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Journalists commemorate Black January

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A Black January commemoration event took place in Borella with the participation of journalists, civil rights activists, scholars and media freedom organisations.

Organized by the Free Media Movement, a candlelight vigil remembering murdered and disappeared colleagues was held.  ‘Black January’ is commemorated to mark the intimidation, murder and enforced disappearance of journalists, particularly during the month of January.

Immediate Past President of the Bar Association Saliya Pieris, PC delivered the guest address while a discussion took place with senior journalists participating in it.

(Report & pics : SundayTimes.lk)

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