The need to assist victims of propaganda and neglect
The last Presidential election was relatively peaceful and calm on the day of the election itself, which has led the government to declare it free and fair. However, there were several aspects to that election that could do lasting damage to the country
Jaffna journalist N. Parameswaran threatened by ruling party supporters.
The five media organization collective condemns the illegal arrest of senior Jaffna Journalist N. Parameswaran and threats directed against him by supporters of the ruling coalition. This unlawful act is a clear violation of peoples’ right to information and the journalists’ right to gather information.
Call for Inquiry into Illegal Detainment of Jaffna Journalist – IFJ
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins Sri Lanka’s five leading organisations of journalists in calling for an immediate inquiry into the illegal detainment of a senior Jaffna journalist by supporters of Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition on February 27.