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Thiranjala Weerasinghe sj.- One Island Two Nations
?????????????????????????????????????????????????Monday, June 12, 2017
Violent act against media is condemned - FMM
The
Free Media Movement vehemently condemns the intimidating response of
John Amaratunga, Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious
Affairs, where a few regional journalists were trying to obtain some
clarifications on an environmental issue related to Muturajawela
wetlands on 08th June. Free Media Movement believes that such immature
and violent behavior cannot be considered as a positive symbol of a
better media culture and a healthy democratic future of this country.
The foremost tool of the process of obtaining information for a
journalist, which is the main mission of journalism, is questioning. The
attempt to silence journalists who are making reasonable and
professionally important questions is seen as an obvious threat to the
process of free information flow.
It has been reported that not only the Minister, but also his supporters
and the police officers who were on duty have obstructed these
journalists’ professional work. The Minister threatens the journalists
using offensive terms and obscene words.
Free Media Movement believes that obstructing journalists who are
involved in reporting incidents that matter to the public benefit, can
be considered as a hinder to the public benefit.
Several similar incidents were reported recently and apparently the lack
of law enforcement for such incidents has made the situation worse.
Therefore, Free Media Movement urges the President and the Media
Minister to conduct a fair investigation and take necessary actions
against the Minister, his supporters and the police officers who were on
duty.