Archive for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Bombing Kills 39 Rebels

by: Jason Haber March 15, 2008

Since the truce between Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers ended earlier this year, the government has been seeking to rush the rebel movement.  The defense ministry announced today a bombing campaign killed 39 rebels in Mullattivu.  The target was a training facility. 
“The enemy target had been under constant surveillance and latest air reconnaissance information […]

Sri Lanka Arrests 5 Journalists

by: Jason Haber March 9, 2008

Journalism can be a risky undertaking, especially when covering conflict zones.
The Free Media Movement, a journalist watchdog group, announced that Sri Lankan police have arrested 5 journalists - mostly from the Tamil ethnic minorty. The journalists work for outreachsl.com, a liberal website that has been critical of Sri Lanka’s government. The Free Media […]