LANKA Standard
Rt Revd Kumara Illangasinghe | Published on February 14, 2012
Nelson Mandela
“Freedom of expression and the right to information is extremely restricted as increasingly there are controls on dissent and information channels are blocked. Providing authentic information regarding the dead and those who have disappeared, to their relatives, continues to be an urgent humanitarian need. There is a misrepresentation of such action, as not taken in the interest of national security and it is unfortunate that in many occasions, those who speak the truth, probably contrary to the official position are branded as national traitors. This also links with the operation of para-military groups, either with or without the knowledge of those responsible for security of our country. It is shameful to observe that they appear to be ignorant of these groups. Urgent remedial action is needed in this regard to protect the freedom of our armless and probably defenseless people.”
In our reflections last year on the commemoration of independance annual letter. A friend sent it on to us. hence we emphasised with much concern that the sixty third commemoration of our Independence can be meaningful only by creating an environment where all people alike will be able to live without fear or suspicion and without any hesitation, they will have to feel and believe that they are a valuable and a useful part of this country. Full Story>>>
