Military Personnel who Attacked Media Persons at Weliweriya Referred to Journalists as “Dogs” -SLJTU
(Text of a statement issued by the Sri Lanka Journalists Trade Union) Journalists from several media institutions were subjected to a brutal assault while covering a protest by villagers seeking … Continue reading
Major General Hathurusinghe warns TNA over media reports
The Jaffna Security Forces (SF) Commander, Mahinda Hathurusinghe, has threatened legal action against the Jaffna District Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian and the Uthayan newspaper publisher, E. Saravanabawan, for false … Continue reading
Army chief sues newspapers
Army Commander Lt. Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya has moved the District Court of Jaffna against the Uthayan and Valampuri newspapers seeking Rs. 100 million each in damages. Army headquarters said that … Continue reading
Restrictions and intimidation on journalists covering resettlement process in the Vanni
Ruki “The Government should ensure the freedom of movement of media personnel in the North and East, as it would help in the exchange of information contributing to reconciliation” (Lessons … Continue reading
Billboards to come under Defence Ministry
Those who wish to put up billboards or cut-outs in public spaces in the city of Colombo will have to get approval from the Ministry of Defence.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION SRI LANKA 