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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith had vehemently condemned the arrest of activist Shehan Malaka and the attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama and had expressed his concern on the two incidents, Member of the Archdiocese of Colombo Communication Committee Chairman Fr Cyril Gamini Fernando said today.

Fr. Fernando said Cardinal Ranjith had informed him to express his dismay over the two incidents.

“These incidents have taken place just before the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session to be held at the end of the month and might adversely affect Sri Lanka internationally,” he said.

He said it is sad to see someone who campaigned on behalf of Easter Sunday victims getting arrested and efforts being made to prevent media from informing the truth to the people.

“All citizens have the right to know the truth, and they get to know the truth through media. Therefore, an attack on media personnel is an effort to hide the truth,” he said.

Fr. Fernando reiterated that recommendations made by the presidential commission which probed the Easter Sunday attacks should be implemented soon. (Yohan Perera)

 

 


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  • Iwazaru Monday, 14 February 2022 06:41 PM

    Thanks you sir. It seems the popularity of Nandasena and his gang losing rapidly. As Ajith P. Perara once mentions now the 6.9 million clowns are "Katta Kanawa".

    Sam Silva Monday, 14 February 2022 06:42 PM

    You should not get involved with politics.

    Desmond Fernando Monday, 14 February 2022 06:45 PM

    Cardinal is straight forward never fear to anyone.

    Hudson Perera Monday, 14 February 2022 06:47 PM

    Unless Cardinal takes the matters to International Judiciary nothing will work.

    Lion Monday, 14 February 2022 07:04 PM

    Rev the repression and suppression will go on as usual unless you all campaign vigorously ,for international intervention

    Lalu Monday, 14 February 2022 07:09 PM

    It seems that Cardinal has no other work other than issuing statements .

    Johan Monday, 14 February 2022 07:24 PM

    You guys became headche to our Royal Family..

    Ranaweera Monday, 14 February 2022 07:33 PM

    Cardinal condemned the attack??? Dies he know who attacked? Are two incidents linked ior cardinal is trying to make a link?

    Spartacus Tuesday, 15 February 2022 08:31 AM

    Many years ago when it was happening to Tamils of the north you were busy eating pittu with Mahindra. Now that same State Terrorism is at your doorstep, enjoy it Cardinal.


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