GTF news update for 16th to 18th December 2017

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Please find below the GTF news update for 16^th to 18^th December 2017.

 

 

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THE ISLAND

How come TNA remains silent, asks JHU

< http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=176778  >

 

THE SUNDAY LEADER

UN experts accuse Sri Lanka of carrying out arbitrary detention

< http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2017/12/15/un-experts-accuse-sri-lanka-of-carrying-out-arbitrary-detention/  >

 

THE ISLAND

Sri Lanka’s War: Getting distracted with numbers can distort the truth – High Commissioner

< http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=176741  >

 

THE ISLAND

The Naseby initiative continues

< http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=176721  >

 

TAMIL GUARDIAN

British MPs call on Sri Lanka to release list of surrendered Tamils

< http://tamilguardian.com/content/british-mps-call-sri-lanka-release-list-surrendered-tamils  >

 

COLOMBO GAZETTE

Malaysian Prime Minister defends Sri Lanka on human rights issue

< http://colombogazette.com/2017/12/18/malaysia-and-sri-lanka-to-enhance-cooperation-in-many-fields/  >

 

SUNDAY LEADER

National security with human rights

< http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2017/12/17/editorial/national-security-human-rights  >

 

THE SUNDAY TIMES

Sirisena declares war on SLPP, disciplinary action threatened against party dissidents

< http://www.sundaytimes.lk/171217/columns/sirisena-declares-war-on-slpp-disciplinary-action-threatened-against-party-dissidents-273678.html  >

 

COLOMBO TELEGRAPH

A closer look at the Beijing declaration on human rights

< https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/a-closer-look-at-the-beijing-declaration-on-human-rights/  >

 

DAILY FINANCIAL TIMES

Media freedom – the other side of democratic midnight

< http://www.ft.lk/columns/Media-freedom-–-the-other-side-of-democratic-midnight/4-645232  >

 

DAILY NEWS

Leaders must promote, protect collective identities: CBK

< http://www.dailynews.lk/2017/12/18/local/137609/leaders-must-promote-protect-collective-identities-cbk  >

 

THE ISLAND

The election:Making choices, revealing character

< http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=176774  >

 

DAILY FINANCIAL TIMES

Sri Lanka at geopolitcal crossroads: Prof. Patrick Mendis

< http://www.ft.lk/news/Sri-Lanka-at-geopolitcal-crossroads--Prof--Patrick-Mendis/56-645440  >

 

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