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President Rajapakse’s War Against the Press

President Rajapakse’s War Against the Press

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Jun 27, 2008
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Top ministers in the administration of Sri Lankan President Rajapakse over recent months have personally been involved in a growing number of violent incidents against members of the press, including the use of thugs to attempt to beat them up, and issuing threats against any journalists who don’t see things the government’s way.

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