Day: January 18, 2023

Originally From: https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/blog/detail/category/press-freedom/article/situation-of-freedom-of-expression-and-the-press-in-sri-lanka-in-2022.html Through economic and political collapse, the fundamental human rights the Sri Lankan government claims to uphold are frequently disrespected or ignored. In achieving legitimate democratic governance in Sri Lanka, the voice of protestors must be heard, writes Gayathri Nawarathne. Sri Lanka, a country that considers itself to have a democratic socialist government and has promised through a number of local and international laws the implementation of democratic practices through its governance. Its Constitution which is known as the supreme law of the country has emphasized in “Article…

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By Raju Prabath Lankaloka A local government election is in the cards. The Ranil Rajapaksa regime has openly shown that they do not have any interest in the election. It is because they are well aware that their nakedness will get exposed once again through that election. Today, UNP, as well as UPFA, are both in a position where they cannot go to the people. This fact has been accepted by both parties by forming an alliance of UPFA and UNP to contest this election. Three years ago, the representatives…

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