RSF urges Sri Lankan government to stop hounding Tamil journalists
Two journalists have been summoned about their alleged support for the former Tamil armed separatist group.
Source: ifex.org
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RSF urges Sri Lankan government to stop hounding Tamil journalists
In the latest case of judicial harassment of Tamil journalists in Sri Lanka, two reporters are to be interrogated on suspicion of “terrorism” in the next few days. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the constant attempts to intimidate Tamil media personnel and calls for an end to the use of illegal and abusive methods that dangerously undermine press freedom.
Source: rsf.org
Why January remains black for journalists in Sri Lanka
IFJ 15 February 2021 Why January remains black for journalists in Sri Lanka Black January has traditionally also been used to highlight impunity for these crimes. But it is also important to look at continuing violations, writes Ruki Fernando. Sri Lankan Black January protests in 2018. Credit:LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP For many years, Sri Lankan media freedom organisations have commemorated “Black January”, recalling the numerous violations of free expression and crimes against free expression committed during the month of January. With Covid-19’s onset, this year’s Black January...
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