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Spotlight: Sri Lanka Digital Rights

Sri Lanka blocks social media after deadly terror attack

Sri Lanka blocks social media after deadly terror attack

26 April 2019
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

Social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp were blocked following the deadly attacks on 21 April.

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Sri Lanka Censorship Free Expression & the Law

Sri Lanka: Short story writer arrested for 'disrespecting' Buddhism

Writer Shaktika Sathkumara was arrested by the police for a 'disrespectful' short story.

‎ Free Media Movement‎ 3 April 2019

Sri Lanka Censorship

Religious extremists and politicians undermine artistic freedom in Sri Lanka

Extremists and politicians targeted a novel, radio drama and stage play for alleged blasphemy.

‎ Free Media Movement‎ 2 September 2018

Sri Lanka Attacks

Sri Lanka journalists threatened over New York Times report

Politicians allied with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa publicly criticized journalists Dharisha Bastians and Arthur Wamanan for helping the New York Times investigate Rajapaksa's financial transactions.

‎ Free Media Movement‎ 8 July 2018

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Sri Lanka blocks social media following communal violence

‎ Free Media Movement

Sri Lanka Digital Rights 11 March 2018
Lots of talk but little progress in Sri Lanka over journalist murders

‎ Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

Sri Lanka Impunity Attacks 21 January 2018
Journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge

‎ IFEX

Sri Lanka Impunity Attacks 15 August 2017
Media Ministry's inquiry of Sri Lankan news outlet seen as "problematic"

‎ Free Media Movement

Sri Lanka Free Expression & the Law 23 November 2016
Threats to journalists at police stations must end, says Sri Lankan media group

‎ Free Media Movement

Sri Lanka Attacks 4 October 2016
CPJ welcomes new probe into murder of Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickramatunga

‎ Committee to Protect Journalists

Sri Lanka Impunity 29 September 2016
Newspaper and website editor attacked, call for investigation

‎ Free Media Movement, International Federation of Journalists

Sri Lanka Attacks Digital Rights 6 June 2016
Disappearances of journalists in Sri Lanka: Lessons learned

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Sri Lanka Impunity Attacks 25 November 2015
Sri Lankan group condemns police attack on protesting students

‎ Free Media Movement

Sri Lanka Attacks Freedom of Assembly 5 November 2015
Sri Lanka: Parliament must adopt promised Right to Information Bill

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Access to Information Sri Lanka 21 August 2015
Two arrested in Sri Lanka five years after journalist's disappearance

‎ Free Media Movement, International Federation of Journalists

Sri Lanka Impunity Attacks 11 August 2015
"Iconoclastic" news site facing censorship in Sri Lanka

‎ Rohan Jayasakera for Index on Censorship

Sri Lanka Censorship Free Expression & the Law 27 July 2015
Sri Lankan intellectuals assaulted at Colombo May Day rally, journalists targeted

‎ Free Media Movement

Sri Lanka Attacks 7 May 2015
Journalist faces charges after publishing report critical of Sri Lankan police

‎ Committee to Protect Journalists

Sri Lanka Free Expression & the Law 13 April 2015
International mission to Sri Lanka pushes for critical reforms

‎ International Press Institute , International Federation of Journalists, Free Media Movement

Sri Lanka Impunity Digital Rights Censorship 3 March 2015
A welcome change for press freedom in Sri Lanka?

‎ Marianna Tzabiras

Sri Lanka Impunity Attacks Digital Rights 14 January 2015
Concern at surge in election-related violence in Sri Lanka

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Sri Lanka Attacks 8 January 2015
Call for media freedom as Sri Lankan presidential election approaches

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Sri Lanka Attacks Censorship 5 January 2015
Sri Lankan activists, including FMM secretary, assaulted during civil society event

‎ Free Media Movement

Sri Lanka Attacks Freedom of Assembly 31 December 2014
Four responses to the problem of impunity in Asia

‎ Marianna Tzabiras

Sri Lanka Afghanistan Attacks Digital Rights Asia & Pacific Cambodia Pakistan Impunity Freedom of Assembly 12 December 2014
Journalists attending meetings and workshops in Sri Lanka receive death threats

‎ International Federation of Journalists, Free Media Movement

Sri Lanka Attacks 22 October 2014
Media organisations express concern over assaults on Sri Lanka journalists

‎ Free Media Movement, International Federation of Journalists

Sri Lanka Attacks 25 September 2014
Media groups condemn death threats to Sri Lankan journalist

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Sri Lanka Attacks 30 July 2014
Call on Sri Lanka to investigate death threats against journalist Sunil Jayasekara

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Impunity Sri Lanka Attacks 30 July 2014
Sri Lanka muzzles NGOs and bans media-related activities

‎ International Federation of Journalists, Free Media Movement

Sri Lanka Censorship Free Expression & the Law 9 July 2014
Sectarian violence in south declared off-limits for media in Sri Lanka

‎ Reporters Without Borders

Sri Lanka Digital Rights Censorship 19 June 2014

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Freedom on the Net 2017: Sri Lanka

Officials raised the need to introduce laws to regulate news websites and curb hate speech

Freedom House 16 November 2017
Freedom of the Press 2016: Sri Lanka

The government granted access to many news sites that had been blocked under the previous administration, including the diaspora-based outlet TamilNet, which had been obstructed since 2007.

Freedom House 23 April 2016
Freedom on the Net 2015: Sri Lanka

Rights violations on a considerable decline

Freedom House 31 October 2015

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