Proceedings of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) being opened to the media is appreciated – FMM
The Free Media Movement (FMM), which has been working towards media access to Parliamentary Committee proceedings, greatly appreciates the opening of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) proceedings to the media which is a timely initiative and a historically important step. The Free Media Movement…
Up-country journalist intimidated – Free Media Movement condemns
Freedom Media Movement vehemently condemns the threat to journalist K. Prasanna by Palani Digambaram, Minister of Minister of Hill Country New Villages, Infrastructure and Community Development, in connection to an article titled ‘Does the Indian Housing Scheme provide fund the Minister’s food?’ written by journalist…
Security forces obstruct media coverage in Kandy – Free Media Movement
The Free Media Movement vehemently condemn blocking a journalist from performing his duty during the media coverage over the Sri Lanka Air Force Commander’s visit to the chief incumbent of the Asgiriya prelate in Kandy, on July 21 (Sunday). Journalist M.N. Aminullah, staff journalist from…
We condemn the attempts to suppress journalists and media using the ICCPR Act – FMM
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the attempts to pursue legal action under the provisions of the INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS (ICCPR) ACT No 56. of 2007 and urges all responsible stakeholders to draw their attention to avoid using the law unfairly….
Suspension of the live proceedings of the parliamentary select committee denies people the right to information. – FMM
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the abrupt suspension of the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) live proceedings, which was probing the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks since it is a violation of people’s right to information. There is great apprehension and concern among the public about the failure to prevent…
Condemn taking Journalist Mohammed Rizvi Maharoof into custody on baseless charges – FMM
The Free Media Movement is deeply saddened with the injustice Journalist Mohammed Rizvi Maharoof is facing being arrested and taken in to custody on baseless charges., has raised a threat on freedom and safety of media and journalists The Free Media Movement wish to emphasize…
An authoritarian intervention cannot produce a responsible media –FMM
Whilst recognizing that we should expect an ethical consideration and discipline from the local media in their reporting of the Easter Sunday attack and the related investigations at this time, the Free Media Movement wishes to strongly emphasize that we cannot be satisfied regarding the…
Do not create obstacles amidst current challenges; Allow the media to perform their genuine responsibility – FMM
We at the Free Media Movement, first and foremost, wish to convey our deepest condolences to all the victims of the horrendous terror attack on religious places and hotels happened on April 21st, 2019 – the Easter Sunday. All communities are still encountering the trauma…
Police should be prevented from controlling works of art. – FMM
Following the publication of a short story written by Shaktika Sathkumara, an artist and writer in the Face Book, writer Satkumar has been arrested on the pretext that the said story disrespects the Buddhist philosophy and kept under detention until April 9. The Free Media…
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the decision to suspend some of the media employees of Swarnavahini
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the decision by the administering body of Swarnavahini, EAP Broadcasting Company, to suspend the service of media workers for their involvement in the establishing a media industry trade union. This is a violation of the right to organization of…