UNP Urges Rambukwella To Unblock Colombo Telegraph

November 15, 2014 

A key member of the Opposition United National Party on Friday urged Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwellato unblock Colombo Telegraph, claiming that it gives views of a broad section of society and not news.

UNP MP Dr Harsha de Silva has made this request during his speech in parliament on the budget. He said that the curb on media freedom has resulted in several websites being used to promote news and views.

Earlier in the day, Media Minister Rambukwella denied there were attempts by the government to curb media freedom in Sri Lanka. Another UNP MP Sujeewa Senasinghe said that several journalists have been forced to flee the country out of fear.

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