Thirteen years have passed since the murder of veteran Journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge.
A memorial was held today at the Borella Cemetary today.
Lasantha, we will never forget. Remembering you with love always ♥️ we feel your loss more than ever.#LasanthaWickrematunge pic.twitter.com/457Hv8MfU3
— Marianne David (@MarianneDavid24) January 8, 2022
Today we mark 13yrs since Lasantha’s assassination. 13yrs of waiting for justice…& another reminder of impunity in #SriLanka #lka pic.twitter.com/6ZUjXXpLVF
— Bhavani Fonseka (@bfonseka) January 8, 2022
At a moment when freedom of speech is under threat again, remembering Lasantha – and all those who continue to fight for justice for him and others like him! (2/2) pic.twitter.com/bSATfOpf4k
— Dr. Harini Amarasuriya (@Dr_HariniA) January 8, 2022
Remembering Lasantha Wickrematunge on the 13th anniversary [2009 January 08-2022 January 08 | Waiting for Justice #EndImpunity #Lasantha #Media #srilanka #lka #Justice #LasanthaWickrematunge pic.twitter.com/xCnFnYFcre
— Vikalpa (@vikalpavoices) January 8, 2022
‘Lasantha was the bravest amongst us, who would push the frontiers of journalism with undaunted courage, so that those of us lesser inclined to venture into that space benefited’-
Marwaan Macan Markar. pic.twitter.com/bVclKvIl8F— Rauff Hakeem (@Rauff_Hakeem) January 8, 2022