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This page provides links to press releases issued by the JDS since its inception in July 2009. As an exiled group of journalists and human rights defenders, JDS has been forthright in condemning human rights violations and discriminatory practices in Sri Lanka, expressing its unshakable commitment to uphold democracy and fundamental freedoms. Keep tabs on this page to follow the latest actions and updated information.
   
JDS condemns attacks on journalists following Sri Lanka Easter Massacre 30 April 2019
Sri Lanka: 'End brutal crackdown against students' - JDS 12 July 2017
RSF / JDS: 'Stop punishing Lena Hendry for screening Sri Lanka's Killing Fields' 21 March 2017
RSF/JDS: UN urged to question former TID boss Sisira Mendis on torturing journalists 15 November 2016
RSF/JDS: 'Press Council’s revival places media under permanent threat' 14 July 2015
RSF/JDS express concern over police harassment of Tamil journalists 30 April 2015
Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa's election defeat is 'not enough' - RSF/ JDS 21 January 2015
'The unending violence against Uthayan is shocking' - RSF / JDS 20 May 2014
Detention of IFJ Directors reflects dreadful state of media freedom in Sri Lanka 05 November 2013
BBC reporter interrogated even as Pillay slams Colombo 03 September 2013
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