Appeal: Tamil News Paper Uthayan published in Jaffna is under threat
I am writing in earnest to draw your attention to the rapidly worsening environment for Uthayan Daily to continue with the freedom of press in Sri Lanka.
I have no doubt that you will agree with the norm that freedom of expression is not only a universal human right but also fundamental to a democratic Society. It has always been difficult for successive government in Sri Lanka to coexist with a free and independent press in Sri Lanka. However, the government headed by president Rajapakse has been increasingly intolerant towards criticism in the press and towards the publishing of news that reflects poorly on his government on human rights issues, and Land grabbing in the north and east.
