Articles by Free Media Movement
Sri Lanka muzzles NGOs and bans media-related activities
Media groups condemn the decision of the Sri Lankan government to ban civil society NGOs from having any dealings with the media, including organising and conducting legitimate and necessary media-training activities.
FMM concerned over termination of editorial director, cartoonist
No explanation has been provided for the Ceylon Newspapers (Pvt) Ltd. decision to terminate the services of editorial director Lalith Alahakoon and cartoonist Wasantha Siriwardana.
IFJ disappointed by Supreme Court decision on Internet restrictions
The court declined leave to proceed in a case filed under the country’s fundamental rights provisions against the blocking of certain websites.
Censorship imposed on news alerts by military authorities
The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) has demanded that “any news related to national security, security forces, and the police should get prior approval from the MCNS before dissemination”.
FMM voices concern over allegations in “Dinamina” newspaper article
The article refers to an alleged conspiracy between the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the FMM and claims a joint delegation plans to mobilise agitations against the government and cause embarrassment for Sri Lanka during the upcoming UNHRC sessions in Geneva.
Network chairman, general manager receive death threats
TNL Chairman Shan Wickremesinghe believes the threats may be linked to a recent programme aired by Isira Radio, exposing the connection between the drop in the share market and the drug mafia.
FMM condemns arrest of journalist, two others by Borella Police
The journalist and her friends were putting up posters advertising an open forum to discuss several contentious issues.
FMM condemns attack on “Uthayan” journalist
S. Kavitharan had written critical reports about the security situation in Jaffna and the activities of pro-government paramilitary groups.