Sri Lanka – Peter Apps

By PS21 September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

Medium article – the day I broke my neck

Originally published on Medium. Original story here. The day I broke my neck Newly injured by the roadside, Eastern Sri Lanka, September 5, 2006 [Reuters] When I woke, the engine … Continue reading Medium article – the day I broke my neck

By PS21 August 5, 2018August 5, 2018

A small battle, not many dead – part one

Twelve years ago this weekend, I found myself crouched inside a Sri Lankan Navy assault boat racing across Trincomalee harbour. The Battle of Muttur – the first significant urban fight … Continue reading A small battle, not many dead – part one