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On October 2 and 3, more than 300 journalists, lawyers and activists demonstrated in central Colombo, calling for an end to attacks against members of their professions. They say the threats have created a hostile environment where speaking and writing the truth is a dangerous proposition.via: http://groundviews.org/2014/10/03/in-sri-lanka-fear-and-insecurity-for-journalists-activists/