Journalists for Democracy launches revamped website

by admin
Jun 17, 2012
The organisation Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka (JDS) has announced the launch of a new revamped website.

The organisation, made up of exiled journalists from the island, released video evidence of Sri Lankan soldiers engaging in extra-judicial killings and stated that they would continue to “endeavor to raise awareness on Sri Lanka as well as challenge undemocratic practices in the island”.

Bashana Abeywardena, convener of JDS said in a press release,
"Sri Lankan journalists forced to leave the island due to the government’s war against the truth make up the backbone of the website"

 “With voluntary contributors from around the globe complementing coverage from the ground, we believe that this would be a step towards strengthening the on-going struggle to democratize Sri Lanka. The site will also be a monument to media workers who made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest to reveal the truth.”
The organisation also noted that the launch of their website was made possible due to funding provided by the European Union’s European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), of which Reporters Without Borders is also a beneficiary.

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