Saroj Pathirana is an experienced journalist with over 25 years at the BBC World Service’s Sinhala service, where he worked as a producer, reporter, and editor. Specializing in social, political, and environmental issues in Sri Lanka and the region, he now freelances for international outlets such as the BBC and Al Jazeera, as well as contributing to Sri Lanka’s national press. He also manages his own Sinhala current affairs YouTube channel, Sandeshaya by Saroj, providing in-depth analysis and reporting on Sri Lankan news.