Reporters Without Borders (RSF) called on Sri Lankan authorities to respect journalists’ safety whilst condemning the take over of Sri Lanka’s press houses in a statement released this week.
See full statement here.
The International Federation of Journalists expressed also concern about the harassment of journalists and state media institutions following the appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as prime minister.
The IFJ said,
“The IFJ is seriously concerned by the ongoing political crisis in Sri Lanka, and the harassment of journalists at the state media institutions by politically motivated members. Upholding press freedom, editorial independence and journalists’ rights is a basic component of a democracy and the IFJ urges all to respect it, and ensure that the pillar of democracy is not affected.”