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Alerts - Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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.

Sri Lanka

Hearings into disappearance of opposition journalist continue

The Prageeth Eknelygoda family's attorney may have to press Sri Lanka's Appeal Court to order former Attorney General Mohan Peiris to testify about the comments he made at the U.N. Committee Against Torture in relation with the case.

Sri Lanka

Eknelygoda's wife latest victim of intolerance

Sandhya Eknelygoda, who has been trying to gain any information about the whereabouts of her disappeared husband, Prageeth, came under harsh questioning from government lawyers about her presence at the UNHRC in Geneva.

Sri Lanka

Alarming increase in hostile rhetoric, threats of reprisals against journalists

Minister for Public Relations Mervyn Silva addressed a public demonstration against the UNHRC resolution, threatening to "break the limbs" of any of the exiled journalists if they dared set foot in the country again.

Sri Lanka

Government calls journalists "traitors"

The government must halt its intimidation of journalists who supported a UNHCR resolution calling for an investigation into alleged abuses of international humanitarian law during the war with Tamil separatists, says CPJ.

Sri Lanka

Media restrictions come amid rise in abductions

Even though restrictions on reporting on the military were formally lifted in August 2011, a journalist warned "if you write about them you have to be prepared to be abducted by a white van."

Sri Lanka

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".

Sri Lanka

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.

Sri Lanka

Web censorship targeting critical voices

IFJ condemns the new registration rules for websites hosting any manner of content on the country, which has led to the blocking of several sites.

Sri Lanka

Death threats against newspaper editor

The threatening letter Frederica Jansz received on 27 October was prompted by her 2009 interview with Gen. Sarath Fonseka, a former army commander and presidential candidate.

Sri Lanka

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.

Sri Lanka

Access to anti-government website blocked

A journalist told CPJ the shutdown may stem from Lanka eNews' coverage of a shootout involving parliamentarians close to Defence Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka

Newspaper chairman threatened by President Rajapaksa

President Rajapaksa threatened Lal Wickrematunge in a phone call because of an article reporting that China had given the president and his son money to be used "at their discretion."

Sri Lanka

IFJ outraged by brutal attack on senior journalist in Jaffna

The daily "Uthayan"'s editorial policy in backing the Tamil National Alliance appears to be the provocation for the near lethal attack on its senior news editor, says IFJ.

Sri Lanka

Tamil journalist bound, shot, during civil war

Video footage of the journalist apparently executed in the final stages of Sri Lanka's bloody civil war underscores the need for an urgent international inquiry, says CPJ.

Sri Lanka

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.

Sri Lanka

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.

Sri Lanka

Authorities ban Lanka eNews

A Pugoda magistrate's court ordered the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission to suspend Lanka eNews while it tries the site's detained journalist, Shantha Wijeysooria, for contempt of court.

Sri Lanka

Another Lanka eNews journalist arrested

Five police officers arrested Shantha Wijeysooria at the website's Colombo offices. He faces contempt of court charges.

Sri Lanka

IFJ urges full investigation as editor granted bail

Bennett Rupasinghe was released on personal bail of US$2,700 after being detained at Welikada prison in Colombo since 31 March.

Sri Lanka

Colombo diplomatic corps urged to act immediately to free ailing journalist

Lanka eNews news editor Bennet Rupasinghe was arrested by police after responding to a summons.

Sri Lanka

Arson attack destroys offices of independent news website

The IFJ has been informed that the attack on the LankaENews offices may have been provoked by two recent reports that it carried.

Sri Lanka

Newspaper editor's murderers still at large two years later

"By blocking the investigation and fostering a climate of impunity and indifference, the government has become an accomplice," said RSF.

Sri Lanka

Reporters covering attack on opposition politician assaulted

Lanka E News journalist Shantha Wijesuriya and Sirasa TV airport correspondent Premalal were attacked by a group of persons purported to be airport employees.

Sri Lanka

Trial starts against leading opposition newspaper

Defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa – who is the brother of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa – is suing the "Sunday Leader" for about 6.5 million Euros.

Sri Lanka

Journalists attacked by police while reporting on student demonstration

FMM denounced the attack on the journalists and on the university students who were calling for the release of six fellow students.

Sri Lanka

Ten years of impunity for killers of Jaffna-based journalist

RSF reiterates its hope that the government will finally relaunch the police investigation into journalist Mayilvaganam Nimalarajan's death.

Sri Lanka

Printer company owner, employees arrested following printing of poster

Jayampathi Bulathsinhala and seven of his employees were arrested in connection with the printing of a poster regarding a constitutional amendment.

Sri Lanka

Exiled journalist and his family continue to receive threats

Unidentified visitors told Waruni Balasooriya, the wife of exiled journalist Gamini Pushpakumara, they would find and kill her husband.

Sri Lanka

Police attack, assault demonstrators at protest march

FMM condemned the incident, calling it an attack on freedom of expression and the right to hold political opinions.

Sri Lanka

Privately-owned broadcaster torched

Two employees were injured in an arson attack on the offices of the Voice of Asia Network in the heart of the capital, Colombo.

Sri Lanka

IFJ questions government moves on media ethics

The government is proposing to establish a body to examine the ethics of journalists, a move which stands to further impede media independence in the country, warns IFJ.

Sri Lanka

Death threats to journalist's family

Gamini Pushpakumara was summarily dismissed from his employment after presidential elections in January and has since left his home town of Horana for safety reasons.

Sri Lanka

One year on, independent news website remains blocked

RSF calls on the authorities to stop blocking Lanka News Web.

Sri Lanka

IFJ appeals to government to put a stop to media intimidation

IFJ called for an investigation after a threatening letter was sent to the Colombo office of Lanka-e-News.

Sri Lanka

Freed Sri Lankan journalist J.S. Tissainayagam arrives in United States

"We hope his arrival in the US is a step by the government to address its harsh policies toward the media," CPJ said.

Sri Lanka

Opposition journalist released on bail

The judge nonetheless ordered Ruwan Weerakoon to present himself to police every week.

Sri Lanka

RSF concerned about new media minister appointment

Keheliya Rambukwella, a former government spokesman on defence issues, was named media minister on 5 May.

Sri Lanka

Pardon of journalist welcome, needs clarification, says CPJ

Tissainayagam's attorneys were not notified of the pardon prior to the announcement, leaving several questions about the official details.

Sri Lanka

Gang boss known for hostility towards journalists appointed deputy media minister

Mervyn Silva's appointment comes at a time of considerable hostility towards press freedom, said RSF.

Sri Lanka

Attack on Sirasa TV network is "an attack on democracy", says FMM

Unknown assailants attacked the station's offices in downtown Colombo with stones on 22 March 2010.

Sri Lanka

FMM condemns arrest of journalist Ruwan Weerakoon

As a defense correspondent, the journalist had a close association with General Sarath Fonseka during the last phase of the war with the LTTE.

Sri Lanka

IFJ calls for urgent protection for human rights workers, journalists

In an open letter to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, IFJ expresses grave concern over reports of a journalists "blacklist".

Sri Lanka

Executive director of Transparency International Sri Lanka faces imminent arrest

FMM condemns unofficial reports of the imminent arrest of J.C. Weliamuna.

Sri Lanka

Journalist briefly detained, threatened by ruling party supporters in Jaffna

N. Parameswaran was detained after he exposed a fraudulent action by members of the Sri Lanka Peoples' Party.

Sri Lanka

Journalist's wife calls for investigation into his disappearance

One month after the disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda, the journalist's wife has not been able to get police or government officials to actively investigate his case.

Sri Lanka

FMM condemns police actions against journalists covering protests

Police have been obstructing coverage of demonstrations by taking away journalists' cameras and destroying their footage.

Sri Lanka

Editor freed, but fears grow for missing journalist

Editor Chandana Sirimalwatte was held without charge for 18 days.

Sri Lanka

FMM denounces attacks on protesters as violation of free expression

Police used tear gas to disperse protesters who were demonstrating against the arrest of the defeated presidential candidate.

Sri Lanka

Two MTV network journalists assaulted

Correspondent Rizwi Maharoof was assaulted while he was at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital covering a shooting incident.

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