Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Sri Lanka: A new lie



Basil Fernando - Peter Mountford who returned from a visit to Sri Lanka writes in an article ‘Sri Lanka’s hr and free speech problems need international attention’ (Seattle Times Editorial 27th February):

At the core of Sri Lanka’s problems is a rotten constitution, which gives the president near dictatorial power. Opposition members in parliament are easily bought through cushy ministerial appointments, and the chief justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the president.

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Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Sri Lanka: Court orders State TV probe



By Susitha R. Fernando - The Supreme Court today ordered an inquiry into the alleged political victimization and interdiction of eight media personnel of state run Rupavahini by its chairman and others.

The court appointed a former Judicial Officer to conduct the inquiry and directed to file the outcome within two weeks.

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