The resumption of the civil war had dramatic consequences for Sri Lankan journalists and in particular the Tamils. Seven media workers were killed in 2006. Pro-government militia (predators of press freedom) and occasionally the army have attacked the press which they accuse of supporting Tamil nationalism. On the other side, the Tiger Tamils threatened those who oppose their political position.

[Editors note: Suntzu, I’ve taken off large portions of the excerpt you sent itn. Can you kindly stop regurgitating content from other websites? A simple link would suffice, along with any original commentary you may wish to contribute. Thanks.]