Edward Uthayathas

Edward has worked as a journalist at Athavan News, a television presenter at Athavan TV.

He is attached to Verité Research’s Media Team. Edward is interested in media polarization, disinformation, and local and international politics.

Edward followed philosophical studies at St. Xavier’s Major Seminary in Jaffna and obtained a diploma in journalism from the University of Colombo. Edward is currently pursuing a Masters in Mass Communication at the Asia e University Malaysia.

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