Release freelance journalist Malika Abeykoon immediately and conduct a formal inquiry into his assault
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the arrest and assault of Malika Abeykoon, a freelance journalist and photographer, considering it as a heinous act of the police. Malika Abeykoon has been arrested by the Maradana Police during a health workers protest rally in Colombo on…
The statement made by the President regarding the media is a serious warning! – Media Organizations collective
The statement made by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa regarding the media, while participating in a “Discussion with the village” programme held on March 20 in the Yombuweltenna village in the Walapane Divisional Secretariat Division of the Nuwara Eliya District, gives a dangerous signal of an ominous…
The government should abstain from actions that discourage freedom of expression
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the response and comments made by government authorities and officials against the concerns expressed by Bhagya Abeyratne of Rakwane, regarding the destruction of forest near Sinharaja, and the conduct of the police. This action is deemed as a serious…
Sri Lanka Press Council Law No. 5 of 1973 should be abolished!
The Free Media Movement is strongly opposed to restructuring! The Free Media Movement in its letter to the Secretary of the Ministry of Mass Media and Information vehemently objected to the structural reforms and reorganising of the Press Council Law, which is nearly 50 years…
Kurukulasuriya v SLRC and Others (2021)
its verdict on a Fundamental Rights petition filed against the unannounced suspension of transmission of the ‘Ira Anduru Pata’ live discussion on Rupavahini on 4 November 2008. Delivering its historic ruling in a case which was heard for over 13 years, the Supreme Court held…
Precedence based on the acquittal of author Shakthika Sathkumara by courts – to prevent arbitrary arrests by police.
Inspector-General of Police, Police Headquarters, Colombo. Precedence based on the acquittal of author Shakthika Sathkumara by courts – to prevent arbitrary arrests by police. Dear Inspector General of Police, The Free Media expresses its appreciation to the judiciary for the acquittal and release of…
Democracy must be defended – Attention of all should be drawn to protect Democracy and Media Freedom in Myanmar
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the military’s outrageous assault on democracy by overthrowing the democratically elected Government of Myanmar and considers the seizure of state power in a military coup taking control of the elected government as a deathblow to democracy. The military’s restrictions…
Black January that cries out against impunity – Justice denied!
The Free Media Movement, commemorating ‘Black January’ that agitates to see justice for crimes against journalists, now state that it has become a cause that needs to be passed on from generation to generation. A government that promised Justice has faded away without ever ushering…
Obstacles to the right to freedom of expression on social media must be defeated!
The Free Media Movement (FMM) expresses their grave concern over the tendency to indiscriminately block and impede the right to freedom of expression on social media. During the coronavirus pandemic, arrests were taken to arrest people who had expressed various views on social media regarding…
Shutting down the Sandeshaya radio broadcast is a matter of great concern
The Free Media Movement (FMM) is deeply concerned regarding the decision to close down the ‘Sandeshaya Radio Program’ from December 1, 2020′. We consider that this is an action that should not be taken by a media institution such as the BBC, which has stood…