Ranil condemns alleged attempts to arrest MTV news director
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(January 16, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) Opposition Leader Ranil Wickramasinghe today condemned an alleged attempt to arrest MTV/MBC News Director Chevan Dannielle over an interview given to CNN after the recent attack on the MTV/MBC station.
At a press conference held in Colombo today Mr. Wickaramasinghe charged that the government had taken another step at suppressing media freedom by allegedly trying to arrest Dannielle.
“We all know Chevan Danielle. He’s no terrorist,” he said.
He added that members of the media had requested him to speak about the matter. - Sri Lanka Guardian
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