on future-proofing journalism practice, spoke on providing foundational skills on Technology Facilitated Threats for entry-level journos & students, essential skills in a digitally enhanced workspace @markdeuze.bsky.social jeraa.org.au/about/
WhatsApp profiles of several Sri Lanka journaists comprised thorough scam seeking financial donations 👇. As yet no clear info on how/when/where hack originated or impact. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 23, 2024 at 11:49 PM
WhatsApp profiles of several Sri Lanka journaists comprised thorough scam seeking financial donations 👇. As yet no clear info on how/when/where hack originated or impact. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
2 weeks ago, as US election results rolled in, I was close to the forgotten war raging in #Myanmar. A country high on US agenda about 10 yrs ago. I did not feel despondent, I felt invigorated 💪 - www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... @alansoon.bsky.social
November 17, 2024 at 7:23 PM
2 weeks ago, as US election results rolled in, I was close to the forgotten war raging in #Myanmar. A country high on US agenda about 10 yrs ago. I did not feel despondent, I felt invigorated 💪 - www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... @alansoon.bsky.social
📌Sri Lanka People's Power Party is rewriting the island's electoral map, in doing so, it is also signalling a clean break from past politics rife with murder, mayhem, thuggery and pilfering national resources.
November 15, 2024 at 12:50 AM
📌Sri Lanka People's Power Party is rewriting the island's electoral map, in doing so, it is also signalling a clean break from past politics rife with murder, mayhem, thuggery and pilfering national resources.
🔘Almost unnoticed by everyone but seasoned Sri Lanka watchers Gen Elections redrawing island's political map
🔘Trend reflective of 2022 Aragalaya protests
🔘Possibly the cleanest break from a governance culture rife with corruption, nepotism, violence, self-preservation results.elections.gov.lk
🔘Trend reflective of 2022 Aragalaya protests
🔘Possibly the cleanest break from a governance culture rife with corruption, nepotism, violence, self-preservation results.elections.gov.lk
November 14, 2024 at 7:25 PM
🔘Almost unnoticed by everyone but seasoned Sri Lanka watchers Gen Elections redrawing island's political map
🔘Trend reflective of 2022 Aragalaya protests
🔘Possibly the cleanest break from a governance culture rife with corruption, nepotism, violence, self-preservation results.elections.gov.lk
🔘Trend reflective of 2022 Aragalaya protests
🔘Possibly the cleanest break from a governance culture rife with corruption, nepotism, violence, self-preservation results.elections.gov.lk
Graveside memorial commemorating the 15th anniversary of the murder of #SriLanka editor Lasantha Wickrematunge
⭕️Monday 8 January 9 a.m. at Borella Kanatte, Colombo 🇱🇰
⭕️Monday 8 January 9 a.m. at Borella Kanatte, Colombo 🇱🇰
January 6, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Graveside memorial commemorating the 15th anniversary of the murder of #SriLanka editor Lasantha Wickrematunge
⭕️Monday 8 January 9 a.m. at Borella Kanatte, Colombo 🇱🇰
⭕️Monday 8 January 9 a.m. at Borella Kanatte, Colombo 🇱🇰
The Maguindanao massacre site, #Philippines. 59 people, including 32 media members were killed here on Nov 23, 2009. Image Nov 18, 2023 from my brave colleague Rowena Paraan - Details - www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 22, 2023 at 1:03 AM
The Maguindanao massacre site, #Philippines. 59 people, including 32 media members were killed here on Nov 23, 2009. Image Nov 18, 2023 from my brave colleague Rowena Paraan - Details - www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...