by SAMSN Admin | Jan 8, 2015 | Freedom of Expression, Release, Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses its concern over an escalation of violence ahead of the Sri Lankan presidential election today and reiterates its call to ensure media freedom and the safety of journalists during and after the election....
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 2, 2015 | Accidental Death, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Reports and Publications, South Asia, Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today said that 118 journalists and media staff were killed in work-related targeted or cross fire incidents in 2014, an increase of 13 killings from last year. 17 more died in road and natural disasters accidents...
by SAMSN Admin | Dec 23, 2014 | Freedom of Expression, Release, Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called on the government of Sri Lanka and state forces to ensure media freedom and the safety of journalists as the country’s Presidential Election approach next month. Sri Lanka is slated to vote for a new...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 21, 2014 | Freedom of Expression, Harassment, Release, Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Free Media Movement (FMM) and the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) in condemning death threats issued to some of the journalists who participated in the concluding ceremony of...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 24, 2014 | Countries, Reaching Out, Release, Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins IFJ affiliate the Free Media Movement (FMM) Sri Lanka in condemning a series of assaults on journalists in Uva and the North provinces in recent days. Chandana Kuruppuarachchi, a journalist with Sirasa TV and MTV...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 23, 2014 | Countries, Reaching Out, Release, Sri Lanka
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) in condemning the attack on a TV journalist while covering a clash between political forces at Hali-Ela of Badulla district, Uva province on...
