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Sri Lanka: Concern over detention of individuals for social media comments about the pandemic

The Free Media Movement is concerned that internet users commenting about the pandemic have been questioned and detained by security forces.

Sri Lanka: Concern over the shutting down of ‘Sandeshaya’ radio broadcast

The Free Media Movement said the decision of the BBC to close down the five-minute ‘Sandeshaya’ radio program would deprive people of information at a time when there is an escalation in human rights attacks in Sri Lanka.

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 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: 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 Lanka: Defense Ministry takes control of state-run broadcaster SLRC

The move by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena threatens the independence of the state-run broadcaster, the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC).

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”.