Chandrabose Suthaharan was a minority Sri Lankan Tamil editor of the Tamil magazine, Nilam, and he also wrote for other Tamil news media. He had earlier worked for Virakesari. He was shot and killed on 16 April 2007, in Thirunavatkulam in Vavuniya.
Chandrabose Suthaharan <Ta> | |
|---|---|
| Died | 16 April 2007 |
| Occupation | Editor of Nilam |
| Notable credit | Freelance Journalist |
Background
editHis killing is part of series of killings, abductions and attacks on journalists in Sri Lanka.[1] It was also seen as part of the intimidation of Tamil media.[2]
Incident
editHe was shot inside his house by six gunmen who entered his house. His eight-year-old son stated that the killers spoke both Tamil and Sinhala.[3] His home was located inside a government held area.
Government investigation
editThe International Press Institute has called in for an impartial government investigation.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Young reporter with Tamil newspaper murdered in Jaffna". 30 April 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 14 July 2007.
- ^ Sri Lanka Journalist’s abduction highlights intimidation of media
- ^ Reporters sans frontières - Sri Lanka Archived 17 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Joint Mission to Sri Lanka - International Advocacy and Fact Finding". IPI. 25 June 2007. Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 25 June 2007.
External links
edit- Sri Lanka mission report
- Nine recommendations for improving media freedom in Sri Lanka – RSF
- Media in Sri Lanka
- Free Speech in Sri Lanka
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