S V Pradeep, a Thiruvananthapuram based broadcast journalist, was killed in a hit-and–run road accident in suspicious circumstances on December 14. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls for a thorough investigation into his death.…
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On the International Day to End Impunity, the International Federation of Journalists and its affiliates launches its annual campaign to end impunity for crimes against journalists. The campaign, which will run from November 2 to…
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Today on 16th, Policemen attached to the Colombo Fort Railway Station tried to sabotage the Poster Campaign organized by the joint Trade Unions attached to Government, Semi Government and private sectors against the 20th amendment…
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October 13, 2020 Press release A proper investigation is needed attack on journalists Thavaseelan and Kumanan People of the Kumusumunai and Murippu areas in the Mullaitivu District have informed the relevant authorities about a long…
View More A proper investigation is needed attack on journalists Thavaseelan and KumananRepublished From: http://www.ft.lk/news/Five-UN-Special-Rapporteurs-raise-concerns-with-Govt-on-harassment-of-journalist-Dharisha-Bastians/56-706100 Concerned harassment will deter other journalists from reporting on human rights Letter says exposure of call data records, seizure of electronic equipment could endanger and compromise journalist’s sources SRs say pro-Government media…
View More Five UN Special Rapporteurs raise concerns with Govt. on harassment of journalist Dharisha Bastians
Post on: September 5, 2020 Sam Carliner On Monday, a UK court will decide whether Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, will be extradited to face conspiracy charges in the United States. Extraditing Assange would be a…
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