Friday, July 04, 2008

Sri Lanka: US has strong concerns about Sri Lanka’s deteriorating human rights record

The United States has expressed “strong concerns” about Sri Lanka’s deteriorating human rights record and escalating attacks on the local media.

Deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs Evan Feigenbaum expressed US concerns to Sri Lankan authorities during his four-day visit which ended on Thursday.

“We continue to have strong concerns about human rights and pressures on the media,” Feigenbaum said.

He noted, however, the formation of a ministerial committee to address concerns raised by journalists over their safety and independence.
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