Attacked for Words: A Terror Campaign against Sri Lankan Journalists
Date/Time: | Thursday, 07 Apr 2011 at 3:40 pm |
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Location: | Cardinal Room, Memorial Union |
Cost: | Free |
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Phone: | 515-294-9934 |
Channel: | Lecture Series |
Categories: | Diversity Lectures |
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One of Jayantha's reports uncovered what some have called Sri Lanka's biggest ever tax scam, involving the alleged misappropriation of $37 million. He has since received several awards for his courageous reports on corruption in a climate where critical investigative journalism has been stymied by government oppression and partisan violence. Jayantha now lives in exile in the United States, where he continues in his role as president of the Sri Lankan Working Journalists' Association.