Media under fire: Press freedom lockdown in Sri Lanka REPORT International Press Fredom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Sri Lanka December 2008 This report is based on the findings of a joint mission to Sri Lanka in October 2008 comprised of the following members of the International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission: International Media Support (IMS) International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) International Press Institute (IPI) International News Safety Institute (INSI) Reporters without Borders (RSF) Contact details of participating international organisations For further details about the mission and report please contact one of the following participating organisations: International Media Support Nørregade 18, 2nd floor DK-1165 Copenhagen K Denmark Tel: +45 88 32 7000 Fax: +45 33 12 00 99 E-mail:
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