statement of deep regret

statement of deep regret

Lasantha Wickrematunga Memorial in Kathmandu, Nepal
On 9 January, Himal Southasian, Kathmandu held a meeting in memory of Lasantha Wickrematunga. At a well-attended gathering, tribute was paid to Lasantha for continuing with his fearless and bold writing, on the war as well as on the rampant corruption in the Rajapaksa regime, in the face of long-standing threats. The gathered media representatives further applauded the courage of Sri Lankan journalists in general, working as they do in constant fear of their safety. Those present also signed a Statement of Deep Regret (see below) over the brutal murder. Kunda Dixit, editor of the Nepali Times and former reporter from Sri Lanka; Shiva Gaunlay, chair of the South Asia Free Media (SAFMA) Nepal; and Laxmi Murthy, associate editor of Himal shared their thoughts with the group.

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