DEMOCRACY GETS A BEATING

DEMOCRACY GETS A BEATING

Sunday, July 10, 2011 Protestors continue to get attacked
By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema

Mayhem: Thugs assaulting the protestors in Kurunegala, An injured protestor at the hospital and Thugs carrying batons chasing away protestors and running riot

Democracy and freedom of expression have once again received a beating with another protest being brutally attacked allegedly by government sponsored thugs last Wednesday (6) in Kurunegala. Many protestors have sustained injuries during the attack.
Last Wednesday’s attack was the third protest to come under an attack by thugs or police personnel within a span of one and half months. Attacks on protestors have now become a common feature with little or no action being taken by the authorities on the perpetrators.       Full Story>>>
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China Becomes Key Lender To Government This Year

China increasing aid to gain influence says US Report 

By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema

Amidst findings of a US Congressional Report about China trying to gain influence amongst Indian Ocean nations through foreign aid, the Finance and Planning Ministry in its latest report has revealed that the Chinese government has become the country’s key lender by committing US$ 760 million of new loans in the first quarter of 2011.      Full Story>>>