CaFFE condemn attack on media in Deniyaya
Condemning the brutal attack on media personnel who went to cover the misuse of state property in constructing a private road in Deniyaya along with a group of UNP parliamentarians, independent election monitoring body CaFFE expressed their displeasure. Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) Media Spokesman Keerthi Tennakoon issuing a statement said that they are highly concerned about the attack on five journalists who went with a group of UNP parliamentarians to cover the progress of a private road allegedly being constructed using state machinery leading to Bevaraliaya Estate in Deniyaya on Sunday. It stated that the public is highly concerned about the activities of political parties especially during an election period and it is not uncommon to see how media is greatly concerned to cover such activities or events in order to report to the public.Obstructing, harassing and assaulting journalists engaged in duty had been utterly condemned by CaFFE requesting competent authorities to ensure the right and safety of journalists to cover the news in an election period.
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