The United States Embassy in Colombo is concerned about recent threats to
freedom of expression in Sri Lanka. The November 28 beating of a reporter in
Jaffna, harassment by Government of Sri Lanka officials of independent media
outlets, and searches without warrants of journalists all serve to stifle media
freedom. Additionally, the Embassy is greatly concerned about reports of
attacks on students in Jaffna. We call upon authorities to exercise restraint
and respect peaceful demonstrations.
- Read this press release in Sinhala (pdf, 60 kb)
- Read this press release in Tamil (pdf, 40 kb)