The Sri Lankan Army urged the country’s press corporations to secure invitations to the press briefing by visiting the United Nations Human Rights Chief, Navi Pillay and relay the ‘true facts’ to the public.
In an email to local journalists and international correspondents, the Military Spokesman Ruwan Wanigasooriya, urged press to act responsibly, stating,
“I am sure you will exercise your right to media freedom and attend this event and report true facts to the public as the whole country is keenly awaiting to know the outcome of the visit.”
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