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Munza Mushtaq

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Covers:  Politics, economics, current affairs, human rights, geopolitics
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Munza Mushtaq is a senior journalist from Sri Lanka with over 25 years of experience, and a former news editor of two leading English-language newspapers in Sri Lanka: The Sunday Leader and The Nation. Based in Colombo, she reports extensively to international and regional news agencies on Sri Lankan current affairs, with a special focus on politics, economics, human rights, minority issues, and geopolitics.

Currently, she serves as a correspondent for Nikkei Asia, and her byline has appeared i…

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In Sri Lanka, Pastor Moses shows the power of a free lunch

In Sri Lanka, Pastor Moses shows the power of a free lunch

As Sri Lanka's worst-ever economic crisis leaves nearly 30% of its population food insecure, the Voice Commun…

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Sri Lanka eyes December bailout, IMF says timing hard to predict

Sri Lanka eyes December bailout, IMF says timing hard to predict

MUNZA MUSHTAQ, Contributing writer COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's government appears increasingly upbeat about its ch…

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Sri Lanka hospitals issue SOS as vital drugs, equipment run out

Sri Lanka hospitals issue SOS as vital drugs, equipment run out

MUNZA MUSHTAQ, Contributing writer COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka is facing a fresh crisis amid its unfolding economic …

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Sri Lanka's economy seen as a 'ticking time bomb'

Sri Lanka's economy seen as a 'ticking time bomb'

MUNZA MUSHTAQ, Contributing Writer COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's COVID-stricken economy is being likened to a tickin…

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Colombo airport closure to hit national airline

Colombo airport closure to hit national airline

COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's main international airport will be closed during daytime for three months during the p…

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Japan seeks balance with China in seas around Sri Lanka

Japan seeks balance with China in seas around Sri Lanka

COLOMBO -- Japan and Sri Lanka are celebrating 65 years of diplomatic relations this year, but their bilatera…

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In Sri Lanka food crisis, Pastor Moses shows power of a free lunch

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By Munza Mushtaq
| The Christian Science Monitor
As Sri Lanka’s worst-ever economic crisis leaves nearly 30% of its population food insecure, the Voice Community Kitchen is serving up some 6,000 free lunches every week across roughly two dozen schools and churches. Pastor Moses Akash de Silva says the initiative was born of pragmatism, compassion toward all Sri Lankans, and a desire to model the same generosity he experienced as a teenager, when he moved away from his orphanage and tried to make it in Colombo.
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The Christian Science Monitor Daily for January 6, 2023

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By Christa Case Bryant , Peter Grier , Howard LaFranchi , Munza Mushtaq
| The Christian Science Monitor
2023 January 06 Friday TODAY’S INTRO Why Republican struggle over speakership is no laughing matter It’s easy for Democrats to indulge in schadenfreude as House Republicans struggle to perform the first task of their new, narrow majority – electing a speaker. Early this week, a House Democrat mocked Republicans by tweeting a picture of himself holding a bag of popcorn. But this is no laughing matter.
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In Sri Lanka, Pastor Moses shows the power of a free lunch

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By Munza Mushtaq
| The Christian Science Monitor
This article appeared in the January 06, 2023 edition of the Monitor Daily. Read 01/06 edition As Sri Lanka’s worst-ever economic crisis leaves nearly 30% of its population food insecure, the Voice Community Kitchen is serving up some 6,000 free lunches every week across roughly two dozen schools and churches.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

To report on the May Day in Colombo

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Helps media obtain a broader perspective

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