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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Love (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 5 February 2009. It occurred during Topical debate on Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka

I thank my hon. Friend for being so helpful to hon. Members who are concerned about the situation in Sri Lanka. Since 2006, 14 media workers have been unlawfully killed and, in the past two years, more than 20 journalists have left the country under threat. A climate of impunity has developed. The Sri Lankan Defence Minister has even accused the BBC and other international organisations of having a bias against the Government. Surely something must be done about this. Will my hon. Friend take the matter up with the Sri Lankan Government at the highest level?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
487 c1011;487 c1009 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed conflict Bombings Casualties Civilians Human rights Humanitarian aid Terrorism Sri Lanka Peace negotiations Ceasefires
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk