Assassinated Tamil journalist remembered in Batticaloa

by Sharmini
May 31, 2020

Aiyathurai Nadesan was remembered by journalists and media workers at a memorial event in Batticaloa, marking 16 years since his assassination. 

Mr Nadesan was shot dead by a paramilitary group on his way to work on May 31 2004. He was a profile journalist and a columist for local Tamil dailies and international news agencies. In the months leading up to his killing, Nadesan had been threatened and harassed by military personnel. On June 7 2001, he was summoned by the army for an inquiry where he was warned to cease reporting on human rights abuses. 

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