The physical assault and intimidation of Sunday Observer journalist Buaneka S. Perera by Presidential Media Advisor Chandana Suriyabandara in Dambulla is a shocking regression for press freedom. As a journalist, I see a dangerous area emerging where state officials feel entitled to physically bully journalists and dictate who can report on public events. By claiming only “Sirasa” has the right to cover the peace march, Suriyabandara isn’t just a…
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