Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Continued Acts of Media Silencing


Continued Occurrence of Silencing

30 Jul 10
An armed gang has attacked a private TV and radio station in Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, with firebombs. Two people were injured in the attack on the independent station, Siyatha, which is linked to the former opposition presidential candidate, Sarath Fonseka.

Siyatha newsroom after attack The fire destroyed much of the broadcasting equipment
An armed gang has attacked a private TV and radio station in Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, with firebombs.