Posts Tagged ‘journalists’
Sri Lanka blocks websites for ‘maligning’ president
[BBC] The Sri Lankan government has warned that any website dealing with Sri Lankan affairs must register with the government or face legal action. [Full Story]
Read MoreWhat U.S. Businesses Must Consider In Sri Lanka
[Huffington Post] The Sri Lankan government is in hot pursuit of U.S. businesses, seeking to usher in more investment dollars to help rebuild the country following the end of the civil war two years ago. Jobs that help to grow the economy and benefit all Sri Lankans are welcome. But companies are on notice that…
Read MoreWill New Evidence of War Crimes Tip the Scales Against the Sri Lankan Government
[Time] On June 14, the British television network Channel 4 broadcast a stunning hour-long documentary presenting footage of horrific abuses allegedly committed by Sri Lankan troops during the last months of the country’s war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. The images are graphic and profoundly disturbing. They include the execution of naked, bound prisoners;…
Read MoreSri Lanka eases travel restrictions for foreigners
[BBC] Until now journalists and foreign nationals needed permission from the defence ministry, even though the conflict ended two years ago. [Full Story]
Read MoreJournalists in the cross hairs of Sri Lanka war
[Los Angeles Times] Echoing a global debate over the balance between human rights and the fight against militants, some suspect that paramilitary forces or others closely associated with the government may have played a role in the attacks.Critics charge that the government of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, which came to power espousing human rights and benefits…
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