Kusal Perera

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Kusal Perera (b.1949) is a Sri Lankan writer, journalist and political critic. He has written for a number of Sri Lankan national newspapers and published several books in Sinhala and English.

Early life and education

Kusal Perera has lived in Colombo most of his life and was educated at Isipathana College.

Political activity

Kusal Perera was a member of the group of activists who organized the general strike that took place in 1980 in Sri Lanka. He has also been involved in many trade union activities since then.

Works

Journalistic writing

Kusal Perera has written for a number of national newspapers: Lankadeepa, Daily Mirror, Lakbima, Ravaya. He currently contributes regularly to some of these newspapers. His articles are regularly translated to Tamil.

Books

Kota Uda Aththo

Rajapaksa – the Sinhala Selfie (2017)

Pringles for Stars

Unearthed: Ten years in Sri Lanka : 2005 to 2015 (2016)

Edited Books

Sky no roof: A true story about naval occupation of a village and a people's relentless struggle to go back home (2013)

External Links

Personal blog

Interview by Huffington Post

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