Daily Archives: July 17, 2012
SLFP-men issue death threat to journalists in Mannaar
Two newspaper reporters in Mannaar have complained to Tamil Journalists Association in Vanni that ruling SLFP-men have issued death threats to them for their reporting on inciting violence at Koanthaip-piddi … Continue reading
Ruwan Ferdinandis once more at the CID
Director editorial of Sri Lanka X News and former director editorial of Sri Lanka Mirror, Ruwan Ferdinandis was summoned today (July 16) as well to the CID, for questioning. Mr … Continue reading
Six Sri Lankan journalists sue over their arrests, say gov’t trying to stifle free expression
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Six Sri Lankan web journalists filed a court case Tuesday seeking for their arrests last month to be declared illegal and demanding compensation, an attorney said. … Continue reading
Errant websites: Avoid collective punishment – Editorial The Island
The government has, true to form, donned the armour of a knight errant to further its own interests deftly, if not cunningly, on the pretext of protecting the citizens’ rights … Continue reading
