Sri Lanka: Two journalists attacked by timber smugglers in Mullaitivu
Journalists Kanapathipillai Kumanan and Shanmugam Thavaseelan were attacked while investigating a timber trafficking operation in the Murippu jungle area.
Sri Lanka: Journalist covering illegal sand mining operation attacked
Free Media Movement calls on Sri Lanka authorities to investigate the attack against Derana TV journalist Indunil Wijenayake who was investigating an illegal sand mining operation in Monaragala.
Sri Lanka urged to end attacks against human rights defenders, lawyers, and journalists
Human rights defenders, journalists, and critics have been targeted by the police, intelligence agencies, and pro-government media since the presidential election in 2019.
Sri Lanka media owners urged to prioritize safety of journalists during COVID-19 coverage
Six groups of journalists have issued a joint statement asking the owners of electronic and print media companies to implement measures for the protection of reporters who are covering the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sri Lanka: Harassment of journalists surges in first days of Rajapaksa presidency
It took little more than a week for Sri Lanka’s new president to start having an alarming impact on press freedom.
Sri Lanka: Political parties urged to respect media freedom during presidential election
Free Media Movement said the media should be guaranteed the space to conduct their profession in a free and responsible manner during the election period.
Sri Lankan journalist faces legal action under the ICCPR Act
“Daily Mirror” journalist Kusal Perrera is facing an action filed by the Organized Crime Division in connection with his article entitled, “From Islamic terrorism to marauding Sinhala Buddhist violence”.
Sri Lanka blocks social media after deadly terror attack
Social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp were blocked following the deadly attacks on 21 April.
Sri Lanka: Short story writer arrested for ‘disrespecting’ Buddhism
Writer Shaktika Sathkumara was arrested by the police for a ‘disrespectful’ short story.
Religious extremists and politicians undermine artistic freedom in Sri Lanka
Extremists and politicians targeted a novel, radio drama and stage play for alleged blasphemy.
Sri Lanka journalists threatened over New York Times report
Politicians allied with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa publicly criticized journalists Dharisha Bastians and Arthur Wamanan for helping the New York Times investigate Rajapaksa’s financial transactions.
Sri Lanka blocks social media following communal violence
The Free Media Movement calls on the government to address the violence without suppressing freedom of expression in the country.
Lots of talk but little progress in Sri Lanka over journalist murders
Impunity for crimes against journalists remains a front-line issue in Sri Lanka.
Media Ministry’s inquiry of Sri Lankan news outlet seen as “problematic”
FMM expressed concern over the “problematic” actions taken by the Secretary of the Media Ministry against Ada Derana News, accusing it of falsification of a speech by Sri Lanka President Maithreepala Sirisena.
Media Ministry’s inquiry of Sri Lankan news outlet seen as “problematic”
FMM expressed concern over the “problematic” actions taken by the Secretary of the Media Ministry against Ada Derana News, accusing it of falsification of a speech by Sri Lanka President Maithreepala Sirisena.
Threats to journalists at police stations must end, says Sri Lankan media group
The Free Media Movement (FMM) requests the Inspector General of Police to take action to end the practice of threatening journalists within police stations by complainers or petitioners.