Press Freedom Concerns
An exiled editor, Sandaruwan Senadheera, was arrested upon returning to Sri Lanka, raising concerns about media rights and independent journalism. International organizations like the Committee to Protect Journalists have called for due process.
Breaking news: Apparently in Sri Lanka, "press freedom" is just a fancy suggestion box where journalists get a complimentary one-way ticket to legal limbo. Who knew reporting the news could be such an adventurous career path - part journalism, part extreme sports?
Exiled editor Sandaruwan Senadheera was arrested on his return to Sri Lanka amid a long-running legal case. Could this signal tighter limits on independent media? #PressFreedom #SriLanka #MediaRights …
#SriLanka: Sri Lankan authorities should immediately release Sandaruwan Senadheera, editor of the exile news website Lanka-e-News, and ensure any legal proceedings against him follow due process and d…