Sri Lankan writer Nifraz Rifaz releases debut novel about Islamophobia
Hong Kong-based Sri Lankan author Nifraz Rifaz has published a new book addressing discrimination against Muslims following the 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka.
New book tackles post-attack trauma
The novel Paper Plane was released by The Jam Fruit Tree Publications. It won the Best Original Novel in English award at Sri Lanka's State Literary Awards this year. The story focuses on a character named Zed who comes back from London after the attacks.
Author highlights widespread discrimination
Rifaz describes how Muslim communities faced harassment and physical abuse in the aftermath of the tragedy. Many victims endured detention while global media covered the main events extensively. The author argues that these specific impacts have received less attention than the general devastation.
Tragedy remains deadliest in history
The coordinated suicide attacks occurred on April 21, 2019, at luxury hotels and Christian places of worship. These incidents claimed more than 250 lives and remain the worst terror event for the island nation.
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