Lasantha Wickrematunge
Lasantha Wickrematunge was a prominent Sri Lankan journalist and the founding editor of 'The Sunday Leader,' a newspaper known for its critical stance against the government and its investigative journalism. He was assassinated in 2009, which raised significant concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists in Sri Lanka. His murder remains a pivotal case in the discussion of human rights and media autonomy in the country.
Born on Jan 05, 1960 (65 years old)
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Lasantha Wickrematunge was a journalist whose murder investigation is being planned under skilled investigators.
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