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MP criticized two journalists
01:00 Jul 1 2018 Hambanthota, Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Sovereign Port Area, Hambantota, Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Journalist/ media worker Male Female Political group Media reprisals and discrediting Media Freedom and Freedom of expression
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Two journalists Dharisha batisans and Athur wamanan had criticized by a group of Sri Lankan parliamentarian for contributing to a New York times investgative report on Hambanthota Port. Mahinda Rajapaksha,president on 1st July issued a statement disputing the findings of New York times report. This incident created a threat to media freedom.News Source Link
https://cpj.org/2018/07/sri-lankan-politicians-try-to-intimidate-journalis.phphttps://www.newsfirst.lk/2018/07/04/new-york-times-reacts-to-intimidation-by-mr-camp/
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| District: | Hambanthota |
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