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Sri Lanka Journalist Shantha Wijesooriya Narrowly Avoids Government Abduction

"...it is my conviction that the Govt. security division is lying in wait to abduct me." - Shantha

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - Sri Lanka x news journalist Shantha Wijesooriya addressed a written complaint to the IGP yesterday as the victim of a recent abduction attempt.

Tamil Voices Growing Louder Over Sri Lanka War Crimes and Nepotism

Sri Lanka's 'band of brothers' are a threat to the lives of honest reporters.

(SALEM / CHENNAI) - The voice of the Sri Lankan Tamils that was silenced by war crimes only three years ago is finding itself again.

The sound is lighting up the world with a rich call for justice and increasing numbers of individuals, institutions and governments are suddenly taking notice. It can't happen fast enough.

`It is well within his (Gota) power to do me harm` - Frederica Jansz

Interview with Sri Lankan news editor who was threatened by defence secretary

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - Reporters Without Borders (RFP) condemns the threats defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, made against journalist Frederica Jansz.

“We call on defence secretary Rajapaksa to stop threatening journalists who are doing their job,” RFP said.

US Media`s Role in the Silent Death of Sri Lanka`s Tamils

Warning: article contains Extremely Graphic images!

(SALEM) - War crimes ravaged the Tamils of Sri Lanka only three years ago. The world looked away in a grotesque type of silence.

Medical Teams International Responding to Flooding in India

MTI will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as events unfold.

(PORTLAND, OR) - In response to devastating flooding in northeastern India, Medical Teams International (MTI) is providing support to assist those affected by the disaster.

People of Navaali Remember Massacre Amidst SLA Harassment

Every year, people of Navaali conduct memorial events remembering their kith and kin killed in the massacre.

(JAFFNA, Sri Lanka TamilNet) - Hundreds of Eezham Tamils on Monday gathered at Navaali St. Peters's Church in Jaffna in memory of 147 civilians who were brutally killed 17 years ago.

They were slain in a genocidal massacre by the Sri Lankan military.

Sri Lanka: Democratic Solutions, Undemocratic System

Sri Lanka: Seeking Democratic Solutions Within An Undemocratic Political System.

(HONG KONG AHRC) - For many decades since 1978 there has been talk about many reforms. The basic justification for 17th Amendment to the Constitution was that it promised basic reforms with the view to enable working of the democratic process.

There had also been suggestions for reforms to ensure the rights of minorities, particularly the Tamils.

Over 15,000 Still Reported Missing

Thousands of people had lost touch with relatives during the former conflict and in its immediate aftermath.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka ) - Over 15,000 are still reported missing in the ethnic conflict, according to statistics by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in its annual report for 2011 which was released last week.

The report said that as of December 31 last year the ICRC is still handling the cases of 15,780 people reported missing.

Significant Honor With Tamils from Around the Globe for Sri Lanka War Crime Reports (VIDEO)

Our Oregon based media group is recognized in historic Baltimore, for our reports on Sri Lanka's war crimes against the minority Tamil population.

(BALTIMORE / SALEM) - Our role with Salem-News.com has brought many honors; however this weekend in Baltimore may be the most significant event of our professional lives.

I was the key note speaker at the FeTNA Conference in Baltimore; the largest gathering of North American Tamils held each year and this was a special 25th Anniversary Jubilee Event.

Salem-News.com`s Tim and Bonnie King Arrive in Baltimore for FeTNA Conference

Oregon journalist to speak about his reports on Sri Lanka War Crimes in front of an estimated audience of 3000.

(BALTIMORE, MD.) - Salem-News.com's Tim King and Bonnie King have arrived in Baltimore, where Tim is speaking Friday to a gathering of Tamil Americans, Canadians and Indian citizens 3000 strong.

Tim was asked to be a keynote speaker at this weekend's FeTNA Conference in Maryland, where he will discuss his reports related to the recent Sri Lanka genocide.