British High Commissioner hears struggles of journalists in North-East Sri Lanka

The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris went on a 2 day trip to the North-East last week.
Photograph: British High Commision

During his visit “he heard about progress and challenges facing the communities in these areas. He met a range of politicians, government officials, religious leaders, civil society organisations, business leaders, resettled communities and journalists,” said the British high Commission in its statement.

The High Commissioner also met with journalists in Jaffna to get heir take on the political climate and challenges faced by representatives of the media working in the North, adds the statement.

In the East Mr Dauris discussed constitutional reform, and met with Bishop Noel Emmanuel and other local community representatives.

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