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SLWJA condemns attack, urge people to stand up to restore lost liberties – Sri Lanka Working Journalist Association
Sri Lanka Working Journalist Association (SLWJA) condemns in unequivocal terms the assault of two journalists at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Tuesday (7).
Protest over arrest of Sri Lanka reporter
Sri Lankan media groups Thursday protested against the arrest of a reporter close to Sarath Fonseka, the detained ex-army chief who tried to unseat the president in recent elections.
Telephone threats drive Poddala out of the country
President, Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) and investigative journalist Poddala Jayantha had reportedly left the country with his wife and daughter following continuous telephone threats received by him. Poddala … Continue reading
It is beyond me to understand why the Police wanted to remand E News Editors for Poddala assault case – Mahanama Thilakaratne
(Lanka-e-News, Nov.10, 2009, 8.00 PM) The President of the Presidential Commission for disappearances, Mahanama Thilakratne said, a special report on the case where the Lanka e news editor and News … Continue reading
Media organisations condemn death threats to editors
Press release: 26.10.2009 Five media collective unreservedly condemn the death threats directed at Sunday Leader Editor Federica Janzs and news editor Munza Mushtaq by sending two identical threatening letters. The … Continue reading
Journalisms forgotten office-bearer
By Nabeela Hussain Courtesy: Lakbima News (October 25, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) One of the most prominent figures in the media world is now mute — afraid to say anything … Continue reading
Abducted and assaulted journalist Poddala Jayantha led team elected uncontested for SLWJA 2009- 2011.
23rd September 2009, Colombo Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) elected new office bearers for next two years uncontested today. The team led by former secretary of SLWJA Poddala Jayantha … Continue reading
Poddala Jayantha, secretary SLWJA abducted and severely assaulted
MEDIAFREEDOMINSRILANKA Freedom of Expression news from Sri Lanka Media alert- 01 June 2009 Poddala Jayantha, General Secretary of Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association was abducted by an unknown group late … Continue reading
Journos dreams realized as SLWJA gets new hq.
By Kurulu Kariyakarawana A longstanding dream of local journalists became a reality when the foundation stone for the new headquarters of the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) was laid … Continue reading
Joint Statement to the President and Government of Sri Lanka
International Federation of Journalists – Asia-Pacific February 13, 2009 Joint Statement to the President and Government of Sri Lanka We, the leaders and representatives of journalists’ associations and trade unions … Continue reading
IFJ Denounces Smear Campaign Against Journalists in Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly denounces an appeal by Sri Lanka’s Defence spokesman urging journalists in Sri Lanka to inform authorities about what he described as suspicious activities … Continue reading
