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Continuing violence aimed at journalists, media condemned
The Newspaper Society representing major newspaper groups has condemned the continuing violence against journalists and media institutions.
The statement said;

“The Newspaper Society of Sri Lanka, representing the major newspaper groups in the country, is alarmed at the continuing violence against journalists and media institutions. The most recent attack on the media was at the premises where Sunday Leader is printed, when the privacy of a private institution printing the newspaper was invaded by hooligans creating panic and fear among the workers, by setting fire to bundled newspapers and damaging equipment.

Fortunately no one was hurt unlike in the attack only a few weeks ago at the Sudar Oli office, leading to a fatality. Press freedom is the corner stone of democracy and it is incumbent on any democratic Government to ensure freedom of expression of its citizens.The Newspaper Society condemns this kind of violence and once again calls upon the Government, all political parties and the Police to ensure that violence in any form is not tolerated.”

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