British HC on violence against media

"We condemn in the strongest possible terms the continuing acts of violence and intimidation against the media in Sri Lanka, including the attack on 6 January on the MTV headquarters and the killing today of the Chief Editor of the Sunday Leader, said news release issued by the British High Commission in Colombo yesterday.

It also said: "We welcome the stated commitment of the Government to investigate these incidents.

Prompt action to hold those responsible to account is essential in creating an environment in which people from all communities in Sri Lanka can live without fear and in which progress on a political solution to end the conflict will be possible.