In August 2009, writer and journalist Tissainayagam was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labor under the Prevention of Terrorism Act for “causing communal disharmony” with reporting on conflict in northern Sri Lanka in 2006. He has now been released.
J.S. Tissainayagam
Is case active: No
Designation:Journalist
Country:Sri Lanka
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Released