Yesterday (9th of October), at least 11 prisoners were gunned down and around 35 were injured by the STF. The shooting was carried out when the STF entered the Welikada prison for some inspections.
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Special Task Force kills 11 prisoners and injures many others -AHRC
- Saturday, 10 November 2012 09:35
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Sri Lanka's Welikada prison clash leaves 27 dead
- Saturday, 10 November 2012 05:46
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At least 27 people have died in clashes between inmates and guards at Sri Lanka's Welikada prison in the capital Colombo, authorities say.
Freedom of movement and the free exchange of information still a lofty goal for journalists in Sri Lanka-IFJ Asia
- Saturday, 10 November 2012 05:22
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“The Government should ensure the freedom of movement of media personnel in the North and East, as it would help in the exchange of information contributing to reconciliation” (Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission, recommendation 9.115-d)
How does the Attorney General file indictments and how do Members of Parliament sign impeachment petitions?- Basil Fernando
- Friday, 09 November 2012 14:28
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The Chief Justice (CJ) has reputed all allegations made against her contained in the much publicized impeachment motion filed in parliament.
